Emergency Management Project Controller

Kenneth C. Gerber, CPM Senior-Law Enforcement & Safety Professional

***********@*****.*** 609-***-**** Tabernacle, NJ 08088

Innovative law enforcement professional with extensive experience with emergency management, emergency medical services, and public administration. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating teams of highly trained professionals utilizing best safety practices. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and global units to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches and enhanced profitability. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Emergency Management

Revenue & Profit Growth

Business Development

Emergency Medical Services

Project Management

Public Administration

Staff Training & Leadership

Risk Mitigation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Industry Specialist Inc. 2020 - Present

Off Duty Officer, providing unique security solutions to Fortune 500 luxury brands and tech companies, special events, and celebrity clients throughout the United States, Mexico and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

MES/Lawmen Supply Company 2017 – 2020

Customer Service Representative

Facilitate the strategic sales of law enforcement equipment to police departments and private security companies based on respective needs, throughout New Jersey.

Virtua Hospital 2013 – 2017

Security Sergeant

Lead officer responsible for departmental training to ensure proper protocols and procedures, safety measures, and assignments were adhered to as well as securing the safety of over 7000 employees and patients.

Managed processes of responding to all security breaches, alarms, disorderly persons and medical emergencies, inside and outside of the facility.

City of Beverly 2009 – 2013

Director of Public Safety

Oversaw all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Beverly City Police Department including, coordinating schedules, creating emergency operating plans, and applying for police related grants utilizing exceptional written skills.

Administrator

Served as the lead project controller for all city departments and functions, including the Clerk’s Office, Finance Department, Public Works Department and Zoning Department.

Performed the functions of Risk Manager and Safety Officer, responsible for identifying all safety related issues for the buildings and employees.

Managed city projects including, renovations to existing buildings to become ADA compliant and coordinated with the City Solicitor and Township Council for all legal, risk-management issues.

Springfield Township Police Department 1986 – 2008

Chief of Police

Spearheaded the day-to-day operations of all police department functions including, developing and implementing all emergency operation plans and large events, grant writing, and emergency management coordination.

Implemented the first EMT Program in the State of New Jersey that required all police officers to hold an EMT Certification.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

State of New Jersey Human Services Police Department

Police Officer/Investigator

Led the Missing Person’s Unit, holding station at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.

Responsible for all criminal investigations in the southern New Jersey region handling numerous special investigations, including narcotics operations, sexual assaults and homicides.

New Hanover Township Police Department

Police Officer, Part-time

Responsible for traffic control, criminal investigations and enforcing township ordinances.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Burlington County Police Academy, Class #38, New Jersey State Police

Certified Emergency Management Coordinator

New Police Chiefs Orientation, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Certified Police Academy Instructor

Certified Law Enforcement Executive, West Point Command and Leadership

Emergency Medical Technician, State of New Jersey, Department of Health

Detective School, Police Drug Enforcement School, State of New Jersey, New Jersey State Police

Incident Command, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700 (NIMS), ICS-800), State Of New Jersey, New Jersey State Police

Certified Firefighter I, State of New Jersey

Police Administration, Law Enforcement Executive Development, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation and South Jersey Police Chiefs Detective School

MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS

New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association

Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association, Life Member

South Jersey Chiefs of Police Association, Life Member

Certified Emergency Management Coordinator

FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association

Junior Order of United American Mechanics Council #49, Life Member

Burlington County 200 Club, Life Member

Burlington County 200 Club Distinguished Service Award

Burlington County 200 Club Meritorious Service Award

Hamilton Township Civilian Service Award

Senate and General Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution recognizing service as President of Burlington County and South Jersey Chiefs of Police Associations and 27 years of service as a Police Officer in Burlington County

Proclamations from Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognizing police service and presidency of Chiefs of Police Association

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