PAUL JANTZEN
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Investigations ~ Security/Safety ~ Law Enforcement
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Hold active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret-SSBI Security Clearance; SCI eligible
Solid background in Field Investigation with DoD Contractor
Decade of experience in Law Enforcement spanning Criminal Investigation, Field Training Officer, Clandestine Lab Entry Team Member, and Drug Recognition Expert as well as Patrol Officer
Master of Arts in Homeland Security/Defense focused on evaluating domestic security challenges as well as developing policies, procedures and protocols to steer initiatives from prevention through incident response; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
Extensive training/certifications in areas of investigation, security, safety, law enforcement, firearms, incident and emergency response; includes NRA Certified Range Safety Officer and NRA Certified Instructor – Basic Pistol, Hazardous Materials Recognition Certification, Jail Management Certification, and CPR/AED Certification
Strong prioritization, strategic planning, multitasking, and time management skills vital to maximizing productivity, efficiency and quality of work
Dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal relation skills
Exceptional work ethic and high level of professional integrity, with drive to achieve goals
CAREER TRACK
Deputy Emergency Response / SNS Coordinator, State of Nebraska DHHS-Lincoln; 2010-2012
Deputy Emergency Response / SNS / Emergency Response Exercise & Training Coordinator
Coordinate with Federal, State and 21 local agencies to design, develop and conduct public health emergency response exercises in accordance with CDC regulations and US Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program guidelines
Established benchmark guideline for AAR’s drafted under Public Health Preparedness Capabilities
Develop and monitor exercise design / training budget not to exceed $75,000 per FY
Field Investigator, BAASS-Las Vegas, NV; 2009-2010
Working through Department of Defense contractor, facilitated / directed security / field investigations at Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS) under Top Secret SSBI Security Clearance
Firearms Instructor/Sales Associate, Center Mass Firearms-Henderson, NV; 2008-2010
As NRA Certified Range Safety Officer/Firearms Instructor, delivered quality individualized firearms instruction to meet diverse client needs
Concurrently contributed firearms expertise toward generating solid sales for company
Claims Adjuster II, FirstComp Insurance-Henderson, NV; 2006-2009
Claims Adjuster II, Applied Underwriters-Omaha, NE; 2005-2006
Progressed from managing 120+ to over 225+ indemnity workers’ compensation claims
Effectively managed/collaborated with senior level management, attorneys, nurse case managers, field investigators, employers, and claimants as well as trained and directed support staff to maximize claims management process from intake through final outcomes
Persuasively negotiated high value claims for optimal settlement results
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Communication Specialist, Union Pacific Railroad-Omaha, NE; 2004-2005
Served as Critical Incident Team Member responsible for Special Agent dispatch and emergency response to critical incidents from Response Management Communication Center
Deputy Sheriff, Hamilton County Sheriff-Aurora, NE; 1997-2004
In addition to serving in Patrol Division, acted as Criminal Investigator, Field Training Officer, and Clandestine Lab Entry Team Member as well as Drug Recognition Expert
Police Officer, City of Tekamah-Tekamah, NE; 1995-1997
Launched law enforcement career in Patrol Division, rapidly progressing to Criminal and Social Service Investigator and Field Training Officer in recognition of dynamic performance
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
MA, Homeland Security / Defense, American Military University-Manassas, WV; 2012
GPA: 3.9175
Golden Key International Honour Society
Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society
Dean’s Honors List – 4th Quarter 2010; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Quarter 2011 (All eligible Quarters)
BA, Criminal Justice, Chadron State College-Chadron, NE; 1995
Andrews Hall Council President
Inter-Hall Council Vice-President
NCAA Wrestling, Chadron State
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP), 24 hours, Washington DC; 2010
United States Department of Homeland Security / FEMA, 128 hours, Emmitsburg, MD; 2010-2012
ICS-100 ICS-120a ICS-130 ICS-139 ICS-200a ICS-300 ICS-400
ICS-700a ICS-701 ICS-702a ICS-703a ICS-704 ICS-775 ICS-800b
ICS-808 ICS-813 ICS-860a ICS-906 ICS-907
* Individual course titles available upon request
Basic / Advanced Disaster Life Support, 24 hours, Center for Preparedness Ed.-Omaha, NE; 2010
Basic Pistol Instructor Certification, 16 hours, National Rifle Association-Henderson, NV; 2010
California Insurance Fraud Symposium, 72 hours, National Underwriters-Torrance, CA; 2006/2007
Claims Adjuster I/II/III, 220 hours, Applied Underwriters-Omaha, NE; 2005-2006
Kinesic Interview and Interrogation Levels I & II, 40 hours, RTC-Sioux City, IA; 2004
Criminal Addiction, The Addiction to Criminal Interdiction, 24 hours, RTC-Sioux City, IA; 2004
Clandestine Laboratory Entry Team: Class 178, 40 hours, DEA-Quantico, VA; 2003
Drug Evaluation and Classification Training, 72 hours, NTHSA/IACP-Lincoln, NE; 2002
Tactical Firearms Instructor Certification, 24 hours, NLETC-Grand Island, NE; 2000
Firearms Instructor Certification, State of Nebraska, 40 hours, NLETC-Grand Island, NE; 1999
Law Enforcement Certification, State of Nebraska, 504 hours, NLETC-Grand Island, NE; 1996
ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
Member, Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society
Leadership Council, 129th Basic, NLETC; 1996
Wrestling Coach, Aurora High School; 2001-2004