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* Analyzed operational and financial indicators to continuously improve branch performance, ensures profitable operations with full profit and loss accountability. * Managed 17 security contracts and 200 security employees with an operating budget of over 7 million. * Met regularly with client representatives for status updates and addressed any actual or potential problems. * Authorized appropriate expenditures including equipment, supplies and vehicles. * Ensured scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs. * Negotiated client contracts * supported client start-ups * carried out security planning, assessments and surveys. * Recruited, selected, trained and developed high caliber staff in collaboration with area management * planed, assigned and directed work * coached employees to enhance skills * carried out disciplinary actions as necessary.

* Manage fifteen fare enforcement officers and three fare enforcement supervisors. * Responsible for developing policies and procedures for the Fare Enforcement Division. * Responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of staff for the Sound Transit account. * Assist in the development and administration of the budget for the Sound Transit account. * Review security officer site reports to verify post orders and client directions have been satisfactorily followed. * Support management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations.

* Investigated known and suspected criminals and facts of particular cases to detect planned criminal activity and clues. * Became familiar with criminals to determine their habits, associates, characteristics, aliases and other personal information. * Carried out investigations to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases. * Nationally certified drug recognition expert and train the trainer Instructor. * Chaired the subcommittee on access and availability for the Coalition for a Drug and Alcohol Free Orting. * Worked with community groups using crime prevention through environmental design strategies.

* Responded to crimes in progress, initiating actions such as aid to victims and interrogation of suspects. * Patrolled state highways within assigned area, in vehicle equipped with two-way radio, to enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws. * Directed activities in accident and disaster areas, rendering first aid and restoring traffic to normal. * Performed general police work by keeping order and apprehending criminals * Coordinated the Adopt-a-Class project at a local high school. * Trained and evaluated trooper cadets in proper department and police procedures.