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Jarrod Whidden

Cave City,KY

Summary

Detail oriented and extremely dedicated and focused on serving the needs of the workplace. A strong work ethic and dedication to education, encouraging those in my environment and beyond. Efficiency in time and task management and adaptable to change within high stress situations. Operation, repair and maintenance of all types of machinery. Ability to learn quickly and apply common sense logic to everyday tasks.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Forklift Operator

T. Marzetti Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to complete special projects, such as reorganizing storage areas or relocating large quantities of inventory.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts and moving products to designated locations.
  • Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling.
  • Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any hazards or incidents.

Chief Operations Officer

Cirello Iron & Steel
04.2005 - 11.2019

My responsibilities included all aspects of running and operating the family metal recycling business to include:

  • - All banking from deposits to bill paying
  • - Logistics- scheduling containers to be delivered to customers, routing trucks to deliver material to final destinations.
  • - Accounts receivable- ensuring the business was paid on a weekly basis for material sold to vendors.
  • - Payroll
  • - Insurance- checking for accuracy on the policies associated with all areas of the business.
  • - Safety- applying rules and standards to conform to OSHA regulations.
  • - Repairs / Maintenance - Keeping detailed schedules and performing maintenance and repair for our equipment and trucks. Any repairs needed beyond our abilities were scheduled accordingly.
  • - Daily communication with brokers in regards to the market, ensuring constant and fair pricing for scrap material.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

High Risk Operator/ Special Operations ( UNMIK )

Dyncorp/US State Dept. / United Nations
09.2003 - 12.2004
  • Care and control of high profile VIP's and foreign dignitaries
  • Plan tactical routes and secure checkpoints throughout the Province for travel.
  • Plan arrival directions and secure locations for meetings between VIP's and local politicians and UN staff.
  • High risk extractions of UN personnel/ and local politicians.
  • Provide tactical support for KFOR ( kosovo force ).
  • Train incoming SOG personnel, as well involved with training the local Kosovo police force special operations team.

Police Officer

Daytona Beach Police Dept.
04.1996 - 06.2002
  • Patrol- Respond to calls for service.
  • Community policing- a constant presence in the community, maintaining contact with business owners and residents, understanding their concerns and complaints, assisting in outreach to youth and elderly.
  • Investigation- Make contact with and take witness/victim statements, and interview potential witnesses related to the incident.
  • Report writing- Utilize all information obtained during an investigation to prepare a thorough report for the supervisor.
  • Arrests- Whether it is a call for service or during pro-active patrolling, I would determine if a crime had been committed and affect an arrest if necessary, and prepare the proper arrest affidavits.
  • Accident investigations- Respond to accidents and determine injuries, if any, inform proper authorities, set up and enforce any traffic direction, if needed. Interview witnesses and determine fault for the accident, and issue citations if valid.

Corrections Officer

Tomoka Correctional Institution
03.1993 - 09.1995
  • Care, control and custody of inmates, provide safety of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Leon High School
Tallahassee, FL

No Degree - General

Tallahassee Community College

State of Florida Department of Corrections Academy -

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

LEO Crossover Academy -

St. Johns River State College
Palatka, FL

Skills

  • Business operations
  • Budgets
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Customer service
  • Criminal laws
  • Civil laws
  • Safety and Security
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Traffic Laws
  • Investigations Experience
  • Traffic Control
  • Self-defense training
  • Emergency Response
  • Court testimony
  • Supervision
  • Operation of all types of equipment
  • Organization
  • Evidence collection protocols
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Domestic Violence Prevention
  • Civil Law Knowledge
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Communication skills
  • Report writing

Certification

- Expert marksman

- RADAR

- Interviews and Interrogations

- Police Motorcycle Certified

- Verbal Judo

-FTO

Additional Information

My law enforcement career began with the state prison in Daytona Beach. Once a certified corrections officer, I completed the crossover/LEO program at St Johns River CC. In 1996, I was employed with the Daytona Beach PD. After a few years in patrol, I was promoted to the Motor Unit as I focused on traffic in between calls. I completed the 80 hour Motor Officer Certification Course in 1998, 2nd in my class. The Motor Unit is a specialized unit in Daytona Beach as there are numerous special events such as NASCAR, spring break, BCR, and several Bike Week gatherings. The unit is also primarily responsible for citywide traffic crash responses, rerouting and directing the flow of traffic throughout the city and answering calls. In March 2001, I was struck by a vehicle (uninsured drunk driver), while on duty. I was out of service for 15 months. The city of Daytona Beach is self insured and there was no light duty at that time. My career with DBPD was over. In May of 2002 I was cleared by my doctor to return to law enforcement. I applied for a United Nations peacekeeping mission overseas. This was a contract through our State Department and United Nations which was awarded to Dyncorp Corp. Of 1400 applications only 80 were accepted. I was accepted and left the US in October 2003 for Kosovo. Once in country, I was one of 7 selected for the special operations, close protection unit. I spent 14 months of a 12 month contract as a high risk operator, specialized in long distance marksmanship, and close quarter combat with SOG. My primary duties were care and protection of VIPs and high ranking dignitaries from many of the UN countries. For a 2 month period my primary detail was a Serbian Orthodox Priest, which included highly planned transportation and close protection as he visited many of the churches throughout the countryside. In March 2004, during the worst ethnic violence since the end of the war, I was responsible for the extraction of the UN employees and command staff. The last 2 months I was a training officer for the new group of operators in the SOG. Upon my return to the states, I re-certified my law enforcement certificate and intended to resume my law enforcement career. My wife had other plans and we moved to her home state where I assumed control of her family's decades long established business. As my calling has always been law enforcement, I attempted to service as a part time officer, only to be denied as I aged out for NY state civil service. As we are now relocating to Cave City, I am once again afforded an opportunity to continue my career in law enforcement.

Timeline

Production Forklift Operator

T. Marzetti Company
03.2023 - Current

Chief Operations Officer

Cirello Iron & Steel
04.2005 - 11.2019

High Risk Operator/ Special Operations ( UNMIK )

Dyncorp/US State Dept. / United Nations
09.2003 - 12.2004

Police Officer

Daytona Beach Police Dept.
04.1996 - 06.2002

Corrections Officer

Tomoka Correctional Institution
03.1993 - 09.1995

No Degree - General

Tallahassee Community College

State of Florida Department of Corrections Academy -

Daytona State College

LEO Crossover Academy -

St. Johns River State College

High School Diploma -

Leon High School
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