Kenneth L. Ellis 3009 Golden Eagle Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32312 Phone: 850-251-5334 E-Mail: ke1305238@westpost.

net Objective A management position in corporate security and investigations with an establish ed company that is seeking an experienced professional that can provide a compan y with ethical leadership in the protection of the employees, executive members, property and other asset protection.

Career Experience A law enforcement professional experienced in management, policy making and prog ram building; increased responsibility through promotions within the department and a track record of leadership and ethics. Over 17 years of experience with a n expertise in instructing, training, executive protection, criminal and civil c ourt proceedings. Interviewing witnesses and subjects, criminal investigations, crime prevention and emergency operations are some of the skills obtained throug hout my career. A military veteran with 8 years active duty experience, a profes sional dedicated to success and personal excellence.

Law Enforcement Skills / Knowledge * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Criminal Law Human Behavior Domestic Violence Investigation Evidence Collection Firearms Instructor Defensive Tactics Instructor First Aid and CPR High Risk Entries Dignitary Protection Emergency Operations Incident Command System Criminal Investigation * Traffic Law Accident Investigation Crime Prevention Vehicle Operation Community Policing Hazardous Material Response Homicide Investigation Tactical Response Interviews and Interrogations Internal Affairs Investigation National Incident Management System Secondary Weapons Instructor

Department of Financial Services, Division of Fraud Tallahassee, Florida 2010-Present Captain Special Operations and Training. Manage the daily operations of over 150 investi gators as it relates to law enforcement training. Serve as the division's head i nstructor, armorer and fleet manager. Develop, review, research and implement ne w training strategies and lesson plans for the division. Division's detective tr aining program coordinator. Respond as the division's emergency management coord inator and facilitate resources of the division as needed during man-made or nat ural disasters. Maintain the division's property and inventory for all offices t hroughout the state. In charge of the division's law enforcement radio system an d the divisions communication coordinator. Conduct special investigations, as ne eded at the request of the agency head. Conduct security assessments and provide executive/dignitary protection for elected and other officials. Schedule subord inates work hours, assign subordinates tasks and duties and ensure assignments a re completed on time. Resolve internal conflicts of subordinates, conduct annual evaluations, maintain and update training records and certifications of divisio n members. Ordering and purchasing of equipment, vehicles and supplies. Provide reports and updates to executive staff members as needed. Plan projects for admi nistrative and field operations as required or requested by command staff. Mento r and train subordinates for career development.

Florida Highway Patrol Tallahassee, Florida 1994-2010

Lieutenant

2006-2010

District Commander, responsible for the daily operations of assigned uniformed p atrol officers under my command. Conduct investigations of criminal activity, co ordinate and plan raids, search warrants and high-risk arrests; conduct internal investigations on employees and provide executive/dignitary protection as neede d. Conduct training, manage personnel during man-made and natural disasters, man age assigned property and property assigned to subordinates. Troop field trainin g program coordinator. Act as troop (8 counties, 100 officers) supervisor as req uired by work schedule. Manage subordinate work hours, schedule, resolve interna l conflicts internal and external and conduct annual evaluations of subordinates . Plan projects for administrative and field operations as required or requested by command staff. Mentor and train subordinates for career development. Served as the Troop public affairs and communication officer. Florida Supreme Court Protection Detail, 2008

Sergeant 2004-2006 Homicide Squad Supervisor, responsible for the daily operations of seven homicid e investigators. Manage caseload of investigators, review cases for completeness , ensure cases are investigated thoroughly and completed within statutory and po licy requirements. Conduct investigations as needed, oversee crime scenes and wo

rk with other jurisdictions. Ensure evidence is properly collected and stored, t estify in court, prepare and serve search warrants, arrest warrants and conduct interviews. Respond to man-made or natural disasters or other incidents as direc ted. Conduct and review background investigations of applicants. Train new inves tigators; provide career development plans for assigned investigators. Assigned to 2004 Presidential Inauguration protective detail Florida Supreme Court protection detail, 2002-2004 Investigator 2002-2004 Homicide investigator. Primary duty was to investigate unnatural deaths from sus pected criminal activity to include, traffic fatalities, industrial and agricult ural fatalities, suspected suicides and other person crimes. Conduct background investigations on applicants, identity theft investigations, theft investigation s and other investigations as assigned. Respond to man made or natural disasters or other incidents as directed. Uniformed Patrol 1995-2002 Assigned to uniform patrol. Conduct proactive patrol within assigned zone, inves tigate criminal activity, investigate traffic crashes, resolve public disputes, respond to calls for service, respond to emergency calls, interview witnesses an d suspects; testify in court, assist investigators and respond to manmade or nat ural disasters as directed. Assigned as a Field Training officer, contraband int erdiction team, tactical response team and assigned to the DEA task force.

Law Enforcement Academy Recruit Training

1994-1995

Private Security 1993-1994 Uniformed security officer for Governor's Square Mall, Tallahassee, Florida. Con duct foot patrols and driving patrols on mall property. Assist patrons and mall employees as needed, protect property and persons on mall property. Assist law e nforcement with the apprehension of subjects and other incidents as needed. 1992-1993 Travel through Europe, North Africa, Eastern Europe U.S. Army 1984-1992 Infantry squad leader for indirect fire unit, assigned to various post overseas and in the U.S. Received training in leadership, team building, command and cont rol, small unit tactics, weapons of various types, hand to hand combat and first aid. Expeditionary service experienced. Infantry Basic Course, Fort Benning, Georgia Airborne School; Fort Benning, Georgia Ranger School, Fort Benning, Georgia SERE School (Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape); Fort Bragg, North Carolina Primary Leadership Development Course; Fort Benning, Georgia Jungle Warfare School; Fort Sherman, Panama

Education Columbia Southern University; Associates of Science - Criminal Justice Administr ation Columbia Southern University; Bachelor's of Science - Criminal Justice Administr

ation- Expected Graduation July 2011