What type of job are you looking for?
Training and or Handling Canines for detection work explosive, narcotics, human remains, and other related areas as needed.
What nationality are you?
American
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English- write, read, and speak fluently
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan or any other country looking to develop and implement a canine program.
What countries have you worked in?
Viet Nam, Germany, and Afghanistan.
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
Afghanistan
What field do you currently work in?
Police Mentor CIVPOL
What fields have you worked in before?
Law Enforcement Manager in Manufacturing
What qualifications do you hold?
„X Police Officer Basic-05/11/79 „X Police Officer Intermediate Course-10/25/85 „X Basic Canine Handler-03/21/82 „X NYS BMP Police K9 Evaluator & Examiner-06/25/85 „X NYS BMP Police K9 Trainer Explosives & Narcotics-06/25/85 „X NYS BMP Master Instructor School-02/01/94 „X FBI Bomb Seminar (k9 use in bomb threat)-06/06/95 „X Drug Interdiction w/K9-10/02/97 „X Instructor Development School-07/21/86 „X Police Supervision-10/03/86 „X Critical Incident Mgmt-11/15/95 „X LETN Goal & Performance Analysis-01/23/97 „X Critical Incident Stress Mgmt-02/06/98 „X Combating Street Crime-04/02/86 „X Suicide Prevention Training-05/0587 „X Police Minority training-05/27/88 „X Hazardous Material training-01/30/90 „X Domestic Violence Training-05/23/90 „X Defensive Tactics Instructor-03/04/91 „X ASP Instructor School-09/05/91 „X Def Tec Instructor-10/15/92 „X Community Oriented Policing-08/31/99 „X North East Counter Drug Center Video Equipment Trainer-09/05/01 „X NE Counter Drug Center Photo Surveillance Trainer-02/25/02 „X Crime Scene Recontruction-10/18/02 „X NYS BMP Explosive Awareness Course-04/15/03 „X Terrorist Interdiction Program-09/23/03 „X Fraudulent Document Training-09/24/03 „X NYS BMP/DCJS Gang Awareness Seminar-10/22/03 „X Taser International Taser Instructor-01/31/06 „X New Mexico Institute Incident Response to Terrorist-11/07/06
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
A combination of both as they complement each other and help in acheiving the in your field of expertise.
Describe the benefits of working with others
A continual learning process and helps with interpersoanal skills, develop goals both in and out of the working enviroment, build a bond with each other and no matter where life takes you you are better for it and by staying in touch you have a network of friends and contacts.
Describe the benefits of working alone
The ability to demonstrate your capabilities, and so you as an individual can see your strengths and weaknesses and learn from them.
What was your worst working experience?
Death of a fellow officer in the line of duty
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To be flexible, listen, and change with the times and conditions.
What unique skills do you have?
A good listener which has allowed me to learn many things from work ethics, friendship, goal setting and achieving, and in general has improved my family, friends, coworkers and my personal life.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Kennel Master training canines in various areas of utilization.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Public relations, meeting people and going different places, helping people, making a difference regardless of how small it may seem.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Continuous and different situations, ability to help people and assist them through difficult situations, and hope I have and can develop an interest in someone else to do the same.
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