Matthew J. Ekman
West Kelowna
Summary
Security-focused and diligent law enforcement member skilled at protecting personnel, premises, and policy. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including law-breaking and medical emergencies while remaining alert, attentive, regulated and vigilant. Anticipates barriers, and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history collaborating with team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Liquor and Cannabis Inspector
Kelowna Regional Office
07.2022 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing wasted effort/time
- Inspected and repaired equipment for machine management
- Maintained course records and documentation
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized storage room for optimal productivity and professionalism
Corrections Officer
North Fraser Pretrial Maximum Security
07.2008 - 04.2022
- Supervising staff and inmates to ensure rules and regulations are being followed (when nominated as acting Supervisor on shift)
- Managing dangerous behavioural situations, taking preventive measures and administering safety regulations as required, reporting to a supervisor
- Orienting inmates to the unit, completing necessary forms and conducting security checks/searches in accordance with centre policies and procedures
- Conducting formal and informal counts with regular searches of inmates and their living/working/recreational activity area
- Providing dynamic security and instructional supervision to recreation programs in the gym or outside the recreation yard
- Resolving conflicts between inmates, assisting in coping strategies, counselling, controlling hostile and aggressive behaviour, and managing deviant behaviours, encouraging responsibility/accountability
- Consistently enforcing Correction Act Regulation consistently, utilizing institutional charge process
- Using appropriate levels of force, as needed
- Vigilant, ongoing environmental evaluation
- Calling/responding to codes in emergency situations requiring medical and/or officer back up, providing first aid
- Supervising inmates while escorting to hospital or clinic, enforcing proper inmate conduct in public, maintaining security and safety measures while maintaining positive public perception
- Communicating timely security information to supervisors orally and in writing, making entries in the shift information log (CORNET)
- Completing incident reports and other forms used within the Centre for legal purposes and to ensure effective communication with colleagues
- Arranging visits to inmates, screening and admitting visitors to the centre, and supervising visits
- Abiding by the Standards of Conduct for Corrections Branch Employees, using established Branch and Centre information technology for documentation
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Redwoods Golf Course
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked in a team setting to maintain the golf course in running condition
- Performed duties outside daily in all weather conditions
- Trained on many pieces of equipment, and used daily to ensure the golf course is in working condition for patrons
- Consistent exercise of highly skilled teamwork to operate maintenance duties in a harmonious, efficient fashion
Security Officer
Core Security
02.2008 - 07.2008
- Ensuring safety of staff and patrons via door screening, and conducting pat-downs for contraband
- Observing and reporting activities/incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property its assets and personnel
- Making periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment
- Preserving order and acting as necessary to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Screening access to client site or facility through the admittance process
- Satisfying client needs with professionalism while minimizing risk to the client's property/assets
- Writing of detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Warehouseman
Summit Logistics Inc.
07.2003 - 01.2008
- Preparing orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for easy transportation
- Usage of hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Maintaining safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Maintained technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications (Various dates)
First Aid Level 1
Occupation First Aid, Activity
01.2016 - 02.2016
Education
Undergraduate Degree - Criminology
Kwantlen College
Surrey, BC2010
High School Diploma -
Seaquam Secondary School
Delta, BC06.2003
Skills
- Risk Analysis Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Shift Work
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Report Writing
- Criminal Records Searches
- Safety and Security
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Screening Wands
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Law Enforcement
- Report Generation
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Perimeter Patrol
- Crisis Situations
- Code Enforcement
- Investigative Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
Accomplishments
Course: Supervising in the BC Public Service (2022)
Certification
COPAT - Required Training, BC Corrections
Supervising in the BC Public Service (2023)
Hobbies
Darts League Member (2013-2022)
Law Enforcement Seasonal Softball (2015 – 2022, varying force members)
Timeline
Liquor and Cannabis Inspector
Kelowna Regional Office
07.2022 - Current
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Redwoods Golf Course
03.2019 - 04.2022
First Aid Level 1
Occupation First Aid, Activity
01.2016 - 02.2016
Corrections Officer
North Fraser Pretrial Maximum Security
07.2008 - 04.2022
Security Officer
Core Security
02.2008 - 07.2008
Warehouseman
Summit Logistics Inc.
07.2003 - 01.2008
Undergraduate Degree - Criminology
Kwantlen College
High School Diploma -
Seaquam Secondary School
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