Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Notable Incidents
Timeline
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Randy Schulte

Summary

Team Leader highly experienced in directing activities of high performing team of police professionals. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Laser-focused on accomplishing tasks with integrity, transparency, and teamwork.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant - Team Lead - Emergency Response Team

Ontario Provincial Police
03.2012 - Current
  • All aspects of ERT Team Member, plus;
  • Responsible for selection, training, development, coaching, and direct supervision of team of highly motivated ERT officers and K9 handlers
  • ERT mandate covers Search and Rescue, Containment, Resolution of Barricaded Persons, K9 Backup, High Risk Prisoner Escort, VIP Security, Witness Protection, RPAS (Drone Operations), Public Order, Warrant Service
  • Responsible for maintenance of team and personal specialized equipment
  • Oversight, planning, and follow-up of daily ERT operational duties
  • Responsible for evaluation and recommendation of new technology and equipment


Team Member - Emergency Response Team

Ontario Provincial Police
04.1999 - 03.2012

After successful completion of the Emergency Response Team Basic Course in 1999:

  • Maintained mandated qualifications ie: ERT pistol standard, ERT Carbine Standard, ERT Less Lethal (ARWEN) standard, ERT Task Specific Fitness Standard, ERT POU Pistol Standard, TASER standard, CS Gas Standard
  • Was the officer responsible for introducing the skill and training of Low Angle Rope Rescue to the Search and Rescue program of the OPP
  • Trained Search Manager, determining search urgency, search planning, obtaining SAR resources (both OPP and external partners), directing resources
  • Advanced Operations Drone Pilot Certified; BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) Certified

Law Enforcement Officer

Ontario Provincial Police
08.1994 - 03.2012
  • Answered emergency calls for service from citizens and business owners.
  • Investigated criminal and traffic related occurrences. Laid charges where appropriate
  • Coach officer for 2 probationary officers
  • Intoxilyzer technician for 12 years
  • Qualified RADAR and LIDAR Instructor
  • Marine operator
  • ATV Instructor
  • MSV Instructor

Security Specialist - Justice Officials Protection

Ontario Provincial Police
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Assessed threat levels against Justice officials
  • Performed risk and security assessments of homes and places of work
  • Made recommendations to improve security
  • Performed close body protection and security of premises
  • Investigated incidents relating to threats against Justice officials, including judges, crown attorneys, defence attorneys, and police officers
  • Liaised with external agencies to complete tasks and ensure safety

Investigator - Drug Enforcement

Ontario Provincial Police
01.2002 - 09.2002
  • Received, analyzed and investigated drug related tips, under Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Developed confidential informants
  • Organized, and conducted, physical surveillance
  • Prepared and executed search warrants under CDSA and Criminal Code of Canada

Education

Warrant Service Instructor

Provincial Police Academy
Ottawa, ON
03.2017

Level 1 Thermographer

Provincial Police Academy
Orillia, ON
10.2016

RPAS (Drone) Operator

Provincial Police Academy
Orillia
01.2016

SAR Rope Technician

Provincial Police Academy
Borden, ON
10.2015

Public Order Command

Provincial Police Academy
Orillia, ON
10.2014

Incident Command

Provincial Police Academy
Orillia
05.2014

Supervisor Course

Provincial Police Academy
Orillia, ON
03.2012

Marine Operator

Provincial Police Academy
Gravenhurst, ON
05.2006

ATV Instructor

Provincial Police Academy
Haliburton, ON
05.2005

VIP Security

RCMP
Toronto, ON
12.2002

Wilderness Survival And First Aid

Provincial Police Academy
Meaford, ON
02.2002

Emergency Response Team - Basic Course

Provincial Police Academy
Kingston, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Tactical Operations
  • Critical Incident Operations
  • Team Building
  • Weapons Manipulation
  • Major Incident Command
  • Major Incident Logistics
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Use of Force Articulation
  • Court Testimony
  • Project Management
  • Major Event Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Front Line Leadership
  • Training and Development of Others
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Networking
  • Vehicle Operations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Notable Incidents

*Public Order - numerous deployments - role of Squad Member, Squad Leader, QRT, Section Lead, Section Commander, POU Advisor some examples are OAS - Windsor; OCAP Protests; Caledonia Land Dispute; Culbertson Tract Land Dispute; Napanee Railway Blockade, Ottawa Freedom Convoy Protest; University Homecoming events; OMG Parties


*VIP security of provincial level dignitaries (Premiers, U.S. Governors)

*Witness protection of police agents and informants




Timeline

Sergeant - Team Lead - Emergency Response Team

Ontario Provincial Police
03.2012 - Current

Security Specialist - Justice Officials Protection

Ontario Provincial Police
04.2009 - 04.2011

Investigator - Drug Enforcement

Ontario Provincial Police
01.2002 - 09.2002

Team Member - Emergency Response Team

Ontario Provincial Police
04.1999 - 03.2012

Law Enforcement Officer

Ontario Provincial Police
08.1994 - 03.2012

Warrant Service Instructor

Provincial Police Academy

Level 1 Thermographer

Provincial Police Academy

RPAS (Drone) Operator

Provincial Police Academy

SAR Rope Technician

Provincial Police Academy

Public Order Command

Provincial Police Academy

Incident Command

Provincial Police Academy

Supervisor Course

Provincial Police Academy

Marine Operator

Provincial Police Academy

ATV Instructor

Provincial Police Academy

VIP Security

RCMP

Wilderness Survival And First Aid

Provincial Police Academy

Emergency Response Team - Basic Course

Provincial Police Academy
Randy Schulte