David Walker

Dedicated public safety and security professional with experience in executive protection, law enforcement operations, emergency response, and organizational leadership. Holds an Associate and Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and was accepted into a Master's degree program in Cybersecurity. Experienced in incident management, risk assessment, policy development, security operations, and team leadership.

Skilled in applying public safety principles, technology awareness, and strategic planning to support organizational security and community protection.

Assistant Store Manager at Goodwill Easter Seals (2025-10 – Present)

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store in support of the Retail Store Manager, assisting with the planning, monitoring, and management of product inventory, purchasing, and sales. Work closely with the Retail Store Manager to coordinate and determine the most cost-effective marketing and assemble the best possible sales team. Serve as a positive role model by providing training and maintaining the skills and safety of current staff.

Deputy Chief at RSEP Executive Protection (2024-10 – 2025-10)

• Acts as the second-in-command, assuming command when the Chief is unavailable.
• Supervises security managers, supervisors, and officers.
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and professional development for staff.
• Oversees daily operations across all sites or contracts.
• Coordinates emergency response operations, incident management procedures, and security protocols while supporting risk mitigation strategies across multiple contracts.
• Conducts security assessments, reviews incident trends, and recommends operational improvements to enhance organizational resilience.
• Ensures staffing levels meet contractual and safety requirements.
• Approves incident reports, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Enforces company policies, security procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts audits and inspections to maintain quality control.
• Ensures compliance with client contracts, local/state/federal laws, and industry standards.
• Acts as a liaison between the security company and clients.
• Handles escalated concerns, complaints, or special requests.
• Attends client meetings and contributes to security planning and strategy.
• Oversees training programs for officers and supervisors.
• Implements continuing education on topics such as use of force, de-escalation, emergency response, and customer service.
• Assists the Chief in setting long-term goals, budgets, and staffing models.
• Analyzes incident trends, prepares reports, and recommends improvements.
• Helps develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Police Cadet at City Of Brooklyn Center (2021-08 – 2024-02)

• Execution of citations
• Enforcement of parking ordinances
• Report writing
• Park patrolling
• Fielding animal complaints
• Impounding animals and vehicles
• Traffic enforcement and control.
• Assistant to officers and command staff.

Police Cadet/Recruit at Minneapolis Park Police (2023-08 – 2024-02)

As a recruit during this academy portion, I trained in various areas, such as Minnesota state laws, MPLS policy, use of force, deadly force, arrest and control, operations, and firearms. My job was to learn these areas and perform/apply the same principles in scenario-based training.

Business owner at Walkers Transport LLC. (2020-05 – Present)

• Delivery
• Courier
• Import/export
• Bookkeeping
• Load and unload products
• Payroll

Assisted living coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living (2013-02 – 2019-12)

Promoted to assisted living coordinator

• As an assisted living coordinator, I was responsible for hiring and onboarding new team members and training all team members as needed.
• Coaching, teaching, and disciplining team members when needed.
• Manage over twenty team members' performance reviews (90-day and annual), skills, and assessment training.
• Scheduling team members through on-shift, Kronos, and monitoring daily labor to meet census targets.
• One of seven coordinators who managed the community of Sunrise of Golden Valley.
• Worked in direct partnership with wellness nurses to perform resident assessments and care conferences
• Build residents ' ISPs, add to care plans, and enter vital data into the electronic medical data system, also known as PCC.
• Update daily tasks for team member group lists of tasks for daily care performed on residents.
• Personal caregiver, transfer residents, assist with daily actions/activities for residents
• Data entry.

Medication care manager/ Lead care manager at Sunrise Senior Living (2013-02 – 2019-12)

Personal Trainer at Steele fitness (2012-07 – 2013-03)

• personal trainer, coach.
• proper lifting technique, patience, and focus.

personal trainer manager at LA Fitness (2012-02 – 2012-06)

• Manage the personal trainers
• worked with clients firsthand to minimize and eliminate conflicts.
• Sale personal training packages

Delivery at Home Choice (2010-01 – 2011-12)

Order Selector at SuperValu Inc (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Warehouse Worker at SuperValu Inc (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Warehouse night manager at Surdyk's wine and cheese (2006-01 – 2009-12)

• Loading, unloading of products, and stocking
• Promoted to night warehouse supervisor.
• stand-up forklift operations, proper lift techniques, timely handling, and shipment of products.
• Data entry and ordered baking materials

Data entry and ordered baking materials at Super Wal-Mart (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Data entry and ordered baking materials
• Assembled product displays
• Maintained facility according to OSHA Safety Standards

Deli Associate at Super Wal-Mart (2005-01 – 2006-12)

• Supervised evening shift employees
• Trained new associates
• Sanitized equipment and facility following the evening shift

Detailed apartments at Covenant Village Nursing Home (2004-01 – 2005-12)

Dietitian at Colonial Acres Nursing Home (2002-01 – 2004-12)

• Served food to residents, maintained kitchen and dining areas according to safety regulations, monitored food allergies, and special food preparation guidelines

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – American Intercontinental University (2026)

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Criminal Justice – American Intercontinental University (2024)

Master's Degree Program in Cybersecurity – American Intercontinental University (2027)

Police Officer Certification – Hennepin Technical College (2024)