Reese Letcher

Seasoned, highly efficient, and well-organized professional with over fifteen years of experience in Public Safety compliance at a supervisory level is seeking favorable full-time employment. Extensive knowledge of the Criminal Justice and Legal system, knowledge of investigative skills, the use of various materials used in those investigations. Accustomed to monitoring and auditing of various policies and procedural compliance to minimize exposure risk.

Core strengths include: Management Experience, Research including Case Management Studies working with State and Federal Laws/Other Legal issues, Various types of Advanced Legal Management Skills with Legal Record Research, Analytical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving, Legal Reports and Documents Preparation, Extensive Customer Service experience with Forensic Interviewing Investigations Experience, and Twenty years of experience working in the field of Human Services for the State of Florida; State Circuit Court System, Court Policy and Procedures under FSS for both Department of DCF/HRS and the Florida Department of Corrections.

Safety & Security Officer - Bay-Care Health System - St Joseph Hospital -MAIN - 3001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33607

(2024-08 - 2026-07)

SJHM Safety & Security Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the hospital premises, ensuring the welfare of patients, visitors, and staff. They are key players in managing emergency situations and responding to safety alarms.

• Monitor and patrol hospital premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
• Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances within the hospital
• Perform security checks and inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Manage access control and visitor management system
• Escalate emergencies to law enforcement agencies when necessary
• Document all security incidents and accidents, and produce reports for management review
• Work closely with medical staff to understand their security needs and develop strategies to address them
• Provide assistance and support during patient restraints or code alerts
• Monitor surveillance equipment and alarm systems
• Provide information and directions to visitors within the hospital premises
• Carry out risk assessments and make recommendations to enhance security measures
• Participate in hospital-wide drills and security training sessions
• Ensure compliance with all hospital security policies and procedure

Case Management Specialist - Salvation Army of Tampa - 1603 North Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602

(2022-10 - 2024-04)

Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program. Develops comprehensive program plan/goals and evaluates client progress by conducting mentoring and counseling sessions with client and/or staff. Serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services Mental Health Services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.

Ensures client is in constant compliance so they are able to meet the funding requirements needed.

• Works closely with supervisor to ensure process improvement of intake process when needed

Correctional Specialist - Core Civic (Contracted; US Marshals Service) - Citrus Detention Facility, Lecanto, Florida

(2021-02 - 2021-05)

The Correctional Specialist performs routine duties in accordance with established Detention Facility policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide security in a Detention Facility, which houses USMS Detainees.

• Preparation and dissemination of safety and accident reports as required by policy
• Notify appropriate personnel in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies
• Accurately assist in the functions as periodic inmate/resident counts
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time, including the reliable repetitive identification of inmates/residents by visual means of all USMS Inmates assigned to the Federal Marshals Housing section
• Assist in the prevention of escapes USMS Inmates and ALL Inmates assigned to Specific Housing Unit
• Perform duties which may involve the ability to Intake and Release of USMS Inmates Entering and Exiting this Secured Facility

Police Traffic Coordinator - Innovative Facilities (VA Hospital Police Contractor) - James A, Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida

(2019-10 - 2020-03)

• Prepares daily program log by obtaining information such as source, location and length of stay
• Reports and calculates exact time and number of vehicles and slots available for people coming onto VA Property for varies reasons
• Assigns Parking Staff with the proper material to properly handle each Patients problem properly
• Creates and issues computerized program schedule for the station
• Maintains that each vehicle is properly logged in and other operational procedures are done according to VA Police Policy
• Coordinates with VA POLICE to solve logistical problems in coordination of over-sized vehicles or with unauthorized items
• Performs clerical functions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

SOAR Benefit Specialist - Directions for Living - 1437 South Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida

(2019-05 - 2019-10)

The SOAR Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals who have either a mental or physical disability, and to assist and advocate their application process for collecting either SSI/SSDI. Have the knowledge or be familiar with various federal/state public benefits programs, plus know the areas of laws and the requirements for them to be able to obtain SSI/SSDI on the first or second hearing.

• Provide and/or direct all outreach services for their or any other agencies

2nd Class Hospital Corpsman-SAR - United States Navy & Naval Reserve

(1982-01 - 2007-12)

Honorably Discharged. As a 2nd Class Hospital Corpsman, performed the duties to assist Navy Physicians in the prevention and treatment of disease or injury to Navy and Marine personal and their dependents. Provided health care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who are deployed either on a Naval Ship or in a Naval Hospital and/or Marine installation and are operational forces or on shore activities and other authorized beneficiaries.

Master's Degree - Criminal Justice w/Forensic Interviewing - Colorado Technical University (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Bachelor's Degree - Social Science - Saint Leo University (1990-01 - 1990-09)

Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies - Tampa College (1994-01 - 1994-01)