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Jakob Lansman

Omaha

Summary

Seasoned Public Safety Professional with experience in maintaining order, enforcing laws, and protecting lives and property. Strengths include strong communication skills, crisis management, teamwork and high degree of integrity. Notable contributions made in previous roles include implementing safety procedures and training programs to increase public awareness on security matters.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Police Officer

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Omaha
05.2022 - Current
  • Performed (and performs) law enforcement duties, addressing crimes in progress and securing accident sites.
  • Initiated (and initiates) appropriate responses to apprehend offenders resisting arrest or fleeing scenes.
  • Conducted (and conducts) full investigations, documenting findings from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Established (and establishes) collaborative relationships with other law enforcement agencies to improve response efforts.
  • Produced (and produces) detailed reports and presentations using automated documentation systems.
  • Oversaw evidence handling as Evidence Custodian/Alternate Evidence Custodian (11/2022-04/2024), coordinating training for police personnel regarding evidence, and assuming responsibility for all property collected or seized by the NWI VA Police Service.
  • Served (and serves) as dispatcher as required, managing communication systems, monitoring alarms, security camera footage and prioritizing emergency requests.
  • Evaluated (and evaluates) physical security protocols, developing strategies to safeguard facility integrity.

Police Officer

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Omaha
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Executed law enforcement duties including emergency response and crime scene management.
  • Conducted thorough investigations while adhering to law enforcement regulations and techniques.
  • Developed reports, documents, and presentations utilizing various automated systems.
  • Ensured safety of patients, employees, and visitors within facility premises.
  • Maintained effective relationships with external agencies and internal offices.
  • Engaged with individuals to promote positive outcomes and enhance facility security.
  • Apprehended offenders through appropriate actions during criminal incidents.
  • Monitored CCTV and alarm systems while dispatching calls for service effectively.

Security Forces Specialist

Nebraska Air National Guard (USAF)
Lincoln
05.2012 - 01.2022

• Performed a full range of Law Enforcement and Security Duties on the Nebraska Air National Guard Base (Proprietary Jurisdiction),
maintaining order and protecting life and property.
• Provided support for Air Shows: Checking passes, directing traffic, conducting security screening, and crowd control.
• Assisted in training junior Airmen in duties, and acted as a “Lead” as required.
• Acted as Assistant Combat Arms Instructor (teaching aid in the classroom, and supervising up to 5 shooters at one time [under the
direction of the range officer]) ensuring Nebraska Air National Guard personnel remained mission ready.
• Deployments (Full Time):
1. January 2015-July 2015: Deployed to Kuwait and provided law enforcement/security response for thousands of personnel, and
billions of dollars-worth of assets critical to the warfighting capability of the USAF
2. October 2017/November 2017: Activated in support of Hurricane Relief Operations in Puerto Rico, in the aftermath of Hurricane
Maria, providing armed security and response for Critical Infrastructure. Assisted in humanitarian operations.
3. January 15, 2021-January 28, 2021: Activated to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C., sworn in as and
functioned as Special Police Officer (US Capitol Police) and Special Deputy US Marshal (United States Marshal Service); was
assigned to the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) before and during the inauguration, and performed security patrols on the Capitol
grounds post inauguration.

Public Safety Officer

Creighton University
Omaha
04.2020 - 04.2021

• Provided armed security for Creighton's campus, maintaining order, ensuring the safety of Creighton students, faculty, staff, and
property.
• Served on Presidential Committee for Disability Awareness and Accommodation, recommended changes to campus layout, and
campus policies with a nexus to Disabilities.
• Served on Public Safety Outreach Team, by being a liaison for a specific residence hall, and working closely with Resident Life
Staff.
• Served as a Public Safety Dispatcher when no Dispatcher was available, or to cover breaks for the Dispatche

Security

Levy Restaurants
Omaha
03.2019 - 04.2021

• Provided armed security for “cash rooms” in both the TD Ameritrade (now Charles Schwab) Ball Park, and CHI Health Event
Center during events.
• Acted as armed courier for monies between “cash room” and concession stands/vendor booths, made change for concession
stands/vendor booths as required while having sole responsibility for up to $2,500 of “petty cash” at any given time with limited
oversight throughout events.
• Acted as armed escort for Cash Room Tellers (and verified their count) when they picked up deposits from stands/booths, with
us being jointly responsible for up to $20,000 in cash at the busiest events.

First National Bank of Omaha

Security Specialist
Omaha
01.2020 - 04.2020

• Provided physical security and protection for all employees and visitors working within FNBO corporate properties, maintaining
awareness of any safety concerns or compromises in security.
• Promoted positive working relationships to support business units and affiliates utilizing professionalism, and tact.
• Watched for, reported, and properly responded to irregularities, such as security breaches, employee safety hazards, and
emergency situations (i.e. alarms, severe weather, fire, etc.)
• Provided assistance for special events, such as "Trek Up the Tower"
UNIVERSITY OF

Campus Security Officer

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha
11.2016 - 01.2020

• Provided physical security and protection for all employees, patients, students, and visitors on UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and
Clarkson College property by performing a full range of security duties to include: operating metal detectors, performing access
control, answering calls for service (ranging from escorts/unlocks to situations involving physically assaultive individuals), etc.
• Served as a Field Training Officer, training new hires, and junior officers on specific assignments, and general job duties. Also
assisted leadership in employee evaluation and in updating/revising policies.
• Performed law enforcement duties that did not require a sworn law enforcement officer (functioning as a Community Service
Officer for the University Police Department).

Armed Security Guard (Agent)

Lincoln Guards Security Company
Lincoln
06.2018 - 08.2018

• Provided armed security for City of Omaha Recreational Facilities.
• Assisted City of Omaha employees in deescalating situations involving irate patrons.
• Assisted City of Omaha employees in filling out “Ban & Bar” paperwork as required, while also mentoring them on the proper
process of issuing a “Ban & Bar” letter.

Safety Administrator

Doane University
Crete
08.2015 - 11.2016

• Performed a full range of security and administration duties related to the physical security of university property, as well as the
protection of persons on property.
• Acted as a shift lead and field training officer, supervising and training contracted security personnel assigned to shift.
• Implemented a new system to better track safety hazards on property.

Event Security Supervisor / Security Officer

Signal 88 Security
Lincoln
08.2013 - 09.2016

(The franchise I worked for is no longer in existence)

• Supervised and provided on-the-job training to Event Security Officers at events (predominantly Husker Football Games).
• Performed a full range of security duties for different clients in a variety of settings, providing for the protection of life and
property.
• Interfaced in a professional manner with client management

Shooting Sports Director / Program Staff

Eastern Nebraska 4H Camp
Gretna
05.2016 - 08.2016

(This Camp was under University of Nebraska Extension 4H Youth Development Camps, but was closed down due to budgetary constrictions in recent years)

• Was responsible for all aspects of the camp’s shooting sports program (archery and pellet guns), inventoried and ordered
supplies, developed/organized and led blocks of instruction, and educated other staff on how to properly lead blocks of
instruction, and facilitate activity blocks.
• Implemented security measures for shooting supplies that reduced liability, and the likelihood of theft, loss, and misuse of
supplies.
• Supervised high school aged adolescents (Camp Counselors) in their leading of young children (campers), and assisted in
running activity blocks other than shooting sports.
• Facilitated the camp’s “Odyssey” and “Trust” High Ropes courses for campers/counselors, and outside groups.

Security Specialist

Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
La Vista
01.2014 - 08.2015

• Provided physical security and protection for all employees and visitors working within a call center/data center for a major
FinTech company, maintaining awareness of any safety concerns or compromises in security.
• Acted as de-facto shift lead when shift supervisor was not present, leading and directing daily activities.
• Watched for, reported, and properly responded to irregularities, such as security breaches, employee safety hazards, and
emergency situations (i.e. alarms, severe weather, fire, etc.)

Education

Certificate of Training - Physical Security

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR
08-2024

Certificate of Training - Introduction To Police Supervision

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR
01-2023

Certificate of Training - Evidence Custodian

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR
04-2022

Certificate of Training - VA Police Officer Standardized Training Course

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR
04-2022

Certificate of Training - VA Police Entry Level Training

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR
08-2021

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
11-2020

Certificate of Training - Military Police/Security

USAF Security Forces Academy
Lackland AFB, TX
06-2013

High School Diploma -

Papillion-LaVista South High School
Papillion
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Evidence handling
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency response
  • Report writing
  • Case documentation
  • Interagency collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership development
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Crisis Intervention
  • First aid and CPR
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Surveillance operations
  • Law enforcement
  • Patrol procedures
  • Investigative techniques
  • Patrol
  • Assigning work
  • Police reports

Accomplishments

  • Military Awards & Decorations:
    • AF Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 Devices
    • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 Devices
    • National Defense Service Medal
    • Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
    • Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
    • Humanitarian Service Medal
    • Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
    • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ Gold Border
    • AF Longevity Service Ribbon
    • Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ 1 ‘M’ Device
    • Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol)
    • AF Training Ribbon
    • Nebraska National Guard Homeland Defense Service Ribbon
    • Nebraska National Guard Emergency Service Medal
    • Nebraska National Guard Service Medal w/ 5 Devices

Certification

  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO) - International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)

Timeline

Senior Police Officer

US Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2022 - Current

Police Officer

US Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2021 - 05.2022

Public Safety Officer

Creighton University
04.2020 - 04.2021

First National Bank of Omaha

Security Specialist
01.2020 - 04.2020

Security

Levy Restaurants
03.2019 - 04.2021

Armed Security Guard (Agent)

Lincoln Guards Security Company
06.2018 - 08.2018

Campus Security Officer

University of Nebraska Medical Center
11.2016 - 01.2020

Shooting Sports Director / Program Staff

Eastern Nebraska 4H Camp
05.2016 - 08.2016

Safety Administrator

Doane University
08.2015 - 11.2016

Security Specialist

Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2015

Event Security Supervisor / Security Officer

Signal 88 Security
08.2013 - 09.2016

Security Forces Specialist

Nebraska Air National Guard (USAF)
05.2012 - 01.2022

Certificate of Training - Physical Security

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate of Training - Introduction To Police Supervision

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate of Training - Evidence Custodian

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate of Training - VA Police Officer Standardized Training Course

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate of Training - VA Police Entry Level Training

Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Creighton University

Certificate of Training - Military Police/Security

USAF Security Forces Academy

High School Diploma -

Papillion-LaVista South High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration

Liberty University
Jakob Lansman