
Ryan Richards
@ryanrichards1
Security & Public Safety Professional | Field Training Officer | Crisis Intervention
What I'm looking for
At Echelon Protective Services, I respond to public-safety incidents, investigate safety and behavioral concerns, coordinate with police and emergency responders, and prepare accurate incident documentation. I've received multiple commendations for life-saving actions, crisis intervention, and service above and beyond assigned duties.
My background also includes law-enforcement records at the Portland Police Bureau, workforce leadership for 90+ employees at Amazon, and asset-protection investigations at Target. I bring crisis intervention, de-escalation, training, records management, conflict resolution, and community engagement experience to high-stress operational environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Armed Security Officer / Field Training Officer
Echelon Protective Services
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Respond to public-safety incidents, conduct investigations, and coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders. Serve as a Field Training Officer, onboarding new officers and applying de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques.
Records Specialist
Portland Police Bureau
Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year)
Processed and maintained law-enforcement records, performed report redactions, and coordinated with courts and agencies to support compliance with public-records laws.
Supervised a team of 90+ employees, addressing workplace conflicts and reinforcing safety standards. Completed the Amazon Corporate Leadership Academy to strengthen leadership and people-development capabilities.
Conducted investigations involving theft and safety concerns, documented incidents, and coordinated with law enforcement when necessary.
Field Director
Axiom Strategies
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Led staff and volunteer recruitment, team management, community outreach, and data-collection operations. Utilized ArcGIS, GIS, and i360 software for data-driven field operations.
Field Representative
Axiom Strategies
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 (1 month)
Conducted voter outreach and face-to-face community engagement while collecting field data and supporting voter-registration assistance.
Crew Member
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered customer service and supported team operations in a fast-paced, high-volume public-facing environment.
Lead Intern
Scott Taylor for Congress
Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Recruited and trained volunteers, coordinated outreach efforts, attended community events, and supported research and scheduling activities.
Campaign Staff
Scott Rigell for Congress
Apr 2014 - Nov 2014 (7 months)
Supported campaign operations, volunteer recruitment, event planning, community engagement, records management, communications, and policy research.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Old Dominion University
Bachelor's Degree, Teacher Education
Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Teacher Education.
Tidewater Community College
Associate Degree, Public Administration
Earned an Associate degree in Public Administration.
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Software and tools used professionally
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