Jacob P. MBA, CEM, CPP

Experience

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  City of Shoreline

  Apr 2010 - Dec 2015

  Emergency Management – Independent Consultant

  • Served as Project Coordinator for Adult Family Home (AFH) Training Program• Served as Project Coordinator for Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) update, including reviewing for NIMS/ ICS compliance.• Developed and implemented training program all-hazard Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) implementation, including Job Aid’s, 48 Hour Quick Guides, and Resource Binders. This included coordinating of drills and training for each EOC Unit.• Served as Project Coordinator for an all-hazard Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) update, including program analysis, recommending enhancements and ensuring NIMS/ ICS compliance with local and state laws and administrative code, identification of problems, analysis of alternatives and providing sound recommendation to city departments. • Developed a Volunteer Management Plan utilizing King County UASI Guidelines, in collaboration with regional partners and city departments.• Created Evacuation Plan utilizing King County UASI Guidelines, in collaboration with regional partners and city departments.• Served as a Project Manager for the Emergency Management Coordinator. Show less

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  Jacob Peltier Consulting, LLC

  May 2014 - Apr 2018

  Owner and Senior Consultant

  Providing risk management consulting to wide variety of clients, including for-profit, non-profit and government entities.

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  Seattle Public Library

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  • Developed and implemented Emergency Management Programs for the Library system, comprised of 27 locations, 700 staff and 6.7 million visitors annually. The Emergency Management Program included plan development, employee training and exercises.• Developed and implemented Security Officer Resource Manual to provide standardized guidelines for utilizing CCTV system, security intrusion systems, panic alarm systems, and access control systems. • Developed Evacuation Plans and Employee Emergency Response Procedures for all 27 public locations, while collaborating with senior administrators and department managers across the organization to ensure implementation support. This included organizational research, risk analysis, policy development and approval, equipment assessment and acquisition, training and testing. • Created and implemented Armed Intruder, De-Escalation and Mental Health, and Evacuation Training Program for over 650 Staff and 27 locations, including training for senior administrators and facilities staff. • Served on Safety Committee, including investigating employee accidents, review organization policies and procedures, ensure WISHA & OSHA compliance, and recommending measures to reduce risk. • While serving in the Union, worked collaboratively with the Humane Resources Director to facilitate investigations, discipline, coaching, and performance improvement plans for employees.• Managed and responded to wide-range of incidents including shootings, bomb threats, mental health emergencies and substance abuse issues. • Developed and implemented Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Show less • Provided day-to-day supervision of the Branch and direct reports, including overseeing the flow of materials, assigning and monitoring work to, conducting performance reviews and coaching.• Managed the hiring process for multiple vacancies, including application screening, hiring committee coordination, interviewing and hiring recommendations and completing necessary hiring documents.• Directed the implementation of Security Tag Out and De-Brief Standards, working collaboratively with staff to create a culture of customer service and de-escalation.• Achieved over 20% decrease of security exclusions at location Show less

  • Safety and Security Services Department - Emergency Management

    Nov 2008 - May 2017

  • Temporary Assistant Manager - Capitol Hill Branch

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Seattle Art Museum

  May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Director Of Security

  - Oversee all aspects of the museum’s security, safety, and emergency management programs,, including 24/7 operations at multiple properties, 2 direct reports, 80 security employees, over 750,000 visitors annually.- Successfully implemented de-escalation and implicit bias training- Created Security Operations Manual, Armed Intruder Plan, and Employee Emergency Procedures

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  Community Transit

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2024

  Responsibilitieso Manage the agency-wide Security & Emergency Management Division that includes the Office of Security Services and the Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity. This includes all aspects of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.o Serve as subject matter expert for managers, Executives and Board Members to advocate for decisions that reduce risk, gain regulatory and industry compliance, increase safety and security, and are aligned with agency values. o Manage a division budget of over $6 million annually. Including 25 FTE employees, 18.5 FTE embedded law enforcement contractors and 1 FTE social worker embedded contractors.Accomplishmentso Established a Workplace Violence Program including overseeing a cross-functional threat assessment team, workplace violence training, active shooter training and domestic violence training for all employees. o Successfully established and implemented multiple emergency management plans and programs including an Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Training & Exercise Plan, Employee Emergency Response Procedures, and Emergency Operations Center.o Served as agency-wide Incident Commander / Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19 Response, including establishing and implementing a multi county Essential Support Function Group to coordinate transportation response. o Created and successfully gained executive level approval for a 5-year security strategic plan. The plan included establishing a Transit Security Officer, Rules of Conduct, Social Worker, and Security Operations Center and eleven other strategies by the end of 2024. o Negotiated and implemented multiple vendor, inter-local and mutual aid agreements.o Successfully advocated for standardized approach to physical security systems including for projects that were implemented for new construction and remodels of administrative, operations, and customer facilities. Show less

  • Manager - Security & Emergency Management

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Assistant Manager of Security and Emergency Management

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Security Specialist

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Seattle Housing Authority

  Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  Emergency Management Manager

  Responsibilities:• Manage the agency-wide Emergency Management Program. This includes all aspects of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.• Develop and implement safety & security programs as requestedAccomplishments:• Established Emergency Management Policy, Emergency Management Strategic Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex, Traumatic Security Incident Response Guidelines, Employee Emergency Response Procedures Flip Chart, & Employee Wildfire Smoke Plan• Established and taught Threat Assessment Team, De-Escalation, Floor Warden, Narcan, Workplace Violence, & Stop The Bleeds courses.• Established Emergency Management Advisory Committee at SHA and cross-county Public Housing Authority Emergency Management group• Participated in Central Safety Committee, Cross Departmental Training Team, & Race & Social Justice Affinity Groups • Participated in the City of Seattle ESF 6 - Mass Care, Housing and Human Services Group & City of Seattle Disaster Management Committee• Conducted multiple safety, security & emergency management assessments• Served as Acting Safety Administrator Show less

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  King County Housing Authority

  Dec 2024 - now

  Emergency Preparedness Manager

  Manage agency-wide emergency management program.