Roy Pollack, CPP SET

Experience

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  Jericho Fire Department

  Nov 1973 - Oct 1987

  Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant

  Fire fighter, paramedic, Lieutenant Engine Company Two.

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  Alarm Association of Florida

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2012

  Author of the upcoming and totally revamped Alarm Assocaition of Florida online training program. This program will be the cutting edge training program for entry level AND advanced learning as well as CE credits for alarm license holders in Florida. President 1998-2000 and again 2004-2006

  • Training Committee Chairman

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2012

  • President

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2006
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  Devcon Security Services Corp.

  Mar 1998 - Jun 2013

  Senior Director of Compliance

  Responsible for the licensing, permitting, and government relations for the nations fastest growing security company. As the company compliance officer I am responsible for permitting, licensing, training, and other issues related to government and industry relations, including representing the company at local, state and national association events. With 34 licenses in 24 states, (most by examination), Devcon has expanded its services to residential, commercial, industrial, and corporate clientele throughout the country.At the present time I have 38 licenses in 32 different states (some states have more than one licensing requirement) Show less

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  Florida Fire Marshal's and Inspectors Association

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2023

  Member

  Interact with fire officials in an effort to reduce false alarms and improve the efficiency of alarm systems.

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  SDM Magazine

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2023

  Contributing Technology Writer

  Author of the SDM Magazine "5 Minute Tech Quiz"

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  Alarm Association of Florida

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Convention Chairman

  Revived AAF show after hiatus of 6 years. With over 75 vendors and 85 booths the show was a resounding success. More than 350 register contractors and special guests were able to attend various unique and alternative functions throughout the week. Sign up now for 2014.

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  Electronic Security Association (ESA)

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Vice President

  Elected Vice President of ESA in June of 2012 to serve a one year term. Re-elected in June of 2013 to serve a two year term as Vice President.

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  Comcast / Xfinity Home

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2022

  Director of Licensing & Training Compliance

  Responsible for holding state licenses on behalf of Comcast for residential and small business security products in Comcast markets. Help develop and build internal training capacity to deliver required training in compliance with state regulations for residential and small business security services. Ensure Comcast security installation and training practices conform with “best in class” industry standards. Represent Comcast at regulatory and compliance meetings held at state and local levels. Participate in state and local level industry associations and serve on industry related boards and committees. Show less

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  Electronic Security Association

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Vice President

  Reelected to position of Vice President

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  NFPA

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2023

  Committee Member appointed to serve on Code Making Panel 16 for NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code. Appointed to serve on the Supervising Station Fire Alarm and Signaling Committee (SSS) for NFPA 72

  • Committee Member

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Committee Member

    Apr 2016 - Jan 2023
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  Scarsdale Security Systems

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Licensing

  I have joined Scarsdale Security Systems and their magnificent team as of January 1st 2023. Looking forward to providing extraordinary services to this team.