Rob E. Razo, M.B.A., CPM, PMP

Experience

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  Kansas Army National Guard

  Oct 1994 - Jul 2020

  31A/AS/FP: The principal staff officer responsible for the anti-terrorism and force protection measures within the command. Advises the commander of security measures to enable garrison, base-camp or unit operating location operations. Tracks and trends intra and inter crime activities. Craft protection strategies that are reflected in the concept of protection included in the base order and appropriate annexes and appendixes. Identify and recommend refinements to the COA that are necessary to reduce vulnerability and ensure mission success by combing trends and mitigating measures from the Chaplain, Surgeon, EO, SHARP, MRT, Safety, military police, engineer, and signal staff sections. Show less EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Serve as Executive Officer of a 140 Soldier company. Assist the Commander in mission planning and accomplishment. Provides oversight on logistic and administrative matters. Assume command in the absence of the commander. Manage the property book and status reports. Oversee maintenance, support and sustainment, physical security, and the Command Supply Discipline Program. Supervise unit support sections and the headquarters element. Work in conjunction with the Operations Sergeant to monitor company Police Operations, Detention Operations, Security & Mobility Support, and Police Intelligence Operations. Show less

  • 635th Regional Support Group: investigating Officer (IO)

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  • 635th Regional Support Group: Antiterrorism/ Force Protection Officer

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  • 35th Military Police Company: First Lieutenant/Executive Officer

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • 891st Battalion: Assistant Antiterrorism Officer

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  • 35th Military Police Company: First Lieutenant/Platoon Leader

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  • 35th Military Police Company: 2nd Lieutenant/Platoon Leader

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  • 35th Military Police Company : Specialist/ Military Police Officer Team Member

    Oct 1994 - Aug 2014
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  Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Corrections Specialist

  • Supervise and Manage the activities of the correctional center’s inmates• Prepare and Maintain reports as it applies to the supervision of the inmates

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  Topeka Police Department

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Conduct proactive patrols and proactive operations, addressing identified problems in the community• Coordinate and communicate with officers and supervisors on operations in their respective zones, territories • Prepare and brief on tactical operations• Assist non-law enforcement agencies on operations• Attend community and Neighborhood Improvement Associations Meetings, and other community functions to promote law enforcement and community relations • Instruct, Mentor, Guide and Direct the actions of recruit officers in patrol assignments

  • Community Police Officer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Field Training Officer

    Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
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  Topeka Police Department

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

  Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Subject Control System Instructor•Criminal Intelligence Unit-Cross TrainedNarcotics Investigator/ Special Operations• Conduct investigations through undercover assignments and Confidential informants• Conduct visual and/or electronic surveillance operations• Prepare and serve search warrants• Prepare complete case files for prosecution by the DA’s Office and US Attorney’s Office• Assist ABC in Drug Tax Collection and DA’s Office in forfeiture investigations• Title III wiretap investigation Show less

  • Narcotics/Special Operations Officer

    Oct 2006 - Feb 2010

  • Recruitment and Retention Officer

    Jan 2007 - Mar 2007
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  Sheep Dog Impact Assistance

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  Administrative Officer
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  Topeka Police Department

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Work and investigate dispatched calls, including interviews, documentation, follow-up, and completing all reports• Work with community and zone officers in the proactive prevention of crime and enforcing laws and ordinances Duties as a FOP Chaplain, become a friend to FOP members and FOP officers, and to contribute to their spiritual welfare and growth. By virtue of position and personality, encourage members in their Masonic work and other aspects of their lives. Keep inform of FOP officers and members of accidents, illnesses, and other problems of members. Become aware of situations where a call would be appropriate and beneficial. Be alert for personal, family, or social concerns that may require special care.

  • Patrol Officer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2019

  • Faternal Order of Police: Chaplin

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Topeka Police Department

  Mar 2020 - now

  Assist Patrol Officers on homeless outreach calls for service, consumer follow ups and check welfare, attend meetings, liaison between homeless outreach providers, the Veterans Administration, general medical facilities and the Topeka Police Department. Real-world approach to communicating tactfully to provide a baseline for officers that will reduce liability, promote a professional image, build a rapport, and even save lives. Hands on scenario based that gets involved in classroom participation that provides results. Delivers the necessary skills of persuasion that you can demonstrate to officers. One On One Control Tactics (O3CT) is designed for the realities of law enforcement officers, the conditions they work in, and the restrictions placed on them by the public, department policies, as well as state and federal statutes. It is one of the few systems to integrate handcuffing into its overall methods - teaching officers to establish and maintain control prior to the actual application of handcuffs. Assist Shawnee County Department of Health with quarantines directives

  • Homeless Outreach Officer

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Blue Shield De-escalation Instructor

    Nov 2019 - now

  • One on One Control Tactics Instructor

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Behavior Health Crisis Intervention Officer

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Health Safety Support Team

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2022
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  Kansas Army National Guard

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2024

  Ensures section members understand the Knowledge Management process and tools. They understand the major processes used in the unit and the functions of the information systems that support those processes. Assist the operations officer and signal staff officer map the processes and information systems that produce the common operational picture. The Deputy Knowledge Management Officer reports to the Knowledge Management office. Responsibilities: Understand the supporting information systems and knowing the subject-matter experts that support those systems. Coordinate with battle staff and the operations section to clearly understand how the operation process applies to unit’s battle rhythm. Execute Knowledge Management policies and plans in the Knowledge Management section. Develop, organize, and supervise implementation of the unit’s content management effort. Assist the staff in ensuring they answer Command Critical Information Requirements. Seeking techniques to incorporate effective knowledge transfer and learning techniques into organizational learning. Mapping the unit’s Knowledge Management network. Develop metrics for evaluating Knowledge Management effectiveness. Identify operationally relevant trends, observations, insights, and lessons, and significant actions. Ensure efficient processes for directing requests for information. Coordinate with the signal staff officer to ensure connectivity to relevant information system and networks. Oversee Knowledge Management-related roles and responsibilities as directed by the Knowledge Management Officer. Establish procedures to monitor the appropriateness of a unit’s content. Develop the unit’s KM training and certification program. Show less Serve as Commander of a 169 Soldier company. Responsible for mission planning and collective training of Police Operations, Detention Operations, Security & Mobility Support, and Police Intelligence Operations, property accountability, and overall unit readiness. Maintain a high level of discipline, morale, and physical fitness within the unit. Must be tactically proficient; know the mission, capabilities, and dependencies of the unit. Responsible for accomplishing the assigned mission of the company and ultimately accountable for everything that does or does not happen in the unit. Ensure accountability of resources, equipment, and facilities valued at over $28,500,000. Show less Plans, controls and executes mission operations for 69th Brigade. Prepare all operation orders, warning orders and fragmentary orders. Prepare detailed plans which support execution of policies and strategy. Determine training needs of the Brigade and prepares and supervises training to support those needs. Establish policies and standards for unit readiness and supervises unit efforts to meet readiness standards. Establish the composition of forces required to support plans, from the fiscally constrained force to the resourced force level. Show less

  • 35th Infantry Division: Deputy Knowledge Management Officer

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • 35th Infantry Division: Mission Command Intergation Officer

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  • 35th Military Police Company: Commander

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  • 69th Troop Command: Assistant S3 Operations Officer/Project Manager

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  • 69th Troop Command: HHD Company Commander

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • 69th Troop Command: IO Investigating Officer

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
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  US Army

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  35th Military Police Commander
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  Crunch Fitness

  Dec 2022 - now

  Personal Fitness Trainer