Brian Cohen

Experience

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  Federal Emergency Management

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

  Surge Capacity Force/ Liaison

  • Tracked and deployed agency personnel, assisted as an agency liaison to communicate with other partner agencies.• Administered safety and security to all agency personnel.• Performed key program, technical, and administrative functions during disasters.• Performed disaster response and recovery activities at temporary work sites located in disaster-damaged areas, including assessed, informed and reported activities during the following disasters:o 2010 – Trained DAE (Disaster Assistance Employee) for hurricane Earlo 2011 – Provide critical coordination of fieldwork to assist disaster survivors with clean-up and recovery of Hurricane Irene and the catastrophic EF4 tornadoes in Tuscaloosa – Birmingham, ALo 2012 – Deployed to work Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Isaac • Acted as a liaison between FEMA and local heads of government agencies such as Director of TSA, Director of ICE, and Director of CBP, Emergency Managers, and other senior level local officials during emergencies.• Served as on-site point of contact at a disaster between FEMA Headquarters and the Joint Field Office (JFO) for all FEMA Surge Capacity matters. • Coordinated with staff other Federal Agencies (OFAs) regarding processing of Surge employees. Show less

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  Florida Department of Transportation

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2019

  DOT Officer

  • Enforce provisions of laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316.545 316.535, 316.515, 316.516, 316.540, 316.456, and 316.550 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.). • Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected.• Assisted in identification, analysis, and control of occupational hazards and hazardous conditions in accordance to Federal Motor Carrier.• Trained employees at the local branch.• Explain driver qualification, and minimum driver training requirements to operate safely, and to keep medical examinations, Pre-Trip Inspections, and the required training elements established by Florida law that are required for a CDL driver.• Use National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles computer systems, and two-way communications to confirm violations. • Worked closely with Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Partners and FMCSA personnel to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. • Monitored FMCSA Portal, using SAFER, A&I (SMS), CSA Outreach, MCMIS, A&I (NAS), L&I, Query Central, CVISN and NRCME, to research electronic records of companies’ safety data and related information.• Working knowledge of criminal justice system and investigation processes.• Monthly building inspections Show less

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  Hillsborough County Public Schools

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  School Officer

  Provide crime prevention and law enforcement services to all people involved in school based activitiesDevelop safety procedures for potential threats in the school, conducting drills with students and staff, breaking up fights, and de-escalating aggression between students and between students and teachers.Detaining or arresting students who are breaking the law in regards to drugs, bringing weapons to school, or making threats to the school.Remanding students who commit lesser offenses to the principal or vice-principal.Conducting physical searches of students' property if they are suspected of breaking the law and ensuring the school administrators' safety during these searches.Patrolling the school grounds, ensuring overall safety, viewing videos and security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity.Supervising metal detectors and special events and directing foot and auto traffic if necessary.Giving assembly presentations on school safety, drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, and online safety.Protecting the school and students against theft and property damage, and assisting in medical emergencies.Maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to prevent juvenile delinquency.Working with guidance counselors and support staff to assist students when referrals to service agencies are necessary, or to assist in conflict resolutions. Show less

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  US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA

  Apr 2020 - now

  Occupational Safety Officer