Sam Vinicur, Cpp (Ret. Pa State Constable)
About Sam Vinicur, Cpp (Ret. Pa State Constable)
Sam Vinicur is the Director of Client Development at Knightscope, focusing on supply chain security and team mentorship. He has extensive experience in security operations and business development across various organizations, including Siemens and Johnson Controls.
Current Role at Knightscope
Sam Vinicur serves as the Director of Client Development at Knightscope, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on supply chain security, ensuring protection across various stages of logistics and distribution. His responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships to advance security operations and risk mitigation, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the organization.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Sam Vinicur worked at Siemens as a Senior Account Executive from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Global Business Development Executive at Johnson Controls from 2016 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles such as Business Development Executive at Siemens from 2012 to 2015 and Security Director at Spectaguard Inc from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, he founded WPPTW Global LLC, where he served from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Sam Vinicur earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Temple University. His expertise includes integrating electronic security systems to enhance situational awareness and crisis management. He possesses skills in active shooter preparedness and de-escalation tactics, which contribute to safety policy development.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his professional roles, Sam Vinicur emphasizes mentoring and developing high-performance teams. He fosters a collaborative culture that values individual skills and inspires confidence among team members, contributing to effective security operations.
Background in Law Enforcement
Sam Vinicur has a background in law enforcement, having served as a Pennsylvania State Constable (Retired) from 2016 to 2021. He also works as an Agent under the PA Act 235 since 2016. His experience in law enforcement complements his roles in security and client development.