Jameson Ritter, Cpp, Psp, Pci, Ctm
About Jameson Ritter, Cpp, Psp, Pci, Ctm
Jameson Ritter serves as the Director of Workplace Security & Violence Prevention at US Foods, bringing extensive experience in security management and threat assessment from previous roles at UnitedHealth Group and the Burnsville Police Department.
Work at US Foods
Jameson Ritter serves as the Director of Workplace Security & Violence Prevention at US Foods. He has held this position since 2021 and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance workplace safety and prevent violence. His role involves assessing security risks and creating protocols to address potential threats within the organization.
Previous Experience at UnitedHealth Group
Prior to his current role, Jameson Ritter worked at UnitedHealth Group in various capacities. He was the Global Threat Management Program Lead for seven months in 2021. He also served as the Security Crisis Response Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as the Senior Manager for Workplace Violence Prevention Training Programs from 2020 to 2021. His experience at UnitedHealth Group focused on crisis management and workplace safety initiatives.
Background in Law Enforcement
Jameson Ritter has a significant background in law enforcement, having worked with the Burnsville Police Department from 2008 to 2018. His roles included Police Officer, Dakota County Drug Task Force Investigator, and Task Force Officer for the Joint Terrorism Task Force. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in security and crisis response.
Education and Expertise
Jameson Ritter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He also has a Master of Arts in Homeland Security from the American Public University System. Additionally, he completed the Law Enforcement Certificate Program at the Center for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. He is a Certified Protection Specialist and has specialized training in executive protection and explosive ordnance disposal.
Professional Involvement and Presentations
Jameson Ritter is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as Treasurer and Minnesota Chair on the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Chicago Chapter Board of Directors. He regularly presents on topics related to workplace safety, violence prevention, and security protocols for public and private sector organizations.