Shawn is responsible for providing staffing plans, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, threat analyses, budgets, and direct management support for these External Security Services Programs. Shawn is also tasked with the procurement and ground up build of all new External Program accounts in which Shawn has driven a $15mil build in the past five years. Shawn has been in a full-time management role with RMC Events, INC since the Summer of 2006.
Shawn holds multiple certifications through VA DCJS, DHS, AHA, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security, and FEMA. Shawn is also a graduate of the Equity Institute through USC’s Race and Equity Center. Shawn attended Gettysburg College where he was a History major minoring in Political Science. Shawn’s strong organizational and management skills, combined with extensive hands-on experience, are true assets as he builds solid business relationships filled with mutual respect and trust. His energy and contagious enthusiasm ensure a positive experience for staff and clients. “On a daily basis”, Shawn explains, “I’m constantly reminded of how much can be accomplished and how well it can be done with the quality folks I get to work with here at RMC Events. Our Officers truly are the difference and I’m proud to work alongside of them.”
Shawn is a native of Arlington Heights, Illinois and, prior to joining RMC Events, Shawn was a patrol officer for a small liberal arts college Safety and Security Department in PA. In addition, Shawn was a successful Sous Chef at a fast paced fine-dining establishment also in PA. Shawn and his wife currently reside in Charlottesville, Virginia with their two beautiful daughters Rylie & Finley-Rose, wicked handsome son Emmett, and three other furry four-legged children.
Shawn Jacobson
Executive Director - External Services
(804) 353 - 7621 Ext. 403
Shawn is the Executive Director of External Programs for RMC Events, INC where his responsibilities include the daily operational management of all of our External (Uniformed) Security Services Programs. These programs provide security services at the University of Virginia, UVA Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Health, VA Department of General Services, The Virginia War Memorial, the Library of Virginia, Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITI), VA Department of Social Services, The Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia State University, Virginia Department of Health, Union Presbyterian Seminary, University of Richmond, Short Pump Pavilion, Sheltering Arms Institute, the Virginia Credit Union, the Collegiate School, & the Wilton Companies. This work entails the direct management of 300+ full-time staff, 20+ supervisors, 11 full-time Front Office management staff, and dozens of part-time staff.