CHRISTOPHER BRIAN CHAPMAN

***** ******** ***** ****, ******** Virginia 24210 . 276-***-**** .

abi8wr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

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Dependable professional with proven achievements in law enforcement and

corrections to complete the mission. Great communications skills, easily

interacts with officers, deputies and staff. Very professional and

competent in appearance, great initiative and an excellent self starter

that loves to learn new things, and always up for a challenge whatever the

situation. Excellent ability to make judgment calls and or leadership

decisions. Seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my

best to an employer.

WORK HISTORY

Court Security Officer "Part time"

Abingdon, VA

United States Marshal Service Jan 2008 to present

Perform court security in a federal building for judges, all other

employees and the general public. Transport inmates to and from court from

jail, federal or state prisons for court appearances. Maintain a

professional attitude while performing all duties.

. Gained knowledge of USMS operations.

. Current firearms certification with Glock 22

. Team work.

Inmate road gang supervisor "Part time"

Bristol, VA

State of Virginia Jan 2008 to present

Supervise inmate road gang performing roadside cleanup involving litter

collection, mowing, operating weed eaters, tree trimming and vehicle

washing. Involves a great deal of supervisory skills, time management,

decision making, judgment calls, organizing of work crews and initiative

to do what is most cost effective for the state.

Detention Officer Meadowview, VA

Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority Apr 2005

to present

Provide security for the jail, supervise inmates in their daily living

environment and solve problems that inmates have in their living areas.

Ensure that inmates have a safe and secure environment while in jail.

Investigate crimes committed inside the jail by interviewing inmates that

have fallen victim or committed the offense. Filing warrants on inmates

that commit crimes inside the jail that constitute a state crime.

Transport inmates to court, hospital, and other facilities within the

Regional Jail Authority. Achieved great communication skills and the

ability to make decisions within a timely manner under intense situations.

. Training new officers as they are hired.

. Saved the life of an inmate attempting suicide.

. Maintaining a good attendance level.

. Require minimum amount of supervision.

. Team work.

Obtained basic jailer certification, firearms certification, cpr

certification and electronic stun devices certification.

Military Police/Transportation Fort Knox, KY

United States Army

Aug 2001 to Sep 2005

Provided police protection on military bases to civilian and military

personnel, trained to investigate and preserve crime scenes, performed

traffic stops, wrote citations for persons breaking vehicular laws on base,

and investigated domestic violence, rapes, assaults, murders, burglaries,

and robberies. Performed interviews of suspects and victims involved in

crimes or incidents. Assisted in the training of new soldiers to insure

they were trained to correctly use military procedures.

Transported ammunition, food and other cargo to different locations,

Operated commercial sized vehicles including tractor trailers, night

driving in "blackout drive" and transporting in rigorous conditions like

mud, snow, floods, heavy rain and excessive cold weather.

. Completion of basic training.

. Remarkable discipline.

. Initiative to perform tasks on my own.

. Make judgment calls and perform leadership skills.

. Motivate other soldiers.

. Team work.

Sheriffs Deputy

Lebanon, VA

Russell County Sheriffs Office

Nov 2004 to Apr 2005

Perform duties as a sheriff's deputy to include making arrest,

fingerprinting, booking in new inmates, searching inmates, assigning

housing, performing security checks in cell blocks, and distributing

prescribed medication to inmates

. Achieved knowledge of daily operations at the sheriff's office.

. Team work.

. Gained knowledge of sheriff's office operations.

Corrections Officer Oakwood, VA

Keen Mountain Correctional Center May

1998 to Mar 1999

Responsible for supervising level 5 inmates within a state prison facility,

Operated control rooms, issued equipment to officers, performed rounds in

pods to ensure inmate and institutional safety, observed inmate behavior

and problems that occurred.

. Use of restraints and electronic stun devices.

. Achieved a higher level of maturity.

. Learned team work.

. Obtained a certification.

. Developed initiative and supervisory skills.

EDUCATION

Lebanon High School

Lebanon, VA

Sep 1989 to Jun 1993

Received a High School Diploma and participated in an Electrical Program

provided by the public school system.

SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) Copying & Fax Machine

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