CHRISTOPHER A. COBLE
C: 404-***-**** *.*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-coble
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proficient Security Officer and surveillance professional with almost 10 years of experience in security and safety compliance. Skilled in incident response and apprehension while working well in a team environment. Experience in extensive security officer training and managerial abilities with strong observation and communication skills.
SKILLS
Blue Card Certified
Supervisor/Managerial Experience
Expertise In Surveillance
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Executive Protection Officer January 2013 – April 2017
NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Lithonia, GA
Responsible for providing close protection and selecting safe routes with check points to ensure that the client arrived safe and secured domestically and internationally. Provided personal security to client as they conducted business in high-risk areas.
Assisted with creating and implementing training procedures for new agents.
Developed procedures for the emergency response and crisis management, physical security, information protection, and incident management resulting in a 30% safety increase.
Security Officer August 2012 – January 2014
REGIONS BANK Atlanta, GA
Monitored and patrolled Region’s Bank on a daily basis and maintained a highly visible presence on the premises. Responsible for writing reports and submitting to supervisor for further investigations. Enforced Regions’ rules, policies, and procedures with customers and company staff.
Liaised with the emergency services, police, ambulance and fire services to resolve issues and maintain security.
Reduced security breaches and property loss by 70% through effective surveillance and patrolling routines.
Security Officer February 2011 – June 2013
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Kennesaw, GA
Secured Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points to prevent unwanted/unauthorized attendance. Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Adapted easily to changing circumstances, policies, and conditions.
Implemented a daily log system that ensured 100% recording of all incidents taking place during duty hours.
Trained 5 security officers in effective patrolling and monitoring and use of surveillance equipment.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Law Enforcement & Security Specialist Private Training Academy: Current
Certificate of Completion (Classroom, Firearm, Taser)
Clark Atlanta University: 2006 – 2008
Completed 64 credits towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance Atlanta, GA