CHRISTOPHER DANIEL HERNDON

**** ****** ****, ***** *******, SC 29841 T: 803-***-**** Email: adhutv@r.postjobfree.com

Highly organized and dedicated public safety professional with over 17 years of progressive experience in various functions ensuring public safety, security, training, and management.

• Maintained environmental health and safety by exercising competence in hazardous materials operations.

• Certified firefighter level I and II with experience managing evolving hazardous situations.

• Experienced criminal investigator certified in evidence collection and documentation.

• Public Safety experience along with managing and training young professionals.

• Skilled emergency management specialist.

• Professional communicator able to facilitate processes.

• Project Manager capable in handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintains a Top-Secret Clearance through the Department of Energy.

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Data Analysis

• Research

• Public Speaking

• Safety Evaluation

• Grant Writing

• Fire Fighter I & II

• Investigation

• Problem Solving

• Teamwork

• Critical Thinking

• Law Enforcement

• Regulatory Compliance

• Administration

• HAZMAT

• Project Management

• Multitasking

• Detail Oriented

• Training

WORK EXPERIENCE

Principal Emergency Preparation Specialist, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions 2019-Present

• Develops creative and instructional presentations for training and educational environments.

• Leads and guides teams in order to achieve prescribed goals.

• Develops and leads all aspects of training to include completion of training records and the generation of reports detailing training cycle.

• Completes performance assessments on personnel and facility functions on a yearly basis.

• Manages multiple projects, and personnel, ensuring appropriate deadlines are met while remaining within compliance.

• Successfully created and implemented functional Emergency Response Organization training for a facility format

Contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE), Centerra – Savannah River Site 2018 - 2019

• Graduated with Honors as a Special Police Officer I from the National Training Council for the DOE.

• Ensured the security and safety of assets and personnel assigned to the DOE.

• Maintained regulatory compliance and contractual agreements.

Public Safety Officer, North Augusta Department of Public Safety 2010 - 2018

• Performed fire safety plans, active shooter safety plans, and risk/hazard assessments as required.

• Responded rapidly and deployed tactics in situations threatening the health and safety of citizens.

• Promoted life safety and community policing during public speaking events and community meetings.

• Interviewed suspects, victims and witnesses for criminal investigations.

• Collected and documented evidence from crime scenes.

• Contributed to pay raises and grant funding by conducting research and implementing a proposal based on national standards related to police duties.

• Managed police tactical and firefighting teams in rapidly evolving dangerous situations ensuring their safety.

• Responsible for training and managing new recruits as a direct line supervisor in the Field Training Officer Program.

Deputy Sherriff, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office 2007 - 2010

• Performed general law enforcement duties which resulted in a significant decrease of criminal activity within the area.

• Conducted arrests of drunk drivers or traffic violators while patrolling the assigned areas.

• Ensured public safety by executing search warrants and arresting violent and non-violent suspects.

• Collected important evidence and assisted in the investigation while examining the crime scenes.

Gun Salesman, United Loans and Firearms 2007 - 2012

• Worked part-time as a gun salesman promoting the legal and authorized use of guns.

• Verified client information regarding their right to possess guns, performing background investigation using ATF.

• Handled gun sales, processed payments and provided after-sales support to clients.

• Modified, repaired, and maintained the inventory of firearms and ammunition.

• Ensured public safety by preventing any unauthorized access to the ammunition shop.

Construction Foreman, Candler-Duncan, LLC. 2006-2007

• Managed laborers, performed site-safety inspections, determined resources required, and goals met

• Interpreted blueprints of construction site and aided construction manager with technical decisions

• Performed tasks to include demolition, reconstruction, framing, plumbing, piping, masonry, and drywall

• Managed jobsites as needed per construction manager

Correctional Officer, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office 2004 - 2006

• Maintained safety, order and security in a detention facility and held fully accountable for the staff and inmates.

• Supervised inmates as well as participated in the searching of inmates in an effective and fair manner.

• Conducted cells inspections to identify contraband and take respective measures.

• Worked directly with new and returning inmates by interviewing them and processing documentation.

Egress Systems Technician, Senior Airman (SrA), USAF / Life Support Technician (SSGT), USANG 2001 - 2009

• Performed routine maintenance and time-change item maintenance on egress systems on military aircraft.

• Ensured security of the classified information and prevented unauthorized access thereto.

• Trained employees on HAZMAT operations and ensured the security of the shop HAZMAT locker and MSDS folder.

• Supervised a team performing maintenance and repairs to aircraft.

• Maintained supply locker, supply accountability, and supply requisition as needed.

• Saved the aircraft from being grounded during its mission that led to its successful completion.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Tactical Combat Medical Training

Active Shooter Training

NIMS Training for first responders

Mass Incident Casualty Management Training

Gang Identification Training

CPR Training

Risk Assessment and Management

Blood Borne Pathogen Training

Evidence Collection Training

NCIC Dispatcher Certified

Basic Emergency Medical Responder Certified

Trained by FBI and DEA

Trained as the SWAT team member

Emergency Preparation and Mitigation

Safety Officer Training

South Carolina Certifications

Basic Peace Officer, Basic Investigator, Drug Abuse Recognition Expert, Field Training Officer, HAZMAT Operations, Firefighter Level I and II, Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Crime Scene Photography and Evidence Preservation.

Georgia Certifications

P.O.S.T. Certified, Court Room Procedures, Riot Tactics and Response.

US Air Force Certifications

HAZMAT Collections, Air Force Leadership School, Supply and HAZMAT Awareness and Management Training

HONORS & AWARDS

Air Force Good Conduct Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Air Force Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global war of Terrorism Medal

Air Force Longevity Service Medal

Air Force Training Ribbon

Fire Merit Award, 2017

Life Saving Award, 2011, 2016,

Police Shield Award, 2011, 2015

Georgia POST Top Gun Award

One Accommodation From RCSO

EDUCATION

CSU, online

Master of Science Degree in Public Administration

with the certificate in Emergency Management Services, 2019

Columbia Southern University, online

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, 2015

United States Air Force Technical College, 2001

GED, Augusta Technical Institute, 1997

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• As a part of the Police Outreach Program, read to and gave safety presentations to two Kindergarten classes at Mossy Creek Elementary.

• Initiated a fundraising campaign for fallen police officers.

• Served as a board member on the Trinity Hospital Foundation Board for the disposition of funds for facility and patient management.

• Served as a board member on the 1% Budget Committee for North Augusta Department of Public Safety.

• Served as the new recruit liaison for the Barksdale AFB, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, Egress Shop.

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