Security Officer

Christopher Gagnon

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Dacula, GA 30019

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Executive Security Officer

Summary

Being an Executive Protection Specialist is my passion. Securing peace of mind, body and assets for clients is my ultimate measure of accomplishment. I believe conflict avoidance is essential to providing ultimate security while minimizing risk and hold myself to the highest standards of preparation and integrity. I am willing and ready to go the distance to achieving the highest level of comfort and security for the client, while reflecting the quality of standards for my company of service.

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Experience

International Management Assistance Corp, Strongville,Ohio- Tactical & Video Security Officer, Deploy to client facilities, provide security for assets or property during strike and labor actions or escalated threats. Provided VIP protection to and from properties during these actions.

Protective Services Group, Boston, MA –Tactical & Video Security Officer 2011

Travel to client facilities for extended deployments providing security for client personnel, assets or property, during labor actions or escalated threats. Provide video or written documentation of violations of criminal, civil or labor laws. Being prepared to support documentation obtained for legal or HR proceedings.

• TWIC Security Clearance Card for Homeland Security

• Armed MO Security Officer License - St. Louis City, County & St. Charles County

Metro Security, St Louis, MO – Armed Security Officer 2010 to 2011

Ensure the safety of the personnel, property and assets. Oversee security clearances for employees and visitors. Internal and perimeter security patrols. Monitor live camera and CCTV, burglar alarms, ultrasonic motion detectors. Coordinate with law enforcement agencies to track investigations dealing with fraud & theft.

• Armed MO Security Officer License -St. Louis City, County & St. Charles County

Whelan Security, St. Louis, MO – Executive Security Officer 2009 to 2010

Maintain all security policies and procedures. Enforcing compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations and standards involving fire safety and emergency exits. Ensure the safety of the general public. Oversee security clearances for employees and visitors. Internal and perimeter security patrols. Monitor live camera and CCTV, burglar alarms, ultrasonic motion detectors. Coordinate with law enforcement agencies to track investigations dealing with fraud, theft, vandalism, arson and security breeches as needed. Celebrity Escort and Executive/ Close Protection. Crowd control

• Missouri Security Officer License -St. Louis City, County & St. Charles County

• Special Response Officer

• Event Security, Crowd Control

Top to Bottom Designs Construction, St. Louis, MO - Owner 2002 to 2009

Management of production, scheduling and employees. Daily organization of operations at multiple work sites. Responsible for sales, service and maintaining relationship with clients.

• Maintained work log that ensured income for employees & company security.

• Reputation of providing dependable quality service and great relationships with clients resulted in referrals as constant source of new work. Skills developed from laborer to journeyman level carpenter. When required for project, all subcontractors were vetted and accountable to me personally.

Lawless Homes, St. Louis, MO – Land Development Manager 1998 to 2002

Managed employees and projects for finish grades and development of up to 134 new homes annually, subdivision entries and common grounds. Maintained client relationships and employees at various sites. Equipment maintenance and safety.

EnviroCare, St. Louis, MO - Owner 1987 to 1998

Sales, service and maintenance of 100+ commercial and residential clients lawn care and landscaping needs year round. Developed retaining wall division and snow plowing accounts. Managed 3-5 labor crews.

US Air Force, Europe – Staff Sergeant 1985 to 1987

Trained as Para Rescue Special Security Forces & Refrigeration & Cryogenics. Globally deployed in the US, Europe and Middle East where conducted defense operations, Mission equipment adaptation, heavy equipment operations, flight security, mobilization, High Risk threat assessments, light laser controls & temperature variance controls

• Expert Marksman qualification on handguns, shotguns and light rifles

• Overseas service Ribbons

• Top Secret Security Clearance

• Training included chemical weapons & warfare (teargas)

• Document Security

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Education

Vatterott College, St. Louis, MO – CAD Degree

GPA 3.4, Blueprint reading, layout, design, modification and drafting. Maintained a perfect attendance and Dean’s list (while working full time).

Security Officer Certification, St. Louis, MO

Weapons, defense & protection, hand control, trigger control, legal & law aspects. Emergency situation, prevention and defense response Tazor & personal mace. ____________________________________________________________________________

Skills / Credentials

• SE Asia Veterans – defensive/offensive weapons training

• Klaus Braun School – weapons retention & defense

• Tae Kwon Do – hand to hand defense

• Krav Maga – Israeli Military Tactics

• Dept of Homeland Security – Bomb Making Awareness Program – Certificate

• United States Passport

• TWIC Clearance Card

• Georgia Commercial Class A Drivers License

• Carry, Conceal Weapons Permit – 34 States

• Armed Security Officer License

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