Anthony Cheslik
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Highly experienced security & defense professional with 10 years of experience providing exceptional management and supervision of highly valuable commercial assets and critical government infrastructure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Training & Safety Manager
Constellis
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Collaborated with clients to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
Training Instructor
Constellis
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate lesson plans.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Assessed skill gaps for Security personnel and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel hired to fulfill armed security roles.
- Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Shift Supervisor, Lieutenant
Constellis
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of armed security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
Constellis
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
- Performed regular foot patrolling on entire protected area, vital area and gates to monitor nuclear facility security.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
- Conducted random vehicle searches to prevent import of weapons, contraband and prohibited items.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
- Led physical security and safety culture through training and by promoting safe and secure standards.
Loss Prevention Agent
Sears
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Consulted with store managers on bases to perform loss investigations.
- Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety.
M1 Armor Crewman, Sergeant
United States Army
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Verified inventories by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined an 8-member tank platoon section.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11.2022
Skills
- Training Program Design
- Training Method Development
- Intruder Response and Removal
- Vehicle Searches
- CCTV Monitoring
- Facility Patrols
- Risk Reduction
- Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
- Security Procedure Implementation
- Professional Development
Certification
- ASP Tactical Weapon Instructor; Armament Systems and Procedures - Expires April 2027
- Use of Force Instructor; GC-Tactical - Expires April 2027
- Gracie Survival Tactics Level I Defensive Tactics Instructor; Gracie University - Expires March 2026
- Chemical Agent Aerosol Instructor; Reflex Protect Tactical - Expires March 2026
- Level IV Personal Protection Officer (PPO) Instructor; Texas Department of Public Safety - Expires June 2026
- Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for Handgun, Shotgun, & Carbine; National Rifle Association Law Enforcement Division - Expires 2025
- Private Patrol Operations Manager - New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Division - Expires November 2025
- Security Guard Levels 1, 2, and 3 Instructor - New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Division
- Security Guard Level 3 - New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Division - Expires November 2025
- Basic Life Support Instructor; American Heart Association - Expires July 2024
- Stop the Bleed Certification; American College of Surgeons - April 2023
- Heartsaver CPR/AED/1st Aid; American Heart Association, Expires March 2025
Timeline
Training & Safety Manager
Constellis
10.2023 - Current
Training Instructor
Constellis
03.2022 - 10.2023
Shift Supervisor, Lieutenant
Constellis
01.2020 - 03.2022
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
Constellis
01.2019 - 01.2020
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2018 - 01.2019
Loss Prevention Agent
Sears
10.2016 - 06.2017
M1 Armor Crewman, Sergeant
United States Army
06.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Homeland Security Studies
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University