Caleb Tongate
Summary
Decorated security forces (SF) member transitioning from the United States Air Force to civilian Highly motivated to leverage six years of achievements during SF career to provide dedicated service to the civilian workforce. Qualifications include a pending AA in criminal justice; comprehensive field training; and extensive experience in safety patrol, security details, and public-service activities. Employs an ambitious approach to tackling projects and troubleshooting issues. Skilled leader with superb problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Self-directed and motivated worker who requires little to no supervision. Successful Federal Maritime Police Officer and certified sUAS Operator with solid background in security operations, confinement and combat tactics. Disciplined and proficient with weapons and security equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Forces
Department Of The Air Force
07.2018 - Current
- Awarded SF position at the culmination of 6-week basic training and an additional 13 weeks of intensive, specialized SF training.
- Served as a Security Forces member protecting lives and property, patrolling military base, providing command and control to Security Forces as a Battle Defense Operation Center (BDOC) Controller, and preserving law and order at Eglin Air Force Base.
- Assumed high-level responsibility as the certified sUAS & C-sUAS Program Manager for SF team.
- Supported battlefield operations as part of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) and provided area/convoy security during an overseas assignment to Niger (Operation Juniper Shield).
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Results: Earned achievement medal for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, upholding law and order, relating effectively with culturally diverse populations and protecting property and lives.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Gained experience fulfilling a range of SF duties for both combat and peacekeeping missions.
- Gained proficiencies and experience in: police patrol, ticket/report writing, felony traffic stops, confinement, and search and seizures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07.2024
Skills
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Emergency Planning & Response
- Security/Surveillance Operations
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Prevention
- Traffic Patrol
- Evidence Collection
- Defensive Tactics
- Counterterrorism Strategies
- Firearms Safety & Handling
- Interviews & Interrogations
- Crime Scene Management
- Desktop and laptop repair
- Internal components installation
- Internet setup and repair
- Detail-oriented
- File transfers expert
- Self-starter
- Focused
- Innovative thinker
- National Security
- Public Safety
- Security Clearance
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Certified in first aid/CPR, Self Aid Buddy Care (SABC), Combat life Saver (CLS), traffic accident, Z-Backscatter/HIIDE/Rapidscan, Active Shooter Crisis Response, and handcuffing/flexi-cuff procedures Weapons certifications: SF 9mm pistol, M4 carbine, and Taser X26Secret Security Clearance.
Additional Information
- Recognition & Awards honored with one US Air Force Achievement Medal, US Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
- Licensed / certified Military Police large watercraft operator and crewmember
- Quick Reaction Force (QRF) member
Timeline
Security Forces
Department Of The Air Force
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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