CHRIS COLEMAN
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Led dynamic teams in security operations and emergency management, fostering collaboration and achieving significant improvements in crisis response protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Blackstone Security Services
Phoenix, AZ
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored premises to prevent unauthorized access and ensure safety of personnel and property.
- Responded swiftly to alarms and incidents, implementing emergency protocols effectively.
- Conducted regular patrols to maintain security presence and deter criminal activity.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations, providing detailed incident reports and evidence documentation.
Chief Operating Officer
Soteria Protective Group
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Business Development & Client Relations
- Client Retention & Relationship Management
- Market Expansion & New Service Implementation
- Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
- Contract Negotiations & Renewals
- Executive Leadership & Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Leadership Development & Team Building
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Security Industry Expertise
- Physical Security Operations & Management
- Threat Assessment & Mitigation Strategy
- Security Systems Integration(CCTV, Access Control, Alarms)Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Police Officer
City of Denmark
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Patrol Assigned Areas To Deter Crime, Maintain Visibility & Ensure Public Safety
- Enforce Local Laws & Ordinances With Fairness & Consistency
- Respond To Calls For Service Including, Traffic Collisions, Medical Emergencies, Burglaries, Assaults.
- Perform Preliminary Investigations, Interview Witnesses, Collecting Evidence & Secure Scene
- Conduct Arrests & Detentions Of Suspects
- Communicate With Dispatchers & Conduct Records Searches Via NCIC
- Testify In Court As To What I've Witnessed, Actions Taken, Statements Made Or Given, Evidence Collected
Patrol Sergeant
On Point Protection & Company Police
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Patrol high risk/high crime housing projects
- Enforce local ordinances and rules
- Enforce section 8 housing rules
- Provide armed response for violent crimes
- Write policies, procedures & site specific SOPs
- Train new armed security officers
- Reprimand, retrain armed security officers & company police officers in violation of policy
Armed Security Corporal
Precision Protective Security Services
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Patrol high risk/high crime housing projects
- Enforce local ordinances and rules
- Enforce HUD housing rules
- Provide armed response for violent crimes on contracted properties
Detention Transport Officer
Vance County Sheriffs Office
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Takes custody of and processes prisoners
- Transports prisoners to and from courts, jails, state prisons and hospitals
- Trained to utilize force up to & including deadly force in the event of inmate escape
Armed Security Supervisor
Global Security Services
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Write policies, procedures & site-specific SOPs
- Train new armed security officers
- Reprimand, retrain armed security officers & company police officers in violation of policy
- Schedule site coverage, fill in uncovered shifts/sites as needed
Armed Security Lieutenant
Champion National Security
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Write policies, procedures & site-specific SOPs
- Train new armed security officers
- Reprimand, retrain armed security officers & company police officers in violation of policy
- Schedule site coverage, fill uncovered shifts
- Conduct routine site checks to ensure client satisfaction
Firefighter/Fire Police Officer
Cold Spring Fire Co. #1
07.2011 - 05.2017
- Provide emergency treatment to victims of motor vehicle accidents, structure fires, rescue stranded and injured hikers, medical emergencies and other disasters.
- Provide legal law enforcement protection and traffic control to emergency services personnel at emergency scenes as a sworn New York State Fire Police Officer {NYS Certified Peace Officer}
- New York State EVOC(Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) Certified to operate up to a 46-ton triple-axle rescue pumper
Corporate Security Officer
Atlas Security Services
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Provide uniformed site security, preventing trespassers on private facilities
- Trained in Loss Prevention & CCTV Monitoring Techniques
- Provided security for a $66 million corporate building, including the safety of 750 employees
Education
High School Graduate - undefined
Goshen Central
Skills
- Core Law Enforcement & Security Skills
- Criminal Law & Procedural Knowledge
- Incident Response & Emergency Management
- Surveillance & Threat Detection
- Tactical Communication & De-Escalation
- Active Shooter & Critical Incident Response
- Evidence Handling & Report Writing
- Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
- Investigative Interviewing
- Conflict Resolution &Mediation
- Physical Security & Access Control
- Corrections & Inmate Management Skills
- Inmate Supervision & Movement
- Contraband Detection & Search Procedures
- Correctional Facility Safety Protocols
- Crisis Intervention Inside Secure Facilities
- Behavioral Observation & Documentation
- Security Leadership & Management
- Team Supervision & Shift Leadership
- Policy Development & Enforcement
- Scheduling, Staffing & Allocation
- Emergency Action Plan Implementation
- Coordination With Law Enforcement Agencies
- Technical & Administrative
- Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint & Excel
- CCTV & Alarm System Monitoring
- Security Software Operation
- Law Enforcement Software (NCIC, LawTrak)
- Radio & Dispatch Communication
Timeline
Security Guard
Blackstone Security Services
02.2026 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Soteria Protective Group
01.2022 - 06.2025
Police Officer
City of Denmark
06.2021 - 12.2021
Patrol Sergeant
On Point Protection & Company Police
03.2019 - 11.2020
Armed Security Corporal
Precision Protective Security Services
03.2018 - 03.2019
Detention Transport Officer
Vance County Sheriffs Office
06.2017 - 02.2018
Armed Security Supervisor
Global Security Services
04.2017 - 11.2017
Armed Security Lieutenant
Champion National Security
03.2016 - 05.2017
Corporate Security Officer
Atlas Security Services
09.2014 - 06.2015
Firefighter/Fire Police Officer
Cold Spring Fire Co. #1
07.2011 - 05.2017
High School Graduate - undefined
Goshen Central