Christopher Armstrong
Los Alamos,NM
Summary
I am seeking a Canine handler position for the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration. Qualified canine handler with over 28 years of experience in both canine training/ utilization and advanced leadership skills. Committed to closely monitoring project processes for ensured success. Focused Canine handler/supervisor with over 28 years of experience in canine handling/training. Proficient in personnel coordination and risk assessment and mitigation. Enthusiastic canine handler eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of unit mission and the requirement for successful training in explosive detection. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the canine detection industry. Talented handler adept at developing, implementing, and conducting diverse training courses for Explosive Detection canines. Collaborative and insightful professional familiar with a range of training needs and successful at delivering instruction through various methods. Excellent communication, planning, and time management abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Explosive Detection Canine Handler/Supervisor/ Reporting Official/Training Instructor
K9 Search On Site
11.2004 - Current
- Responsible for canine's daily care, including necessary health maintenance care, feeding/watering, and grooming of assigned canine and ensuring safe and sanitary conditions in their kennels and home environment.
- · Ensures proficiency training as mandated by DOE to pass and maintain annual certification standards for the assigned canine
- · Utilizes canine to screen cargo, vehicles of various size, warehouses, facilities, and other venues for any presence of explosives.
- · Maintains necessary training and utilization records as identified by DOE.
- · Reviews all assigned canine team's training and utilization records for accuracy and compliance.
- · Conducts random patrols and routine sweeps at various areas within all DOE facilities to provide visual deterrent to criminal or terrorist activity.
- · Responds to threats that affect security and daily operations or public safety.
- · Trains and utilizes Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) to search all vehicles entering into security areas.
- · Regularly handles explosive material to conduct proficiency training for assigned canine, ensuring canine explosive training aids are safely transported and returned to explosive magazine.
- · Screens and inspects commercial vehicles for presence of explosives before entering secure Operations Area.
- · Performs DOE approved demonstrations that showcase assigned canine's capabilities.
- · Assigned Canine Training Lead and is responsible for coordinating, planning, and providing guidance for all canine team optimum training plans.
- · Developed canine teams to overcome deficiencies and provided advanced training scenarios to ensure progression and professional development.
- · Developed and maintained a weekly training schedule for all canine teams to meet training requirements.
- · Coordinated with Regional Canine Training Instructor to ensure the utilization of proper training techniques.
- · Responsible for scheduling assigned canine teams' annual and biannual medical exams and any emergency care that may occur due to illness or injury.
- · Ensured all canine teams remained certified for explosive detection and necessary skills.
- · Assisted in planning, directing, training, and managing of all explosive detection canine operations.
- · Enforced proper explosive handling procedures were followed throughout training commencing with removing canine explosive training aids from the magazine, through the training phase, and ensuring their safe return to the magazine.
- · Devoted particular emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- · Prepares reports and maintains records on enforcement activities.
· Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in mutual activities or emergencies.
Sergeant E-5
United States Army Reserve
08.1996 - 03.2007
- Aided superiors in planning, resourcing and execution of more than 35 mounted and dismounted operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting classified reports.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
- Created useful intelligence products to support field operations.
- Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
- Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
Area Supervisor
Team BJR
08.1996 - 11.2004
- Daily Scheduling
- Working closely with local law enforcement to keep schools safe
- Public demonstrations
- Using canines as deterrent for safety and security at school sporting events
Specialist E-4
United States Army
08.1993 - 08.1996
- Created useful intelligence products to support field operations.
- Supervised gathering, review, and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
- Collected information about enemy strengths, movements, and activities.
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Briefed the section Chief on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations on a bi-weekly basis to enable sound decision making.
- Oversaw inventory to reduce inaccuracies and achieve proper equipment maintenance.
- Surveyed and controlled access to restricted areas to reduce incidents and theft by monitoring personnel and visitors' traffic.
- Supervised eight staff members and guided through combat missions and tactical exercises to safeguard protocol adherence and effectiveness.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Researched targets developed by various intelligence modes to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
Education
Basic training, Advanced training, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Training - Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Benning, United States11.1993
Diploma -
Goddard High School
Roswell, NM05.1992
Skills
- Community Safety
- Safety and security
- Coordinating With Supervisors
- Community Rules And Regulations
- Training and Development
- Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Team Building
- Sanitizing and cleaning methods
- Animal behavior knowledge
- Pet waste removal
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Vaccine administration
- Unit Training Management
Certification
- Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Basic Radar Operator's Training
- CJIS/NCIC Certified
- CPR Certified
- DHS Officers Flying Armed Course and Tactics class
- TASER Protect Life Course Certification
- Supervisor building a Team Training Course
- Couching and Counseling for the Female Supervisor Course
- Managing in a Male Dominated Environment Course
- Female Enforcers Advanced Mental, Physical and Tactical Skills to Survive Course
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Baltimore Washington TM Airport AOA
- CPR Certified
- First Responder Certification
Additional Information
- MILITARY/ MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE AWARDS , Army Achievement Medal x 5, Army Commendation Metal, Army Good Conduct Medal x 3, Army Meritorious Service Metal, National Defense Medal, Maryland Transportation Authority Police Chief Commendation x 2, Maryland Transportation Authority Police Unit Commendation x 2, Maryland Transportation Authority Police Service Ribbon x 3, Maryland Transportation Authority Police Peace Ribbon, Maryland Transportation Authority Police Homeland Defense Award, Unsung Hero's Award.
Timeline
Explosive Detection Canine Handler/Supervisor/ Reporting Official/Training Instructor
K9 Search On Site
11.2004 - Current
Sergeant E-5
United States Army Reserve
08.1996 - 03.2007
Area Supervisor
Team BJR
08.1996 - 11.2004
Specialist E-4
United States Army
08.1993 - 08.1996
Basic training, Advanced training, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Training - Infantryman
United States Army
Diploma -
Goddard High School
- Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Basic Radar Operator's Training
- CJIS/NCIC Certified
- CPR Certified
- DHS Officers Flying Armed Course and Tactics class
- TASER Protect Life Course Certification
- Supervisor building a Team Training Course
- Couching and Counseling for the Female Supervisor Course
- Managing in a Male Dominated Environment Course
- Female Enforcers Advanced Mental, Physical and Tactical Skills to Survive Course
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Baltimore Washington TM Airport AOA
- CPR Certified
- First Responder Certification
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