Christopher Lee
New Smyrna Beach
Summary
Resourceful and vigilant security professional with a strong background in public safety and surveillance. Known for effectively managing high-risk situations and fostering positive relationships with individuals in diverse environments. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance safety measures and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Response Officer
GardaWorld
Louisville, KY
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises.
- Patrolling premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
- Monitoring and authorizing entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
- Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.
- Protect the company's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
- Assisting law enforcement with removing wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Adhere to all company service, operating, and emergency standards.
- Remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, property patrol, traffic control and accident investigations.
Correctional Officer
Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
La Grange, KY
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted routine inspections of premises, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate volatile situations effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate behavior and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Developed rapport with inmates to promote positive behavior and compliance with rules.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Advanced Security and Protective Services Trainee
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, KY
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Request emergency personnel.
- Maintain public order or security.
- Patrol properties to maintain safety.
- Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
- Block physical access to restricted areas.
- Trained in Specialized Use of Force.
- International Police Mountain Bike Association Training and Patrols.
- Participated in rigorous activities daily to maintain physical well being.
- Participated in weekly career development sessions specializing in policing, military, security, and corrections.
- Work-Based Learning: Provided campus security.
Security and Protective Services Trainee
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, KY
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
- Block physical access to restricted areas.
- Maintain public order or security.
- Patrolled buildings/grounds of commercial establishment and work site.
- Warned violators of rule infractions.
- Reported fire hazards and security doors left unlocked.
- Observed staff to guard against the theft of company property.
- Permitted authorized persons to enter center.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KYCertificate of Completion - Advanced Security And Protective Services
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
Prestonsburg, KY05-2022
Certificate of Completion - Basic Security And Protective Services
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
Prestonsburg, KY05-2021
High School Diploma -
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach, FL05-2018
Skills
- Fire safety
- Public safety awareness
- Physical fitness
- Access control
- Incident reporting
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Self-defense techniques
- Surveillance
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
Certification
I have Completed nineteen (19) Certificates of Completion from the National Institute of Corrections.
- PREA 201 for Medical and Mental Health Practitioners Completed on September 9th, 2024.
- PREA: Coordinators' Roles and Responsibilities Completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Veteran-Informed Care Training on Responsivity Part 1 and Part 2 both completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Respectful Communication with LGBTQI Youth Completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Undue Familiarity: Establishing and Maintaining Professional Boundaries Complete on September 10th, 2024.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): Overview Completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Naloxone Administration Completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Parole Board Executives Completed on September 10th, 2024.
- Workforce Development for Justice involved individuals: Career development theory and its application Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- Workforce development for justice involved individuals: Strategies to lessen barriers for justice involved individuals entering the workforce Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- Workforce development for justice involved individuals Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- Workforce development for justice involved individuals: Ethics for providers of career development services Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- Workforce development for justice involved individuals: using computer systems and websites to assist justice involved individuals Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- Workforce development for justice involved individuals: designing and implementing training and workforce development services Completed on September 12th, 2024.
- PREA: Behavioral Health Care for Sexual assault Victims in a Confinement Setting Completed on September 13th, 2024.
- PREA: Investigating Sexual Abuse in a Confinement Setting Completed on September 13th, 2024.
- PREA: Medical Health Care for Sexual Assault Victims in a confinement setting Completed on September 13th, 2024.
- PREA: Your Role in Responding to Sexual Abuse Completed on September 13th, 2024.
I have five(5) Certificates of Completion from the American Correctional Association (ACA).
- Verbally Communicating with Inmates Completed on August 28th, 2024.
- Security Rounds Completed on August 29th, 2024
- Managing Keys and Tools Completed on August 29th, 2024.
- Reducing the Risk of Escapes Completed on August 31st, 2024.
- Communicating Nonverbally with Inmates Completed on August 31st, 2024.
I have completed the 40 hours of Corrections Emergency Response Team Training (C.E.R.T. Basic) which was conducted March 20-23, 2023 at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center.
Timeline
Special Response Officer
GardaWorld
12.2025 - 03.2026
Correctional Officer
Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
05.2022 - 11.2025
Advanced Security and Protective Services Trainee
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Security and Protective Services Trainee
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Certificate of Completion - Advanced Security And Protective Services
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
Certificate of Completion - Basic Security And Protective Services
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
High School Diploma -
New Smyrna Beach High School