Christopher L Scoggins
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated security professional, data analyst and trainer, prepared for role with extensive experience in developing and executing security strategies. Known for reliability and flexibility, excelling in team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Proficient in risk assessment, access control, and emergency response planning, with reputation for integrity and vigilance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Specialist
Transportation Security Administration
08.2020 - Current
- Serves as a lead vetting analyst and provides advanced analysis on difficult or complex records, utilizing several databases. Applies advanced analytical techniques and supplies recommendations for actions to stakeholders, peers, and superiors. Drafts quality vetting results reports for distribution to internal stakeholders, and other agencies within the national security framework.
- Gives expert recommendations on improving processes, procedures and guidance within the vetting operations section.
- Bolstered the current vetting analyst training program by collaborating with vetting operations, operations support, and the trainer cadre.
- Established quarterly review sessions with the operations management team and lead analysts to improve communications and operational efficiency.
- Won several quarterly awards for team work and operational support.
- Consistently exceeded performance expectations by vetting over 2,300 records and drafting 100 vetting reports a month.
Operations Superintendent
U.S. Air Force- Reserves
06.2008 - Current
- Evaluates the effectiveness of operations regarding base security and law enforcement.
- Manages manning requirements and assigns tasks and work to meet commanders intent and mission.
- Ensures operational readiness of assigned personnel by providing training, resources, human capital support, equipment, and guidance.
- Advises the leadership team on operational risk management and mitigation concerns.
- Evaluates operational priorities and assigns workflows.
- Adheres to and enforces codes of conduct, policies, laws, and regulations.
- Provides expert recommendations to leadership team regarding operational considerations,
- Manages several programs affecting operations and human resources initiatives.
- Coordinates operational activities between logistics, administrative, support, and intelligence sections.
Safety Security Officer III
Colorado State- Deaf and Blind School
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for staff and students.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying potential hazards and recommending improvements.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing first aid and coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to enhance overall safety measures within the school environment.
- Trained new security personnel on procedures, policies, and effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with educational staff to address safety concerns and foster a secure learning atmosphere.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and safety inspections for compliance audits.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Collaborated with specialized staff ovehaul emergency reporting process. Improving the efficiency of reporting accountability and status of students and staff.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV, United States10.2016
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL, United States07.2012
Skills
- Advanced analytical techniques
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Training program development
- Stakeholder communication
- Operational readiness assessment
- Workflow assignment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Safety inspections and assessments
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of vetting analyst training program.
- Made recommendation to improve system alerts, reducing number of missed alerts.
- Initiated employee engagement project to improve health and safety for employees in work section.
- Awarded Unsung Hero quarterly award, 2nd quarter 2023, Operational Support Analyst quarterly award, 3rd quarter 2024, Operational Support Analyst quarterly award, 2nd quarter 2025.
- Graduated Basic Intelligence and Threat Assessment Course for Department of Homeland Security.
Certification
- Pueblo Police Department: Colorado P.O.S.T Certification
- U.S. Air Force: Principles of Instruction course
- U.S. Air Force: Airman Leadership School
- DoD: Civilian Personnel Management Course
- U.S. Air Force: NCO Academy
- U.S. Air Force: SNCO Academy
- DHS: Introduction to DHS intelligence
- DHS: Basic Intelligence Threat Assessment Course 2024
Languages
Sign Languages
Spoken Novice
Written None
Read None
Timeline
Transportation Security Specialist
Transportation Security Administration
08.2020 - Current
Safety Security Officer III
Colorado State- Deaf and Blind School
06.2018 - 08.2020
Operations Superintendent
U.S. Air Force- Reserves
06.2008 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
American Military University
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Availability
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Schedule: Full-time, Shift work, Multiple Schedules
Desired locations
Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States; Black Forest, Colorado, United States; Broadmoor, Colorado, United States; Castle Rock, Colorado, United States; Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado, United States; Colorado City, Colorado, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; El Paso County, Colorado, United States; Falcon, Colorado, United States; Fort Carson, Colorado, United States
Transportation Security Administration
I have often been relied upon by my leadership to fulfill the role and duties of the shift supervisor. We are currently under a hiring freeze and cannot hire a supervisor. I have received training to complete this role and have successfully lead and managed my time during one of the busiest years we have had. I am currently collaborating with our operational support section to improve, training, processes and cross-section coordination within our Lead Analyst cadre.
I enjoy reading, games, running, martial arts, biking and movies. I am currently a reservist in the U.S. Air Force, a husband and the father of two boys.