Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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2 Army Commendation medals
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CHRISTOPHER RAY THOMSEN

Clinton,Iowa

Summary

Focused nuclear security Supervisor and Soldier in the United States Army. Getting ready to retire with 20 years experience from a military leadership role. Delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 20 years in the nuclear security industry and 19 years in the army national guard. Four deployments overseas with several achievement awards and citations. Dedicated life to the service of the United States.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuclear Security Lead

Constellation Nuclear Security LLC
02.2023 - Current


  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
  • Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
  • Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
  • Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
  • Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Reviewed incident reports thoroughly, taking corrective actions where necessary to improve overall security performance.

Infantryman

1-133 IN BN- A CO
01.2000 - Current
  • Aided in combat operations planning and implementation by leveraging navigation skills and troop training.
  • Maintained combat weaponry such as machine guns in clean, safe, and fully functional condition.
  • Increased usefulness to team operations by taking additional training courses and expanding knowledgeableness.
  • Supported contact, reconnaissance, and security missions as member of fire team.
  • Operated and maintained mounted and dismounted weapons such as rifles, machine guns, and hand grenades.
  • Boosted team success by mentoring less experienced soldiers on tactics and procedures. Managed deployment, targeting, and firing of
  • vehicular and dismounted weaponry.
  • Was the head of The Units UPL Program and implemented drug and alcohol abuse tests.
  • Delivered relevant and current intelligence collected through wide-scale reconnaissance and surveillance to the commander.

Private Investigator

Crown Investigations
09.2021 - 07.2025
  • Conducts surveillance on persons during investigations.
  • Audits companies for insurance fraud cases.
  • Conducts investigations during missing persons cases.
  • Conducts Process Services for attorneys.
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.
  • Exceeded client expectations by delivering comprehensive reports detailing case findings and recommendations in a timely manner.
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.

Nuclear Security Officer

Constellation Nuclear Security LLC
01.2005 - 02.2023
  • Secured building entrances and exits, manning security stations and preventing unauthorized access.
  • Kept security and facility managers updated on security activities and incidents with thorough daily reports.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Protected building users by screening vehicles, staff and visitors.
  • Identified security issues with foot patrols of building and grounds.
  • Specially trained in the site adversary team
  • Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal regulations governing nuclear security practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
  • Maintained a high level of readiness by participating in regular training exercises, honing skills necessary for effective response in critical situations.
  • Contributed valuable input during planning sessions for emergency preparedness drills, ensuring realistic scenarios were presented for optimal training opportunities.

Education

National American University
Rapids City, South Dakota
03.2023

Skills

  • Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Emergency Response
  • Public Speaking
  • Security awareness training
  • Physical security
  • Access control

  • Compliance management
  • Threat analysis
  • Security personnel training
  • Daily incident reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Security team management

Timeline

Nuclear Security Lead

Constellation Nuclear Security LLC
02.2023 - Current

Private Investigator

Crown Investigations
09.2021 - 07.2025

Nuclear Security Officer

Constellation Nuclear Security LLC
01.2005 - 02.2023

Infantryman

1-133 IN BN- A CO
01.2000 - Current

National American University

2 Army Commendation medals

For Distinguished Service leading combat troops in 4 combat tours including Iraq an Afghanistan.