Emmanuel Musa Jatta
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Security professional prepared for role with expertise in maintaining safety and security protocols. History of managing access control and conducting thorough patrols to ensure secure environment. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and strong focus on achieving results.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveillance Detection Guard
US Embassy Banjul
12.1999 - 03.2025
- Protect and conduct surveillance detection on US facilities and US citizens & families together with areas assigned by the Regional Security Officer (RSO).
- Rose through the ranks of Surveillance Detection (SD) supervisor in 2007.
- Custodian of the SD Command post [Office] and assist the SD coordinator on the daily administrative matters.
- Coordinating with field supervisor and also updating operational plans.
- Ready to fill in operational area] if a gap is opened by a situation.
- Implemented and maintained surveillance protocols to ensure safety of US facilities and personnel.
- Trained new staff on surveillance techniques and operational procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations during high-profile events.
- Conducted risk assessments and provided actionable intelligence to senior management.
- Executed strategic surveillance operations to identify and mitigate potential threats to designated US facilities and personnel.
- Oversaw the management and functionality of the SD Command post, ensuring effective communication and documentation of surveillance activities.
- Voluntary resign this position in March 2025 to come and settle with my family in the USA.
General Duty
Gambia Police Force
01.1984 - 08.1999
- Serviced the Gambia police force and was posted in different sections/units i.e. General duty [charge office], Court orderly, a state minister's orderly and Paramilitary unit.
- Among the first batch trained by ASP Modou Cessay who was instrumental in the establishment of the police intervention unit in 1995.
- Served in the role of the PIU to quell demonstrations or crimes beyond police control.
- Served till the 1st of August 1999 when voluntarily resigned from the Gambia police force.
- Assisted in maintaining law and order through effective patrol and monitoring of assigned areas.
- Communicated with community members to gather intelligence and build rapport for better community policing.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and daily activities to aid in the strategic planning of law enforcement operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and emergency response procedures.
- Served till the 1st August 1999 when I voluntarily resigned from the Gambia police force.
Education
Information Technology
Jollof Tutors [IT Institute]
The Gambia05-2015
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Saint Therese Secondary School
Kanifing, The Gambia06-1983
Common Entrance Examination - Common Entrance Examination
Saint Martin's Primary School
Kartong, The Gambia01-1979
Security Training & Certifications
Regional Security Office (US Embassy Gambia)
Banjul, The Gambia03-2020
Supervisory Skills Security Certificate
National Foreign Affairs Training Center
Accra, Ghana12-2019
Cyber Security
Foreign Service Institute
Online 09-2019
US Embassy Security Training
US Embassy Banjul
Banjul, The Gambia03-2004
Para Military Training
Police Training School
Banjulunding, The Gambia11-1995
Road Check Course –1
Gendarmerie Training School
Bakau, The Gambia11-1991
General Duty
Police Training School
Banjulunding, The Gambia04-1984
Skills
- Basic Information Technology
- Surveillance
- Detection
- Team Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Communication Skills
- Crisis Management
- Security protocols
- Reporting skills
- CCTV operation
- Law enforcement
- Security systems
- Crime prevention
- Surveillance systems
- Risk assessment
- CCTV monitoring
- Building checks
- Entrance control
- Theft prevention
- Incident reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Karoninka
Native or Bilingual
Mandinka
Native or Bilingual
Wolof
Full Professional
Jola
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Listening to the radio ‘current affairs’, Swimming
Timeline
Surveillance Detection Guard
US Embassy Banjul
12.1999 - 03.2025
General Duty
Gambia Police Force
01.1984 - 08.1999
Information Technology
Jollof Tutors [IT Institute]
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Saint Therese Secondary School
Common Entrance Examination - Common Entrance Examination
Saint Martin's Primary School
Security Training & Certifications
Regional Security Office (US Embassy Gambia)
Supervisory Skills Security Certificate
National Foreign Affairs Training Center
Cyber Security
Foreign Service Institute
US Embassy Security Training
US Embassy Banjul
Para Military Training
Police Training School
Road Check Course –1
Gendarmerie Training School
General Duty
Police Training School
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