John Cooper
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled security professional with a proven track record in military service, seeking a challenging position at ICE. Committed to applying expertise in tactical operations, risk assessment, and crisis management to ensure the safety and security of critical assets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Recovery Operator
Ten West Towing
01.2014 - Current
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Contract for local law enforcement agencies including L.A county sheriff and California highway patrol.
Heavy Duty Recovery Operator
Boleyn Service Station
03.2007 - 12.2013
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Contracted for local law enforcement to facilitate recovery of vehicles involved in crime including terrorism.
Soldier
British Army
09.2000 - 05.2006
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Surveillance and target acquisition (STA).
- Reconnaissance.
- Radio communications.
- Multiple combat deployments To Middle East.
- NATO deployment to Kosovo.
- Artillery observer fire and controller.
- Close protection / PSD Iraq.
- TCCC (Tactical combat casualty care).
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes.
- Physically fit and in good condition
- excellent verbal and written skills
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Army Foundation College
Catterick, North Yorkshire, UK08.2001
High School Diploma -
Eastbury Comprehensive School
London, UK05.1999
Skills
- Achieving mission objectives in challenging environments
- Analytical Thinking
- Operations and Counterterrorism
- Operational Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Combat deployments experience
- Operational Requirements
- Close protection / PSD
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- Risk Assessment
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
Additional Information
References:
Available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Duty Recovery Operator
Ten West Towing
01.2014 - Current
Heavy Duty Recovery Operator
Boleyn Service Station
03.2007 - 12.2013
Soldier
British Army
09.2000 - 05.2006
GED -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
High School Diploma -
Army Foundation College
High School Diploma -
Eastbury Comprehensive School
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