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Thomas G. Layne II
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Strategic security executive with extensive experience in directing large-scale operations across various sectors. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams, achieving zero major security breaches while enhancing client satisfaction through targeted training programs. Expertise in establishing robust security protocols and building strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies.
Overview
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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Director/Multi-Site Account Manager
Allied Universal Services
Chattanooga, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Operational Oversight: Direct 24/7 comprehensive security operations and site protection for two high-profile major properties, commanding a team of 15-20 security professionals and 30+ off-duty law enforcement officers.
- Incident Command: Led incident command structures during critical events and high-risk emergencies, ensuring effective response and coordination among security teams.
- Executive Protection: Provide tactical executive, dignitary, and celebrity protection logistics for high-profile visits and large-scale public events.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary, high-level interface between corporate clients, local law enforcement agencies, first responders, and executive leadership.
- Policy & Compliance: Author and implement robust security protocols that standardize operational consistency, minimize corporate liability, and ensure stringent regulatory compliance.
- Fiscal Accountability: Directed operational infrastructure, overseeing payroll administration, client billing, staff scheduling, and resource allocation to maintain budgetary compliance.
- Successfully cross-managed multiple complex sites simultaneously with zero major security breaches recorded.
Director of Security Operations
River City Security & Investigations
, Southeast U.S.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Operational Leadership: Led supervisory personnel and frontline staff across multiple industrial facilities, enhancing access control, perimeter patrol, CCTV surveillance, and site safety.
- Audit & Compliance: Conducted rigorous compliance audits, field training programs, and performance management initiatives to elevate service delivery.
- Industrial Account Management: Directed comprehensive security services for a diverse portfolio of heavy industrial clients, including Coca-Cola Bottling and M&M Industries.
- Administrative Oversight: Managed onboarding, guard licensing, multi-site scheduling, payroll, and client relations to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Key Achievements: Measurably improved officer readiness and elevated client satisfaction metrics by revamping and enhancing specialized training programs.
- Streamlined operational workflows to improve post-coverage efficiency and strengthen asset protection across all assigned facilities.
Police Sergeant | Public Information Officer | Field Training Officer | Patrol Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN
01.1991 - 01.2016
- Progressive Command: Executed a distinguished 25-year career in law enforcement with rapid advancement to critical leadership roles; frequently tapped to serve as Acting Lieutenant.
- Tactical Leadership: Supervised tactical teams of 25-30 officers during high-risk operations, critical incidents, and emergency response calls.
- Administrative Management: Governed personnel schedules, staffing models, performance metrics, mentoring programs, and objective evaluations.
- Served as official department spokesperson and primary media liaison; oversaw public communications, crafted press releases, and directed social media strategy to enhance community engagement.
- Community Policing: Conceptualized and executed proactive community policing strategies and target-hardened crime prevention initiatives.
- Training & Development: Molded the next generation of law enforcement professionals by directly evaluating and training academy graduates as a certified Field Training Officer.
- Key Achievements: Successfully commanded and organized large-scale public safety events and critical incident responses with zero major casualties.
- Strengthened community trust and public-private relationships through proactive engagement and transparent communication initiatives.
- Accelerated officer career progression by implementing structured mentorship and rigorous training programs, fostering professional development.
Skills
- Enterprise security operations
- Security governance
- Enterprise risk management
- Risk and crisis management
- Threat mitigation
- Vulnerability assessments
- Crisis response
- Continuity planning
- Recovery planning
- Physical security operations
- Access control systems
- Surveillance systems (CCTV)
- Physical security technology
- Contract security management
- Multi-site account oversight
- Client relationship management
- Leadership and strategy
- Strategic planning
- Multi-regional operations
- Client relationship management
Certification
- Tennessee P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification
- Dignitary & Executive Protection Certification
- Tennessee Armed Guard Certification
- Basic & Advanced Field Training Officer Certification
- Media Management/Public Information Officer Certification
- Allied Universal Core Training Program
Leadership Special Assignments
- Crisis Preparedness: Designed and led Active Shooter drills and tabletop emergency response simulations for large-scale retail properties.
- High-Profile Protection: Coordinated comprehensive dignitary protection logistics for multiple presidential campaign visits.
- Institutional Security: Served as the Security Director for a 5,000+ member megachurch catering to an international audience.
- Venue Security: Managed full-scale security and crowd management operations for Finley Stadium & associated multi-purpose facilities.
- Social Responsibility: Built tactical coalitions with the hospitality industry to pioneer regional human trafficking prevention initiatives.
- Peer Assessment: Selected as Guest Supervisory Assessor for regional police promotional processes.
- Event Management: Directed high-impact public safety events including National Night Out and Law Enforcement Week.
Timeline
Security Director/Multi-Site Account Manager
Allied Universal Services
01.2019 - Current
Director of Security Operations
River City Security & Investigations
01.2017 - 01.2019
Police Sergeant | Public Information Officer | Field Training Officer | Patrol Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
01.1991 - 01.2016