Timothy K. Cooper
Gilbert ,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Security Professional with more than 10 years of senior-level leadership / management experience supporting organizational efforts in uniquely challenging environments. Dedicated to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives, from conception through implementation. Adept at facilitating attainment of complex goals in environments ranging from domestic community engagements to war-torn countries. Highly skilled in utilizing an advanced fusion of technical, business and logistics prowess to streamline processes. Deadline-oriented and capable of handling multiple time-critical tasks simultaneously. Successful in leading organizations in austere locations during multiple deployments. Secret Clearance
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Chandler Police Department
Chandler, AZ
03.2015 - Current
- Field Training Officer (FTO) responsible for training newly hired Police Officers with focus on producing competent, skilled and dedicated officers who are capable of working as solo officers in assigned area.
- Assigned to SWAT as a Tactical Operator and Negotiator where I remain on call around the clock to support with standoffs, suicides, hostage situations, kidnappings and hijackings. Assess major actors within crisis situation in order to determine propensity for violence and willingness to dialogue.
- Continue investigations of cases, suspects and gathered criminal intelligence data. Carry about 20 criminal investigations per year and testified in court in support of cases.
- Interpret federal, state and local laws, directives, and policies to make accurate, often split second, decisions dealing with and protecting the public from criminal activity or immediate threats.
Security Manager (Force Protection Officer)
United States Army
Multiple Locations
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Meticulously performed physical security vulnerability assessments against real-world threats as primary Joint Security Area (JSA) coordinator for 9000 US service members in the Country of Jordan.
- Developed the first anti-terrorism program for 8 US Military installations in the Country of Jordan resulting in the efficient screening over 2000 third country nationals and over 1000 vehicles for improvised explosive devices, weapons, and other contraband a day to ensure security of facilities.
- Conducted 4 assessments of 8 Military installations for criticality, vulnerability and risk which was instrumental in allocating funding for CCTV technology and explosive detection measures to secure over $1.5 billion worth of United States and Coalition Forces equipment.
- Developed Concept of Operation Plan (COOP) through quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to support complex emergency preparedness missions.
- Compiled data of monthly significant incident reports to disseminate to staff members and management team which lead to creating a Threat Working Group to develop countermeasures to protect personnel and resources.
- Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize access to critical information by auditing the management and effectiveness of contracted physical security services.
Info Security Manager (Communications Officer)
United States Army
Multiple Locations
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Information Management Officer responsible for management, administration, and maintenance for Local Area Network and all organizational communications equipment.
- Coordinated and implemented satellite migration for transportable earth terminals designed to establish secure voice, video, and data communications
- Research, develop, implement, test and reviewed a 200-person organization's information security program to protect information and prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor status, position and communications equipment of the organizations 24 Apache Attack Helicopters, totaling $432M in value, and their crews, during training and combat operations, ensuring the secure return of personnel and equipment.
- Plan, control, and ensure proper execution of mission for over 25 inter-agency, multi-service, and multi national operations guaranteeing the continued cooperation between organizations and nations.
- Directly responsible for the success and failure of an organization with 40 personnel, expected to set the personal standard and consequentially ensuring order and discipline.
- Obligated to obtain subject matter expertise on how to employ the organization, its weapons, and its systems with the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of subordinates throughout dangerous assignments.
- Accounted for more than $1.8 million in equipment, including 21 vehicles and 14 essential systems.
- Liable for classified equipment and vital ammunition totaling $5.4 million in value.
Education
Master of Arts - Business And Organizational Security Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2022
Certificate of Completion (CCL) - Law Enforcement Technology
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ 10.2015
Skills
- Risk assessments
- Thrive on multi-tasking
- Profoundly adept with Microsoft Office
- Exceptional communication skills
- Analytics
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Data-driven approaches
- Evidence collection and evaluation
- Information Security
- Security procedures knowledge
- Threat Assessment Development
- Risk management
- Physical Security resource allocation
- Mission Planning
- Criminal Investigations
- Intelligence Analysis
Objective Statement
Experienced Military Officer and Law Enforcement Officer seeking a position in Security Managment, where I can effectively utilize my expertise in leading diverse groups, non-partisan decision making and assessing processes to endorse and contribute to the organizations strategic environment.
Language Proficiency
Foreign language: German (native / bilingual proficiency)
Certification
- Mission Assurance Assessor (DoD / DTRA - 40hrs)
- Anti-Terrorism Officer (US Army MP School - 40hrs)
- Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DoD - 80 hrs)
- Crisis Negotiation (FBI - 40 hours)
- SWAT School (Mesa PD - 40 hours)
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Chandler Police Department
03.2015 - Current
Security Manager (Force Protection Officer)
United States Army
06.2014 - 12.2019
Info Security Manager (Communications Officer)
United States Army
05.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Business And Organizational Security Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
Certificate of Completion (CCL) - Law Enforcement Technology
Rio Salado College