Toby Barker
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Safety and Security leader with over 20 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Safety and Security management.
Skilled communicator experienced in Guest Service and Conflict Resolution.
Expertise in Staff hiring, training, scheduling, budgeting, and retention.
Experienced in Incident Command and emergency response.
Friendly, positive attitude and Team player.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Safety and Security
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2005 - 07.2025
- Supervised the Security Manager and twenty-person Security Team.
- Supervised the Safety Manager and oversaw Zoo Safety program.
- Responded to and resolved guest complaints.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and safety practices.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement for security planning and drills.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on conflict resolution and customer safety.
- Kept staff aware of security and safety concerns with regular meetings and drills.
- Recruited and managed competent personnel to handle security needs and maintain adequate coverage.
- Maintained effective working relationships with local and state government agencies and collaborated closely on investigations.
- Ensured that all employees were trained on safety procedures and protocols.
- Conducted regular drills to practice emergency response procedures.
- Oversaw the maintenance of physical assets such as locks, lighting systems, alarm systems.
- Established relationships with local first responders in order to facilitate quick response times in case of an emergency.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies for security-related issues.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
- Created and rolled out budget for security department.
Indiana State Trooper (Retired)
Indiana State Police
United States Air Forcee
USAF
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
SIU Belleville
Belleville, ILSkills
- Guest Experience Specialist
- Emergency response planning
- Security operations management
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Budget management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Incident response
- Security training
- Emergency management
- Security systems
Custom Section 1
- I am returning to the workforce because I am not ready for retirement. I am in great physical shape and have a fast forward, friendly, and professional personality.
Timeline
Director of Safety and Security
Indianapolis Zoo
08.2005 - 07.2025
Indiana State Trooper (Retired)
Indiana State Police
United States Air Forcee
USAF
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
SIU Belleville