Edward J.

Chatman
703 Deerbrook Apt. F
Knob Noster, MO 65336
Phone (660) 8644855 * ec7e33be@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-oriented Law Enforcement/Security professional with over eight years of
private sector and U.S. Military experience. Extensive knowledge of Force Protec
tion and Protective Security Detail. Very strong cross-cultural communications s
kills. Organized, focused, and detail-oriented. PC proficient.
* Specialized Security Experience: Career experience includes positions as a Sec
urity Specialist, Force Protection Officer and Police Officer. Experience protec
ting military and civilian personnel.
* Education & Certifications: MBA & BS degrees. Certified Police Officer. Anti-T
errorism Force Protection Level III and Advanced Executive Protection (PSD)Certi
fication, Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
* Firearms Trainer: Proficient with 9mm Glock 17/19/22, 9mm Beretta, M4, M&P 15,
M16 rifle, 249 SAW, M240B, PKM, AK47.
* Foreign Language Skills: Fluent in Tagalog; Spanish, Basic Arabic Iraqi, and S
wahili.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Specialist Supervisor (Armed)
7/2009 to Present
EOD Technology, Camp Victory Base Complex/FOB Falcon, USF-Iraq
Al Faw Palace Guard Mission oversees the security of three access control points
. Provide internal security protection for U.S. military personnel, civilians, f
acilities, and equipment.
* Supervise up to 61 Ugandans for all training, qualifications, and certificatio
ns for the proper execution of all required procedures and Battle Drills to mini
mize risk and security of Al Faw Palace and Forward Operating Base.
* Mentor assigned guard force personnel, lead weapons training, discipline, inst
ruction, Rules Use of Force, and all other personnel management.
* Coordinate security operations in conjunction with Base Defense Operation Cent
er by supervising key areas.
* Serve as Shift Commander and liaison with the client on a daily basis to inclu
de providing Subject Matter Expert.
* Account for weapons systems, communications equipment, and vehicles.
Force Protection Specialist
11/2008 to 7/2009
ITT/Force Protection, Camp Bondsteel Multi-National Task Force-East, Kosovo
Performed a variety of force protection duties providing 24-hour armed protectio
n for personnel, equipment, and facility.
* Electronic Surveillance System Operator: Conducted surveillance and counter-su
rveillance of the installation perimeters. Identified alarms on perimeter by usi
ng cameras to monitor and record area of alarm; dispatched roving patrols, and s
upervisor to respond to alarm.
* Performed Static Security: Conducted effective visual scan and field of fire p
osition from tower locations. Verbally identified potential or identified threat
, mentally analyses all threat conditions and rules of engagement/ use of force
judgments.
* Performed Access Control at Tactical Operations Center and S.C.I.F: 100% physi
cally inspected and verified authenticity of the Kosovo Force ID badge. Ensured
only authorized personnel entered the installation and do not possess prohibited
items or contraband.
Force Protection Officer 6/2006 to 1/2008
Combat Support Associates, Area Support Group-Kuwait, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Provided comprehensive security for Camp Arifjan, a critical U.S. Army facility
with over 20,000 U.S. Military and multi-national military personnel. Provided s
ecurity, surveillance, and law enforcement within the compound.
* Conducted checkpoint security screenings: Screened and verified personal ident
ifications and administered searches for Improvised Explosive Devices and contra
band. Screened and searched 3500 vehicles daily.
* Perimeter surveillance and security: Conducted continuous surveillance of bou
ndary fence line and ammunition bunkers/storage areas using vehicle patrols to e
nsure facilities and containers have been properly secured. Clearly documented i
nspection times on a daily/hourly basis.
* Weapons Trainer: Led weapons training for new employees. Tracked, monitored,
and reported 327 weapons issued from armory. Performed SCIF guard duties.
Police Officer, Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, MO 64127
5/2005 to 2/2006
Provided comprehensive law enforcement in Kansas City. Protected the public agai
nst violent crimes.
Conducted vehicle patrols and on-site inspections to observe and detect criminal
and illegal activities.
* Conducted criminal and traffic investigations and arrests.
* Recorded and researched warrants, felonies, tickets, and other data in law enf
orcement database.
* Identified and arrested offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees. Int
errogated, transported and processed offenders. Managed domestic disputes and ot
her interpersonal issues.
* Worked in conjunction with other law enforcement organizations on joint invest
igations.
* Acted Desk Duty Officer. Processed crime and accident reports. Wrote detailed
case reports to support case investigations and legal proceedings.
U.S. Military Experience, U.S. NAVY Active & Reserve- E5
3/1998-5/2006
Aviation Boatswain Mate Aircraft Handler Supervisor, New Orleans, LA
Supervised, trained, mentored and evaluated the performance of 11 junior personn
el. Oversaw the movement, launching, and securing of aircraft and equipment asho
re. Collected and processed maintenance and flight related data log books and fl
ight records accurately. Provided on-time notification of crews for flights.
Additional Navy Experience
Crash and Salvage Crewman, USS Essex LHD-2, Sasebo, Japan, 01/2000 to 06/2001
Machinist Mate, USS Belleau Wood, Sasebo, Japan, 6/1998-12/1999
LAW ENFORCEMENT & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Tactical Rifle/Tactical Pistol, Tennessee, 2010
Carbine Operator, U.S. Training Center, North Carolina, 2009
Pistol/Carbine Operator, U.S. Training Center, North Carolina, 2009
Force Protection Training, Kosovo, 2008
Advanced Executive Protection (PSD) Training, Trojan Securities Int'l, Arkansas,
2007
Missouri Police Officer Standard Training Certified, 2005-Present
Weapons proficiency training
Rifles (M4, M&P15, M16, AK47, G3, AR15) , Glock 17,19, 22, M870 shotgun, S&W, 9m
m, Springfield XD, 249 SAW, M60 and M203.Understanding of Rules Use of Force and
Graduated Force Response
CERTIFICATIONS
Tactical Rifle, 2010; Tactical Pistol, 2010; Carbine Operator, 2009; Pistol/Carb
ine, 2009; Missouri Concealed Carry Weapon License 2008; Evasive Driver Training
Course; 2007; Advance Executive Protection (Protective Security Detail) Trainin
g, 2007-Present; Personal Protection in Home; Pistol, Rifle Certificate (NRA) 20
07-Present; First Responder, First Aid and CPR, and Combat Lifesaver Course, 200
9- Present; Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Level III Certified, 2005-Present