Christopher Harts
Memphis
Summary
Proficient Security Officer experienced in maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Maintained composure in high-pressure situations while responding to emergencies and providing crisis intervention. Demonstrated strong work ethic and adaptability, effectively working unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Baptist University
Memphis
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored campus activities to ensure safety and security for students and staff.
- Conducted routine patrols to identify potential hazards or security risks.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Assisted in enforcing university policies and regulations on campus grounds.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing support and assistance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergency situations and investigations.
- Reported safety concerns and suspicious activities to the department supervisor.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and security measures taken.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Division of Corrections
Memphis
10.2011 - 01.2025
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents following established protocols.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and support staff during crisis situations.
- Trained new correctional officers on policies, procedures, and safety practices.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates to promote a peaceful environment.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
Education
Certified Welder - Welding, Ac/Heating
William R. Moore School of Technology
Memphis , TN 04.1998 - 07.1999
Kingsbury High School
Memphis , TnSkills
- Security guard license
- General security
- Access control management
- Patrol operations
- CCTV surveillance
- CCTV monitoring
- Alarm monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Emergency preparedness
- Risk assessment
- Threat assessment
- Surveillance techniques
- Visitor tracking
- Fire prevention techniques
- Safety awareness
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
- Effective communication
- Communication coordination
- Attention to detail
- CCTV monitoring
- Fire prevention techniques
Timeline
Security Officer
Baptist University
01.2026 - Current
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Division of Corrections
10.2011 - 01.2025
Certified Welder - Welding, Ac/Heating
William R. Moore School of Technology
04.1998 - 07.1999
Kingsbury High School