James K. Beachum Jr.
Cordova
Summary
Dedicated security professional with over 8 years of law enforcement and security experience, specializing in emergency action plans and medical training programs. Proven expertise in conducting complex investigations into fraud, performing comprehensive site security inspections, and evaluating existing security protocols to enhance safety measures. Skilled in generating security intelligence reports to assess potential threats and manage various security systems, including surveillance cameras, badge readers, and emergency SOS systems. Successfully overseeing security operations across multiple cities—Memphis, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Nashville—while ensuring the safety of personnel during VIP visits, high-risk terminations, and other critical security functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Security Investigator/ National emergency training instructor
Progress Residential
02.2024 - Current
- Investigate vacant rental properties for theft and trespassing
- Travel across the country teaching field offices our emergency action plan involving active shooter, lockdown, CPR and other emergency situations.
- Conduct site security assessments for our market offices
- Create PowerPoint training for varies security related needs
- Help conduct safety drills for market offices
- Investigate employee fraud
- Oversite over four cities for all their security needs.
- Install cameras and GPS devices in the home to decrease theft and break-ins
- Provide security for over 4000 homes in Memphis, TN and surrounding areas
- Cooperate with the market and local law enforcement to reduce trespassers
- Create cases and testify in court
- Assist with writing policies for the First Response Team
- Meet with leaders of other security companies at behest of Progress to explain how our job is conducted in Memphis
- Work with markets after the EAP training to guide them to completing their EAP document for their specific office.
Sheriff’s Deputy
Shelby County Sheriff's Department
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Investigated and monitored suspicious persons and situations
- Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles used for patrol duties
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial processes
- Patrolled designated areas to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents, and serve warrants
- Assigned to Riot Control team.
Police Officer
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, SC
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and apprehending suspects
- Patrolled and protected neighborhoods in the area
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports
- Responded to reports of suspicious or unusual activity
Police Officer
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department
Batesburg, SC
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Followed departmental policies and processes for proper suspect apprehension
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries
- Assigned to Special Response Team for warrant service
Education
Bachelor Degree - General studies
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2028
Skills
- Patrol operations
- Public safety
- Physical security
- Access control management
- Crisis management
- Emergency preparedness
- Security audits
- Intelligence gathering
- Incident response
- SalesForce
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)
Accomplishments
Led an Emergency Action Plan and medical training program for our entire national portfolio, led security functions and programs for four cities. Have been apart of riot control and special operations teams in law enforcement. Have received employee of the quarter and numerous commendations.
Certification
- IS-200.b, IS-1700.A, IS-100.B, IS-800.c, IS-905, IS-5.A, IS-907.A, IS-904, FEMA certifications
- American Red Cross (CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
- Emergency Medical Tech. (EMT-B)
- OSHA 30-General industry
- Crisis Intervention Team Certification
- Drug Interdiction Certification
- Field Training Officer Certification (Corrections)
- ASIS Facility Security Certification
- ASIS Workplace Violence Certification
- Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates Certification (Investigative Interviewing Techniques)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Anti-fraud Fundamentals Certification)
- American Crime Prevention Institute: Security assessment certification
Timeline
Corporate Security Investigator/ National emergency training instructor
Progress Residential
02.2024 - Current
Sheriff’s Deputy
Shelby County Sheriff's Department
11.2020 - 02.2024
Police Officer
Springfield Police Department
06.2020 - 11.2020
Police Officer
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor Degree - General studies
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University