Chris Payton

Security and Safety professional seeking career position with leading security organization. Level IV Security and Certified Texas Firefighter with extensive logistics and customer service experience. Excellent situational awareness and leadership. Starting off in the Fire Rescue Service and Firearms industry, I have learned and maintained a valuable and ever-evolving set of skills for the modern workplace. Since 2010 I have maintained my state TCFP certifications and yearly required CE hours. Current Licensed Commissioned Security officer on TOPS. 

• Level II, III, and IV State Security Certifications #308713
• IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Officer (Basic) ID#2652405
• IAHSS Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer ID#2683975
• TOPS Licensed Commissioned Security Officer (Armed) 
• OC/TASER/BATON Certifications #F01188
• Certified Texas Firefighter TFCP #149835
• EMT-B State Qualified (Not Current)
• NFPA 3000 Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Program Training 
• BLS Certification and Training (2023-2025)
• MOAB De-escalation course (2023-2025)
• Completed MMPI (2023)

• Fire Science Technology. BLINN College Station. 2010-2011
• WCJC Fire Academy. Wharton. 2010-Present day Certified
• Defense and Military Strategy. North Georgia College, Dahlonega 2008
• Reserve Officers Association Award (leadership)
• Non-Commissioned Officers Association Leadership Award
• Clean driver’s license. Safe driving record
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Training
• United States Practical Shooting Association/IPSC #A-93912
• Reserve officer training corps (ROTC)
• Boy Scouts of America. Life Scout and Order of the Arrow Member