Christopher Burney

Security and law-enforcement professional with more than six years of military police and civilian security experience spanning high-security operations, personnel supervision, incident response, physical security, procedural development, documentation, de-escalation, and interagency coordination. Overseas experience includes assuming responsibilities above assigned grade, coordinating with military personnel, federal agencies, private-sector contractors, and mission partners, and contributing to the development and revision of more than 26 standard operating procedures.

Active

Secret security clearance and bachelor's degree. Prepared to support security, investigations, threat-management, liaison, and operational-risk programs through sound judgment, disciplined communication, and accountable execution.

Military Police (31B) at Connecticut Army National Guard (2020-06 – Present)

• Conduct law-enforcement, force-protection, patrol, access-control, search, escort, and incident-response operations in accordance with Army regulations and established security procedures.
• Supervised Soldiers and civilian personnel in a high-security detention environment during an overseas deployment, assuming responsibilities above assigned grade to maintain personnel accountability, operational control, and compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinated security operations and time-sensitive mission requirements with military personnel, federal agencies, private-sector contractors, and other mission partners in a joint environment.
• Contributed to the development and revision of more than 26 standard operating procedures (SOPs), helping clarify responsibilities, improve consistency, and reinforce compliance with security and operational requirements.
• Identified and addressed developing security and safety concerns; maintained incident documentation and communicated relevant information through supervisory channels while adhering to legal, ethical, custody-control, and operational-security requirements.
• Led and mentored junior personnel and civilian contractors, reinforcing performance standards and procedural compliance; awarded the Army Achievement Medal during the deployment.

Head Bouncer / Security Supervisor at Huskies Bar and Restaurant (2020-02 – 2023-12)

• Led front-line security activities in a high-volume environment, overseeing access control, patron screening, crowd management, and enforcement of safety and security policies.
• Assessed developing security concerns, de-escalated verbal and physical confrontations, and coordinated with local law enforcement when incidents required outside response.
• Maintained professional command presence and operational control during high-pressure incidents.

Security Officer at Elicit Brewing Company (2022-05 – 2024-01)

• Provided uniformed security for large public events and gatherings, identifying and mitigating safety and security risks in real time.
• Supported access control, incident response, public interaction, and incident documentation while maintaining a professional security presence.

Delivery Driver at FedEx

• Performed last-mile delivery operations in a time-sensitive transportation environment with responsibility for package accountability, route execution, customer service, and safe vehicle operations.
• Worked independently while maintaining schedule discipline, asset accountability, situational awareness, and compliance with transportation and safety requirements.

Direct Support Professional at HART United (2023-07 – 2025-05)

• Supported individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges, applying communication and de-escalation techniques during high-stress situations.
• Maintained detailed documentation and followed strict safety, care, and accountability protocols.

Bachelor of General Studies in Concentration in Sociology – Eastern Connecticut State University