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Springfield, Missouri
Thomas Nickols Email: Nick@SIGSpringfield.Com
Security Officer Network ID Number: 312528
SUMMARY
I am a 15-year veteran of the security services. I specialize in Housing / Apartment complex security. This will include Subsidized / Section 8 housing facilities. I have worked in patrol services, night clubs, bowling alleys and retail night drop escort services.
I was a FTO (Field Training Officer) / EMT-I in Riverside, California from 1980-1991 when I transferred to Joplin,
Missouri and worked as a Security Officer/EMT in the industrial niche of the security service from 1991-1995.
This was the last time I had worked as a security officer until I retired from Prime Inc. in Springfield, Mo.
I retired from the trucking industry after driving for 16 years. I accumulated at total of 1.73 million safe driving miles throughout my driving career with Prime Inc., Springfield, Mo
.
I am currently working security services here in the Springfield, Missouri area.
LICENSES, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
ACTIVE SHOOTER PREVENTION:
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE (FEMA)
https://www.thesecurityofficernetwork.com/verification
Code: 289-18-1996
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN / EMT-D
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Mo. 1992
Emergency Medical Technician / EMT-D From State Of Missouri EMT Lic# D-24877
ETHICS FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS - CERTIFICATE
Ethics For Security Professionals - Certificate From Top Gun Security Academy
GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE CALL SIGN WRJW-649
General Mobile Radio Service Call Sign WRJW-649 From Federal Communications Commission
HAM RADIO OPERATOR CALL SIGN KE0FBQ
Ham Radio Operator / Call Sign - KE0FBQ From Federal Communications Commission
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS 101
From The Security Officer Network: A high-level, introductory overview of the DOT Hazmat, NFPA
704 and OSHA HazCom labeling systems.
Credit Hours 1.5
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR / AED ADULT, CHILD, INFANT + FIRST AID (BLS)
Healthcare Provider CPR / AED Adult, Child, Infant + First Aid (BLS) From American Health Care Academy Credit Hours 2.0
INCIDENT REPORT 101
This app delves into the critical task of creating effective and comprehensive incident reports in the
field of professional security. Learners will explore the systems of classification, the art of
incorporating witness statements, and the responsibility of documenting found evidence.
Credit Hours 2.0
INTERVIEWING 101
Learners will gain a thorough understanding of effective witness interaction. Learners will explore
techniques for interacting with the reluctant witnesses, the value of non-leading questions, and the
importance of creating an environment of trust during the interview process. This module
emphasizes respect for witnesses' experiences and perspectives, and offers strategic tools for
securing detailed, accurate witness testimonies.
Credit Hours 2.0
INVESTIGATION REPORT 101
The app aims to equip learners with the essential tools and techniques required for understanding
and documenting investigative analysis incidents in a detailed and professional manner. Credit Hours 2.0
MISSOURI SECURITY OFFICER ESSENTIALS COURSE - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Missouri Security Officer Essentials Course - Graduate Certificate From Top Gun Security Academy
PRIVATE PILOT SEL CERTIFICATE # 6077125
Private Pilot SEL Certificate # 6077125 From Mizzou Aviation / FAA - Certificate # 6077125 (40 Flight Hours)
RECOGNIZING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS COURSE -
CERTIFICATE FROM TOP GUN SECURITY ACADEMY Recognizing Unconscious Bias Course - Certificate From Top Gun Security Academy From Top Gun Security Academy
SECURITY OFFICER PERSONAL PRIVACY AND SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICES
This course teaches the realism that security professionalism is a lifestyle; it extends beyond the
workplace. Participants are taught to recognize and avoid the mistakes that harm a security
professional's reputation and endanger his safety.
Credit Hours 1.5
TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS I
In this, the first part The Security Officer Network's comprehensive primer on situation resolution through tactical communication, participants learn the importance of understanding their and their
counterparty's motivations prior to the commencement of the dialogue that compromises an evolving incident.
Credit Hours 2.0
TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS II
This is the second part of The Security Officer Network's comprehensive primer on situation resolution through tactical communication. Participants learn the art of using tactical communications skills to guide an encounter to the officer's desired conclusion. Credit Hours 2.0
THE PRIVATE SECURITY CONSULTANT
Course takers study the role of consultant in the private security industry. Students analyze the physical security assessment, the creation of consultant recommendations and the process for
assessing and documenting security conditions. Additionally, the course details ethics and disclosure, provides tips on client acquisition and gives a hypothetical road map for transitioning from
security officer to a professional security consultant.
Credit Hours 5.0
THE PRIVATE SECURITY MANAGER I
Using the How to Manage a Security Guard Company eBook by JW Murphey, students learn the basic responsibilities and challenges facing security professionals as they manage sites in the
private security niches.
Credit Hours 3.0
THE PRIVATE SECURITY MANAGER II
Private Security Manager II uses the How to Manage a Security Guard Company eBook to engage the participant in a real-world review of the strategies of the effective private security site supervisor. Credit Hours 3.0
THE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY OFFICER I
The Security Officer Network's Professionalism in Private Security 101 Certificate. Credit Hours 2.0
THE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY OFFICER II
The Security Officer Network's Professionalism in Private Security II Certificate. Credit Hours 2.0
UNARMED SECURITY TEST PREP
The Unarmed Security Proof of Knowledge Cert from The Security Officer Network. Credit Hours 3.0
USING FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INDEPENDENT STUDY 101
The Security Officer Network's primer on security industry professional development through the
FEMA Emergency Management Institute's online training program.
Credit Hours 1.5
VEHICULAR ACCIDENT RESPONSE
Learners will dive into the specifics of vehicular accident investigation reporting, a vital aspect of a
professional security officer's duties. They will study typical components of such reports, best
practices for documenting evidence, and how to interact effectively with those involved in the
incident. Learners will gain a solid understanding of the investigative process after a vehicular
accident, and how to accurately document the findings in an organized, clear, and concise manner.
Credit Hours 3.0
WORKPLACE SECURITY AWARENESS (FEMA)
IS-906: | FEMA Suggested CU Credits: 0.1
https://training.fema.gov/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-906&lang=en Credit Hours 4.5
