Christopher Lacey
Ellershouse,NS
Summary
Experienced and driven individual seeking full time employment within the public safety & emergency management field with an emphasis on community safety and engagement. Having a proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationship with clients, stakeholders and partners in safety. I am committed to utilizing my skills, training and knowledge to help keep the public safe.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter / Medical First Responder
Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department
01.2025 - Current
- Volunteer firefighter for the community of Brooklyn & surrounding fire district areas.
- Responded to all emergency calls including motor vehicle collisions, vehicle extractions, vehicle, house & industrial fires, hazardous material incidents and medical incidents.
- Certified Ice Rescue specialist.
- Liaison with all partners in community safety.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Lead Public Safety Officer
Nova Scotia Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Providing leadership, management and guidance to the campus public safety department including all contracted security guards.
- Head of the campus medical response team.
- Creating SOPs, daily procedures, documents and forms related to public safety and emergency management on campus.
- Liaison with all partners in community safety (HRP, EHS, City of Halifax)
- Special Constable status held for City of Halifax by-law enforcement on all NSCC properties within Halifax Regional Municipality.
- Currently responsible for the largest portfolio under the Lead Public Safety Officers with two campuses, three off-site external locations and the largest student housing project coming online.
- Co-Chair JOSH committee for both Ivany & Aviation campus and conduct investigations on behalf of OHS & JOSH.
- Officer safety & Use of force instructor for public safety department.
Armed Guard
GardaWorld Cash Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained proficiency in use of assigned protective equipment and firearms.
- Casual Armed Guard for Dartmouth branch.
- Transportation of high-priced valuables throughout the province of Nova Scotia including contracts for the Bank of Canada.
- Authorization to carry and qualified to carry a firearm for the province of Nova Scotia.
Firefighter / First Responder
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Paid on call firefighters for the community and reservation of Fort McKay & surrounding areas.
- Responded to all emergency calls including motor vehicle collisions, vehicle extractions, vehicle, house & industrial fires, hazardous material incidents and medical incidents.
- Certified Ice Rescue specialist.
- Liaison with all partners in community safety.
Community Peace Officer
Fort McKay First Nation
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as a liaison between law enforcement agencies, ensuring seamless cooperation during joint operations.
- Maintained detailed records of incidents, arrests, and investigations for accurate reporting purposes.
- Conducted searches and seizures according to legal guidelines, upholding suspect rights throughout the process consistently.
- Assisted in the training of new recruits, sharing knowledge and expertise on law enforcement procedures.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding promptly to emergency calls.
- Reduced crime rates through proactive policing, effective communication, and collaboration with local agencies.
- Assisting partners in community safety including the RCMP & Alberta Sheriffs
- Enforce all aspects of provincial statues, community by-laws, Indian act and criminal code as required.
Community Peace Officer
Alberta Health Services, AHS
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with department policies and procedures through consistent adherence to established guidelines.
- Utilized negotiation skills in conflict resolution scenarios to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations effectively.
- Provided safety & security services to everyone accessing health care services.
- Enforcing AHS rules, provincial statues and criminal code.
- Provided the ability to enforce Alberta Mental Health Act.
- Responding to all emergencies on and around AHS service properties, buildings and sites throughout Fort McMurray.
Sheriff
Alberta Sheriffs Branch
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Enforced provincial statues and all aspects of Canadian criminal code.
- Warrant executions, including arrest warrants.
- Prisoner Transportation.
- Provided courthouse security and screening of all individuals accessing court services.
- Assisting other municipal, provincial and federal agencies in emergency management and emergency response throughout the province of Alberta.
- Liaison with all stakeholders and partners in law enforcement.
- Served as witness in court and provided evidence as required.
Education
In-Service Training Certificate - Officer Safety & Use of Force Instructor
Atlantic Police Academy
Slemon Park, PEI06-2024
Law Enforcement Academy - Sheriff Recruit Training
Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Academy
Edmonton, AB12-2018
Diploma - Correctional Worker & Policing Foundations
Success College
Lower Sackville, NS04-2016
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Use of Force Instructor
- Officer Safety Instructor
- Advanced Medical First Responder
- BLS/HCP for Public Safety
- RADAR & LIDAR operator
- ICS-100/200/700/800
- ASIST
- Psychological First Aid
- Ice Rescue Specialist
- Qualified on use of firearms
Timeline
Firefighter / Medical First Responder
Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department
01.2025 - Current
Lead Public Safety Officer
Nova Scotia Community College
08.2023 - Current
Armed Guard
GardaWorld Cash Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
Firefighter / First Responder
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
02.2022 - 01.2023
Community Peace Officer
Fort McKay First Nation
11.2021 - 11.2022
Community Peace Officer
Alberta Health Services, AHS
11.2021 - 02.2022
Sheriff
Alberta Sheriffs Branch
09.2018 - 12.2021
In-Service Training Certificate - Officer Safety & Use of Force Instructor
Atlantic Police Academy
Law Enforcement Academy - Sheriff Recruit Training
Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Academy
Diploma - Correctional Worker & Policing Foundations
Success College
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