Josh Coakeley

Experience

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  Elite Karate Martial Arts and Fitness Centre

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Karate/Self Defence Instructor

  Developed and instructed karate and self defence classes for children and adults of all belt levels and ages. Lead classes of anywhere from five to forty-five students.

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  Intelligarde®

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2008

  Field Training Officer/Supervisor

  Field Trainer and Security Supervisor for a small security division, responsible for training and managing a crew of approximately fifteen security guards

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  GardaWorld

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2011

  Security Officer

  Provided uniformed and plain clothed security services and investigations for Morguard REIT in Ottawa, Ontario. Worked alongside industry professionals and external stakeholders to ensure the safety of patrons and tenants of the Morguard REIT commercial clients.

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  G4S

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2014

  Certified Healthcare Security Officer/ Elite Protection Officer

  Worked as part of an elite team of security professionals contracted in different roles to the Kingston Hospitals in Ontario. Roles included basic security roles such as access and egress control, site patrols, and traffic monitoring. Elite functions included intervening with patients in mental health or drug induced crisis; providing high security escorts by land ambulance or air ambulance to different hospitals; and working as part of a multi-disciplinary organization to ensure the best outcome and health for patients who use the Kingston Hospitals. Show less

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  Correctional Service of Canada

  Apr 2014 - now

  Manage and control the movement and behaviour of federally incarcerated inmates while within one of two federal institutions; as well as monitor their behaviour, movements and health while on external escorts within the community. Utilize dynamic security functions to diffuse high tension scenarios and superior negotiation tactics to ensure the safety of myself, officers and support staff within the institutions. Dorchester Penitentiary/ Shepody Healing Centre, Dorchester, New Brunswick (May 2017-Present)Mountain Institution, Agassiz, British Columbia (Mar 2014- Apr. 2017) Show less

  • Project Officer- Security Operations- Atlantic Region

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Correctional Officer

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2021
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  GardaWorld

  May 2021 - Feb 2023

  Facilitate Security Operations and First Aid Courses around Atlantic Canada on an as-needed/as-available basis. Coordinated training events for large GardaWorld clients in Atlantic Canada.

  • Training Specialist- Physical Security

    Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Training Coordinator

    May 2021 - Nov 2021