Gregory Thomas, Emergency Dispatcher

Gregory Thomas

Emergency Dispatcher

Vectrus

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, AT Level 1 Awareness Training
Experience
31 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :31 years, 7 Months

Emergency Dispatcher at Vectrus
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • My current job since May 2015

Dispatch for Emergencies Fire Department, EMS, Police, Control Panel Operator

FORCE PROTECTION OFFICER at Triple Canopy Inc.
  • Kuwait - Al Jahra
  • My current job since January 2009

Manage the movement of Military and Expats and Contractor Personnel and provide security force protection for a Military Compound. Direct control all Entry and Exit Control Points, including, but not limited to US Government Personnel, Coalition Forces, VIP’s, Kuwait Soldiers and other approved Visitors. Inspect via systematic search to all deliveries and vehicles upon arrival who are requesting access through our Entry Location. A 100% ID check, and Memo’s and physical searches of a person by following our Force Protection Condition Delta and in accordance with Area Support Group - Kuwait Standard Operations Policies and Procedures for installation access. Operate all US Government X-Rays and Scanners and secure all installed barrier devices to deny unauthorized vehicle access and threats and suspected IED’s to US Government and Joint forces Instillations. Prepare to handle both Military and V.I.P’s and contracted convoys entering and exiting the instillation. Provide mobile static support and in arms departing to designated areas in travel.

Emergency Dispatch Officer at Sandy Spring 911-Emergency Dispatch
  • United States
  • January 2007 to January 2009

A Certified Command Emergency Communications Officer that provide assistance in a 911 emergency setting through a communication CAD system to ensure the safety and welfare of all officers that are providing safety to citizens who are in need during crisis, disaster and emergency situations. Dispatch Police, EMS, and Fire Fighters to all emergency locations through the use of a CAD system. Responsible to all detailed information to provide safety for people who were securing the area

Security Fraud Customer Service Rep. at Bank Of America Inc.
  • United States
  • May 2006 to January 2007

Assist customer with high volume accounts. Manage, operate and investigate all data by the tracking of ill regular high-limit spending and abnormal habits that reflect against the normal habits on the account. Identify and follow movements of travel and transfer throughout the banking system of personal and business accounts. Assist high-profile banking customers using a computerized security system for tracking when called upon for investigation purposes and gathering information. Troubleshoot to provide solution to problem. Provide facts and research all complaints. Respond to all customers needs until satisfactory.

Dock Associate Billing and Shipping at American Freightways Inc
  • United States
  • May 2003 to May 2006

Perform office moving service for business customers. Manage the day-to-day loading and unloading of freight throughout our system. Receive supplies/items and equipment by loading and unloading trucks, vans, etc. Handle customers’ freight and move items by hand or utilize material handling equipment, i.e. hand cart, pallet jack, propane-powered forklift, hand truck and digital freight scanners.

Damage Control Clerk at United Parcel Services
  • United States
  • October 1992 to May 2003

Inspect the damaged package at the shipper’s or receiver’s site to determine the cause of damage and verify proper packing materials were used (in accordance with the shipping terms). Review documentation that supports the actual repair or replacement cost of the merchandise, up to the declared value, as requested in the Damage/Loss Notification claim letter for the reported damaged package. Determine the value declared, if any, for the contents of the package. Verify that the product falls within the guidelines of the UPS terms or contract with the shipper.

Education

Diploma, AT Level 1 Awareness Training
  • at Department of Defense United States
  • May 2013

Awareness and Detection Security and Protective Services Training

Diploma, Force Protection Officer Course
  • at ITT Triple Canopy Inc. K-BOSSS
  • May 2011

Department of Defense Standards United States Protective Services

Diploma, Basic Comm. Officer
  • at North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy
  • October 2009

Basic Comm.

Diploma, FEMA Home Land Security Department of Defense
  • at NIMS National Incident Management Systems
  • September 2009

Crisis Management Officer

Diploma, Terminal Operator
  • at The Georgia Crime Information Center
  • August 2009

Terminal Crime Information Unit

Diploma, Certified Emergency Telecommunicator
  • at National Academies of Emergency Dispatch
  • July 2009

Emergency Dispatch Academy

Diploma, Active Shooter Incident for Public Safety Comm.
  • at APCO Institute
  • July 2009

Active Shooter Incidents for Public Safety Communication

Diploma, Fire Service Communications
  • at APCO Institute
  • July 2009

Fire Service and Response Communication Officer

High school or equivalent, High School Studies
  • at Lincoln High School
  • May 1989

High School 12 grade Level English, Social Studies, Accounting and USA Economics, History, Math

Specialties & Skills

Force Protection
Dispatching
Emergency Communications
Logistics
Personal Protection
Computer MicroSoft Office Apps. Office Management, Adminstration Officer, Records

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate