John Graham

John Graham has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. John started their career at Garmin in 2014, where they worked as a Technical Support Product Specialist, assisting military, law enforcement, and other agencies with their field devices. In 2018, they joined Oregon Patrol Service as a Corporal Field Operations. John then worked at G4S Compliance & Investigations as a TRIMET Custom Protection Transit Lead Officer. In 2019, they joined Allied Universal as a Security Project Manager, where they managed a security force for a national transit company. John also worked as an Interim Operations Manager, responsible for hiring and scheduling. From 2019 to 2021, they worked at Centerpoint Security and Investigations as an Armed Professional.

In 2018, John started their own business called GRAHAM GOVERNMENT SECURITY SERVICES, where they provided homeless outreach and executive protection services. John also worked as an Executive Manager and Duty Officer/Fire Lieutenant at GRAHAM GOVERNMENT SECURITY SERVICES. During this time, they were involved in crisis intervention, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion management.

In 2021, John joined Wolf Creek Rural Fire Protection District as a Lieutenant/Duty Officer, carrying out community outreach and crisis intervention. John also worked at the State of Oregon as a Park Ranger and Park Ranger Assistant, responsible for park maintenance, patrols, and visitor education. Additionally, they worked as a Lieutenant/Duty Officer at the same fire protection district.

John's most recent position was at KWA Performance Industries, Inc. as the LE/MIL Training Division Field Manager, where they were responsible for trade show leads, marketing, and product training. John also held roles at the National Rifle Association as an NRA Recruiter, promoting firearm safety and competency, and as an Influencer/Brand Representative/Social Media Rep.

Overall, John's work experience showcases their strong background in security, law enforcement, crisis intervention, and community outreach. John has a proven track record of effectively managing teams and promoting safety.

John Graham's education history is as follows:

- From 2022 to 2026, they attended The Graduate School of Political Management and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government.

- In 1999, they attended the U.S. Army Chemical School NBC/CBRN 54B1 and received a degree in 54B10 Nuclear Biological Chemical OPS SPEC, specializing in Chemical Warfare.

- Between 2013 and 2022, they pursued training at Salem Scuba and became a Rescue Diver, specializing in Cold Water Scuba Diving.

- From 2011 to 2013, they studied Fire Prevention at Chemeketa Community College.

- In 2004, they attended NES Consultants and gained expertise in Clandestine Meth Lab operations.

- John Graham completed their General Studies at Grants Pass High School from 1996 to 1999.

- John obtained certifications in Emergency Management from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003 to 2005.

- In 2016, they received a Kayak Basics certificate from Portland Kayak Company.

- In 2022, they earned a Certificate in Foundations of Interpretation from Indiana University.

- John is also certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in the field of Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. The specific duration and institution for this certification are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, John Graham has acquired various certifications, including CIT from the Polk County Sheriff's Office Oregon, Adult Instructor-Mental Health First Aid USA, Mental Health First Aid-Adult Instructor, Train the Trainer: Responder Strong Mental Health Curriculum, Certified Chief Range Safety Officer Instructor from the National Rifle Association, Citizen Academy Alumni: Portland FBI Office, Spanish Language Efficiency-Advanced from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Foundation of Interpretation and Introduction to Dialogic Interpretation from the Eppley Institute, CJIS Security Certification Level 4 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Armed Officer Certification and Mental Health in Crisis De-escalation from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST), Verbal Judo from the State of Oregon, National Threat Assessment: MASS ATTACKS IN PUBLIC SPACES from the U.S. Secret Service, NIMS Public Information Systems IS-702a and NIMS Resource Management IS-703a from FEMA, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-200 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Intro to Incident Command IS-100 and National Incident Management System IS-700 from FEMA. John also holds a DoD Clearance from the United States Department of Defense, which they obtained in 1999. The months and years of obtaining these certifications are also provided.