School Security Division
Major Christopher McGovern
Major Chris McGovern has both experience working as a detention officer as well as a security officer. He is a Georgia licensed armed Security Officer and a certified School Security Officer. He currently oversees all School Security Division operations as well as manages portions of the Hospital Division. He is assigned as the primary School Security Officer for Citizens Christian Academy in Douglas, GA.
Major Scott Harper (retired)
Major Harper is a Georgia POST certified law enforcement officer with almost 30 years of experience. He is also a Georgia licensed armed Security Officer and a certified Georgia School Safety Specialist. Major Harper is a founding member of the CAAA team and has formerly served as the Chief Instructor and Chief of the Hospital Security Division. Major Harper helped create the School Security Division and served as the School Resource Officer for Citizens Christian Academy until his recent 2024 retirement. Prior to his law enforcement career, Major Harper served in the United States Air Force. Today Major Harper volunteers as a security consultant when needed and is still a familiar face at all of our various schools sporting events.
Lieutenant Luther Covington
Lt. Covington is a Georgia POST certified Detention Officer as well as a Georgia licensed Armed Security Officer. Lt. Covington supervises the CAAA security personnel assigned to the Irwin County School district. He is assigned as the School Security Officer at both the Irwin County High School and Irwin County Elementary School. He also supervises the Discovery Regional High School Campus in Fitzgerald. Lt. Covington proudly served in the United States Navy. The CAAA Officers performing security for the Irwin County School District work alongside of the sworn School Resources Officers assigned to the school by the Ocilla Police Department.
Captain Caylah Cooper
Captain Cooper is a Georgia POST certified Corrections Officer as well as a Georgia licensed Armed Security Officer. Captain Cooper serves as the Lowndes County Branch Manager and also supervises the Discovery Regional High School Campus in Lakeland & Pelham, GA. She also assists with supervising the security operations for the Vidalia City School District events.
Sgt. Clayton Roberts
Sgt. Clayton Roberts is a Georgia licensed Armed Security Officer and is certified as a School Security Officer. He is also internationally certified as a Healthcare Security Officer by the IAHSS. Sgt. Roberts supervises the Hospital Division in Ben Hill County but also assists with supervising the Discovery Regional High School Campus in Fitzgerald, GA. He regularly supports the security staff at the Ben Hill County School District as well. He also assists with supervising the security operations for the Vidalia City School District events.
2024 School Security officer Certification Training (24 hour
November 2024 School Security Officer certification course in Ben Hill County, GA
Hosted by Sheriff Billy Hancock and the Crisp County Sheriff's Office in Cordele, GA
Ben Hill County Middle School - Security Officer Cynthia Ramirez
Officer Ramirez is a Georgia licensed armed security officer and certified school security officer. She is also internationally certified as a Healthcare Security Officer by the IAHSS. Officer Ramirez was born and raised in South Georgia living most of days in Willacoochee. She graduated in the top 6 of her class from the Atkinson County High School. After attending two years at South Georgia State College, she transferred to Valdosta State University where she graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. Her goals are to continue her education and develop a career in law enforcement. In her spare time she enjoys therapeutic shopping, traveling, hitting the gym, and spending time with her family. Officer Ramirez speaks fluent English & Spanish.
Ben Hill County Primary School- Security Officer Amber Ward
Officer Ward is a Georgia licensed armed security officer and certified school security officer. Officer Ward has extensive experience working in the customer service industry. She has three beautiful children who all attend school in the Ben Hill School District.
Fitzgerald High School & Career Academy- Security Officer Lisa Vanover
Officer Vanover is a Georgia licensed armed security officer and certified school security officer. Officer Vanover served as a E-5 Sergeant in the United States Army. During her 8 years in the Army she earned multiple service ribbons and commendations and she served multiple tours in Iraq.
Lt. Covington being recognized on 12-09-2024 at the Irwin County Board of Education meeting for excellence in his service to the students and staff at the Irwin County Elementary School.
School Security Division- Security Officer Brianna Medellin
Officer Medellin serves as the Executive Assistant to the company President & Vice President. She serves as the company's Human Resources Officer and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Security & Investigations Office. She is a certified School Security Officer and assists with providing services to all of our local school districts when needed. Officer Medellin speaks fluent English & Spanish.
School Security Division- Security Officer Gary Wynn
Officer Gary Wynn serves as the School Security Officer for the Lakeland Campus of the Discovery Regional High School in Lakeland, GA. Officer Wynn is a Georgia licensed armed security officer and certified school security officer. He is also internationally certified as a Healthcare Security Officer by the IAHSS. He graduated Valdosta State University with a Bachelors degree in Public Relations in 1988 and again with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2004. He is married with three children and 5 grandchildren.
July 2024 GEORGIA SCHOOL SAFETY SPECIALIST certification course in Crisp County, GA
Hosted by Sheriff Billy Hancock and the Crisp County Sheriff's Office in Cordele, GA
Our School Safety Specialists
Left to Right:
Licensed Armed Security Officer Miranda Frazier- Irwin County
Licensed Armed Security Officer & POST certified police officer, Major Scott Harper- Citizens Christian Academy
Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock- Program Supporter and Expert
Colonel Chris Owens- CAAA Chief Instructor
Licensed Armed Security Officer Luther Covington- Irwin County
May 2023 GSSS Fitzgerald, GA
This course was hosted by the Fitzgerald Police Department & Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office