Meet the team 

garden state protective services

Protecting what matters most. Empowering security personnel to keep your peace of mind intact. Trust our company for top-notch protection services! 

Zumar r muhammad
chris bates
Diamond Burchett



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Est. Garden State Protective Services in 2020, Started as a Security Consultant Business that assists other Businesses with Security Technology.

In 2023 he began offering Physical Security Guard Services for a variety of clients in New Jersey. He oversees the daily functions of the company. Mr. Muhammad has over 15 years of Security Management & Law Enforcement experience. He spent two months in Little Rock Arkansas while working for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department Training Center where he received enormous amount of training use of force, Firearms, and studied United States Constitutional Law.

In addition Mr. Muhammad has led teams of executive protection and security professionals and conducted security assessments and surveys, background checks, investigations, and interviews my purpose is to expand Nationwide and continue to create opportunities for all. 

meet the owner

Zumar R. Muhammad

Chris Bates - Field Manager, He oversees the daily Field Operations conduct on the job training for all new hire personnel & facilitates our New Hire Orientation. He has over 30 Years of Loss Prevention experience, and has been tasked with many theft investigations throughout his tenure; he's also taken countless Retail Theft Prevention Training courses where he solved numerous cases.

Chris also worked as a Union Leader for 10 years fighting for member wages and rights on the job during this time he performed monthly meetings with his peers assigned to other work locations within his organization. He enjoys Latin Hustle Dancing & spending quality time with his family. 

field manager

Chris Bates

My name is Diamond Burchett and I am an exceptionally experienced and trained Public Safety Professional. I began my career in 1982 when I entered the Essex County Police Academy for instructional training to become an Essex County Correctional Officer assigned to the Caldwell facility.

In 1984 I entered and graduated from the Union County Police Chiefs Training Association. I then began a dual career by becoming a Security Manager for the largest contract security provider in the world. In 1985 I extended my professional portfolio when I entered employment with the City of Newark Housing Authority and was assigned to the Security & Police unit. I quickly rose through the ranks and retired in 2005 with the rank of Deputy Chief.

 I also have a enhanced experience in Executive Protection which afforded me the honor of protecting of high profile athletes, entertainers and religious entities. I have been providing security for houses of Worship for 33 years where I’ve provided traffic control, interior security training, Active Shooter instruction for large and small congregations. I am now in the twilight of my career but am excited with the opportunity to provide my experience, skills and training to Garden State Protective Services.

armed division & executive unit

 Diamond Burchett