Michael Babcock Email & Phone Number

United States

As a client-focused assistant, my goal is to assist in achieving agreed-upon service levels and meeting actionable expectations for delivering measurable results. This includes setting the direction, tone, and specific plan for hiring, developing, and retaining appropriate security officers, operations managers, and field supervisors overseeing the remotely managed business. I consistently communicate high service-level expectations to the team to ensure client and employee satisfaction and retention. In addition, I engage regularly with clients to share my expertise and enhance the value of Allied Universal's offering. I assist in coordinating the day-to-day team effort of operations managers and other assigned personnel to ensure that services are delivered in a quality and cost-effective manner. If needed, I will manage the delivery of services through a subordinate team and fill in for the Branch Manager or Director of Operations in their absence or as requested or required. I work diligently with assigned personnel to ensure that all contractually scheduled hours are met with a minimum of unbilled overtime. This includes coaching, counseling, and developing assigned personnel to assist with their opportunity for advancement and promotability. I capably utilize WinTeam for scheduling and billing and producing reports that require interpretation and action for effective business management.

Alabama, United States

Oneonta, Alabama, United States

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

As the supervisor of protective security operations, I am responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the mission are properly managed. My top priority is safeguarding the Protectee(s) from potential harm or embarrassment. To achieve this, I oversee the Protective Security Detail (PSD) and ensure that all protective security requirements are met in accordance with Regional Security Officer (RSO) and DS policies and SOPs. One of my key responsibilities is to make sure that all Protective Security Specialists (PSS) are properly trained, equipped, briefed, and mentally and physically prepared for every mission. This includes conducting thorough pre-mission planning with the team, with a particular focus on route surveys and selection, alternate routes, safe havens en-route to the venue and at the venue, react to contact plans for attacks on motorcades and Protectee(s), evacuation plans (motorcade/venue), and security posture (deploying with long guns etc). Overall, my goal is to ensure that all protective security operations are carried out smoothly and efficiently and that the Protectee(s) are able to complete their mission without incident.

Afghanistan

During my time performing (SDL), I was fortunate enough to work within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC). As part of this role, I monitored incident and threat reporting and was responsible for calling upon specific deployment teams like Quick Reaction Force, Emergency Response Team, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal. One of my key tasks was to prepare daily briefings for the US Ambassador on current operations in Afghanistan. In addition to this, I was also responsible for maintaining watch of US personnel in Afghanistan using Personal Tracking Locators (PTL).My role also involved operating and maintaining a wide array of communications equipment. I monitored and relayed radio traffic and controlled the network, communicating with entities outside of the network using various voice and text-based peripheral devices. This included local cell phones, regional and global satellite phones, tactical military radios, and UHF/VHF radios. It was a challenging but rewarding role, and I was proud to be part of such an essential team.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

As a Shift Leader at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, I manage a team of 30 Protective Security Specialists (PSS) who provide close protection for U.S. diplomats conducting business in the Afghanistan Theater. My duties include planning, coordinating, and facilitating detailed mission plans utilizing current intelligence, route analysis, and knowledge of protective security operations. I am accountable for business administrative functions including personnel matters such as leave rotations, daily assignments, and quarterly evaluations. I also conduct inventories of serialized equipment and record/maintain data.One of my primary responsibilities is conducting monthly training for team members. This training covers a wide range of topics, including room entry techniques, motorcade operations, advances, tactical medical training, helicopter operations, weapons training, tactical site surveys, and production process, principal recovery/extraction, attack on principal, moving to a hard point, vehicle down drills, cross loads, vehicle evacuations, and base defense. By ensuring that my team is well-trained and prepared for any situation, I can provide the highest level of protection for our diplomats.Overall, my role as a Shift Leader is critical to the success of our protective security operations. I am committed to providing the best possible support to my team and ensuring that we are always ready to respond to any threat. production process, principal recovery/extraction, attack on principal, moving to a hard point, vehicle down drills, cross loads, vehicle evacuations, and base defense.

Afghanistan

During my time working in partnership with the Department of State Regional Security Office, I provided safety, security, and protective services for all diplomatic, civilian, and military personnel living and working at the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. I was responsible for training and supervising Afghan M.O.I. Police, Interpreters, K-9 Handlers, Nepalese/British Gurkha, and U.S. Guard Force who provided security at Entry Control Points, conducted explosive and trace explosive detection, and static/roving security services. My primary duty was to defend against all threats directed towards the U.S. Embassy and its personnel, which included indirect fire, VBIED's, BBEID's, fire, unauthorized attempts of access, bomb threats, barricade subjects, and evacuations by ground and air. In addition, I also provided convoy security for the second-largest convoy in Afghanistan.

I managed and directed a team of 200 staff members and was responsible for overseeing $200M worth of government equipment. I provided armed static security for the U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) for the Department of Defense. As part of my role, I guarded pre-positioned war materials for ARCENT, USCENTCOM, SOCCENT, and ISG, which included managing gate entry control, roving patrols, perimeter security, tower security, and mobile security as required. In the absence of regular staff, I served as Operations Manager, ensuring that all mission-critical goals and objectives were met. Additionally, I served as the primary instructor for training assigned personnel and conducted 90-day and bi-annual evaluation reports for all team members. I made sure that all personnel reported for duty as assigned and were fully equipped and prepared. I administered mobile security requirements to and from the airfield and performed a variety of administrative functions that included personnel management, leave rotations, daily assignments, and quarterly evaluations. Furthermore, I conducted inventories of serialized equipment and recorded and maintained data to ensure compliance.