The Working Group is comprised of industry professionals who make recommendations to the Technical Committee for final consideration, revision, and approval. Technical Committee Members may also be part of the Working Group.

The CHPP and CHPA are backed by a Certification Board that consists of recognized leaders in the Homeland Protection Arena. Board members include law enforcement leaders, private industry security professionals, homeland security leadership, fire service leadership, emergency management leadership, and health and medical professionals. The certification board reviews all Certified Homeland Security Professional requirements and ensures that they meet the highest standard. The Board Certification provides an objective means of distinguishing highly competent homeland protection professionals from their less experienced peers.

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Serves as a National Guard’s, Deputy Force Protection Officer. Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on site security studies, projects, special event threat assessments, foreign travel assessments and surveys of the State in relationship to anti-terrorism and force protection activities. Represents the Adjutant General at meetings, conferences, workshops and panels at National Guard Bureau, Major Command, and other federal agency levels as the state force protection and anti-terrorism technical authority. Instructs Bi-weekly Workplace Violence and Active Shooter classes to National Guard members. Serves as the subject matter expert on High-Risk Protection billets. Member of FBI JTTF/CTWG. Performed over thirty Vulnerability, Threat and Risk Assessments on Critical Assets.

This Standard provides an overview of policies, processes, and protocols that organizations can adopt to help identify, assess, respond to, and mitigate threatening or intimidating behavior and violence affecting the workplace. It describes the implementation of a workplace violence prevention and intervention (WVPI) program and personnel within organizations who typically become involved in prevention and intervention efforts.In addition, this Standard now includes an annex which provides actionable information and guidance relative to prevention, intervention and response to incidents involving an active assailant/active shooter.

Served as Protection Operations Specialist, for USACE, South Atlantic Division. Responsible for 5 Districts and over 3000 personnel. The Operational Protection Division (OPD) serves as the primary advisor to the USACE Commanding General for protection. Provides policy and support to USACE organizations for the functional areas of Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PS), and Law Enforcement (LE) and Criminal Intelligence (CRIMINT). In support of the Director of Contingency Operations, coordinates and synchronizes the functional areas of protection in order to maximize the security of the USACE workforce, infrastructure, and information in a risk-informed manner.Performed numerous Vulnerability, Threat and Risk Assessments for Department of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers Critical Assets, Stand Alone Facilities, and Civil Projects. The Assessments helped to identify potential Vulnerabilities that Terrorists could exploit for potential attacks on the Target or Infrastructure. Member FBI Atlanta, JTTF/CTWG/IIWG.

This committee provides training resources and assistance to ATAB members serving in the armed forces worldwide. The focus of this committee is to establish and maintain effective communications, maintain a resource database, receive and process requests for general and specific information, and provide up-to-date and timely responses to ATAB members serving in the armed forces regarding anti-terrorism and related training needs. In addition, this committee assists members and non-members serving in the armed forces with identifying military and civilian educational advancement opportunities and certification programs.

Forward deployed Field Service representative in Afghanistan, supporting C4 ISR in support of DOD Special Operations Forces, U.S. Army and other Government Agencies. Responsible for monitoring and gathering intelligence information from measurement and signature intelligence data sets and to prepare findings to formulate Counter IED analysis which can be utilized in making life saving decisions.Provided daily reports of enemy and insurgent activity to the Tactical Operations Center, Field Grade and General Officers. Provided information and subject matter expertise on current and changing enemy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Counter IED Operations. This information was used to plan and conduct potential High Value Target direct action operations against insurgent networks.

This Standard is to revise the 2008 edition and is designed as a tool to allow an organization to decide upon and provide a security architecture characterized by appropriate awareness, prevention, preparedness, and response to changes in threat conditions. Standard is structured at a high level. Specific considerations and responses are also addressed for consideration by individual organizations based on specific risk assessment and requirements.

Battalion Civil Military and Operations Sergeant in a Headquarters and Headquarters Company; responsible for the training, morale, health, and welfare of 8 Non Commissioned Officers and 20 Soldiers; responsible for the setup and maintenance of the Tactical Operations Center and its equipment; responsible for communication equipment, digital media equipment, three Command Platform of the future (CPOF); responsible for the accountability and compliance bulk funds for addressing Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF); deficiencies and enabling Afghan economic development through Commanders Emergency Response Funds (CERP); (MAAWS) Money as a Weapons System valued in excess of 20 Million dollars.Senior Operations Manager accountable for advising the commander on relationships between the civilian population and military operations including providing strategies on how to effectively minimize civilian interference with military operations.Provided Executive Protection for Afghanistan Provincial Governors via Convoy and Helicopter Operations on numerous occasions in a high risk environment to include coordinating advance security site procedures.Facilitated supplies and aid to local Afghanistan villages and citizens through mounted and dismounted patrols and increased the level of civil support to further counter insurgency operations and decrease enemy attacks in area of operations.

Platoon Sergeant and Team Leader of 14 man Protective Services Detachment Platoon tasked with guarding the Brigade Command Team in train up and support of combat operation in Afghanistan; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, discipline, physical conditioning, and professional development of the entire platoon; ensures the combat readiness of a platoon capable of worldwide deployment in 36 hours notice; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all weapons, vehicles, and equipment organic to the platoon worth in excess of $3,000,000.Facilitated training on Attack on Principal, Vehicle Ambush, Counter Assault, Medical, and Advance Operations. Successfully coached and mentored his entire detachment to become Expert Marksman in Primary and Secondary weapons systems. Conducted daily Risk and Threat assessments prior to all Patrols and briefed Senior Leadership on current Operations in Area of Responsibility.Was responsible for coordinating and gathering daily Intelligence and Reconnaissance reports from Brigade Security element to plan routes and advance site security procedures for Senior Field Grade Officers arrival and departure via vehicle or helicopter operations.

Responsible for the health, welfare, training, discipline, and physical conditioning of 60 Initial Entry Soldiers; executes a 14 week Infantry Period of Instruction that transforms Civilians into Infantry Soldiers; plans, coordinates and executes all warrior tasks and drills training; leads Soldiers through the Soldierization process to ensure a smooth transition into the military; responsible for the accountability and serviceability of over 70, 000 dollars worth of property and equipment. Selected to serve as Company Basic and Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Instructor over 11 of peers. Instructed over 600 personnel in Combat Rifle Marksmanship to include zeroing, grouping, reflex sight and maintenance procedures. Managed the company physical security program that included key control and arms room access rosters with no losses or breaches. Instructed Army combat lifesaver course that included hemorrhage control, airway management, treatment of a variety of different types of penetrating trauma, IV hypotensive fluid resuscitation, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive principles and triage and evacuation. Facilitated training for over 1000 personnel.

Career Counselor for over 700 Soldiers in a Light Infantry Battalion; capable of deploying by land, sea or air within 96 hours in support of contingency or combat operations; advises commanders on all matters of the Army Retention program; interviews, counsels, and qualifies Soldiers for reenlistment options, extension, reclassification, waivers, bonuses, provides career guidance; reviews personnel field files; process local bars to reenlistment; conducts training and inspections for subordinate units; supervises 6 company Non Commissioned Officers; schedules and conducts reenlistment ceremonies; briefs senior and field grade officers on retention matters.Formally recognized by winning the Commanding General’s award for top retention Non-Commissioned Officer. Delivered 177% mission success for fiscal year, 2007 and retained 189 personnel. This led to 1.3 million dollars of total bonus money being paid to personnel. Seamlessly counseled and maintained representation of 700 personnel’s retention requests on a daily basis by employing strong organizational and human resource skills. Developed a Battalion travel program to where he could rotate through the combat theater of operations by vehicle or helicopter to fulfill retention requests on a regular basis.Managed and implemented 5 Company Reenlistment Non-Commissioned officers to achieve a 100% rating on the Division Command Inspection Audit.

Weapons Squad Leader in a Light Infantry Platoon capable of deploying by land, sea or air within 96 hours in support of contingency or combat operations; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and professional development of 9 Soldiers. Assists the Platoon Leader in the planning of direct fires, emplaces and directs two M240B machine gun teams. Aids the Platoon Sergeant in developing and implementing individual training, provides technical guidance and support to subordinates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of over $500,000 worth of organic equipment and BII.Flawlessly executed convoy and VIP protection for numerous field grade officers traveling through the area of operations by securing various routes of passage for their movement. Maintained all levels of cordon security with no breaches or compromise to the mission.Directly impacted significant decreases in enemy activity within company area of operations by conducting daily mounted and dismounted patrols, to include perimeter security, force protection, and vehicle bomb search procedures at checkpoints.

Section leader of a Mechanized Infantry Section forward deployed to the Korean DMZ; prepares section to deploy to tactical environments; responsible for the individuals of his section and their collective training; responsible for Gunnery Training, Force Protection, Military Operations in Urban Terrain; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment; ensures the combat readiness of the section to accomplish the platoon mission; responsible for the health and welfare of 6 section members and their families; responsible for equipment in excess of 3.0 million dollars.Trained personnel on antiterrorism force protection measures that led to the successful manning of security positions during numerous real world exercises. The training was to secure mission vulnerable areas that are highly complex in nature for continuation of business operations.Completed Bradley crew annual maintenance services above standard during Battalion red cycle despite a shortage of supplies and personnel. This resulted in maintaining the readiness of the most forward deployed combat unit in the Army’s inventory to stay combat ready despite uncontrollable shortfalls.

Airborne Pathfinder and Personnel Recovery Team Leader in the only dedicated overwater and overland aviation personnel recovery company in the U.S. Army; responsible for helicopter landing zone reconnaissance, aircraft terminal guidance, DART, external load operations, and Personnel Recovery team operations; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of 3 subordinates and the maintenance of all assigned life support and equipment valued at over 300,000 dollars.Conducted forward reconnaissance and Intelligence reporting upon Airborne Insertion, 48 to 72 hours upon main assault force arrival. Submitted intelligence reports on enemy activity during national security exercises such as FOAL Eagle. Facilitated Intelligence reports on potential North Korean aggression along the DMZ to higher command.Trained his entire Team in advanced Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship to qualify expert with primary and secondary weapon systems. Conducted Special Operations training on airfield security and seizure.

Career Counselor for over 600 Soldiers in a Airborne Infantry Battalion; capable of deploying by land, sea or air within 18 hours of notification in support of contingency or combat operations; advises commanders on all matters of the Army Retention program; interviews, counsels, and qualifies Soldiers for reenlistment options, extension, reclassification, waivers, bonuses, provides career guidance; reviews personnel field files; process local bars to reenlistment; conducts training and inspections for subordinate units; supervises 6 company Non Commissioned Officers; schedules and conducts reenlistment ceremonies; briefs senior and field grade officers on retention matters.Won Commanding Generals retention award for championing a 152% mission success rate for fiscal year 2001. This action was key to national security by retaining numerous paratroopers on duty for the start of the Global War on Terrorism operations.

Performs duties as a Squad Leader in an Airborne Infantry Company capable of deploying worldwide by land, sea or air within 18 hours of notification in support of contingency or combat operations; responsible for the health, training, welfare, morale, discipline and living conditions of a 9 man Infantry Squad; provides guidance for the professional development of his squad; maintains the standards of maintenance, serviceability, and accountability of over 120,000 dollars worth of organic equipment.Secured US Army Special Operations training in house/building raids, vehicle/bus assaults, hostage rescue, and door breaching. Advanced training in M-4 Carbine, 9MM Pistol, shoot house, and Reflexive Fire Drills enabled his squad to maintain readiness for future combat operations.Areas of special emphasis, Intensive Training Cycle, Operational Readiness Survey, Division Ready Force 1, Squad and Platoon Maneuver Live Fire Exercises, Advanced Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), Antiterrorism Force Protection, Counterterrorism, Expert Infantryman's Badge Training and Testing, (EIB) Command Inspection Program, (CIP).

Performs duties as a Team Leader in an Airborne Infantry Company capable of deploying worldwide by land, sea or air within 18 hours of notification in support of contingency or combat operations; responsible for the health, training, welfare, morale, discipline and living conditions of a 4 man Infantry Team; provides guidance for the professional development of his squad; maintains the standards of maintenance, serviceability, and accountability of over 50,000 dollars worth of organic equipment. Areas of special emphasis, Intensive Training Cycle, Operational Readiness Survey, Division Ready Force 1, Squad and Platoon Maneuver Live Fire Exercises, Advanced Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT),Antiterrorism Force Protection, Counterterrorism, Expert Infantryman's Badge Training and Testing, (EIB) Command Inspection Program, (CIP).

Performs duties as a Team Leader in an Air Assault Infantry Company forward deployed to the Korean DMZ. capable of 20 minute recall security and combat operations; responsible for the health, training, welfare, morale, discipline and living conditions of a 4 man Infantry Team; provides guidance for the professional development of his squad; maintains the standards of maintenance, serviceability, and accountability of over 100,000 dollars worth of organic equipment.Areas of special emphasis, Intensive Training Cycle, Operational Readiness Survey, Quick Reaction Force, Antiterrorism Force Protection, Squad and Platoon Maneuver Live Fire Exercises, Advanced Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT),Tongil Bridge (Freedoms Bridge) Security , Base Perimeter Defense, Expert Infantryman's Badge Training and Testing, (EIB) Command Inspection Program, (CIP).

Performs duties as a Team Leader in an Airborne Infantry Company capable of deploying worldwide by land, sea or air within 18 hours of notification in support of contingency or combat operations; responsible for the health, training, welfare, morale, discipline and living conditions of a 4 man Infantry Team; provides guidance for the professional development of his squad; maintains the standards of maintenance, serviceability, and accountability of over 50,000 dollars worth of organic equipment. Areas of special emphasis, Intensive Training Cycle, Operational Readiness Survey, Division Ready Force 1, Squad and Platoon Maneuver Live Fire Exercises, Advanced Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT),Antiterrorism Force Protection, Counterterrorism, Expert Infantryman's Badge Training and Testing, (EIB) Command Inspection Program, (CIP) Armorer, Radio Telephone Operator.

Serves as the leading resource for education, outreach, and suggested practices for all contract services—guards, alarm monitoring, investigations, security design and implementation, and other contracted services in support of a security program. Conducts educational workshops and webinars, participates in industry associations and partnerships, and promulgates industry best practices.