Marine Security Guard
U.S. Embassies
• Provided armed internal security to U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities in Senegal, Chad, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia to prevent the compromise of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the Unites States• Provided protection for U.S. citizens and U.S. government property located within designated U.S. diplomatic and consular premises during exigent circumstances, which required immediate aid or action• Ensured security of designated diplomatic and consular facilities by controlling access through the monitoring of security equipment and providing escorts for non-cleared personnel• Conducted frequent security inspections to safeguard, in priority order, U.S. Government classified information and systems, personnel, property and facilities pertaining to diplomatic and consular facilities• Reviewed emergency response plans to ensure their adequacy and compliance with the embassy emergency action plan at designated U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities• Trained for, and reacted to, potential terrorist acts, natural disasters, fires, demonstrations and intruders on designated diplomatic and consular facilities• Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as office activation, equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences• Communicated procedures and regulations for conduct as designated by the Regional Security Officer to diplomatic employees and guests• Answered telephone calls to direct inquiries, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when the switchboard was not active