Provide firearms training and qualification to consulting clients and there staff members through Magnum Shooting Academy. Provide personal firearm instruction to include remedial instruction and registration through Magnum Shooting Academy. Develop lesson plans and training sessions for firearms and less lethal weapons. Operate, demonstrates, and provide instruction on a variety of weapons including shotguns, handguns, carbine/self-loading rifles and manually operated rifles.Incorporate new and advanced training aids into existing programs as appropriate. Review consulting clients department policies, procedures and procedures relating to the use of force and recommend changes as needed. Conducts inspections of consulting clients issued weapons, including handguns, shotguns, Carbine/Self-loading rifles. Provide recommendations about maintenance and repairs to consulting client’s weapons, along with armory and range equipment. Assist consulting clients to order range supplies within budget guidelines and ensure that staff maintains inventory control for same. Use computer and applicable software to update and maintain records for consulting clients staff qualifications, weapons maintenance and inventory. Prepare and disseminate correspondence, memos and schedules regarding training, qualification, weapons maintenance and other information as necessary. Remain current with new methods of training.Attend courses and training seminars relating to firearms training. Assist consulting clients with K-9 Program design and implementation strategies. Assist consulting clients with mentoring of training staff and handlers to ensure that K-9 Program is effective and profitable.K-9 Quality Management System design and Quality Control testing of K-9 teams on a quarterly basis.

As a Relief Project Manager (PM) reports to SafeLane Global (SafeLane) UK on all operational and project related issues. Responsible for the overall management of the project, to include: financial and budgetary control, reporting, operational planning, implementation and control of SafeLane technical operations, completion paperwork and quality management procedures. Required to advise SafeLane UK of potential problems related to personnel, equipment or project issues and liaise between SafeLane and the client UNDSS/UNDP.Direct line management of the SafeLane EDD Handlers. Ensure all training and operational activities are regularly monitored and evaluated. Conduct all daily EDD activities in accordance with SafeLane SOP’s, Responsible for the overall welfare and health of all EDD’s as well for overseeing all EDD training to maintain and develop EDD and handler performance. Ensure that all handlers complete on a daily basis, a physical check of each EDD and maintain a high standard of care. Provide consultation and support for all EDD handlers as required.

Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Free State Government Security Adviser as a Close Protection Officer at Team Leader level carried out the following duties:Provide supervision to CP teams to conduct close protection operations; Provide advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment; Maintain security coverage for the working office and personal residence; Ensure that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of the principals; Ensure that continued effectiveness of the CP teams remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level; Accompany principals during official travels and coordinate all related security requirements; Within delegated authority, liaise with relevant security focal points (SAPS, Government Security Adviser) and brief members of the CP Teams; Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinate with representatives of various units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate and assess, plan, coordinate and execute CP operations; Conduct pre-deployment briefings with the CP Teams and coordinate with the staff in the office of the Government Officials and provides guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty; Liaise with VP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements; De-brief CP Teams and assess each move upon conclusion; Contribute to the forecasting, planning and executing security training for team and liaise with Government Protection Unit to keep abreast with current training methods in relation to Government Protection Protocols; Identify gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment; Monitor team equipment and ensure minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed.

As a Team Leader the position required me to plan and coordinate Explosive and Weapons Detection Teams during daily operations, protecting United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Forward Operating Bases. This includes responsibility for all personnel, canine, and equipment resources as well as oversight of canine teams. The following was duties, skills and knowledge required but not limited to:Plan, coordinate and lead search operations utilizing handlers and their canine partners. Develop and implement the canine teams during various deployments as well as potential high risk searches. Directed searches in outdoor environments or other locations using appropriate canine equipment and techniques such as area search, vehicles searches, building searches and luggage searches. Coordinated, manage, and supervised assigned searches. Determine team’s operational and logistic needs. Evaluated the capabilities/limitations of team members and their canine partners, and ensures adherence to all safety procedures. Evaluated team member’s performance and do continuation training with teams on regular intervals. Presented briefings, prepared situation reports and updated mission objectives and status changes. Developed and completed all incident tactical objectives and reports. Maintained accurate records, and completed all after-action requirements. Completed operational logs and reports. Participated in the oversight, administrative and operational control of the development, implementation and operational aspects of canine training. Conducted Canine Handler evaluation on a regular basis. Provided input at the field level concerning development of new technologies, equipment, tactics and skills as they pertain to the canine teams. Design, building, upgrading and maintenance of forward operating bases of company as well as managing daily logistical and finances of FOB’s

As an Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) Consulting Instructor working on the United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) project, responsible for training, imprinting and preparing dogs and handlers for passing and maintaining UNMAS Frontex Standard and comply with the Methodology as well as the recognition of IED’s, weapon parts and explosive materials and ensuring the safety of all personnel while assigned in AOR.

As an Operational Superintendent responsible for briefing all participants and relevant parties on Maritime Security mission planning as well as debriefing on completion of mission and all relevant tasks associated with operation. Distribute lessons learnt to all relevant departments and ensure implementations of recommendations. Observation of all vessels on a daily basis, analyzing abnormalities and discrepancies, and taking effective countermeasures for rectification. Deployment planning for PMSC staff and agents and managing the operations room. Recruit; interview and train personnel for operational department. Liaison with Navies from UKMTO, MSCHOA, MDAT. Responsible for Port calls clearance, plan and Coordinate RV, including communication with Master, Suppliers, preparations for firearms and personnel transfer, coordinate personal issues of on-board guards, manage equipment inventories. Approve purchase orders, flights, travel purchase orders and invoices. . Manage Inventories, including Firearms, on-board and in Storage (including but not limited to declaration and permit). Keep the Operation costs to minimum consistent with safe and efficient operations to meet the company’s standards and clients requirements.Enforce compliance with communications and documentation protocols. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and control of the company's Security Management System, safety and quality management policies. Support in development of Safety and Quality policies and SOPs. Distribute and ensure implementation of circulars, Memos, Advisories for vessels as per industry guidelines and internal requirements. Confirm compliance with receiving and uploading transit reports and distribute case study results to the relevant parties. Oversee regulatory compliance for operational department. Identify all deficiencies and create entries in the alert system of required corrective action, controlling and follow-up on open items to ensure closure.

Due to consolidation of projects new position was implemented by Head Office. Main functions still stayed in, Advising and assisting AU troops through familiarization, training, and ongoing operations in support of the AMISON Mission. Plan, rehearse, and execute explosive detecting dog operations.Continuously improving the integration of canine operations with other functional support that Bancroft renders to the Mission and integrating the canine operations into other mission critical activities.Function as a resource for advice and assistance executing peace enforcement operations. Fill the position as supervisor, teacher, and advisor whose primary focus is on transferring the requisite knowledge and skills to AMISOM Mission Enhancing Units, which are specialized elements composed of Bancroft mentors and AMISOM personnel from the troop contributing countries.Building direct relationships with protégés identify strengths and weaknesses and enhance operational capability as a Mentor. Ensure each Mentor in the program offers protégés reliable counsel on tactics, techniques, and procedures for canine operations, drawing on lessons-learned from similar operations in other theaters worldwide.Responsible for overall care and management of Bancroft’s canines and support personnel, including kennel staff and the staff veterinarian when he is on site. Produce timely, high quality reports. Collect the needed data, photographs, and other feedback to prepare the reports per Bancroft requirements. Assisted and trained 15 classes of EDD Handlers during the 2013- 2016 period. Students trained were from the Burundi National Defense Force, Ugandan Peoples Defense Force, Kenyan Defense Force, Ethiopian National Defense Force, Djiboutian Defense Force and Somali Police Force.Designed a Canine Team Leader course for the Somali Police Canine Unit and trained the first 3 Team Leaders during 2015.Trained the first Somali Police Canine Unit Assistant Instructor during 2015.

Managing the first expansion of the Explosive Detecting Dog program to a new location. Advising and assisting AU troops through familiarization, training, and ongoing operations in support of the AMISON Mission. Plan, rehearse, and execute explosive detecting dog operations. Continuously improving the integration of canine operations with other functional support that Bancroft renders to the Mission and integrating the canine operations into other mission critical activities.Function as a resource for advice and assistance executing peace enforcement operations. Fill the position as supervisor, teacher, and advisor whose primary focus is on transferring the requisite knowledge and skills to AMISOM Mission Enhancing Units, which are specialized elements composed of Bancroft mentors and AMISOM personnel from the troop contributing countries.Building direct relationships with protégés identify strengths and weaknesses and enhance operational capability as a Mentor. Ensure each Mentor in the program offers protégés reliable counsel on tactics, techniques, and procedures for canine operations, drawing on lessons-learned from similar operations in other theaters worldwide.Responsible for overall care and management of Bancroft’s canines and support personnel, including kennel staff and the staff veterinarian when he is on site. Produce timely, high quality reports. Collect the needed data, photographs, and other feedback to prepare the reports per Bancroft requirements. Assisted and trained 15 classes of EDD Handlers during the 2013- 2016 period. Students trained were from the Burundi National Defense Force, Ugandan Peoples Defense Force, Kenyan Defense Force, Ethiopian National Defense Force, Djiboutian Defense Force and Somali Police Force.

As a Recovery Agent responsible for completing recovery statements, liaising with South African Police Service and various Metro Police Divisions as necessary. Respond immediately and effectively to recovery instructions to maintain maximum recovery rate. Recovering of stolen or hi-jacked vehicles, scene and evidence securing after recovery. Maintain recovery equipment. Comply with all safety and security laws, regulations and company standards. Ensure Positive customer service and Ad Hoc duties are done to company standards.As a Team Leader and Senior, assisted with Recovery Teams Daily operations and scheduling of shift as well as the design and implementation of the companies Recovery Policies and Procedures. As the companies Firearm Instructor responsible for Firearm and Tactical training as well as the curriculum design and implementation of standards and ensuring all Recovery Teams comply with all Firearm regulations and standards as set out the curriculum

Implement all Operations Plans with minimal problems or issues. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients. Formulate best practice guidelines/policies to ensure compliance with contractual deliverables, client standards, and international standards. Conduct performance management and development of staff. Conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control testing of all personal and K-9 assets. Oversee the movement of canines within Iraq and during mobilization and demobilization. Maintain responsibility for all unassigned assets located at the Project Management Office. Research proper selection and procurement of specialized equipment.Oversee the coordination, procurement and support of all purchases and shipments of equipment and materials. Manage and oversee the budget review and analysis. Prepare monthly budget forecasts.Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual project reports and deliverables according to client contract requirements and policies and procedures. Prepare and submits procurement requests and tracks shipments to end user. Managing, training and evaluation of 10 teams and 25 K-9’s for Non-Government Organizations (MRI / ADF) and PSD Companies (URG – Unity Resources Group / Sallyport Global) with K-9 Explosive Detection Teams. Assisted in the planning and implementing of High Profile task with searching of vehicles, baggage’s and compound sweeps with K-9’s in conjunction with the PSD Teams operational Deployment planning. Planned and implemented Route Clearances and Building Clearances within Iraq in conjunction with PSD Teams operational deployment planning for Dignitary visits.

URG (Unity Resources Group) / NDI (National Democratic Institute) contract as a K-9 EDD Handler for PSD team and compound security, Cedar Hotel Baghdad Iraq. Care, training and working an Explosive Detection K-9. Searching for explosive or explosive devices at entry points in to compound, compound sweeps and building searches as required by contract personal as well as mission orientated sweeps with high and low profile PSD units.

US Government contracted position as Explosive Detection Canine Handler. Care, training and working two canines.Searched for Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and vehicle-born IED’s at various military access points in the International Zone. Provided assistance to the US military which included route sweeps and clearance of possible explosive device manufacturing at sites within Iraq. Carried out route and building clearance of IED’s at the offices of the Interim Minister of Iraq. Formed part of the Interim Minister of Iraq’s Protective Security Detail.

Oversee the day to day operations of the company. Management of all Response and Control Centre Staff. Act as back up to Response personal. Fleet maintenance tracking and upkeep. Respond to client queries and handle all shift administration, statistical & monthly reports. Attend internal and external meetings with all key role players. Responsible for the effective and efficient management of staff including recruitment and training. Organise continuous refresher training in order to maximise staff skills, abilities and knowledge. Responsible for the efficient management of administrative and financial issues, with specific focus on wage control and rosters. Responsible for logistical management.To drive business delivery by recruiting new and managing existing clients in order to meet budgetary requirements. Provide strong leadership and direction to all staff to ensure feasibility of the company. Ensure that all staff conducts their work in line with guidelines and codes of conduct as set out by the company.Compile weekly and monthly reports, Schedule and conduct monthly meetings, Attend management meetings when required. Monitor daily performances and provide suggestions when necessary. Encourage healthy communication between departments. Monitor possible red flags in terms of finance, technical and administrative shortcomings.

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of security policies, strategies, procedures and standards. Manage the security department, including budget. Ensure physical security at all sites including strict access and egress control. Develop security risks management and emergency plans. Manage the operationalization of the Security Management plans. Contribute and participate in emergency planning and response activities. Conduct security investigations and analysis and ensure appropriate responses to findings in order to prevent crime. Ensure personnel and document security to prevent industrial espionage. Manage security related contracts and monitor supplier performance as stipulated in service level agreement / contracts. Conduct threat and risk assessments and investigate incidents and mitigate risks. Analyse security breaches and maintain database of security breaches. Ensure compliance and alignment with applicable government regulations related to security, including, but not limited to the National Key Point Act, and applicable standards. Co-ordinate and manage security clearance applications. Conduct internal training as required by company to all staff as well as develop internal training programs to suite client’s needs. Establish and maintain robust relationships with customers by ensuring complete understanding of customer requirements and deliver viable security solutions. Conduct security site reviews, review findings, write review reports and make recommendations to relevant management teams

As a Police Officer maintain public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting offenders. Directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents. Identifying, pursuing and arresting suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. Patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property and enforce laws and regulations. Providing emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters.Served in the Community Police Center, Stability Unit, Canine Unit and Crime Prevention Unit. These separate positions involved all aspects of pro-active and reactive policing