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Iraq

High Threat Protection: Protective Security Specialists (PSS) Basrah Iraq: Inspected vehicle emergency response equipment prior to each mission. Tested communication equipment prior to missions ensuring communication with the tactical operations command, vehicle to vehicle, and person to person by way of hand held radios, and cell phones. Inspected and accounted for weapons, ammo, and personal protective equipment daily and prior to each mission. Attended security briefs covering threat… Show more High Threat Protection: Protective Security Specialists (PSS) Basrah Iraq: Inspected vehicle emergency response equipment prior to each mission. Tested communication equipment prior to missions ensuring communication with the tactical operations command, vehicle to vehicle, and person to person by way of hand held radios, and cell phones. Inspected and accounted for weapons, ammo, and personal protective equipment daily and prior to each mission. Attended security briefs covering threat assessment, actions on contact, routes, and alternate routes prior to each mission. Staged and maintained equipment for an emergency response at a moment’s notice. Transported clients in and around Basrah, Iraq ensuring their safety to and from each venue. Relayed checkpoints while on mission to keep the tactical operations command informed of our location while moving as well as identifying threats on the move. Helped provide a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree security perimeter around the client during movements by utilizing box/blocking movements to neutralize threats. Constantly scanning sectors of responsibility while driving or walking the box. Maintained a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree security perimeter around clients while on venue as well as walking to and from vehicles. Positions held include lead, limo, ERT, and follow driver, as well as walking the box. Participated in after action briefs after the completion of each movement identifying positive actions, negative actions, and possible threats along the route. Conducted weapons qualification and physical fitness test on a quarterly basis. Always portrayed a professional image maintaining high personal and professional standards. Show less

Iraq

High Threat Protection: Protective Security Specialists Baghdad Iraq. Staged and maintained equipment for an emergency response at a moment’s notice. Conducted before, during, and after mission vehicle maintenance checks ensuring motorcade was always mission capable. Tested communication equipment prior to any missions ensuring communication with the tactical operations command, vehicle to vehicle, and personnel mobiles were operational. Held security briefs covering threat assessment… Show more High Threat Protection: Protective Security Specialists Baghdad Iraq. Staged and maintained equipment for an emergency response at a moment’s notice. Conducted before, during, and after mission vehicle maintenance checks ensuring motorcade was always mission capable. Tested communication equipment prior to any missions ensuring communication with the tactical operations command, vehicle to vehicle, and personnel mobiles were operational. Held security briefs covering threat assessment, actions on contact, routes, and alternate routes prior to each mission. Conducted weapons, ammo, and personal protective equipment gear checks prior to each mission. Transported principals in and around Baghdad providing 360 degree security during all motorcade and walking movements. Show less

Walton County Florida

Deputy/SWAT Team Member Walton County Sheriffs Office Monitored, investigated, and documented unusual and illegal activities in my zone of operation. Recorded facts and prepared reports as needed. Identified and arrested suspects of criminal acts. Rendered aid to victims requiring first aid due to physical violence or motor vehicle accidents. Secured, photographed, and drew diagrams preserving evidence at active crime scenes. Enforced motor vehicle statutes and wrote citations as… Show more Deputy/SWAT Team Member Walton County Sheriffs Office Monitored, investigated, and documented unusual and illegal activities in my zone of operation. Recorded facts and prepared reports as needed. Identified and arrested suspects of criminal acts. Rendered aid to victims requiring first aid due to physical violence or motor vehicle accidents. Secured, photographed, and drew diagrams preserving evidence at active crime scenes. Enforced motor vehicle statutes and wrote citations as necessary. Served subpoenas, orders of protection, and other mandated court orders. Executed Arrests warrants. Placed people in protective custody. Former Special Weapons and Tactics team member. Show less

Twentynine Palms, California

United States Marine Corps