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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Lakewood, Washington, Us

MIP delivers world class physical security solutions, protective services, alarm response and patrol, executive & dignitary protection, estate security, physical security consulting, investigations and disaster surge capacity force staffing in North America.Leading a team of exceptional industry players in growing our organic book of business in the Seattle market, while simultaneously expanding in to new geographic areas through our national account management program in a dozen national markets.Our proprietary and customizable platforms for Executive Protection, Crisis Response and Disaster Response and Recovery Security Officers, Agents and Surveillance Operators are rolling out nationwide. From labor disputes to tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes, man camps, base camp settings and strike lines - we have a solution for managing the entire risk matrix, providing highly adaptable manpower, software, GPS, video and alarm monitoring solutions anywhere in the US.I research, procure, deploy and manage all information technology (IT), digital and wireless communications systems and platforms for MIP, including TrackTik (MIP Elite), cellular service, Microsoft 365, our messaging platforms and all company devices. Manage Employee Relations, Labor Relations, managing complex investigations, addressing employee misconduct, improvement processes, providing guidance to management and discipline / separation management.

Lakewood, Washington, Us

Part of the MIP Group of Companies:Highly adept & experienced in physical security, change management, process improvement, restructuring, proven leader in guiding turnaround success, growing profitability, HR management and recruiting, writing policy & procedure manuals, post orders.Consulting Services related to:Disaster Mitigation, Response and RecoveryBusiness ContinuityCritical Infrastructure ProtectionBase Camp Operations Plans / Man Camp Security ProgramsPenetration TestingProcess Server ServicesNarcotics, Prostitution and Gang Interdiction Gap AnalysisNeeds AssessmentsSurge Capacity Force Staffing (database of several thousand security, logistics personnel both CONUS & OCONUS)Audit of physical security programs and systems against contractual and statutory requirements / insurance compliance.Mergers and Acquisition Consulting ( M&A ), market research and white paper productionLitigation support / expert witness / witness destructionExpert witness services related to private security policies, procedures and risk mitigation, to include misconduct, malfeasance, nonfeasance and misfeasance, criminal cases involving injurious incidents stemming from security flaws or acts by the contracted personnel. Provided case reviews, depositions and testimony in 15 cases throughout the United States, including homicides and sexual assaults by security personnel.Washington State licensed security officer & certified trainer.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I had the privilege of managing an outstanding team of Security Professionals at Snohomish County's premiere destination. Together, we provide exceptional Public Safety and customer service to our guests during their shopping, dining and entertainment experience.I manage all facets of public safety and emergency services, from planning and drills, to training and certification of my staff. I conduct all criminal and risk management investigations related to the property, interfacing with law enforcement agencies detectives and investigators, the joint terrorism task force, WA state fusion center, regional intelligence group (RIG) and WSORCA, a regional organized retail theft focused crime prevention and awareness group.I'm responsible for oversight of our 24/7 Security Operations Center (aka Dispatch Center), and manage contractor relationships related to our two way communications / repeated radio system. Fleet maintenance, equipment procurement and overall P/L for the operation falls within my scope as well.

Irvine, Ca, Us

I have the privilege of managing an outstanding team of Security Professionals at Snohomish County's premiere destination. Together, we provide exceptional Public Safety and customer service to our guests during their shopping, dining and entertainment experience.I manage all facets of public safety and emergency services, from planning and drills, to training and certification of my staff. I conduct all criminal and risk management investigations related to the property, interfacing with law enforcement agencies detectives and investigators, the joint terrorism task force, WA state fusion center, regional intelligence group (RIG) and WSORCA, a regional organized retail theft focused crime prevention and awareness group.I'm responsible for oversight of our 24/7 Security Operations Center (aka Dispatch Center), and manage contractor relationships related to our two way communications / repeated radio system. Fleet maintenance, equipment procurement and overall P/L for the operation falls within my scope as well.

North Miami, Florida, Us

Rise News is a web based news organization providing breaking news, in depth analysis and opinion pieces.I contribute opinion pieces and analysis related to Homeland Security, National Security and Foreign Affairs, in addition to investigative journalism and traditional news coverage.

Wilmington, De, Us

Provide tactical security response and logistics staffing solutions for clients throughout North America, to include surge capacity staffing, labor disputes, disaster response and recovery and other physical security related needs.2012 - Deputy Site Commander / Deputy Project Manager - Provided supervision and project management of a tactical security team providing armed security and protective services to critical infrastructure clients in support of the Hurricane (Superstorm) Sandy response.2016 - Lieutenant - Logistics and transportation surge capacity staffing related to labor dispute in major metro area hospital system.

Managed operations and personnel providing armed physical security and force protection service to a substantial Federal facility. Responsible for oversight of contractors provided access control, protecting employees, uniformed service members (NOAA Corps) and facilities, insuring the public's accessibility to their Federal government.Respond to incidents and emergencies, control facility access, conduct inspections and searches, provide a deterrent and first response reaction force to criminal activity and terrorism at the NOAA Western Region Center. Enforce FMR, CFR and Title 18 USC regulations and laws.Produce daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports on Real ID Act compliance, visitor and vendor traffic and incidents occurring on government property as well as daily SitRep's to both government and corporate stakeholders.Act as liaison between company and the government's COTR.Manage on going preparedness drills within the contract security unit to insure operational readiness and continuity.Conduct Quality Assurance inspections of personnel to insure contractual and statutory compliance.Develop and implement training programs, post orders, policies and procedures.

Provide armed physical security services at Federal buildings, protecting employees and facilities throughout the Seattle region, insuring the public's accessibility to their Federal government.Respond to incidents and emergencies, control facility access, conduct inspections and searches, provide a deterrent and first response reaction force to criminal activity and terrorism. Enforce FMR, CFR and Title 18 USC regulations and laws.

Served as the President & Chairman of the Board of Directors of a non-profit networking and crime prevention corporation / organization focused on making Snohomish County a safer, more resilient and crime resistant business community.Founding member of the Board / organization.With quarterly public meetings that are sponsored by local business members and our partnership with area law enforcement agencies, the group delivers information about topics relevant and important to business owners, security managers and other stakeholders that relates to their safety, security and image in the community.We also provide a great opportunity for members to network with other community business owners and leaders that share their interest in making Snohomish County a leading place for businesses to grow and flourish.Served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors through 1/13.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

Audited training program, policies, post orders and procedures platforms, conducting gap analysis and updating training programs and post orders to meet current contract language and insure compliance related to Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection (NIPP), FRA, FTA, Washington State DOL, DOT and other applicable regulations and statutes.Engaged leadership, line staff and personnel throughout both agency and contract security operations groups, including law enforcement agency stakeholders. Interfaced with stakeholders throughout the agencies operations and contract security mechanisms to facilitate inclusion, developed a needs assessment and made recommendations to maximize operational efficiency.Wrote and delivered updated policies, procedures, disaster plans, continuity of operations plans, emergency procedures, post orders and training programs throughout transit security, based on the findings of the gap analysis and comprehensive audit of existing training programs and materials.Conducted physical security assessments of agency locations, along with inspections of post orders and wrote and maintained updated job site instructions, post orders, policies, procedures, disaster procedures and emergency protocols for agency job sites where transit security officers are deployed.

Washington, Dc, Us

Performed key program, technical, and administrative functions during disasters.Performed disaster response and recovery activities, usually at temporary work sites located in disaster damaged areas, including Assess, Inform and Report activities in the External Affairs Office as a Community Relations Specialist.Served as on-site points of contact at a disaster between FEMA Headquarters and the Joint Field Office (JFO) for all FEMA Surge Capacity matters. Coordinate with staff at the JFO, other Federal Agencies (OFAs) and IWMO staff regarding processing of Surge employees. Responsible for tracking Surge personnel assignments and duty locations while assigned to the JFO and reporting that information to IWMO.

North Bend, Wa, Us

Development, implementation and instruction of clients Security or Police Officers in methodology or use of defensive tactics, firearms (certification and use), handcuffing and searching, deployment of OC spray, the use of tactical batons and mitigation of aggressive behaviors.Certified instructor in OCAT O/C spray, Monadnock Expandable Baton and Practical and Tactical Handcuffing programs.Consult to client firms relative to their static, force protection or physical security needs.Provide executive protection consulting services.Provide marketing direction and services relative to retail sales of public safety related products. Designed and implemented shopping cart based web purchase medium from which clients can securely purchase products.Administer and maintain web site, server, mailing lists, corporate email domain and system. Provide CEO with financial counsel and direction in the best use of corporate assets and personnel resources.

Bellingham, Wa, Us

Profitably managed a multi-million dollar annual operating budget. As a result of my leadership and fiscal discipline, the company achieved a profit for the first time in 4.5 years & maintained profitability during the remainder of my tenure.Provided direction to subordinate directors, managers and personnel providing physical security & force protection services to clients as the division manager.Engaged in special protective services, including executive protective details (PSD), private investigative services, physical security assessments, security audits, critical infrastructure protection & site surveys.Conduct threat assessments & investigations related to critical infrastructure protection (port security, hospital security and public utility clients) in cooperation with regional intelligence units & law enforcement agencies.P&L responsibility.Scheduled regional personnel using Celayix eTime software with less than 1% overtime.Project manager for public utility security accounts (critical infrastructure) – high threat targets such as dams, power plants and water pipelines. Interfaced with JTTF, RIG & other agencies regularly. GETS / WPS / NCS admin.Project manager for security of LPG pipeline construction from Canadian border through WA State.Project manager for blue chip high tech company security forces.Project manager of high risk armed patrol & alarm response services.Project manager for two large medical clinics and one regional public hospital security programs.Managed security to public & section 8 housing.Project manager for chemical weapons depot clean up and disposal project (DOD) security.Maintained emergency response teams for disaster response & recovery security contracts, including logistics, supply, telecommunications priority services, staffing and all other essential disaster response capabilities. Designed and Implemented company disaster plan & continuity of operations plans.

Provide first response physical security to FEMA, Corporate & NGO employees, assets and protectorates in support of disaster response, recovery and mitigation and surge security operations as part of an Emergency Response Team supporting several FEMA regions.2005 - 2006: Supervised Federal Security Officers providing protection to FEMA employees and protectorates in Broward & Miami - Dade County areas as an area supervisor in Florida and in New Orleans, Louisiana as a Base Camp Security supervisor during response and recovery operations resulting from Hurricane's Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005. Supervised Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services security operations at Federal Base Camp Premier, a tent city in Chalmette, Louisiana housing several thousand evacuees from Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, military members and volunteers from several NGO's.

Enforce Federal law; investigate crimes against the United States Government (Federal Reserve System), affect arrests for criminal activity and valid warrants. Control facility access. Conduct security inspection, physical and personnel security assessments. Emergency response, anti-terror and anti-sabotage activities and terrorist attack / disaster recovery responsibilities. Provide for security of foreign dignitaries and Federal Reserve Board of Governors members and employees of the Federal Reserve System. Investigate monetary losses. Provide tactical security operations for high value cash transfers and custody transfers.

Breukelen, Utrecht, Nl

Armed Federal security contractor providing physical security services for Federal buildings (specifically the United States Courthouse and the Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement - Department of Homeland Security - Federal Protective Services), employees and facilities throughout the Seattle region.Respond to incidents, control facility access, conduct inspections and searches. Enforce Federal law - FPMR and Title 18 USC.

Provide armed security and alarm response services to Shoreline School District #412, US Bank, Starbucks Corporation and other high risk clients, including ATM servicing companies, the City of Redmond, the City of Shoreline and the City of Seattle. Responsible for implementing Field Training program to new and existing employees. Development of training programs and deploying them throughout operations bureau. Supervision of overall alarm response and patrol division operations. Provide counseling and disciplinary action. Write reviews. Maintain division workload statistics.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Investigate employee-involved incidents of misconduct, injury or acts inconsistent with corporate policy or law.Write and maintain Corporate Security policy & procedures manual, including emergency response, disaster and business continuity plans.Produce weekly reports to C-level executive management relating to security involved incidents / problems.Supervise contract security personnel and other NOA Officers on duty in lesser capacities.Administer Corporate carpool program. Supervise day shift Operations at Corporate Headquarters as Control Center Officer (OIC).Radio Communications / Operations Coordinator for the Corporation.Purchase, track and maintain inventory of all portable radios and two way communications systems, including design and implementation of repeated two way radio systems.Maintain contracts with service providers, from bid through service contract.Provide executive surveillance and protective details for the CEO and other C-level executives.Provide administrative support to Manager of Security.

Manage and review conduct and performance of communications officers (Dispatchers) in a 24hrs / 7 days / 365 days a year Security Operations / Communications Center supporting up to 100 simultaneous field personnel in a CAD driven / two way radio dispatch center.Write and maintain dispatch protocols, company radio procedures, and policies related to use of communications equipment.Produce corporate wide personnel schedules.Authored and maintain incident log and client report, duty log / roster, client contact and dispatcher log databases in MS Access. Customer service (dispatching of calls for service, inter-agency relations management with public safety communications centers), contract and account maintenance.Certified the Security Operations Center / dispatch center with the Edmonds Community College E911 certification program - allowing for students to complete accredited internships.Field operations management duties to include supervision of 25-40 field personnel: on site inspections, response to emergencies or requests for assistance. Train field personnel in field operations include foot, vehicle and bicycle patrol of apartment complexes, schools, business centers, and city streets (Business Improvement Area contracts). Provided administrative support to the Director of Operations and President, at their direction.

Federal Police Officer Certification, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice Administration

Criminal Justice

Diploma, Technical Theater, Speech & Debate, Videography