Tactical Weapons-Based Instructor

• Sep 2023 - Present

Weapons Based Instructor

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2023

Site Supervisor

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

The Security Site Supervisor manages operations and functions in assigned areas including post reviews, emergency response, client liaison, post order compliance reviews, badging, access control and special projects as assigned. The Security Site Supervisor performs all duties in accordance with client policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations. This position reports directly to the Watch Commander. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions Liaison with client's corporate management in order to execute and manage projects to support the Safety and Security program Oversee a team of Security Specialists, providing training and coaching as needed Assure compliance with general and specific post orders Manage and coordinate all security operations and programs in assigned area Partner with client location representatives to ensure proper utilization and execution of security programs Respond in a timely manner to emergent events, issues, deficiencies and client requests Initiate investigations and write incident reports as directed Partner with corporate facilities team members during event security details Maintain up to date and accurate timekeeping systems and records to include a daily activity report Show less

Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2016

Supervisor of 12 person federal law enforcement special weapons and tactics team assigned as the short notice maritime response for high threat and high risk missions in the Puget Sound region. Primary Instructor for firearms, close quarters combat, and water survival training.Responsible for accountability of sensitive property, acquisition and purchasing essential equipment, and budget related issues.Responsible for the selection and assignment of team personnel to meet customer needs, certification requirements, and budget restraints. Managed personnel scheduling, vacation, employee reviews, and training calendars.Partnered with regional tactical teams to address USCG and SWAT response to a terrorist threat in the maritime domain. Reviewed and developed revised MOA to address interoperability.Delivered professional training to regional tactical teams enhancing officer survival during waterborne insertion. Show less

Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2013

High risk training instructor for U.S. Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF). Close quarters combat instructor. Advanced marksmanship instructor. Delivered professional training to classes of 32 students, five courses per year, via PowerPoint and live-fire practical exercise.Participated in the creation of training requirements, policy documents, and roles and responsibilities for waterborne insertion methods critical to the Coast Guard's DSF teams.Acted as the primary Safety Officer for the Test and Evaluation and Implementation phase of the Coast Guard's revamped water survival and waterborne insertion training for the DSF. Show less

Boatswains Mate First Class

• Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

Deck Watch Officer (DWO) and primary boarding officer for coastal patrol boat assigned to security forces protecting nuclear submarines. As the DWO, I was solely responsible for the safe navigation and response of the ship and its crew during my watch. Additionally, it required memorization of, and compliance with, mission parameters, standard operating procedures, and navigation standards, * Unit Enlisted Person of the Year 2007

Boatswains Mate Second Class

• Dec 2002 - Jun 2007

Law enforcement instructor for all Coast Guard pre-deployment training for service in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as use of force, defensive tactics, and authority and jurisdiction training to Coast Guard members assigned in the Great Lakes region, Gulf of Mexico, and on the East Coast.*Atlantic Area Staff Enlisted Person of the Year 2006

Quartermaster Second Class

• Mar 1999 - Jul 2002

Federal law enforcement officer conducting counter-narcotic and anti-terrorist operations deployable worldwide. Supervisor of seven person team assigned to prevent Transnational Criminal Organization use of the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean as smuggling avenues for illegal narcotics and weapons.*International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, USCG Award recipient 2002

Quartermaster Second Class

• May 1997 - Mar 1999

Ship's navigator and primary Boarding Officer enforcing recreational and commercial fishing vessel laws and regulations.

Seaman

• May 1996 - Feb 1997

General shipboard deck maintenance, navigation team, and damage control team member. General shipboard deck maintenance, navigation team, and damage control team member.