Michael Waddle, MS
Director of Emergency Management / Search and Rescue Coordinator and Part Time Deputy Sheriff at Benton County Government- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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SARTECH II
National Association For Search And RescueMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
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Federal Aviation AdministrationFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Part Time Deputy Sheriff
Benton County Sheriff Dept
Experience
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Benton County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Emergency Management / Search and Rescue Coordinator and Part Time Deputy Sheriff
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Jul 2017 - Present
Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical work in the supervision and administration of Emergency Management and will assume the responsibilities of the Director of Public Safety in their absence. Coordinates, advises, and manages selected projects for the Department of Emergency Management, Search & Rescue and Homeland Security. Work closely on a cooperative basis with departments of local government, industry and community organizations in developing emergency management plans and capabilities. Assist with development of Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) for various emergency contingencies, and update them regularly. Assist in the establishment of mutual aid or cooperative agreements to provide needed services, equipment or other resources in the event of an emergency. Ensure that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staffing and internal procedures are kept current. Respond (as requested and/or required by Federal and State regulations) to emergency situations. Assist in the Coordination job assignments of emergency management volunteer workers. Develop, promote, establish, coordinate and administer a complete training and education program of limited scope and occupational specialties for emergency response personnel dependent upon their needs. Develop public education and preparedness programs. Show less
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Retired
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Bentonville Arkansas
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Retired Air Force Officer
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Jan 1996 - Aug 2017
Retired USAF Officer with 21+ years in intelligence, planning, instruction, and project management. Retired USAF Officer with 21+ years in intelligence, planning, instruction, and project management.
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Executive of Technical Operations and Analysis
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Directs 24/7/365 technical reachback operations. Provides oversight and quality control of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological analysis produced to support Department of Defense, inter-agency (FEMA) and first responder information needs. Manages $12 million dollar technical support, research and development program. Supervises 55 civilian and military subject matter experts from a variety of scientific disciplines. Develops and executes methodologies using applied science and engineering principles in support of modeling and simulation software for weapons of mass destruction and toxic industrial chemicals. Developed, prepared and managed ~1,200 technical support products, presentations, and atmospheric models in support of defense and federal clients Served as liaison between DTRA clients, foreign partners and interagency partners to ensure coordination on modeling of chemical, biological, nuclear and toxic industrial chemical hazards Maintains advanced computer simulation software and translated tech gaps into acquisition requirements Presented research results, delivered seminars and lectures in scientific and defense conferences Leads execution of and coordinates with scientific partners on Interagency Modeling Atmospheric and Assessment Center support products for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Show less
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HQ Joint Operations Command
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Canberra, Australia
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Contingency Planning and Emergency Management Advisor
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2013 - 2016
Led Australian Defense Force members in the development of military response plans. Composed multiple procedural guides for military assistance in response during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief situations, Global Terrorism events involving Australian nationals and evacuation planning for Australian nationals at risk abroad. Represented the Australian Defense Force in international forums fostering relations and coordinating support with partners. Coordinated Australian contribution to US military operations in Iraq and Syria. Led ADF security teams and reviewed security practices and readiness of embassies worldwide. Provided crisis response and consequence management planning to numerous Australian Embassies and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Developed training programs and scenarios to test Australian government response to crises in foreign countries and shape development of crisis response plans. Developed and authored 8 crisis response, evacuation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief plans Led multi-disciplined Australian crisis management and contingency assessment teams to Brazil, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar and Cambodia Managed global consequence management and crisis planning training program for Australian embassies Presented lectures and facilitated crisis management exercises to support Australian embassies in South Asia and North Asia Show less
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Joint Special Operations Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Strategy and Operational Planner
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2010 - 2013
Managed selective office responsible for the development of sensitive special operations plans, policies and strategies on items of National Security interests. Served as Department of Defense team lead in national interagency deployment team consisting of Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigations, and national intelligence agencies. Coordinated interagency intelligence activities with national and regional intelligence offices and national labs to organize and develop sensitive terrorism and WMD proliferation analysis to the warfighter. Developed global terrorism and illicit proliferation threat assessments, analysis and presentations used to posture global Special Operations Forces. Directed team of 13 military and civilian personnel in development of sensitive military plans and national strategy Operational planning, technical assistance and project management services to support US Special operations personnel and activities Applied understanding of Counter Terrorism and Counter Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Managed the employment of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, airborne strike, and special operations forces in the Middle East area of responsibility Show less
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Special Operations Command Pacific
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Hawaiian Islands
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Intelligence Plans and Exercise Director
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2007 - 2010
Managed the development of intelligence strategies and exercises to support US Pacific Command, regional Special Operations Forces and foreign international partners. Developed intelligence plans related to experimentation, acquisition and employment of special operations within the Asia Pacific region. Developed intelligence analysis and materials to support special operations activity in the Pacific area of responsibility. Directly trained special operations forces from the Kingdom of Thailand on counter terrorism analysis and target development. Conducted force protection analysis and reports supporting US forces operating in Thailand. Senior intelligence analyst responsible for providing assessments and operational intelligence on terrorism activities concerning South Asia. Worked with national level intelligence agencies and foreign partners characterizing threats and potential actions to counter violent extremism in the region. Intelligence lead on emergency support and response fly away team for the Pacific. Led 7 person analytical and intelligence assessment cell Developed and presented regional detainee handling operational procedures to senior leader Created irregular warfare scenarios for multiple US/Republic of Thailand/United Nations exercises Senior intelligence analyst for Pacific emergency response team Formulated intelligence study on Al Qaeda linkages in South and Southeast Asia Assisted in development, presented counter terrorism missions to defense leaders and US ambassador Show less
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314th Airlift Wing, Air Education and Training Command
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Air Education and Training Command, 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB AR
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Director of Intelligence
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2007 - 2010
Provided continuous intelligence support to largest C-130 base in Air Force. Safeguarded secret information management systems, processes and materials. Responsible for base anti-terrorism and force protection measures and served as member of Little Rock Joint Terrorism Task Force. Utilized local threat concerns to develop base wide training exercises and directly influenced security procedures. Developed and executed annual training program for over 1,800 aircrew. Managed installation intelligence operations consistently rated ‘Excellent’ by Air Force Inspector General. Delivered weekly intelligence assessments for base leadership, influenced base readiness and force protection posture for deployed base members. Commanded office of 10 Air Force intelligence analysts. Mentored numerous employees to Air Force wide recognition and improved organizational manning by 30% Supervised all base threat assessments supporting 47 international flights responding for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in New Orleans Managed a by-law intelligence oversight program for two base units with zero deficiencies Oversaw tactics and intelligence training curriculum and instruction for multiple C-130 aircraft types Show less
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Naval Postgraduate School
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Masters Student
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2002 - 2003
Department of Defense Analysis Competitive master’s degree program serves as the Department of Defense’s premiere school for special operations and low intensity conflict. Students provided focused curriculum on history of irregular warfare and terrorism. Courses address counterinsurgency, terrorism and counterterrorism, unconventional warfare and information operations. The core program also provides a strong background in strategic analysis, decision modeling, organization theory, and formal analytical methods. 100.5 total graduate credits (3.76 GPA) Published Thesis: “Air Force Targeting Reform, Addressing the Need for Change”, 2003 Show less
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Air Education Training Command, 315th Training Squadron
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San Angelo, Texas Area
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Senior Technical Instructor
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1999 - 2002
Courseware developer and senior instructor of $3.7 million target intelligence and weapons capability course for US Air Force and Marine Corps personnel. Provided instruction to over 250 students annually. Managed intensive weapon assessment Mobile Training Team. Developed 56-hour mobile training curriculum, coordinated annual course availability, developed training schedules and implemented training travel budget. Developed target intelligence certification requirements for USAF intelligence officers Established requirements, priorities and production dates for defense wide weapons software Transformed obsolete weapons effects training curriculum into scenario-based curriculum incorporating realistic constraints providing realistic vignettes for students Delivered 2,000 plus hours of technical instruction Show less
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Air Combat Command, 12th Air Force
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Tucson, Arizona Area
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Intelligence Analyst
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1996 - 1999
Operations officer responsible for systems analysis, weapons effectiveness and collateral damage assessments for US Air Force operations in South America and the Caribbean. Developed and maintained intelligence databases and dossiers, provided insights into Air Force operations and plans, and provided assessment presentations to senior leadership and department heads. Created process for distributing geospatial materials to 28 subordinate units enhancing on time availability and vital support for wartime and contingency operations Led counter-narcotic intelligence office in Panama, increased detection and identification of illegal narcotics by 1,000% in two months, facilitated 224 surveillance missions and 10 interdiction operations Led target intelligence production and planning efforts for US forces operating in SW Asia, primary liaison to British and French reconnaissance assets, updated 500+ tactical images supporting 20 flying squadrons Led deployable intelligence team in support to combat operations in Serbia. Developed weapons assessments for 300+ special purpose munitions strikes on critical infrastructure targets Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2003
Naval Postgraduate School
Master’s Degree, defense analysis - special operations and low intensity conflict -
1991 - 1995
University of Arkansas
Bachelor’s Degree, Geography and Cartography
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