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44 years working for the U.S. Army. Eight years in the Infantry; three of which were with the Special Forces. Twelve years as an Army Counterintelligence Special Agent conducting Investigations on military and civilian employees and over 27 years as a Civil Service Physical Security Specialist. Prior Instructor at the Army Airborne and Pathfinder schools. Retired from everything.
Military Experiences
Aug 2005 - Apr 2022
Physical Security Specialist
Applied physical security measures to reduce vulnerability of assets. Provided Physical Security advice to protect Fort Jackson's security interests such as physical barriers, electronic entry control systems and access control devices, key control, security containers, security guards, locking devices, security lighting, surveillance systems, etc.; provided assistance to personnel on security procedures and policies; conducted inspections and evaluations of supported units to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures. Conducted security awareness and education programs to include providing briefings during mandatory annual training or newcomers orientations. Operated a computer to store, input, and retrieve a variety of Law Enforcement and other security data.
Jul 2002 - Aug 2005
Physical Security and Training NCO
Conducted Physical Security and Crime Prevention Inspections for the 66th MI Group Dagger Complex and subordinate units; conducted Physical Security Surveys and reviewed security related contracts and projects for compliance with regulations and policies; developed security plans and programs to protect government property; served as the Antiterrorism and Force Protection Officer for the Group; developed and conducted training for SAEDA, OPSEC and ATFP for the Group; Served as the Group Training NCO; responsible for the Group Military Training Program responsible for 845 soldiers and civilians; responsible for the Group's Organizational Inspection Program; coordinated and scheduled schools and training resources for two battalions.
Jan 2001 - May 2002
Physical Security Specialist
Applied physical security measures to reduce vulnerability of assets. Provided Physical Security advice to protect Fort Jackson's security interests such as physical barriers, electronic entry control systems and access control devices, key control, security containers, security guards, locking devices, security lighting, surveillance systems, etc.; provided assistance to personnel on security procedures and policies; conducted inspections and evaluations of supported units to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures. Conducted security awareness and education programs to include providing briefings during mandatory annual training or newcomers orientations. Operated a computer to store, input, and retrieve a variety of Law Enforcement and other security data.
Nov 1998 - Dec 2000
Chief Security Officer
Served as the Security Officer and Force Protection Officer for the USAMEDDAC, Würzburg with the responsibility for the implementation and execution of the Security Management Program. Ensured protection of expensive and sensitive medical equipment and the handling and storage of pharmaceuticals and narcotics. Applied physical security measures to reduce vulnerability of assets. Provided Physical Security advice to protect the MEDDAC's security interests such as physical barriers, electronic entry control systems and access control devices, key control, security containers, security guards, locking devices, security lighting, surveillance systems, etc. Coordinated with other headquarters, U.S., Allied and host nation security officials as the official liaison for the hospital.
Deployments
(1 year)Jan 1991 - May 1991
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Conducted and supervised Force Protection Security and OPSEC Inspections during Operations Desert Shield/Storm; Provided Security advice and assistance to Base-Cluster Security Officers during Operations Desert Shield/Storm; Conducted Intelligence Analysis of the Battlefield; Briefed LTG Luck, Commander, 18th Airborne Corps, daily.
Dec 1989 - Jan 1990
Operation Just Cause
NCOIC of the 82d Airborne Division's Prisoner of War facility during Operation Just Cause; provided Counterintelligence interrogations of Enemy Prisoners of War; Personally obtained intelligence which led to the apprehension of Wittgreen, Noriega's Chief of Drug Trade; Conducted Counterintelligence support to the Joint Document Exploitation Center.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jun 2011
Environmental Compliance Officer Course
May 2009
U.S. Army Corps of Enginers - Security Engineering Training Course
Jun 2008
Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection (ICIDS) Administrator Course
Jul 2002 - Sep 2002
Advanced Foreign Language Training Center Europe (German)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jan 1981 - Jul 1981
Special Forces Qualification Course (Weapons)
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
2004
German (2+/3)
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret