Security Project Manager
Resume:
Resume'- Frank Wilson
Frank D.
Wilson
Po Box 60843
Boulder City, NV 89006
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Over 20 years of combined law enforcement and
specialized security background, with approximately 10
years of management experience. I have a solid business
background with extensive knowledge of program
development, risk management, financial reporting,
grants, US Departments of Transportation, Labor and
Homeland Security regulations, budget formulation and
management. I have increased asset/purchasing
opportunities and operating efficiency through
management and cost-effective programs; this has
resulted in increased efficiency of service while
reducing operating costs. I am able to merge
technologies and personnel into team-centered business
units. I possess a leadership style that promotes
excellence and inspires loyalty.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
March 1, 2009 to Present - Embassy West, Inc
Las Vegas, NV - Interim President
Embassy West, Inc. is a privately held corporation
specializing in Homeland Security consulting and
specialized equipment. Through its subsidiary
companies, Embassy West, Inc. also operates a multi-
location operation, building and equipping
specialized public safety and law enforcement
vehicles, primarily for the Federal Government.
As Interim President, I provide leadership and
guidance to affect economic growth and resurgence for
the company. Under my guidance, the operation is
implementing innovative processes and leveraging
existing resources to their fullest extent. We have
developed new programs and processes to keep pace
with changing environments and emerging technologies.
I have been able to retain long-term employees and
clients through a perceived economic downturn,
implement new employee incentives and initiate a
stock ownership program enhancing productivity.
Jun 2007 to Mar 1, 2009 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern
Nevada
Agency Safety & Security Coordinator (Chief, Transit
Public Safety)
Department head providing Agency and Transit System
safety and security; this included five separate
facilities subject to Federal regulation as critical
transportation infrastructure and a transit system
traveling over 18,000,000 miles, carrying over
64,000,000 passengers a year.
I managed an annual budget in excess of
$5,000,000.00. I conducted direct supervision and
oversight of three security directors of contractor
companies, with up to 50-armed officers operating one
of the nation's top 25 transit agencies.
I successfully performed total oversight for
compliance of safety and security provisions of
contractor agreements.
I represented the Agency to other entities and
Agencies including the US Department of
Transportation-Federal Transit Administration,
Department of Homeland Security, Department of
Justice, the State of Nevada, Clark County and the
Cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson,
Boulder City and others. I developed the Agency
safety & security records repository, including
sensitive security documents. I conducted,
supervised and approved complex criminal and
regulatory investigations assuring satisfactory
conclusion.
I successfully developed and conducted regional
emergency response plans and drills, facilitating
tabletop and full-scale exercises. I developed
Federal grant requests, formulating investment
justifications and budgets. In a leadership role, I
actively participated in regional law enforcement
anti-terrorism efforts.
I developed and published an "all hazards emergency
response plan" guide now used by several entities to
develop their own plans.
Performed many other related duties as needed or
directed.
. I was directly responsible for the successful
completion of a complicated triennial safety and
security audit conducted by the Federal government.
. Under my leadership and guidance, my team brought the
Agency into compliance with Federal Transit
Administration and Department of Homeland Security
transit security management action items.
. I reorganized and de-centralized the security
operation to enhance contract administration, general
crime prevention and investigative service. I
initiated several new security programs to reduce
general criminal activity and increase productivity,
leveraging existing resources.
. I chaired the Regional Transportation Security
Working group pursuant to Federal regulations for
participation in the DHS Transportation Security
Grant Program. I was empanelled as a voting member of
the State Homeland Security Grant Program board. I
served as a permanent member of the Local Emergency
Planning Committee of Clark County and participated
in the US Attorney's Anti-Terrorism Advisory
Committee.
Mar. 2002 to Jun 2007 US Department of Homeland Security
Surface Transportation Security, Office of Security
Operations
Phoenix, Arizona Field Office
. JUNE 2005-JUNE 2007: Surface Transportation Security
Inspector
As an Inspector of the Surface Transportation
Security Inspection Service, Office of Security
Operations, I was responsible for preventing
terrorist activity on all modes of surface
transportation including rail, passenger rail, mass
transit, bus transit and other intermodal
transportation as directed. I performed comprehensive
security inspections and investigations for
compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations. I also
conducted security system evaluations to determine
effectiveness and viability for federal grants vetted
by the Office of Domestic Preparedness.
The Agency conducted a regimen of Baseline Assessment
and Security Evaluations of Mass transit and Bus
transit agencies. This includes a comprehensive audit
of the agencies current security standing with
Federal regulations and industry best practices.
The work products of the 'BASE' studies are used to
draft new regulations, and to submit for notice of
proposed rulemaking. I have conducted these studies
for Denver RTD, UTA in Salt Lake City, UT; RTC in Las
Vegas Vegas, LAMTA in Los Angeles, CA and the NMRCOG
in Albuquerque, NM. Our group is also conducting
Security Action Item audits of toxic and poisonous
inhalation hazards of class 1 freight railroads in
the United States.
I audited and assessed Buffer Zone Protection
Planning in several states, and actively participated
in the "Terrorism Liaison Officer" program roll-out
for local law enforcement agencies.
I have established and maintain an extensive network
in the law enforcement, fire and transportation
sectors in the western United States and I am
recognized by 3 anti-terrorism fusion centers in the
west. My areas of responsibility were Arizona, New
Mexico, Southern Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.
. MARCH 2004 - JUNE 2005: Financial Specialist
(detail).
I successfully performed operational and managerial
oversight of the DHS/TSA payroll department of Las
Vegas and Laughlin/Bullhead City operational area. I
had direct supervision of payroll technicians and
auditors responsible for the timely and accurate
processing of payroll and exceptions for
approximately 1200 personnel. I conduct complete
oversight of all functions of the department
including the processing of reports, audits,
adjustments, investigations and research. I provided
training for supervisory staff of both locations in
the correct application of procedures. I mastered the
complex FAA "Ice-Man" computer system, conducting
retroactive audits and adjustments. My team conducted
fact-finding interviews with employees to resolve
long standing financial issues. I processed emergency
check requests interfacing with the Las Vegas Federal
Security Director, DHS headquarters and the US
Treasury and central payroll office. My department
provided statistical information to other departments
within the field office to enhance their operational
capabilities. I interacted on a daily basis with the
human resources, administrative and financial
officers to successfully resolve complex issues
impacting the workforce.
. JANUARY 2004 - MARCH 2004: Training Manager (detail)
During this time, I was detailed to the office of the
training coordinator to identify systemic
deficiencies in training provided to Federal
officers, supervisors, managers and executive staff.
After deficiencies are identified, I developed
training programs based on current and evolving
standard operating procedures, Aviation Orders,
Aviation & Transportation Security Act of 2001 and
the Code of Federal Regulations. I then delivered
training to various audiences within the Agency
pursuant to the needs of the organization. Emerging
employee development needs were identified and
submitted to the Office of the Undersecretary for
program development and planning. Employee
development and training programs from the Office of
Training and Quality Standards were delivered to the
appropriate audience in the prescribed manner.
As a collateral duty of the training assignment, I
performed security threat assessments and quality
standards evaluations of aviation security
operations. These evaluations are presented directly
to the Training Coordinator with action plans and
recommendations for correcting deficiencies.
. SEPTEMBER 2003 - JANUARY 2004: Supervisor,
Transportation Security
Total operational oversight of transportation
security, preventing deadly or dangerous items or
persons from gaining access to US aviation within my
area of responsibility. Duties included maintaining
communication with management, lead officers,
officers, air carrier, airport personnel and local
law enforcement agencies; Identifying threats and
vulnerable areas in the security operation;
Scheduling and assigning duties of security personnel
for optimum performance, customer service and
security; Assuring exceptional level of customer and
stakeholder satisfaction with the services provided
through the inspection process with competent,
professional customer oriented service;
Providing mentoring and guidance to subordinate
employees to enhance their satisfaction with the
workplace through positive leadership, and consistent
application of expectations.
. MAY 2003 - SEPTEMBER 2003: Security Manager.
Duties include the oversight of aviation security,
maintaining communication with Supervisors, lead
officers, outside law enforcement agencies and air
carrier personnel; identifying threats and vulnerable
areas in the security operation; scheduling and
assigning Federal security personnel for optimum
performance, security and service; assuring a high
level of satisfaction with the security process
through competent, professional, user-friendly
service.
. NOVEMBER 2002 - MAY 2003: STSO-Training Manager
(detail).
During this time, I was detailed to the office
of the training coordinator (office of grants
and training) to identify systemic deficiencies
in training provided to Federal officers,
supervisors, managers and executive staff.
After deficiencies are identified, I develop
training programs based on current and evolving
SOP, AVO, ATSA and CFR. I then deliver training
to various audiences within TSA pursuant to the
needs of the organization. Emerging employee
development needs are identified and submitted
to the executive staff for program development
and planning. Employee development and training
programs from the Office of Training and
Quality Standards are delivered to the
appropriate audience in the prescribed manner.
As a collateral duty of the training assignment, I
perform security threat assessments and quality
standards evaluations of the passenger and baggage
security operations. These evaluations are presented
directly to the Deputy Federal Security Director with
action plans and recommendations for correcting
deficiencies.
. MARCH 2002 - OCTOBER 2002: Member of the
"Supervisory Workforce Action Team" beginning in
March 2002. I received prototype training in
transportation security and supervision at the Mike
Monroney aeronautical center in Oklahoma City, OK.
From April 2002 through October 2002, I was part of
the Supervisory team responsible for the successful
rollout/and Federalization of aviation and facility
security at Baltimore/Washington International
airport, Orlando International airport, El Paso
International airport and Las Vegas "McCarran"
International airport. While conducting the
respective rollouts, I traveled extensively and was
assigned as a security manager performing various
tasks including the management of the facilities and
personnel under my command.
.
8/00 to 3/02 Simon Management Group
Las Vegas, Nevada.
. Security Agent. On an on-call basis, I provided
specialized services for the owners of the Forum at
Caesars Palace. I provided threat and risk
assessments, investigative and personal protective
services for exclusive clients and VIPs.
3/97 to 1/00 Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Lyon County, Nevada.
. March 1997 to April 1999, Lieutenant and Commander of
Sheriff's reserve unit. As part of these duties, I
developed the County' first state certified training
program for reserve Deputy Sheriffs. I provided
administrative supervision and oversight to area
commanders for operations, training and scheduling of
personnel. I also performed the full range of duties
as a sworn Law Enforcement officer.
. April 1999-February of 2000: Resident Deputy Sheriff
in the Fernley, NV district. The duties associated
with this assignment included responding to calls for
service from the public; detecting and investigating
criminal activity including felony crimes; conducting
simple and complex criminal investigations; serving
and executing warrants of courts of jurisdiction;
making warrant and probable cause arrests;
independently preparing criminal cases for
prosecution; testifying in court.
1994 to 1999 State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada.
. August 1994 - April 1999 Senior Officer: As a Senior
Officer (supervisor), I was responsible for the
direct supervision of 80 State Peace Officers
assigned to various details and facilities in the
Northern Nevada region. As part of this assignment, I
performed law enforcement duties and supervised the
"security squad" responsible for serving Governor's
warrants (including extradition and death warrants),
criminal investigation and the enforcement of
administrative codes. I prepared cases for criminal
prosecution and civil process.
. Primarily assigned to the academy during the latter
years (1996 -1999) with the department, I was
responsible for training development and delivery to
approximately 2000 State and County peace officers. I
served on the Attorney General's critical incident
review board regarding use of force by law
enforcement officers. I developed training curriculum
for presentation to the State Legislature and Peace
Officer Standards and Training Commission for
adoption statewide.
. As an instructor-trainer, I re-certified law
enforcement instructors from most law enforcement
agencies governed by the Nevada Administrative Code.
I also conducted oversight of training provided by
the High Sierra Law Enforcement Academy, and the WNCC
Law Enforcement Academy.
. I served as a consultant to the US Navy's Fallon
Naval Air Station for the training of their security
police and criminal investigators. I have
established, and maintain an extensive network within
the law enforcement community.
1993 to 1994 Pyramid Lake Government Council
Wadsworth, Sutcliff, Nixon Nevada.
. Project Manager, Department of Public Safety. This
contract position encompassed the startup of a
Department of Public Safety, specifically, a corps of
conservation Law Enforcement Officers to preserve the
flora, fauna and historically significant areas of
the Pyramid Lake reservation. As the project manager,
I was responsible for budget, acquisition of
equipment and facilities; recruiting, selecting and
training of staff and the formation of the
appropriate Tribal Code sections for the protection
of the environment while remaining in conformance
with Federal Law. During this contract period, I
attended the US Indian Police Academy certification
program for deputation as a Federal Officer for the
Department of the Interior.
1992 to 1993 Regional Transportation Commission/Citifare
Washoe County, Nevada
. Supervisor of Transit Operations. As my primary duty,
I chaired a committee empanelled by the Commission to
investigate public safety issues and repeated attacks
on drivers confronting the transit system. The work
product of the committee resulted in numerous changes
to policies, procedures and training, assuring a safe
environment for passengers, employees and the general
public. Responsible for the safe operation of the
system, I provided training, evaluation and guidance
to subordinate staff including the formation of an
emergency and disaster response plan for use system
wide. I was responsible for assuring equal employment
opportunities and investigating complaints and
grievances regarding violations.
1988 to 1992 Loomis Armored, Inc.
Las Vegas Vegas-Western Region (Nevada, Arizona, Colorado).
. Regional Account Representative-Operations. As a
member of the regional management team, my
responsibilities included management of special
projects, operations, safety, training,
investigations and profit and loss performance. As
part of my special projects responsibilities, I
developed and implemented procedures allowing for the
explosive growth of the region's largest Automated
Teller Machine network at it's inception. I was
tasked with the opening of two new branch operations
in Elko, Nevada and Laughlin/Bullhead City on the
Nevada/Arizona border. This included facility,
equipment and staff acquisition.
Prior to 1988 The Heathman Group, Portland, Oregon.
. Deputy Director of Safety & Security
The Port of Portland-Portland, Oregon.
. Marine patrol officer, task force affiliate with US
Customs, US Coast Guard and legacy Immigration and
Naturalization Service. Marine port security.
City of Portland, Exposition/Recreation Commission-
Portland, Oregon
. Sergeant, Department of special services, dignitary
protection unit.
EDUCATION:
High School (GED) Nevada Department of
Education, Carson City, NV
Administration of Justice (incomplete) LA Valley College-North
Hollywood, Ca.
Police Science (incomplete) Idaho State University-
Pocatello, Id.
Fire rescue vocational training Chemeketa College-Salem,
Or.
TRAINING:
DHS TSO Prototype Training Program Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DHS Security Supervisor Prototype Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DHS Security Inspection Academy Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nevada POST Certification Carson City, Nevada
Federal Law Enforcement Certification Carson City, Nevada
(USIPA)
First Line Supervisor Certification Carson City, Nevada
Basic Organizational Management Carson City, Nevada
Hostage Rescue Training Carson City, Nevada
Death Investigation Certification Carson City, Nevada
Sexual Assault Investigation Carson City, Nevada
Multi-jurisdictional Counter drug Task Force Training Reno, Nevada
Non-Lethal Chemical Weapons Certification Reno, Nevada
Advanced Small Arms Certification Carson City, Nevada
Combat Oriented Police Schools Training Spokane, Washington
Unarmed Defensive Tactics Certification Reno, Nevada
Verbal Judo Reno, Nevada
PR-24 Baton Certification Reno, Nevada
USCG Certified watercraft operator (harbor) Portland, Oregon
Emergency Vehicle Operation Course Portland, Oregon
Dignitary Protection Course Portland, Oregon
Special Event/Crowd Management Certification Portland, Oregon
I have received numerous additional training certifications from:
. Transportation Safety Institute, USDOT, Oklahoma
City, OK
. National Transportation Institute, Rutgers University
. Federal Emergency Management Agency, USDHS
. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA
. DHS Enforcement and Inspection Academy, Oklahoma
City, OK
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS:
Instructor Development Certification Carson City, Nevada
Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification Carson City, Nevada
Defensive Tactics Instructor, Trainer Certification Carson City,
Nevada
Tactical Baton Instructor (ASP) Reno, Nevada
T.A.S.E.R. Instructor Sacramento, California
Master T.A.S.E.R. Instructor Reno, Nevada
Stinger Spike Instructor Sacramento, California
Facility Security Access X-Ray Oklahoma City, OK
Explosive Trace Detection Equipment Oklahoma City, OK
Commercial/ General Aviation Security Oklahoma City, OK
Aviation Security Supervisor Oklahoma City, OK
US DHS/TSA -TAI/DFS Instructor Las Vegas Vegas, Nevada
Terrorism Activity Recognition & Reaction Phoenix, AZ
INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:
Lead Instructor, Nevada Peace Officer Academy Carson
City, Nevada (State agencies)
Guest Instructor, High Sierra Academy Reno, Nevada
(City/County Agencies)
Contract Instructor, US Navy "Top Gun" Fallon, Nevada
(US Navy, USMC Cadre')
Instructor, Aviation Security US, Nationwide
(US DHS TSA)
TAI/DHS Instructor DHS Las Vegas
(DHS security)
TSA training supervisor, MSF airport rollout DHS Nationwide
(DHS security)
TSA acting training manager DHS Las Vegas
(DHS security)
Terrorist Activity Recognition & Response RTC Las Vegas
Regional Transit Entities
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
. Past professional member, American Society of Law Enforcement
Trainers.
. Past region 1 Director, Nevada Association of Field Tactics
Instructors.
. International Association of Chiefs of Police
. ASIS International
. US Attorney's Anti-terrorism Advisory Council
. Las Vegas Local Emergency Planning Committee
. Clark County Regional Transportation Security Working Group (Chair)
. Nevada Dept of Transportation Mass Casualty Evacuation Working Group
. Las Vegas Security Chief's Association.
In addition to agency and academy training appointments, I have developed
numerous training and lesson plans published by equipment manufacturers and
Governmental agencies for use in their training programs. I was a member of
the Nevada Attorney General's critical incident review board for the
investigation of the use of force by Peace Officers. I am one of the first
three persons designated as a "master" law enforcement instructor by Taser
international.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
. I am currently serving my 3rd three year term as a Charter
Commissioner, appointed by the City Council of Boulder City, Nv.
. I am a volunteer at Opportunity Village, acting as the Assistant
Safety Officer and Assistant Mechanical Officer of the "Forest
Express"; a very popular attraction in the Magical Forest.
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