Data Entry Security Specialist

RUSSELL J. THOMPSON

Gilbert, AZ *****

Cell: 480-***-**** - adwm3s@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Professional seasoned protective officer with strong interpersonal skills and strong work ethic. Served 10 years in the US Army and over 17 years as a Private Military Security Contractor. A Team Leader known for making sound an timely decisions with strengths in building positive customer relationships and providing long-term solutions. A history of working in residential, low visibility, high-threat, adverse and ever changing environments and able to adapt to any situation.

Skills

Experience

Protective Security Specialist

February 2006 to Current

Constellis (formerly Blackwater, Xe.) Moyock, NC Perform day-to-day personal protective functions in adverse and high threat combative environments. Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from Agent in charge, Detail lead or Shift Lead.

Participates in advance security preparations. Mans the security post at the principal's/clients residence, the command post, or other static post as required.

Conducts ongoing threat, risk and vulnerability assessments Serves as a member or emergency response team or quick reactionary force. Employs defensive and offensive emer- gency tactics.

Led diverse group of individuals consisting of both american and foreign defense forces. Maintained composure and charisma in highly stressful situations within physically demanding environments. Supervised training of foreign forces as part of internal defense efforts, strengthening knowledge and abilities. Exhibited highly effective communications skills, both written and orally to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision- making, training and leadership.

Monitored security systems, CCTV and sensitive area building access for all cleared personnel. Maintains a high level of physical fitness and personal appearance. Mobile Security Team Leader

November 2005 to December 2005

Cochise Consultancy Tampa, FL

Conducted mobile security operations and convoy escorts for principal in high threat and ambiguous environments.

*Provided security for high level government officials

*Provided static security at high level celebrity events

*Access control/CCTV

*High level of firearms proficiency

*Defensive and High Threat Driving

*Team Leader and Instructor

*Extensive background working with foreign nationals

*Experience in combat related environment

*Strong writing and interpersonal skills

*CPR, First Aid & AED

*CCW

Coordinated security related duties including but no limited to personal protection, asset protection, emergency planning and risk assessments.

Assisted with planning, organizing and executing personal and mobile protections services. Coordinated regularly with team members, client personnel and various service and provider agencies. Drive lead vehicle, principally, vehicle, follow vehicle and or acting response agent whenever required in motorcade/ convoy or similar operations.

Participates in advance security preparations.

Serves as member of emergency response team or quick reactionary force. Force Protection Officer

July 2003 to June 2004

Combat Support Associates (Kuwait)

Monitored secures building access and identified all officials and employees prior to authorizing access. Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel. Maintained accurate detailed logs of all pertinent events that occurred during shift hours. Collected and organized all surveillance data and information protect client possessions and workspaces. Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms. Prevented incidents through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior. Investigate all security and safety violations.

Military Youth Team Leader

December 2001 to July 2003

Arizona Project Challenge Queen Creek, AZ

Responsible for the mentoring, training, counseling and enforcing discipline for up tp 300 16-18 year old at risk youth high school drop outs in a 6 month residential setting. Supervised up to ten military assistant team leaders, ensuring the programs structured and detailed criteria were out- lined were performed to standard.

Worked with and liaised with clinical counselors and educators to build a cohesive team, thus providing a positive and productive atmosphere for all youth members to succeed. Organized, daily physical fitness, military style drill and ceremony and strict military style living quarters an area beautifi- cation.

Promoted team cohesion and esprit de Corp.

Rail Yard Operations Clerk

September 1999 to November 2001

Norfolk Southern Railroad Atlanta, GA

Processed and built cargo manifest in compliance with FRA guidelines for all outbound, inbound and transitional trains. Assist with data entry, billing, customer service, procurement and transportation of times and services necessary for running the railroad.

Support business processes and problem resolution. Infantry Platoon Sergeant/Mechanized Infantryman

August 1989 to August 1999

US Army/ IL Army National Guard

Leads and infantry platoon in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates. To include, mentoring, providing purpose, direction and motivation. Served as driver and gunner on board tactical armed personnel carrier responsible for emplacement and firing of all crew served weapon, heavy weapons and on board missile system. Uses state of the art integral sight system. Participated in live fire exercises.

Proficient in small unit tactics.

Supervises and trains subordinate military personnel, evaluates terrain coordinated the emplacement of crew served weapons.

Receives and implements combat orders, directs deployments of personnel in offensive and defensive engagements. Participates in leaders meeting and training.

Plans, organizes and gives briefings to senior leaders. Education and Training

Arizona Armed & Unarmed Guard Course- 2016

Non-Commissioned Officers Education System, April 1997 Basic Non-Commissioned Officer's Course US Army

Course Curriculum includes instructions in secondary leadership skills, duties and responsibilities. Emphasis placed on infantry platoon level leadership and tactics, land navigation, personnel management field leadership, war fighting skills, training management and army leadership.

Performs as an instructor to enhance skills to teach subordinates in a formal classroom setting. Primary Leadership Development Course US Army 1995 Course curriculum is the primary schooling for all enlisted to complete prior to becoming a non-commissioned officer. Focuses primary roles of Sergeant to include instruction on small until tactics, land navigation, field leadership, war fight- ing skills, training management, individual training and evaluation and army leadership. Performs as an instructor to strengthen skills orally to become proficient in training in formal and informal class settings. High School Diploma : June 1989

Urbana Sr. High School Urbana, IL

Certifications

AZ Private Investigators License-Threat Mitigation-Risk Control Group CPR & First Aid-Constellis

Defensive Driving, motorcade, emergency and evasive driving course-Constellis

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