Experience

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  Marine corps recruiting

  Feb 1983 - Feb 1987

  Corporal/military police

  Military Policeman Duties included: base security, personnel security and service and security of military aircraft in buildings and on the flight line. Also maintained peace within the entire confines of the military reservation. Through meritorious achievement, I was selected and assigned to the base-commanding General as his personal enlisted aide and bodyguard. Also performed duties in the base traffic investigation division, which included accident investigations, traffic engineering and the operation of Digital Doppler Radar to determine the velocity of motor vehicles. I earned three meritorious promotions to the rank of PFC, Lance Corporal and Corporal. I also earned three Meritorius Masts and numerous letters of appreciation while serving as the NCO in charge of the MCAS El Toro Base Color Guard. I also held a Secret Clearance while assigned to MCAS El Toro. I received an Honorable Discharge in 1987 along with the Good Conduct Medal. Show less

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  Dekalb county sheriff department

  Mar 1987 - Apr 1987

  Detention officer

  Assigned to the county jail. Duties included: booked prisoners, maintained extensive records, kept order in and around the facility and administered prisoner activities.

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  Dekalb county police department

  May 1987 - Dec 1995

  Master police officer

  Assigned to the Patrol Division, South Precinct. Duties included: state and local laws and ordinances enforcement, traffic enforcement, maintained peace in the community and answered general calls for service and assistance. I was also assigned to the COBRA Task Force Unit and made numerous drug arrests as well as arrests for Major Felonies such as Murder, Burglary and Robbery. I was elected Chaplain and Treasurer Fraternal Order of Police Lodge#10. I also earned Eight Precinct Commendations as well as a letter commending my efforts in the patrol division assiting the Criminal Investigations Division in solving a rash of Murders and Carjackings within the boundaries of South Precinct. I also earned Top Marksmen and Spirit of the Class awards while attending the DeKalb Co. Police Academy. I currently hold a Intermediate P.O.S.T Certification in Georgia. Show less

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  Tuscaloosa police department

  Jan 1996 - Oct 1997

  Police officer

  Duties included: enforcing state laws and municipal ordinances, traffic enforcement, maintained peace in the community and answered calls for service. I earned one department commendation and while attending the APOSTC Academy I was elected Class President and earned the Top Marksman Award.

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  Tuscaloosa county sheriff's office

  Nov 1997 - May 2018

  Lieutenant / patrol/support services commander / assistant jail commander

   Supervised TCSO jail personnel and operations; directed personnel accreditation process through the American Correctional Association in 2005/2015; conducted pre-employment background investigations, hiring of detention officers, discipline, investigations of wrongdoing, timekeeping and budget management Supervised TCSO personnel and operations, including jail operations, K-9 division, prisoner transports; scheduled and supervised personnel assignments Fingerprint suspects; Maintained the IDENTIX LIVE fingerprint scanning machine and ensured fingerprints were uploaded correctly into AFIS  Monitored performance standards and POST certification requirements in accordance with state req Maintained budget and management of departmental expenditures, to ensure proper allocation of Federal and State funding as per funding guidelines; accounted for property management and control Oversaw Comms Division, coordinated the implementation of IP surveillance system; oversaw transition of 911 call system; obtained funding for upgrade of TCSO radio system; developed and implemented TCSO crisis communications Served as Public Information Officer (PIO) for 10 years; Homeland Security Grant Administrator for Region 3 Alabama DHS; 10 years as Counter Terrorism Fusion Liaison Officer (FLO) on planning and implementation committee; served as Region C Law Enforcement Team Leader Organized area-wide training and Homeland Security exercises and Homeland Security Mutual Aid Response request; acquired over $5 million dollars in military surplus equipment Served on Alabama Interoperability Communications Task Force through ALDHS, Local Planning Committee, Leadership Tuscaloosa Served/supervised various departments, to include, Criminal Investigations, K-9, SWAT, Crime Prevention/Community Policing, Public Information-Strategic Communications, Patrol Commander, and Assistant Jail Commander Show less

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  Saic

  Dec 2018 - Apr 2020

  The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) works with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP provides international development assistance that supports both national security and foreign policy objectives.Situated in the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, ICITAP works in close partnership with and receives funding for its programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Defense.ICITAP programs are designed in partnership with the host countries, and program implementation methods include on-the-ground, pre-program assessments; program planning, management, and review; curriculum development; classroom training, seminars, and workshops; internships; equipment donations; donor coordination; and on-the-job training and mentoring provided by embedded long-term advisors. Show less  Work in support of the US DOJ ICITAP/OPDAT Program to assist the Bangladesh Police in implementing a communications strategy for terrorism prevention and response, to include social media, media outlets, and community and private sector engagement Mentor and assist senior police officials in developing policies, procedures, and training capabilities Train and advise on strategic communications in support of Counter Terrorism/Countering Violent Extremism US Embassy mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh Adhere to Statement of Work by generating documentation detailing successes, challenges and recommendations in police communications of host country Show less

  • Senior Law Enforcement Advisor-Strategic Communications-Counter Terrorism

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Senior Law Enforcement Advisor - Strategic Communications Counter Terrorism

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2020
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  Pacific architects and engineers

  Apr 2020 - now

  Operations support specialist

   Assist with daily operations of standing up and executing new programs within the LE community Assist with creating plans, internal organization standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes Receive and analyze incoming requirements and taskers, routing actions accordingly, and ensure completion and timeliness of responses Ensure leadership awareness Track and facilitate joint efforts between government and contractor service providers Interact with senior level government officials and other leadership across agencies Coordinate and organize high level, high visibility events and visits, to include international delegations at various large conferences in the LE community Assist with incoming workforce in preparation for OCONUS deployment Review resumes for client submission and ensure key details necessary are highlighted Identify niche communities to recruit from and target hard to fill positions Show less

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  Amentum

  Apr 2020 - now

  Recruiter iii amentum/pae

  Recruit law enforcement to work abroad fulfilling the mission to teach the rule of law and capacity building.