Sutton Norris

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2011

  Infantry Team Leader

  Majority of experience has been conducting full spectrum operations throughout several theaters, in support of the Governments of Iraq and Afghanistan. Aided in retaking key terrain to ensure the safety of their local populace. Served as platoon point-man, primary for C4 demolition, and designated marksman throughout my tour of duty to Afghanistan, as well as in numerous Company and Battalion Air Assault and movement to contact operations. Also served as Personal Security Detail (PSD) for multiple VIP’S thought both deployments, generating OP orders, route recon/planning, react to contact and react to IED tactics, planning and execution of convoy OP’s, setting up mobile and dismounted security cordons, and escorting/patrolling in protective formations while maintaining 100% control of the area of operations (AO) while keeping the principal safe at all times. Secondary objective was to help re-establish the Government’s military force and police force buy mentoring them through doctrinal training methods as used in our military training environment. Mentored and Trained 10 Afghan (NCO) Non-Commissioned officers in basic Infantry tactics to include Weapons Marksmanship, (CQC) Close Quarter Combat, (CLS) Combat Life Saver Techniques, and the primary duties and responsibilities of a Non Commissioned Officer. When tasked served on a Personal Security Detachment team for Battalion and Company officers and all VIP's.Deployment 1) Iraq October 2007- November 2008 Deployment 2) Afghanistan June 2010 - June 2011Specialties: Proficient with M4, M249,M240, M14, M2, Glock 9mm, AK-47Military Equipment Experience:PSS-14 (Ground Penetrating Radar), Blue Force Tracker, Vallon (Mine Detector), Duke, Thor (Dismounted Counter IED Device), RAID (Observation Camera), MRAP (Armored Vehicle), LRAS (Night Observation Device), MATV (Armored Vehicle), Harris 2 way radios, CROWS (Remote Operated Weapon), MBITR 2 way radios, Wolfhound (Tracks enemy radio conversations.) Show less

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  Top Flyt Security

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Security Specialist

  Worked as a Security Specialist for Top Flyte Security. Served as personal security, ensuring the well-being and safety of all principals and customers. Created and briefed OP orders along with Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency Route plans for movement and mobile operations to guarantee the safety of the VIP's. Secured all buildings entry and egress points, conducted access media checks and performed physical searches of all personnel entering the designated installation. Sep 2011- Oct 2012. Show less

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Security Contractor

  Private Security Contractor for Triple Canopy, in support of the ARCENT and the Army exterior force. Performance of day-to-day operations of armed static and mobile security duties to protect and serve Area Support Group Kuwait (ASG-KU). These duties include but are not limited to, prevention of unauthorized personnel, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s), contraband, other items, Installation Access Media Control, Vehicle interior/exterior searching, personnel searching, Entry Control Points, and Perimeter Security. We are held to the highest of standards to protect our Military, US civilians, other country nationals, and government property within the installations Show less

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  Global Integrated Security-US

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  PSS SECURITY Contractor

  High Threat Protective Security Specialist for Global Integrated Security. Providing a variety of mobile and dismounted personal protective services to VIP’s, Diplomatic officials, and Department of State officials in Iraq. Maintain a very high level of professionalism, while staying in accordance with all Department of State and Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s established protective security standards, policies and procedures. Created and briefed OP orders along with Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency Route plans for mobile operations to guarantee the safety of the client. Drove Lead Vehicle and Follow Vehicle in numerous motorcade operations. Provide body protection during protective walking formations, while maintaining situational awareness, observing patters of life and the area of operations atmospherics to ensure the safety of the client. Conducted site surveys to assess factors affecting the protective environment of all the venues to be visited. Carry and operate multiple weapon systems and other specialized equipment required in the conduct of protective operations. Served on the Emergency Response Team (ERT). Ensured the safety of all personnel and property within the US Consulate General Compound. Responded in accordance with Department of State and Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s established protective security standards, policies and procedures to all threats and emergencies. Also served as mobile Quick Reaction Force (QRF), providing traveling over watch and assistance to other US Department of State Mobile security teams in high threat or crisis situations. Show less

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Apr 2015 - now

  Shift Leader - PSS / SGS / SGSS

  • Duties include protection for all personnel residing on the Task Order 02/03, U.S. Baghdad Embassy Compound, Iraq.• As a mobile security team shift leader, plan, coordinate and safely execute all-encompassing high threat diplomatic missions for US Department of State, US Department of Defense, US Mission and staff personnel.• Maintain the highest level of professionalism, while staying in accordance with all Department of State and Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s established protective security standards, policies, and procedures.• Trained in special tactics, such as building entry and searches, doorway breaches, takedowns and search and rescues.• Demonstrated weapons proficiency and possessed the ability to think quickly and act as a cohesive member of a highly specialized team.• Conduct Low-Profile motorcade movements with principals, Low-Profile venue advances, and tactical site surveys (TSS) to assess factors affecting the protective environment of all the venues.• Provide Low Profile Close Protection for Local/Foreign Diplomats, Generals, and other Government officials. Ability to maintain low profile and provided covert escort to clients, while ensuring and enforcing “safety” as top priority.• Safely transported clients to meeting and/or appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.• Effectively managed clients and/or representative requests against the need to ensure all safety and security precautions.• Served as a high threat driver, conducted preventative vehicle maintenance, maintained marksmanship, and responded to emergencies on Embassy grounds. Show less