Director Corporate Security & Investigations

ARNOLD RODRIGUEZ

Address: PSC * Unit ***, Scott AFB, Illinois 62225

Phone: 407-***-****

Mobile: 618-***-****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SECURITY

Strategic Planning and Implementation Investigations & Counterintelligence Operations Management Organizational and Personnel Management Performance Assessment and Development Process Improvement Staff Training and Development Foreign Liaison and Multicultural Team Building Operations Security Regulatory Compliance Leadership and Conflict Management

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Experienced, goal-driven, and accomplished professional, offering comprehensive leadership experience in directing cross-functional teams and high-impact projects. Extensive experience leading international security, law enforcement and counterintelligence operations throughout Latin America, Asia, and Middle East. Twenty years military career operating at all levels of counterintelligence and law enforcement, from operational field agent to national-level liaison between the Department of Defense and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, US Secret Service, and other federal and foreign law enforcement and intelligence organizations throughout the world. Known for demonstrating expertise in building successful relationships with diverse high-ranking U.S. and Foreign professionals. Capable of effectively mentoring subordinates and implementing innovative action plans that consistently attain positive results. Adept at developing strategies; analyzing and resolving issues; and improving overall staff performance. Armed with excellent communication, organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Retired from U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and Federal Special Agent. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) - Scott AFB, IL, USA

Deputy Chief, Counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Division 2012–Present

Function as CI advisor to the Combatant Commander (COCOM) and supervise team of Department of Defense (DoD) Special Agents and Analysts in analyzing tactical, operational, and strategic implications of CI threats to USTRANSCOM operations worldwide. Directly communicate with FBI and CIA Joint Task Forces and DoD CI units regarding COCOM priority intelligence requirements and CI operations and investigations. Deploy worldwide in support of National Command Authority operations.

Notable Achievements:

- Implemented USTRANSCOM strategic objectives integration into global Offensive Counterintelligence Operations, enabling the commander to leverage Foreign Intelligence Entities to achieve vital strategic effects.

- Led the expansion of Foreign Vendor Vetting to all USTRANSCOM contracts resulting to mitigation of threats to the U.S. Global Distribution Enterprise, and prevented relocation of over $2M to hostile actors of contracts totaling more than $400M by exposing connections of foreign subcontractors to illicit entities.

Air Force Office of Special Investigations - Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Deputy Commander, 2nd Field Investigations Region, 24th Expeditionary Field Investigations Squadron 2011–2012

Effectively directed AFOSI's forward deployed war-fighting squadron of 16 subordinate field units in U.S. Central Commands (USCENTCOM) areas of responsibility. Presided over the full spectrum of CI, counter-threat operations and criminal investigations on Air Force, joint forces, and combined elements throughout Central and Southwest Asia. Functioned as CI and Personal Security Advisor to Commander of Air Force Forces and effectively oversaw 190 field personnel and 24 staff members.

Notable Achievements:

- Served as the combat tested leader responsible for managing more than 150 counter-threat operations and over 700 combat missions which led in identifying more than 460 threats, seizure of 30 weapons caches, and neutralization of 20 improvised explosive devices and 175 insurgents in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN.

- Succeeded in leading the OSI's historic transition in Iraq and shifted wartime CI operations to strategic interagency mission focus.

Air Force Office of Special Investigations - Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) – Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, USA

Director of Special Investigations, 2d Field Investigations Region Operating Location – Bravo 2006–2011

Controlled over $300K budget and supervised 10 geographically separated subordinate units; 25 Federal Agents and 4 support personnel providing CI, Information Operations, Research and Technology Protection, Counterespionage investigations, Offensive Counterintelligence Operations, criminal investigations, and other specialized investigative services to U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and AFSOUTH throughout Latin America. Formulated investigative summaries and briefs for senior AFSOUTH staff and directly coordinated with HQ AFSOUTH regarding Joint Services deliberate and contingency planning.

Notable Achievements:

- Pioneered the CI program which identified and neutralized foreign spy; led the command on strategic engagements with counterparts of foreign nations and provided support to over 1,000 counter-drug missions.

- Spearheaded theCI support to over 100 Latin America-based medical readiness exercises which sustained safe treatment of over 200,000 patients and execution of more than 1,000 surgical procedures.

- Spearheaded the enhancement of DoD’s capability to gather accurate threat information as well as invaluable CI efforts which contributed to the security of more than 100 aircraft, 20,000 personnel, and $3B of AFSOUTH assets.

- Directed AFOSI CI support to Operation WILLING SPIRIT resulting to the successfully and safe rescue of 3 American Citizens and 14 hostages after 5 years of captivity by the FARC.

Air Force Office of Special Investigations AFOSI – Hickam AFB, HI, USA

Director, Counterintelligence Branch, 6th Field Investigations Region 2004–2006

Supervised and evaluated all CI and counterespionage (CE) investigations and operations of three geographically separated Squadrons and 12 Field Units supporting U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) within a 48-country area of responsibility. Liaised between PACOM and PACAF Commanders on CI, CE, and Foreign Intelligence and Security Service (FISS) threats to DoD/AF missions and operations within the Pacific.

Notable Achievements:

- Positioned as #1 of 5 Branch Chiefs; directed the offensive counterespionage operation against hostile foreign intelligence entity (FIE) collection activities in the Pacific; and led the critical operation identified FIE tradecraft and provided a future platform for operations against hostile FIE targets.

- Formulated plans and contributed to AFOSI activities in the Pacific to protect more than 15,000 personnel and maintained alignment with all DoD and AF operations and missions.

- Served as key facilitator of the CI Op GOLDEN SCEPTER targeting growing international cyber adversary.

- Spearheaded the integration of Computer Crime Investigation unit within Pacific Air Forces Network Operations Support Center which sustained rapid investigative support to computer network intrusions and protected the critical Pacific Air Forces command and control infrastructure.

Air Force Office of Special Investigations – Scott AFB, IL, USA

Commander, AFOSI Detachment 301, 3d Field Investigations Region 2001–2004

Supervised a 12 Agent team and managed all criminal, fraud, and CI investigations and operations in direct support of HQ USTRANSCOM, HQ Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Communications Agency (AFCA), 375 Airlift Wing, and all Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) units and installations within a three-state area of responsibility. Directly advises commanders on threats to their forces at home station and deployed locations to ensure protection of over $3.4B worth of equipment and over 11,000 military personnel. Functioned as representative for AF and US Government to senior officials of counterpart agencies. Proactively participated in major criminal investigations with commanders, judge advocates, and U.S. attorneys.

Notable Achievements:

- Provided expert supervision and innovative leadership approach to a 12-agent team that delivered a comprehensive, multi-dimensional response to September 11 terrorist attacks; supported the Operation NOBLE EAGLE and IRAQI FREEDOM; as well as controlled the Air Force and Department of Defense resources worldwide.

- Expertly managed the overall resources and liaised between Belleville’s Police Department detectives, which led to successful tracking of a civilian drug dealer distributing cocaine to military personnel.

- Promoted effectual innovation resulting to the increase of unit’s closed investigations by 37.5% from previous year.

- Boosted the effectiveness of the unit’s force protection throughout three state areas and augmented manpower coverage by deploying more than 30 law enforcement counterparts across AOR; which enhanced capability to accumulate and distribute accurate community threat information.

- Demonstrated excellent performance in providing high-level CI support to USAF and DoD personnel within AOR.

EARLIER CAREER

Commander - 2d Field Investigations Region, 24th Expeditionary Field Investigations Squadron,

AFOSI Detachment 242 - Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2000-2001

Commands and Controls all Counterintelligence, Criminal, and fraud mission activities supporting more than 4,500 personnel assigned in AI Kharj in support of Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTF SWA) Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Directs antiterrorism operations in a high-threat environment and disseminates CI information vital to force protections operations. Directs the Joint Antiterrorism Team and leads surveillance detection missions in support of OSW flight operations. Plans and executes CI operations to ensure protection for over $12 billion in coalition equipment. Responsible for liaison with US security organizations and senior host nation security counterpart agencies.

Counterintelligence Investigations Desk Officer – Directorate of Operations, CI and Defensive Operations Branch

Headquarter Air Force Office of Special Investigations – Andrews AFB, MD, USA 1999-2000

Provides program management of all AFOSI defensive counterintelligence (CI) programs including all initiatives pertaining to antiterrorism, personnel security and technology protection designed to detect and neutralize terrorist and foreign intelligence agency activities targeting US and DoD resources worldwide. Prepares concept of operations and program directives for initiation in support of HQ AFOSI and command priorities. Directly supports USAF force protection and assists in development of countermeasures to threats posed by foreign and domestic terrorist groups. Conducts national-level coordination of CI matters with the FBI, CIA and other members of the CI community.

Officer-in-Charge, Target Development Target Operations - 612th Air Intelligence Squadron, Twelfth Air Force

Air Combat Command – Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ, USA 1996-1999

Responsible for all Twelfth Air Force target development, weaponeering and battle damage assessment (BDA) for 32 countries in USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. Directs construction and maintenance of target databases/dossiers, weaponeering solutions, force employment to support all SOUTHCOM operations and concept plans. Provides Numbered Air Force (NAF) senior decision-makers with intelligence perspective in strategic planning, Information Warfare (IW)/Special Technical Operations (STO), and time critical targeting taskings to support contingencies, JCS, Unified Command and Air Combat Command (ACC) exercises. Member of 12 AF IW/STO team and Aerospace Planning Group.

Officer-in-Charge - Information and Analysis Operations Center/Tactical Analysis Team

United States Embassy - Santafe de Bogota, Colombia Sept – Dec 1998

Led multi-service/multi-agency analytical team providing tactical and operational analysis support and actionable intelligence products to U.S. and Colombian forces’ counterdrug operations throughout Colombia.

Reconnaissance Operations Duty Officer - 607th Combat Operations Squadron

Pacific Air Forces - Osan Air Base, Republic of South Korea 1995-1996

Supervises a Non-Commission Officer (NCO) team in the Command Advisory Function (CAF) which provides protection and command and control (C2) of national and theater assets committed to JCS- directed Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (SRO). Coordinates and develops reconnaissance operations plans and policies with elements of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force. Through real-time intelligence, ensures threat warning and fighter support is provided to SRO aircrews during armistice and wartime. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: CAF Assistant Training Officer, Group/Squadron Security Manager, Group TEMPEST Monitor, and Group Computer Security Manager.

Emergency Actions Officer - 9th Reconnaissance Wing

Air Combat Command – Beale AFB, CA, USA 1994-1995

Acts as an Executive Agent for Higher Headquarters (HHQ) and the Wing Commander in command/control (C2) of contingency and Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP) forces. Reviews, processes, and ensures proper response to critical Emergency Action (EA) messages from USSTRATCOM and ACC. Responsible for flight following of all unit aircraft as well as coordination of all support for air/ground emergencies and security incidents. Briefs senior staff and recommends courses of action. Submits unit capabilities and operational reports to HHQ. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Security Manager, Alternate Top Secret Control Officer, SIOP Access Program Manager, and Computer Equipment Custodian.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computers and Information Systems Management 2003 - Webster University, St Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration 1991 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

CLEARANCE

Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Single Scope Background Investigation - Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

MILITARY TRAINING

2012 Senior Development Education (Seminar) – Air University Air War College (AWC) by Seminar

2011 Counterterrorism Operations Course-Advance (CTOC-A) Military Counterintelligence Collections (MCC) Course, JCITA, MD Evasion Conduct After Capture (ECAC) Course

2010 Counterintelligence Security Official (CISO) Course, JCITA, MD Counterterrorism Operations Course-Basic (CTOC-B), Joint Base McGuire-Ft Dix Base, NJ

2005 Intermediate Development Education - Air Command & Staff College (ACSC) by Correspondence

2000 Basic Development Education - SOS Residence, Maxwell AFB, AL (Distinguished Graduate)

South West Asia Orientation Course, Shaw AFB, SC Joint Basic Counterintelligence Course, JCITA, MD

AFOSI DETCO Course, USAFSIA, Andrews AFB, MD

1999 AFOSI Basic Agent Training Course, Andrews AFB, MD (Graduated in top 5% of class)

Basic Development Education - Squadron Officer School (SOS) by Correspondence

1998 Latin American Orientation Course, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ Combat Targeting Course, Goodfellow AFB TX (Distinguished Graduate) Electronic Warfare Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX (Graduated in top 1% of class) Conventional Weaponeering Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX

1997 Intelligence Applications Officer Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX Lieutenants Professional Development Program, Goodfellow AFB, TX Fundamentals of Intelligence Course, Intelligence Applications Officer Course, Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX

1996 OPSEC Program Manager’s Course, Osan AB Korea PACOM ADP Server Sites-Korea (PASS-K) Course, Osan AB, Korea Security Manager Training Class, Osan AB, Korea

1995 Lieutenants Professional Development Program, Beale AFB, CA

1994 Quality Improvement Coaches Workshop, Beale AFB, CA Quality Improvement Team Workshop, Beale AFB, CA Quality Improvement Work Group Team Workshop, Beale AFB, CA Command & Control Course, Keesler AFB, MS

AWARDS

AFOSI 24th Expeditionary Field Investigations Squadron (EFIS) Special Agent of the Year 2000

AFOSI 24 EFIS Special Agent of the Quarter 2000

607th Air Operations Group Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 1996

607th Combat Operations Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 1996

Decorations:

Bronze Star Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Force Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters

AF Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster

AF Organizational Excellence Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster

National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

AF Overseas Ribbon Short with two Oak Leaf Cluster

AF Longevity Service with three Oak Leaf Cluster

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon

AF Training Ribbon

Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

AFFILIATIONS

United States Air Force (USAF)

Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Air Force Association (AFA)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Alumni

Webster University Alumni

United Services Automobile Association (USAA)

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer/Fundraiser, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Tucson, AZ

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Tucson, AZ

Volunteer/Coach, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School, Tucson, AZ

Volunteer/Coach, Holy Childhood Catholic School, Mascoutah, IL

Volunteer, Homeless Shelter, Tucson, AZ

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