Security Years Experience
Resume:
Timothy A. Cook
************@*******.***
Permanent Address:
Quakertown, Pa 18951
Current Security Clearance
Secret Clearance - Active (Department of State)
Education
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY; West Long Branch, New Jersey
Bachelor's of Arts, Criminal Justice May 1999
Career Highlights
Eight years experience working with small teams to accomplish goals within
specified guidelines and procedures.
Accustomed to working and living in adverse climates and conditions.
Demonstrated proficiency in the safe usage and handling of various assault/
small arms weapons.
Trained in the use of apprehension techniques from non-lethal to deadly
force.
Experienced in urban and rural tactical operations; including room
clearing, hostage rescue, disarming personnel and anti-terrorism awareness
and counteraction.
Exceptional performance under pressure and always cooperative during times
of stress.
Work Experience
Diplomatic Security
3/2006-Present
Agent in Charge Regional Embassy Office Kirkuk, Iraq
Served as Agent in Charge (AIC) for the primary Kirkuk security team in
support of the State Department Diplomatic Mission in Iraq.
Responsible for security and well being of State Department personnel
during official meetings and interactions with local government
dignitaries.
Maintained principal's daily schedule and coordinated movement to ensure
all appointments were attended according to the timeline.
Facilitated constant communication with the outside protective detail to
reaffirm the correct position and activities of principle.
Provided detailed mission information, as well as intelligence reports
pertaining to the location, to security detail during classified operation
orders.
Outlined all security protocols and emergency evacuation procedures to the
principle and the security detail.
Personal Protection Specialist U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
Functioned as Follow Vehicle Driver in tactical motorcades, consisting of
several up-armored vehicles, responsible for the safe transportation of
State Department officials.
Ensured the safe travel of the principle's limousine by conducting numerous
precision movements to include screens, blocks, and other tactical
maneuvers.
Handled pre-mission communications checks, global positioning equipment
(Blue Force Tracker) functions, and overall vehicle readiness.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
2002- 2006 Honorable Discharge
11/2004-08/2005 Fallujah, Iraq
3rd Battalion, 4th Marines Personal Security Detail/Assistant Convoy
Commander
Provided close personal security for the Battalion Commanding Officer
(BNCO) and Battalion Executive Officer (BNXO), as well as other VIP's.
Conducted daily convoy patrols throughout the city of Fallujah.
Managed a team of Marines and maintained responsibilities for all tactical
details of operations pertaining to BNCO's convoy.
Handled security for entry control points leading into the city of
Fallujah.
Performed in numerous combat missions as well as several close quarters
combat (CQB) operations.
Cultivated and maintained successful intercultural relationships with
tribal leaders, fostering alliances on behalf of the United States.
Assisted in the training of the new Iraqi Army and Public Order Battalion.
11/2003-04/2004 U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
06/2004-10/2004 U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Anti-terrorism Operative
Responsible for protection of the highly access-restricted, multi-million
dollar U.S. Embassy, including screening, searches and identification
verification of embassy employees and visitors.
Provided close personal protection and transportation for international
ambassadors and high ranking government officials.
Conducted random anti-terrorism measures (RAM's) to ensure occupants of
embassy where adhering to established security protocols.
Performed perimeter vehicle patrols for suspicious activities and potential
infractions of the law.
Maintained crowd control and supervised security response teams when
necessary.
Specialized Training/ certifications
Pennsylvania ACT 235 Permit (#42397)
Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit (#09-10011084)
Advanced Urban Combat and Close Quarters Combat
Military Operations on Urban Terrain
EMT- Basic Course
Non-Lethal Weapons, Escalation of Force and Riot Control
Weapons Proficiencies
M16/M4, M9 Pistol, GLOCK 19
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M240 Gulf
Combat Shotguns
Military Awards & Honors
Combat Action Ribbon
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals.
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
Certificate of Commendation from former US Ambassador to Iraq L. Paul
Bremer for development and operation of physical security measures
protecting US Embassy in Baghdad. (Ambassador Bremer personally requested
"FAST" unit due to its outstanding reputation.)
Letter of Appreciation from FAST Platoon Commanding Officer, for assisting
other FAST Platoons in operational readiness exercises before overseas
deployments.
Other Relevant Work Experience Includes
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002 INVESTIGATIVE OPTIONS; Melville, NY
Surveillance Technician
Aug. 1999 - Dec. 2000 ARMOR TRANSPORT SYSTEMS; Blackwood, NJ
Driver/Armed Guard
Jan. - May 1999 W. LONG BRANCH POLICE DEPT.; W. Long Branch, NJ
Internship
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