Security Training

DEBRA KLEINSMITH

** ********* **** ***** • Jacksonville, Florida 32218

904-***-**** • *****.**********@*****.***

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER & TRAINER

Results-driven security leader and former US Naval Officer with 8 years experience planning and delivering comprehensive protection, crime prevention, and security services for major international naval installations and regional operations. Highly skilled and trained law enforcement officer adept at integrating and training personnel in best practice security tactics. Expert investigator with an exceptional record of leveraging advanced techniques and technologies to successfully resolve criminal incidents. Areas of expertise:

Law Enforcement • Physical Security • Crime Prevention • Antiterrorism • Force Protection

Criminal Investigation • Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessor • Staff Training & Development

Managerial Leadership • Team Building • Active Top Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY • 1987-2012

Regional Deputy Security Director, Jacksonville, Florida (2010-2012)

Oversaw the performance, compliance, and strategic alignment of 22 Navy security departments at installations across the southeastern region, reporting and presenting to the commanding two-star Admiral and his staff on a weekly basis. Served as the region’s subject matter expert in monitoring potential terrorist and criminal activity and sat on the Crisis Action Team handling the NIMS Program response to all manner of natural disasters and other regional crises.

Dramatically enhanced communication and responsiveness among this large region’s network of security teams, Reserve Centers, ROTC units, naval hospitals, and shipyards by launching a notification matrix system for disseminating up-to-date information on threats and crisis situations.Played a leadership role in strategizing a comprehensive force protection plan for a major public event in New Orleans.Championed knowledge sharing and professional development for more than 300 regional staff members by creating a regional reference library focused on such key topics as force protection, antiterrorism, law enforcement, crime prevention, and physical security.

Antiterrorism Officer, Bahrain and Florida (2008-2010)

Managed a comprehensive antiterrorism program, first overseeing this operation for the entire southeastern US region and maintaining program accountability on a 14-month deployment to Bahrain in support of the Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG5). Directed the development and preparation of proactive force protection and contingency plans, including emergency management planning, for large networks of naval installations, hospitals, reserve stations, and combat-deployed ships in Bahrain.

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UNITED STATES NAVY (continued)

Enabled the ESG5 Commander and staff to provide critical response to Pakistan’s 2010 flood disaster by leading operational planning for creation of a multidiscipline scenario and command and control architecture.Conducted a comprehensive inspection and assessment of the region’s 18 security departments, ensuring complete compliance with DoD and Navy regulations.Led the review and overhaul of the Critical Infrastructure Protection plan and delivered a streamlined approach for the program’s 250 infrastructures that was approved by CENTCOM.

Security Director & Chief of Police, Bahrain (2007-2008)

Led a 726-member security division and ran a $17M budget in the delivery of protective and police services across Navy operations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Strategically allocated and assigned resources to ensure both day-to-day and mission-specific coverage.

Achieved complete satisfactory resolution of more than 100 emergent situations while overseeing the planning and execution of complex security requirements for such high profile events as visits from the President of the United States and other high ranking foreign dignitaries.Made core contributions to the development of integrated security response approaches among the host nations and defense forces by coordinating the division’s engagement in a major, multinational antiterrorism exercise.

Deputy Branch Head, Criminal Investigative Service, Bahrain and Florida (2004-2007)

Conducted vulnerability assessments of naval installations, commercial ports, and other commercial venues to identify and present recommendations to mitigate potential risks to people, property, and critical infrastructures. Cultivated a deep commitment to preventative security approaches in the wake of the USS Cole tragedy.

Served as the Officer-in-Charge and as the Military Advisor to the local NCIS Field Offices, leading more than 40 complete vulnerability assessments to commercial ports, hotels, and venues.Recognized for outstanding performance and leadership with the first-ever award of the Person of Excellence, Distinguished Honorable Mention by the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Organization to an active duty Naval Officer.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts in Security Management

Concentration: International Security, Terrorism, Counterterrorism

American Military University, Charles Town, West Virginia

Professional development training, including courses in:

Leadership • Management • Personnel & Information Management

Civilian Physical Security Specialist • Antiterrorism Officer (Level II) • Intelligence

Corrections • Military Police Academy • Security Force Tactical Engagement

Weapons Engagement • Physical Security

Instructional Delivery • Command Training • Damage Control Training

Equal Opportunity • Intelligence Photography • Radiotelephone

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