Kenneth B. Stuchell
***.*****@*****.*** Cell: 229-***-****
*** *** **, **********, ** 15237
Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically skilled Personal Security Specialist and Law Enforcement professional known for improving productivity, communication, and morale. Specialized experience and training at the highest levels of Personal Protection, Special Reaction Team, Firearms Instructor and known for investigative skill, communication, accuracy, attention to detail and time management
Key Skills
Secret DOS clearance
Worldwide Protective Service Course
Personal Security Specialist
Executive Defensive Driving Protection
Special Reaction Team
Marksman Observer
Tactical Fire Instructor
Martial Arts Instructor
Defensive Sniper Instructor
Excellent Communication Abilities/ Teambuilding & Staff Supervision
Professional Experience
Global Integrated Security- Basra, Iraq
Personal Security Specialist/ Diplomatic Security
State Department/ International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
Start Date: 05/11- present
Job Description: Personal Diplomatic Security for the State Department/ International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, in a combat environment both mobile and static. Providing personal security throughout Basra, Iraq at unknown location throughout the area of operation designated to our specific function. Both while mounted in vehicles or dismounted on venue.
Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders.
Driving the lead vehicle (auto, boat etc.), principal’s vehicle, or follow-vehicle, whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
Driving follow-vehicle and/or acting as response agent. Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader.
Maintaining protective formation position during principal’s walking movements
Participating in advance security preparations.
Manning the security post at principal’s residence or manning the Command Post, as required.
Serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team / Quick Reaction Force (ERT / QRF) when assigned.
Combat Skills Instructor [Linxx Global Solutions]- Point Hueneme, Ca
Combat Skills Instructor/ Firearms Instructor
start date: 09/10- 05/11
While assigned to Linxx Global Solutions, I served as the Primary Security Specialist Instructor for the Force Protection office covering mounted/dismounted operations, Detail Leader, Shift Leader, Tactical Commander and Force Protection Lead Instructor. I directly supervised thirty personnel per detail assigned. I was responsible for managing and coordinating instructional guidance throughout course to include but not limited to, internal and external Personal Security movements, roving and armed mounted/dismounted close proximity security services throughout training.
My daily responsibilities as the Detail Leader consist of providing for the close, personal protection of my assigned team at all times, briefing the team on all aspects of the mission, to include immediate actions on contact, as well as ensuring proper mission planning is conducted. Additionally, I developed policies and procedures in conjunction with training aids and references.
United States Marine Corps [Active Duty/Military Police Officer] – Various Locations
Corporal/E-4, 09/07 to 01/11; Squad Leader, 08/07 to 06/10
Sergeant/E-5, 01/11 to present; Platoon Sergeant
Police Mentor/ Personnel Security Officer – Nawa District, 11/09 – 06/10
Provided personnel protection for civilian police advisors on mobile and venue security missions. Giving assistance in the development of policing skills and techniques within the Afghan National Police (ANP) at various levels, ranging from new-untrained recruits to senior officers, while assigned to the Focused District Development (FDD) program.
Key Results:
Engaged in negotiations on behalf of the District ANP with senior members of the Police command, and the Ministry of Interior to increase the district security and safety
Supported the District ANP from initial assessment through FDD Basic Training. Personally mentored during Basic 8-week course – organized and oversaw training for major events that took place in the Nawa District incorporating the ANP
Increased the efficiency of mentoring activities by combining multiple team movements to centralized locations. Including vehicle check points, interrogation of local population and investigation of drug and weapon trafficking.
Detainee handling and interrogation leading to evidence directly effecting the welfare of the local population as well as Coalition forces
Development of ANP special response mobile unit
Route Reconnaissance Vehicle Commander/ Personnel Security Detail Team Leader
Al Anbar Province, Iraq 08/08-04/09
Provided Mounted Personnel Security Team for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Logistic Convoys, and high priority individuals in need. Encountered over 80 missions spanning over 10,000 miles of hostile environments, dealing with small arms fire and Improvised Explosive Devices.
Key Results:
Every mission accomplished due to personnel security teams high level of training and attention to detail.
All Principals were escorted safely to their mission objective and were never compromised by a threat through the experience, professionalism and hard target provided by the PSD team.
Preformed both internal and external security in areas as large as Patrol Base and surround village to as small as a single vehicle during meetings between local nationals and military advisors.
Military Police Officer/ Field Training Officer. 03/06-08/08
Responsible for developing a training schedule forecasting tactical training for future combat deployments throughout 1st Marine Division Military Police Company. Holding billets of; training Non-Commissioned Officer, Personnel Security Detail team leader, vehicle commander, route reconnaissance scout, biometric analysis technician, Marine Corps martial arts instructor and tactical site exploitation agent.
Key Results:
Served various units for a period of over three years as the Chief Instructor Trainer responsible for the accurate delivery training for combat deployments. Received a letter of commendation for the superior performance of duty in this billet.
Served as the head Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor for over two hundred and twenty Marines in 1ST Marine Division Military Police Company.
Identified and apprehended suspected burglary and larceny suspects through detailed crime analysis developed through case work
Received a Commendation for the quality of work displayed while assigned to the Provost Marshals Office
Received outstanding remarks while working as a Patrolman/ Special Reaction Team member
Received a Letter of Commendation for personally developing training program for predeployment training
Traffic enforcement
Entry control point supervisor
Responded to calls for service and trained newly released military police recruits in all patrol functions
Special Reaction Team, 03/06 – 08/07
Served as a Special Reaction Team member in Albany, Ga attached to the Provost Marshals Office charged with the duties of an assault man and personnel security officer. Specialized in the duties of Marksman Observer assigned as an over watch position to the entry team, as well as personnel security officer depending on mission type.
Key Results:
Hands on experience with hostage negotiations
Tactical weapons training
Marksman Observer schooling
Developed reporting skill set
Responsibility development
Incorporated the use of crime analysis
The following is a selection of specialized courses:
Worldwide Protective Services
Special Reaction Team/ Special Reaction Team Marksman Observer
Military Police Training
Advanced Machine Gun Course
Urban Leader Assault Course
Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course
Evasive Driving Course
Defensive Sniper Instructor
Law Enforcement Training
Specialized Patrol Techniques
Intelligence interrogations
Civil Disturbances/Riot
Education
High School Graduate, North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, Pa - 2005
Technology Summary
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - GCIC - Biometric Analysis Technician - Windows (all)