DARRIN M. SANGER, CPS

**** ****** ***** *****, ******, FL 34120 phone: 425-***-**** email: acsa7y@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

PROFILE

Highly-skilled close protection specialist with seven years of experience in both high- and low-threat environments across the globe. A dedicated professional and U.S. Army veteran with demonstrated protection expertise and a proactive mindset is looking to provide first-class services to executive-level clients.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1.6 year veteran of the United States Army with Honorable discharge.

2.Possess Florida’s Unarmed D License (D 1318426) and Armed G License (G 1304823).

3.Certified in High Threat Diplomatic Security through the U.S. State Department’s Worldwide Protection Services program.

4.Certified Protection Specialist (CPS) – Executive Security International.

5.Client-oriented. Experienced in applying proven protection techniques that create a safe and comfortable environment based on the client’s needs. Highly skilled in protection principles and strategies including client management, protective intelligence, security advances, route reconnaissance, surveillance and defensive driving.

6.Uniquely talented in developing comprehensive risk analyses and threat assessments that identify known and perceived threats and implement risk-mitigation methods that preserve clients’ personal and professional needs.

7.Results-driven with distinguished leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to inspire and lead others to build teamwork and increase team productivity. Excellent communications skills.

8.Trained in disarms and hand-to-hand combatives. Proficient in the use of a variety of firearms.

9.Actively hold a SECRET Security Clearance through the U.S. Department of State.

10.Certified in First Aid and CPR-AED from the National Safety Council.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Triple Canopy, Inc. Dec. 2011 – Present

U.S. Department of State (WPS/Task Order 5, Baghdad, Iraq)

Ambassador’s Protection Detail (Oct. 2013 – Present)

Faithfully provide close protection to U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Stuart E. Jones as a member of his security advance team by safely securing venues prior to his arrival at high-risk venues throughout Baghdad.

Served on numerous protective details for VIPs such as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran Bret McGurk, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, Gen. Lloyd Austin, United States Central Command commander, and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.).

Conduct technical site surveys of venues to effectively design security protocols that ensure secure environments for the ambassador and other VIPs.

Responsible for establishing and monitoring radio communications with the embassy’s Tactical Operations Center, the ambassador’s protection detail and team members using a variety of tactical communications systems.

Brief team members on recent hostile acts, threat assessments and enemy tactics, techniques and procedures.

Tactical Commander (Dec. 2012 – Feb. 2013)

Second in command of a 12-member high-threat diplomatic protection team.

Directly responsible for: planning, coordinating, and briefing all mission-essential travel routes.

Safely navigate and transport principles to and from venues throughout Baghdad.

Effectively plan driving routes that achieve maximum security, speed and low visibility to potential threats.

Coordinate venue security with local assets during advance operations prior to the principles’ arrival.

Manage tactical oversight of team personnel while on venue and direct principle recovery and extraction operations if necessary.

Protective Security Specialist (Dec. 2011 – Dec. 2012)

Served on protective details for U.S. Ambassador James Knight and former ambassador Michele J. Sison – Bureau of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

Provided high-threat protection for U.S. diplomats, dignitaries, Department of State employees and Iraqi officials while conducting high- and low-profile movements throughout the Baghdad area.

Served as driver for Lead, Follow and Limo vehicles.

Protection Management Group Nov. 2010 – April 2011

Consultant/Executive Protection Specialist

Member of executive protection teams conducting low-profile security for high-net worth individuals and entertainers in and around the Dallas area, providing transportation security to and from various venues.

Developed comprehensive risk analyses to help corporate clients more effectively mitigate physical security risks and reduce financial losses as a result of property crimes.

Christian Faith Center March 2008 – March 2011

Protection Team Leader

Provided personal protection of lead pastors, associates and VIPs during church services, guest appearances, book signings and related functions.

Managed a five-person team that provided physical security of facilities and property, including scheduling shifts training new hires on security guidelines, protocols and tactics.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army Dec 1991 – Dec 1997

Task Force 2-1, Operation Desert Lightning, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1996)

Brigade Security Platoon

Provided personal security for government and military officials, VIPs and media representatives to and from various government installations, including motorcade security, route reconnaissance and tactical support.

Faithfully served on the unit’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to react and defend against hostilities that threatened the base and government assets. Performed physical security of access-control points, searching vehicles for explosives, contraband and suspicious items.

TRAINING

Gavin de Becker Institute

Essential Protection Skills Academy, June 2013

U.S. Department of State

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) Triple Canopy, Inc., Aug. 2011

Trojan Securities International

Advanced Executive/Close Protection (Worldwide Protective Services) &

Security Risk Management (Hostile Environments) Course, May 2011

Executive Security International

Certified Protection Specialist (CPS) credential, Sept 2010, Graduated Top of Class

with the Highest Overall Composite Score (Advanced Executive Protection Program)

National Rifle Association

Certified Pistol Instructor – ID No: 101************

Advanced Personal Protection outside the Home Certification

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS

Unarmed D & Armed G License – Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Licensing

Certified Protection Specialist – Executive Security International (ESI)

Essential Protection Skills Academy – Gavin de Becker & Associates

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) – U.S. State Department

First Aid & CPR/AED Certification – National Safety Council

AWARDS

Best Individual Achievement Threat Assessment – ESI

Best Individual Achievement Stalker Program – ESI

Army Commendation Medal – 3 ribbons

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

EDUCATION

Pierce College (Tacoma, WA), Communications – 1997

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Google Earth, FalconView mapping application and basic photography.

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