Close Protection Officer

JAMES PARSONS

Po Box ****, Eagle, CO, *****, Cell: - +93-078******* Afghanistan.

**********@*****.***

PROFILE:

I am a US and British Citizen and currently working overseas. Having had the privilege of working, as a civilian contractor overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq, alongside the US and UK Armed Forces, I returned to the US to continue in the security industry, with aspirations to follow a career in Close Protection, PSD, Security and Law Enforcement. In the last 5 years I have gained valuable knowledge, experience and certifications to further my career goals, currently working as a Close Protection Officer.

EXPERIENCE:

Pinkerton, Denver, CO & Lone Star Security & Safety Services, Vail, CO (Present) CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER & SECURITY EVENTS SUPERVISOR

Close Protection Officer (Armed/Un-Armed), (PINKERTON & AIPAC), Work Place Violence.

Armed Security, Hotel Loss Prevention, Patrol, Static Guard and Special Events.

Works equally well alone or as part of Security Detail.

Ensure excellent customer service and quality.

Maintain and develop client relationships.

Manage all operational and administrative duties.

Manage staff responsible for security event or detail.

Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities.

Lead, motivate, direct and support my team.

Travel to onsite inspections and project manage events.

Proficient in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Excel. American Security & Investigations, Milwaukee, WI (2013) ARMED/UN-ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

Responds to unusual or emergency situations at client’s site.

De-escalate situations using force level continuum up to and including armed response.

Use protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.

Controls access to facility through the admittance process.

Observes and reports activities and incidents.

Periodically checks for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.

Monitors entrance (CCTV), exits and unlawful movement of people and vehicles.

Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client.

Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. KBR, Baghdad, IRAQ, (Contract - 2012)

DIESEL GENERATOR MECHANIC

Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair diesel power generators from 6KW – 2.5MW (FG Wilson, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, MEP Units, MQ Power, SDMO, Whisper watt, Caterpillar, Terex and Magnum Light Sets).

Overhaul, remove, repair and replace defective power generating equipment components.

Record meter readings, wear and alignment measurements, fuel consumption, and other data.

Adjusts engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage and current frequency. Fluor Government Group, Inc. AFGHANISTAN, (Contract - 2011) POWER GENERATION MECHANIC

Lead mechanic for small FOB (Forward Operating Base) for ISAF and Special Forces at Camp Marmal(MEZ- FLE)for Power Generation.

Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair diesel power generators (FG Wilson, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, MEP Units, MQ Power, SDMO, Whisper watt and Caterpillar).

Performs electrical power control and distribution functions.

Overhaul, remove, repair and replace defective power generating equipment components. Raytheon Polar Services, ANTARCTICA, (Contract - 2010) POWER PLANT TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC

Performs scheduled maintenance, repairs and overhauls to CAT 3516, 3512 models.

Monitors diesel engine/generators and associated switch gear parameters.

Makes adjustments to diesel engine/generators to insure Power Plant operations.

Respond to Power Plant service call outs.

Halliburton, Grand Junction, CO (2009)

DOWN-HOLE MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs down-hole tools, surface equipment, and other production equipment in the application for down-hole tools.

Assemble and disassemble down-hole tools, surface equipment, Mud Motors and Probes for MWD.

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. Vail Resorts Inc., Beaver Creek, CO (1997 - 2004 & July 2006 - February 2009) LIFT MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE/JOURNEYMAN LIFT MECHANIC LEVEL 2

4 year apprenticeship in 3 years Conducted year-round maintenance of ski lifts.

Maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of all mechanical components.

Hydraulics (Brakes and Tension systems), Diesel Engines (Cummins and Deutz), rigging, welding and fabrication, machining, and low voltage.

EDUCATION:

Colorado Mountain College, Vail, CO (2000 – 2004)

Ski Lift Apprenticeship Degree - Technical Certificate Lewes Tertiary College, Lewes, East Sussex, England (1990 – 1993)

B-Tec National Diploma in Leisure Studies

Uckfield School, Uckfield, East Sussex, England (1985 – 1990)

G.C.S.E. - Math, English, Computer Studies, Commerce, Chemistry, French, P.E. and Technical Drawing. CERTIFICATIONS:

UK and US Citizen UK & US Driving License

Close Protection Course - 2015 NRA Basic Pistol (Glock 19, M&P 40) - 2014 WI Firearms Lic. (Glock17, M4 Rifle) – 2013 Taser Cert. - 2014 WI Security Lic. – 2013 ICS 100 - 2013

DAAT (Defensive & Arrest Tactics) -2013 5D Defensive Tactics - 2013 Suspicious Activity Reporting (DOJ)-2013 First Aid/CPR/AED - 2014 CCW(Concealed Carry Weapon) License - 2015 Defensive Driving PATH/OCAT – 2013 OSHA 10

Journeyman Mechanic License NACI Clearance

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