Demetris R. Fields *** Wedgefield Ct Norfolk Va. *3504

Cell: 910-***-**** E-mail: ad0g5x@r.postjobfree.com

Citizenship: U.S.

DOS : Secret Clearance

PROFILE

Command Sergeant Major Retired in the United States Army, with a twenty year background creating and managing innovative and cost effective large scale and long-term military programs. Strong strategic sense with the ability to balance short-term priorities against long term organizational mission and goals. Excellent communication, management and leadership skills.

Employment History

Paragon Systems

Lead Security Officer (LSO) August 2022 to Current

Manage and Supervise 7 armed Protective Security Officer's (PSO's), located at the Social Security Administration facility (SSA).

Responsible for ensuring the safety of the facility to include all personel

working inside as well as all visitors visiting this facility on a daily basis. All visitors are screened for Weapons and Explosives and anything thats listed on the Prohibited items list, (PIR).

Also ensure all PSO's working at this facility are properly Badged with the required certifications required to stand Post..

Monitor and check the outside parking area to ensure the safety and security of all patrons entering and exiting the facility from the parking area. Serve as the direct Liason between the Omega Center, Facility Directors,SOC Chain of Command and the Federal Protective Services (FPS) Police to immediately resolve any issue pertaining to safety and security at the SSA facility. Check Post Orders to ensure accuracy and validity. Manage a strict Physical Security Program on a daily basis while ensuring customer service

also remain a priority for all PSO's on Post at the SSA.

SOC-LLC

Guard Shift Supervisor OCT 2011 to August 2022

Guard Shift Supervisor under the Bagdad Embassy Security Force (BESF) Contract WPS II TO-4 at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC). Responsible for managing Guard Force Security Operations at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) in Baghdad Iraq. Manage 22 Expats to include a Guard Force of well over 200 armed Static security Guard Force Personnel in a High Threat Austere Environment at the BDSC. Safe Guard and protect Chief of Mission Property (COM) against Theft, Sabotage, Property Damage or any willful or illegal destruction of COM Property. Supervise the detection, Apprehension and Detention of any criminal violations on Chief of Mission Property with Static Security Posts, Advanced Reactionary Force Teams and Emergency Response Teams here at the BDSC. Supervise Personnel Protection Teams, Static Security Check Points, Roving Patrol Personnel, X-Ray detection Personnel on Posts, Itemizers (Bomb detection equipment) on Post, Static Security Posts attached with K-9 handlers at the BDSC. Safe guard against Trespassing, Theft or any perceived Threat or damage to Chief of Mission Property. Supervise close in Personal Protection as required for VIP’s, Dignitaries, and other high ranking military and civilian officials. Coordinate movement with Regional Security Officers (RSO), Personnel Security, and Personnel Security Elements through entry and access control points at BDSC. Manage Static Security for Airport Operations at a non-Hub Department of State Facility and assets for movement of U.S Embassy dignitaries, Military Personnel, Contractors and high ranking government officials on a daily basis at Air Field location on BDSC. Manage all Static Security Points located at the Air Field and CAC entrance’s and egress points throughout the BDSC location. Responsible for screening and transporting local national interpreters entering onto BDSC to work alongside Static Security Personnel at Secure Check Point locations to screen Iraqi Nationals entering the Compound. Work jointly with U.S Military Assets and other multinational forces in a concerted effort to implement force protection onto BDSC. Manage a strict Physical Security Program in a high threat austere environment.

Guardus Security

Security Supervisor August 2011 to October 2011

Manage and supervise armed and unarmed security personnel for Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Retail and plain clothes undercover armed locations. Manage Armed Security Static Guard Posts, Mobile Patrols, Sergeants, scheduling, New Hires, Terminations, and Officer pay into vision system. Manage the Budget and closely monitor all over time. Manage terminations and answer all inquiries from the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Manage in-service Training and DCJS Card expiration dates. Conduct the following inspections: Post; Equipment; Counseling; Weapons; Personnel; Vehicles; Training; Report Writing; and all Security and Personnel files. Verify Statement of Work (SOW), and construct General and Post Orders. Conduct weekly Supervisor meetings and brief Corporate on meeting agenda. Started PMP certification and DCJS certified.

Triple Canopy Corporation

Guard Force Commander November 2009 to July 2011

Manage and Supervise Security Guard Force at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq as a Guard Force Commander. Supervise guard mounts, manage armed Guard Force personnel surrounding the U.S. Embassy to include badge systems, CCTV Operations, Intrusion Detection Systems, Alarm Stations, Radio Communications, Controlled Parking, Barrier Controls, Vehicle Searches, EOD teams, and X-ray Magnetometer checks. Supervise external passenger and commercial vehicle check points surrounding the U. S. Embassy to include K-9 teams and internal roving patrols on Embassy grounds. Manage and enforce a strict Physical Security Program to include Physical security measures and Policies. Manage the Force Protection Program, Conduct Physical security briefings, make security assessments and risk assessments to State Department Regional Security Officers (RSO) when required. Trained to execute Emergency and Disaster procedures immediately. Manage a strict Physical Security Program in a High Threat austere environment.

Paragon Systems

Area Manager/Captain July 2009 to November 2009

Manage and supervised 100 armed Federal Contract Security Police under the Department of Home Land Security at Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) Suffolk Va. Manage security operations to include: Essentials of Industrial Security, Physical Security Inspections, Physical Security Program, Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security Measures, Loss Prevention Program, Defense Biometrics Identification System( DBIDS), Surveillance Detection Systems, Magnetometer Check, Operations Center and Key Control. Supervised In-Service training which included Weapons Qualification i.e. Gloc 17, Hand Cuffing, Baton Training, CPR, First Aid, Report Writing, Emergency Evacuation Planning, Active Shooter and AED training. Managed DOD Anti-terrorism /Force Protection requirements, Presented Physical Security Surveys and Assessments to Federal Protective Service Officials (FPS). Managed Employee scheduling and input pay into Vision Pay System. Conducted surveys of Mission Essential, vulnerable areas and briefed to FPS officials.

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

Quality Control/Quality assurance Manager February 2008 to July 2009

Conducted daily Security inspections that included armed and unarmed contract Security Police personnel to ensure direct compliance with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Security contract. Responsible for conducting Loss Prevention and Physical Security Inspections that included: Security Measures, Security Programs, Information Security, Personnel Security, Weapons Arsenal, Post Orders,Post Inspections, Key Control, Badge Program, Security Police personnel, CCTV Operations, Dispatch Operation Center, Communication Devices, Perimeter Patrols(interior/exterior), Intrusion Detection Systems, and Accident Report writing. Managed and supervised the Dispatch Operations Center. Responsible for inspecting the Traffic Control Program and Traffic investigations. Conducted inspections on payroll accuracy, Security Reports and rewrote and implemented a Key Control Plan and Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Security Program. Developed and wrote Post Orders at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Supervised Contract Staff in the processing center (Building #1) and managed personnel utilizing the Automated Card Management System who performed CAC and Card functions. Responsible for monitoring Federal Agents who arrived at FLETC to in process, clear their Duty Weapon, make safe and turn in to FLETC Security Police in order to be sent down range for reissue and usage. Commended by the Contracting Officer for providing outstanding Quality Assurance assessments and inspections during Presidential visit. Assumed Project Managers position in his absence, conducted monthly security briefings to Federal Security personnel to ensure direct Contract compliance.

Alpha Protective Service

Federal Security Officer/Sergeant January 2007 to February 2008

Provided armed security for the Sam Nunn Federal Facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area as Shift Sergeant. Manned Guard Posts at the entrances and egress points of the Federal facilities. Manned Security Operations Center within the Federal facility to include, walk thru personnel Luggage X-ray machines and Magnetometer checks. Adhered to strict Physical Security, Personnel Security and Physical Security measures while managing security posts. Ensured strict Badge control procedures, monitored CCTV Operations covering external and internal perimeters, and conducted effective Roving procedures within the Federal facilities. Manned the Receiving and shipping Docks and adhered to strict X-ray procedures for all packages and Personnel entering and exiting the Federal facility. Received an outstanding rating on the Federal Protective Service (FPS) security inspection.

U.S. Army

Brigade command sergeant major July 2002 to January 2007

Managed the Brigades Physical Security Program and Physical Security training that encompassed Four Training Battalions and over 7000 soldiers in a training posture. Managed and maintained effective and efficient Physical Security measures for the Brigade, very well versed on the following Security directives: AR 380-5, AR 380-67, AR 380-49, AR 380-40. Managed Basic Industrial Security (for user Agency Personnel) training for S-2 section. Managed and conducted Semi-annual Physical security inspections on four training Battalions to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security Programs and Policies. Briefed the Commanding General on the Brigades Physical Security Measures and Program during the annual training brief.

U.S. Army

Command Sergeant Major June 2000 to July 2002

Commanded the largest Tactical Signal Battalion in the Republic of Korea. Advised the Commander in the areas of Discipline, Force Protection Policies, Force Protection Programs, Physical Security, Information Security, Physical Security Programs, Personnel Security, safeguarding and moving Classified Information/Equipment. Developed a cohesive Security Staff section despite high turnovers. Responsible for the development of training programs that aggressively focused on Force Protection Plans and Policies to safe guard and prevent security breaches and losses. Managed Physical Security to ensure the Safety of Military Personnel in both a strategic and tactical environment. Scheduled JPAS/JCAVS training for Staff Personnel. Conducted Physical Security surveys, Force Protection Surveys and Assessments for Site selection. Implemented a badge system to gain access to training facilities, troop barracks, and weapon ranges. Conducted Physical Security classes, Crime Prevention and Force Protection briefings. Managed the Emergency and Disaster evacuation planning for the Battalion.

U.S. Army

Drill INSTRUCTOR January 1987 to February 1990

Responsible FOR conductING Initial Entry Training (IET) for newly enlisted personnel. RESPONSIBLE FOR instructing and training basic Soldier and combat tasks such as physical fitness, military bearing, personal hygiene, first aid, drill and ceremonies,CHEMICAL,NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL TRAINING, basic rifle marksmanship,COMBATIVES and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Education

BS, Liberal Arts Regents College 1995

GPA:2.8 Semester Hours :125 hrs

MS, Management Troy State University 2002

GPA:3.1 Semester Hours: 30 HRS

Professional Training

PSS Course Class # WPS_TOG_PSS_170427

PSS Course Class # TOG_WPS2_PSST_180207

Advanced Reaction Force (ARF) Course (WPS2_TOG_ARF_180212)

Emergency Response Team Course (WPS_TOG_ERT_170603)

Department of State, BIO Approved, (Guard Force Commander, Guard Shift Supervisor)

World Wide Protective Service (WPS) Supervisory Course 40- HOUR (020217)

DCJS: Armed/Unarmed 99226337

CPR/First Aid Training (170427); Weapons Qual. (170427)

Triple Canopy Security School (2008); Physical Security (2010); Personnel Security (2008)

Commercial Vehicle Counter terrorism Training Program (2006); Contract Security Services School (2005); U.S. Army Mobile Retention Training (1998); Physical Security Measures (2010)

Sergeants Major Academy (1998); First Sergeant Course (1996)

Signal Operations Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (1992)

Tactical Communication Chief Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (1988)

Drill Sergeant School (1987)

Physical Trainer

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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