Patrick J. Smalling

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Churchton, MD. 20733

Email: ad1c9y@r.postjobfree.com

Email: ad1c9y@r.postjobfree.com

AVAILABILITY:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

OVERVIEW:

I possess 46 years of professional supervisory experience with federal and local government’s National Security and Life Safety fields. I have held managerial and supervisory positions with the U.S. Navy, District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department as well as the U.S. Department of State (Diplomatic Security, Uniformed Protection Division). These positions required flexibility, resourcefulness, expertise, and innovative thinking to accomplish goals presented. WORK EXPERIENCE:

DIVISION CHIEF- DS/DO/DFP/UPD 09/2018 -Retired 2023 Hours per week: 40

Series: 0080

Pay Plan: Grade: 14

ACTING DIVISION CHIEF (This is a federal job)

U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC United States 09/2017 – 09/2018 Hours per week: 40

Series: 0080

Pay Plan: Grade: 13

Supervisor: Cornell Chasten 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Diplomatic Security, Domestic Facilities Protection, Acting Division Chief I am responsible for the oversight, management and administration of the half a billion dollar Uniformed Guard operations contract at Department of State facilities which includes all Passport, Visa and Financial Centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. I exercise overall responsibility for the direction and management of the operations of the Uniformed Protection Division as carried out by multi-disciplined staff performing work in six principal areas: Uniformed Guard Operations, Special Events, Domestic Security Officers Program, SCC, Inquiries, and Lock and Key Program. Recently created 24/7 security staffing plans for newly acquired Russian Consulate and Russian Trade mission located in San Francisco California, as well as the Russian Trade Mission in Washington DC and the Russian Ambassador’s Residence and 46 acre staff compound in Centreville Maryland. The prior tenants of these facilities were asked to leave the country immediately by the federal government which left a short turnaround time to create and implement a robust security plan. Staffing plans included supervisory and hourly Uniformed Protection Officers assigned to Pg. 1 of 6

Security Control Post, foot and vehicle patrols and static posts. Each location entailed an individual security assessment as well as CCTV installation.

I maintain control over all physical security inventory and weapons and provide oversight and guidance to the Uniformed Guard Contract Contracting Officers Representative (COR) as well six (6) Assistant COR’s (ACOR’s) and fifteen (15) Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) while providing physical and procedural security management oversight for more than 140 domestic facilities.

Formulate countermeasures in physical security to combat any real or perceived terrorism, counter-intelligence, risk assessments or criminal threats to personnel or classified information. Received reports on violations of improperly handled classified materials. As the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Uniformed Protective Division, I plan, organize and manage in-depth short and long range forecast of funding for three (3) Personal Services Contractors (PSC’s). Determine the hiring of PSC personnel based upon office needs, requirements and resources available. Liaison with the Office of Emergency Management providing briefs as a subject matter expert. Tasked as acting Office Director and Division Chief for the Security Support Division providing briefs to Senior Management when needed.

PROGRAM MANAGER (This is a federal job)

U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC United States 06/2012 – 09/2017

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0080

Pay Plan: GS

Grade: 13

Supervisor: Cornell Chasten 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Diplomatic Security, Domestic Facilities Protection, Program Manager responsible for oversight of all Department of States facilities in 2012 to 2013 located in Virginia managing five (5) Domestic Security Officers

(DSO’s) and 26 facilities. Then from 2013 to 2017 maintained oversight of Maryland and Washington D.C. managing eight (8) DSO’s within the Domestic Security Officer Program all coded as 0080 Security Specialists. Conduct annual evaluations while mentoring each DSO ensuring the successful performance of each individual. Manage and supervise the security needs utilizing management resource principals for Department facilities throughout the continental United States, and directly responsible for 50 facilities within the National Capital Region. Each facility has different DHS security levels set forth by the Interagency Security Committee (ISC), thus each facility’s resource requirements differ. Prepare annual financial plans and fiscal budget requests pertaining to the Diplomatic Security Uniformed Guard Contract. Manage and supervise access control procedures for all domestic Department of State facilities, ensuring the appropriate level of staffing by uniformed security guards. Effectively manage a guard force of over 1,300 uniformed guards ensuring all post orders, general orders, special orders and circulars meet the requirements set forth in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH). Provide technical knowledge researching, budgeting and procuring new tactical gear for the newly constructed Active Shooter Response Team. Provide oversight for the guard force Surveillance Detection team trained and tasked with counter surveillance duties in support of the departments flagship, Harry S Truman (HST) building. Monitor the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP) for the guard contract, supervising and reviewing all investigations of reports pertaining to regulatory violations and violations of the United States Criminal Code that occur within Department of State facilities.

Frequently tasked with providing security support for the Diplomatic Security Dignitary Protection Division and the Secretary of State’s Protective Detail, National Special Security Event (NSSE), and Summits as well as dignitary visits. Provide security and operational oversight of the security screening and protection of classified material at numerous Pg. 2 of 6

venues during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Travel to domestically located site specific locations days prior to the Secretary of States arrival and conduct vulnerability assessments as well as crisis management plans of the venues location(s). Liaison with local and state law enforcement prior to events as well with the venue host, i.e., hotel, convention centers, and Universities security and staff. Assigned as lead Government Technical Monitor (GTM) during the African Summit closing meetings held in Washington D.C, which was attended by the President of the United States (POTUS), the Secretary of State and 50 heads of state from African Countries. Program portfolio includes: oversight of the Explosives Detection Dog Program (EDD), budgeting the cost of necessary explosive materials needed annually, the quarterly cost for the evaluating team from the CIA. Every time that the EDD teams have interacted with other agencies during frequent training exercises or multi-agency events, such as POTUS visits and other head of nations events, the DS EDD teams are lauded for their professionalism and knowledge.

Selected to represent the Department on the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) establishing national policies for Uniformed Guard standards nationwide. The committee comprised of experts from all federal and military law enforcement agencies.

DS/DO/DFP liaison with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) supporting domestic Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning for Department of State facilities. Well versed with NIMS philosophies and principals. Coordinate with OEM for active shooter policies and drills at Department facilities throughout the National Capitol Region and throughout the continental United States. Act as DS representative during planning for the annual fire drills conducted at all domestic facilities assigned to the Department. Serve in an on-call duty officer status on a rotating basis. Responsible to taking calls from the Security Control Center

(SCC) of the uniformed security officer branch after normal duty hours. These calls range from the involvement of officers in unique security situations, thefts, protestors at facilities, injuries sustained on department property and interactions with undersecretaries and above. Also, receive after-hours calls on major incidents regardless of duty officer status.

During absences of the Division Chief assume responsibility for all duties of the position to include routinely attending briefings with the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security. 2017 Annual Evaluation Highpoints:

● “Patrick is a hard working professional who deserves to be rated as outstanding for his performance during this period. He excels at any tasking assigned and establishes the model for his peers and subordinates to emulate. He has been designated as the Acting Division Chief on numerous occasions because of his abilities. His contributions to this office, to Diplomatic Security and the Department of State are many and invaluable.”

● “Patrick has the historical knowledge experience and professional capability to immediately assume the duties of UPD Division Chief. I recommend that he be promoted immediately.” PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (This is a federal job) U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC United States 04/2006 – 06/2012 Hours per week: 4

Series: 0080

Pay Plan: GS

Grade: 12

Supervisor: Bill Evans 703-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Assigned as a Domestic Security Officer responsible for over-site of operations of over 900 armed Department of State Uniform Security Officers ensuring that adequate levels of protection are provided to personnel and information at Department of State domestic facilities and passport offices. Adequate levels of protection are determined by conducting risk evaluation surveys and inspections for each facility and developing / implementing security policies Pg. 3 of 6

and procedures that are adaptive to actual and perceived risks / threats. Once established, compliance with security plans and methods are monitored.

Rapid decision making and problem solving skills are required to resolve a broad range of issues that arise ranging from routine issues to emergency situations.

Maintain liaison with numerous federal and local law enforcement authorities and other support organizations to ensure physical security is maintained during routine activities as well as during special events. During special events details, responsibilities include planning and coordinating the appropriate role of Uniform Security Officers, explosive detection canine teams, and technical state of the art security elements in support of the President of the United States, Secretary of State, foreign government leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, as well as guests and visitors to national and international conferences hosted by the Department of State and White House, as determined by the Secretary of State.

I brief senior management officials daily regarding problems and conflicts between physical security requirements and different bureau missions while providing appropriate solutions to these problems. Additional duties include conducting initial investigations into allegations of violations of U.S. criminal law or U.S. government regulations by Department of State employees or contractors in cooperation with the DS Office of Investigations and Counterintelligence and other federal and local law enforcement. As a physical security specialist I utilized ideologies, such as Return on Investment, to determine whether to employ access control equipment, security personnel or a combination of both to protect sensitive information, personnel and facilities. While serving on the committees for both the Harry S Truman building renovation and the American Pharmacist Association facility construction I considered the existing threat, vulnerability and consequences of all security related measures utilizing the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Security Design Criteria which contains physical security and design construction criteria standards for federal buildings and facilities. Performed dignitary protection duties for events involving the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of State, PM Canada, Betty Brown Casey, Angelina Jolie, and Cal Ripkin. Coordinated with special agents and venue owners/managers, transportation and lodging planning, scheduling of guard activities and personally providing armed protection services. Attended and completed the Physical Security Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

(FLETC).

SERGEANT – INTER-CON SECURITY

U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC United States 02/2005 – 04/2006 Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: Jeffrey B. Hahn (202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Performed duties as senior uniformed member of the Uniformed Protective Services Program at the U. S. Department of State. Managed the activities of uniformed security personnel on a contract consisting of over 70 uniformed/armed personnel. Supervised personnel assigned for all security and emergency related activities at State Department controlled facilities. Coordinated with local and other federal law enforcement entities in emergencies. Supervised and coordinated responses to fire and security alarms, building evacuations, medical emergencies and reports of suspicious persons/packages.

Provided security for the Secretary of State, other government officials and visiting foreign dignitaries and physical security for the State Department Flagship building. Pg. 4 of 6

Received accommodations for services provided at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and at the viewing for former President Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Capital Building. UNIFORMED PROTECTION OFFICER – INTER-CON SECURITY

U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC United States 06/2003 – 02/2005 Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: Jeffrey B. Hahn (202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Initially hired as a Uniformed Protective Officer to perform access control functions and enforce Department of State policies and procedures in accordance with established security standards at domestic Department of State facilities. Additionally provided dignitary protection to the Secretary of State, foreign government leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, as well as guests and visitors to off-site national and international conferences hosted by the Department of State and White House. Other duties included responding to alarm activity, emergency calls, criminal activity, and writing official reports.

R.L. OATMAN & ASSOCIATES

09/2002 – 06/2003

Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: Bob Oatman

Okay to contact this Supervisor: N/A

Provided personal protection for high-ranking corporate executives and other persons subject to physical threats. ALCO INVESTIGATIONS

10/1999 – 04/2002

Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: N/A

Okay to contact this Supervisor: N/A

Private Investigator experienced in cases of insurance fraud, domestic issues and missing persons. FIRE DEPARTMENT

Washington, DC United States 1984 –2000

Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: James Stewart

Okay to contact this Supervisor: N/A

Performed fire control activities and assisted in fire investigations, collection and preservation of evidence and fire scene security. Provided fire code enforcement by performing fire/life safety facility inspections. Responsible for annual equipment testing and vehicle/squad checks as well as maintaining inventory. Provided leadership an direction to Fire Fighters in the absence of company officer. Serve as Incident Commander when first on the scene. Pg. 5 of 6

Responded to medical emergencies, performed primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured. Responded to alarms and assisted in the control of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical and vehicle fires. Trained to operate a variety of apparatus, power tools and safety devices. Performed salvage and overhaul operations following fires and prepared apparatus and equipment for future alarms. UNITED STATES NAVY, HT 2, E-5

1976 –1980

Hours per week: 40

Series: N/A

Pay Plan: N/A

Supervisor: Paul Stuckey

Okay to contact this Supervisor: N/A

Damage Controlman Fire Fighter for four years aboard the USS. Independence (CV-62) EDUCATION / JOB RELATED TRAINING:

Attended Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, (ATAP) Seminar on Early Warnings: Violence Prevention through Detection & Intervention. Chicago, Illinois. 2010 Completed Surveillance Detection Training- U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security. 2010 Completed Unit Security Officer, Lock Course- U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security. 2008 Completed Physical Security Training Program-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FLETC. 2007 Completed Criminal Investigators Training Program-U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FLETC. 2007 Completed Contracting Officer’s Representative Training Program-U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security. 2007

Completed Advanced Handgun Training- U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security. Emergency Response Team. 2005

Completed HAZWOPER (WMD) Instruction Course-U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security. 2005 Inter-Con Security Services Training Program. Security Guard Contract, U.S. Department State. Executive Protection Training Course R.L. Oatman & Associates – 2002 Northern Virginia Security Academy: Training in Personal Protection & Private Investigations. Falls Church, VA – 1998

D.C. Fire & Emergency Medical Services Academy - 1984 (Retired) Basic Training-U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Illinois - 1976. FACC-COR Certified Level II

REFERENCES:

Name Employer Title Phone Email

Jeff Hahn Inter-Con Deputy Project Manager 202-***-**** ad1c9y@r.postjobfree.com Kenneth Perry U. S. Department of State (retired) DS/DO/DFP/SSD Division Chief 240-***-**** Bill Evans U. S. Department of State (retired) DS/DO/DFP/UPD Division Chief 703-***-****

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