Benjamin Rhodes

**** ******* *** *** * Dundalk, Md 21222 Phone: 1-843-***-**** Email: ad36vf@r.postjobfree.com Summary

Versatile and experienced public safety professional with over 25 years of experience in military, law enforcement and protective security. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Expertise includes training, protective operations and law enforcement.

Work Experience

Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance Instructor Team Leader GATA II/SPEAR/ATA Independent Contractor Team Leader

Deco-Inc./IDS Virginia Beach, VA

July 2018-Present

PAE,

Arlington, VA

July 2018-

Present

• Training of foreign troops and nationals to assist in combating global terrorism operations as part of the GATA II program.

• Act as administrator of deployed team directly responsible for all actions taken, and responsible for direct communications with US Department of State Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program director.

• Program also assists US Department of State and Defense in providing training and field operations in but not limited to: CRT- (Crisis Response Team), ACRT- (Advanced Crisis Response Team), QRF- (Quick Reaction Force), AQRF-(Advanced Quick Reaction Force), RASI-

(Response to Active Shooter Incidents), TMSE- (Tactical Management of Special Events), LTL-

(Less Than Lethal Tactical Trainer), PNL- (Protection of National Leaders), PNLTST- (Protection of National Leaders Tactical Support Team).Training experience consists of but not limited to: Firearms training (M4, AK-47, Glock 17), Defensive Tactics, Driving Instruction, Close Quarter Battle Techniques, Hostage Rescue Techniques, and more. Other Agencies

Independent Contractor

July 2018-Present

• Provide close combat support in forward areas, as well as protective details for government personnel in high threat security areas.

• Provide armed close mobile protection details in motorcades and on sites as tactical commander and shift leader.

• Provide site advances for meetings, and events.

• Operated as part of a team of protection specialists in high-risk areas to include but not limited to Iraq, Jamaica, Mexico, Far East etc.

• Provide close protection for US government officials and advisors stateside and abroad.

• Provide single man low profile protective detail in austere conditions and high-risk areas.

• Provide Counter Surveillance and Surveillance duties as needed.

• Responsibilities also included route surveys, risk mitigation, and participation as an intermediary between officials form the US and other nations.

• Provided Firearm instruction to team members, as well as host country nationals as needed. Constellis

Firearms and Tactics Instructor

February 2021-Present

• Provides instruction for Firearms and Tactic courses utilizing prescribed curriculum for NCR (National Capitol region) federal contracts.

• Teaches customized training courses

• Conducts mobile training

• Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment

• Evaluates the abilities of individual participants to determine suitable corrective or remedial training

• Maintains overall safety and organization of the training environment

• Ensures safety of students. Communicates and oversees compliance with company policy, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Ensures accountability for all training equipment

• Identifies in a timely manner training requirements needed to maintain required certifications and company standards, and completes all required continuing education and refresher training programs

• Completes any additional training and/or certifications required by the government or the contract Head of State Protective Security Detail Instructor Erbil, Iraq

February 2019-June 2019

• Training of Kurdish Head of State Protective Detail to include CQB (Close Quarters Battle), Hostage Rescue, Motorcade Operations, Driving, Firearms instruction (9mm, M4 5.56, AK-47) Tubular Assaults, Counter Assault team training, Defensive Tactics, Close Protection Detail Training, Static Protection Training, Small Unit Tactics, Low Profile Details, threat assessment training. Protective Security Detail Operator

Trident CMG Miami, Fla

Subcontracted to Espada Logistics, San Antonio, Texas May 2018-June 2018 Perform armed and unarmed security detail in single man operations protecting two employees or government personnel in mobile and residential settings in Far East area of operations specifically Indonesia and Thailand. Conduct all route surveys, transportation security details, and all site surveys. Team Leader

Protective Security Detail/Static Security/Maritime Security Trident CMG Miami, Fla

Subcontracted to Espada Logistics, San Antonio, Texas November 2017- February 2018

• Performed armed close personal protection for corporate executives and government employees to include residential and mobile security during disaster relief operations in Puerto Rico.

• Performed Armed Static Security duties at Entry Control points, internal port security, and monitoring entry and exiting of personnel from US Coast Guard port located in Humacao, Puerto Rico under MARSEC Level 1 status during disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

• Perform Maritime security for Housing Barges located off the coast of Puerto Rico, keeping fire/hazard watch, and assisting with disciplinary issues to include disorderly subjects and monitoring of urinalysis testing.

• Also performed duties to mitigate risks to the vessels and their staff members and residences. Provided security to prevent contraband and narcotics from entering facility.

• Team Leader supervising 15 personnel in mobile protection details; supervising each in daily activities and missions.

• Team Leader supervising 36 personnel in mobile and static operations, protecting assets and personnel. Duties include daily reports, investigations, and internal investigations in an area covering 1/3 of the island of Puerto Rico.

• Assisting in vetting local assets and gathering of intelligence in conventional and non-conventional techniques.

• Negotiating with host nation personnel on employment activities and resolving issues of pay roll. Handling of all-time recordings for shifts by all personnel, host country and US personnel.

• Designed and implemented area of operations Emergency Action Plan for disaster or emergency evacuation for the client and company.

• Provide protective detail.

Protective Security

Specialist

Aegis/Garda- World,

McLean,VA July 2017- October

2018

• Perform tasks providing high risk low- and high-profile protective security to US diplomats, government personnel, at residences, venues, and during motorcade operations. Provide security to US Embassy Camp Sullivan location Kabul, Afghanistan.

• Performed Duties to include tactical commander and shift lead positions in mobile operations as well as an ERT

• team.

• Completed US Department of State required training for PSS/ERT WPS and WPPS II Program.

• Certified in Close Protection Operations, Defensive Tactics, Motorcade Operations, Advance Teams, ERT, Various firearms to include belt fed machine guns, and less lethal weapons.

• Performed duties as PSS Firearms instructor (M240, M249, M203, Glock 17, Shotgun 12 Gauge, M4 carbines 14”and 10.5”) to ensure full compliance of operators to Department of State standards.

• Performed Duties of Tactical Commander in motorcade operations, to include routing, rerouting, tactical decision making and advanced relay of information to motorcade Owner/Head Instructor

Cross Rhodes Training Academy, Bluffton,

SC January 2007 –July 2017

• Instructing Gracie Jiu Jitsu to the public in group and private lessons. Kali Instructor, Thai boxing instructor, Judo

• Instructor.

• Train Various Police Agencies and military branches in Self Defense, Advanced Tactical arrest and Control; SWAT

• and Room clearing techniques; as well as weapon retention, improvised weapons, and stick and knife techniques. Consultant to United States Marine Corps MCMAP Program Parris Island, as well as a MCMAP Train the Trainer. Providing Logistical support and tactical field support and training to government and law enforcement agencies. Providing training for active shooter/terrorist response teams (US Navy, USMC)

• Contracted instructor for Town of Bluffton Police to include their SWAT team

• Contracted instructor for SC Dept of Public Safety (Defensive Tactics, Driving, and Firearms) Independent Contractor

Set Group Inc.

October 2014-July 2017

• Work building Defensive Tactics training outlines for a variety of US and friendly foreign governments and provide hands on instruction to the same.

• Providing Law Enforcement and Tactical Field Support for Chuckchansi Tribal Police Department

(subcontracted to Numaga LLC)/ Providing Personal Security to Tribal council members.

• Assist in training and security for worldwide operations with US and friendly government agencies, subcontracting to various government agencies to include driving, defensive tactics, and firearms. Deputy Sheriff

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, Rustburg, VA

July 2005 – January 2007

Provided public safety, serving warrants, issuing of traffic summons/civil summons, provide court security, Investigating Crimes. Arresting those suspected of crimes and wanted individuals. High risk prisoner transports to courts and various facilities. Gathering/Processing of Evidence. Providing Close Protection to judges and judicial staff. Firearms Instructor, SWAT team member.

Special Deputy US Marshal

IMF Task Force Washington, DC 2002 Time frame

Provide added security to US government sites and assist friendly foreign embassies with security during Washington, DC IMF protests. Adding to security for foreign staff members in close escorts and vehicle transport. Police Officer

Manassas City Police Department,

Manassas, VA December 2001 – July 2005

• Providing public safety, issuing traffic summons, testifying in court, report writing, arresting persons suspected of crimes and or wanted individuals.

• Police high crime areas known for violent crimes, gangs and narcotics.

• Provide translation for liaison with community. Investigate and conduct surveillance and counter surveillance operations on gangs.

• SWAT team operator and Assistant Team Leader, Civil Disturbance team leader, uniform and plain clothes patrols and investigations in High Crime Area. (Gangs/Narcotics)

• Part of a team deployed for high-risk interstate prisoner transports.

• Firearms, defensive tactics and active shooter response instructor.

• Provide Security for High-Risk Inmate Transports of John Mohammed (DC Sniper shootings) in covert mobile as well as high profile motorcades, as well as provided over watch during trial operations. Special Deputy US Marshal

2000-2001 Myrtle Beach, SC

• Sworn as part of narcotics and gang task forces coinciding with Myrtle Beach Police, Horry County Police, SLED, DEA, and FBI.

• Investigating, tracking, and building cases on drug traffickers in the Horry County SC area.

• Conduct surveillance and counter surveillance on drug traffickers, and gangs.

• Part of fugitive warrant squad in that area.

Police Officer

Myrtle Beach Police Department Myrtle

Beach, SC August 1997-December 2001

• Providing public safety, arresting persons suspected of crimes and or wanted individuals.

• Investigate Violent Crimes and Narcotics as well as Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.

• Conduct surveillance and counter surveillance on drug traffickers, and motorcycle gang members. SWAT team member as well as Street Crimes Team detective.

• Handle large Motorcycle Festivals.

• Part of Protective Details for visiting government officials and quick reaction force vehicle for the South Carolina governor.

US Navy Honorable Discharge 1997

Achievements

Numerous Letters of Commendation (As recognized by supervision as well as the Chief of Police)

Three Times Officer of the Month (Recognized by the Chief of Police) Three Times Officer of the Month (As Recognized by Manassas City Rotary Club) Recognized by US Department of Justice for OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP (Alexandria VA) SWAT Team Member and assistant leader

Civil Disturbance Team Member/Leader

Grenadier Instructor (Loudoun VA)

Chemical Munitions Instructor (Loudoun VA)

Simple Impact Munitions Instructor (Loudoun VA)

Civil Disturbance Team Instructor (Loudoun VA)

Civil Disturbance Hard Squad Instructor (Loudoun VA) SWAT Schools (Alexandria VA Prince William County VA) Active Shooter Assistant Instructor (REACT PROGRAM Manassas VA) Sworn US Marshal (IMF Protests Washington, DC/Narcotics and Gang Task Forces) Provide Security for High-Risk Inmate Transports of John Mohammed (DC Sniper shootings)

Provided Security to Egyptian Embassy during IMF Protests in Washington DC Highway Drug Investigations (Fairfax, VA)

Modular Drug Training (Fairfax, VA)

Spanish for Law Enforcement Class (Manassas, VA)

Community Policing Roles for Supervisors Course (Myrtle Beach, SC) Ethics, and Integrity in Community Policing Course (Myrtle Beach, SC) Basic Security in the Field II (United Nations)

Advanced Security in the Field (United Nations)

Preparing and Response to Active Shooter Incidents (United Nations) FEMA Preparation for Mass Casualty

FEMA Workplace Security Awareness

FEMA Critical Infrastructure Security Theft and Diversion FEMA Protecting Critical Infrastructure against Insider threats.

FEMA/Dept of State Active Shooter Response

FEMA Surveillance Awareness: what Can you do

UN Information Security Awareness

UN Information Security Advanced

UN Information Security Additional

UN B Safe Program

Joint Chiefs of Staff Anti-Terrorism Awareness I Joint Knowledge Online Education

PSS/ERT/WPS WPPS II Certification 2016, 2017

US Department of State

O’Gara Training Facility

Montross, VA

VA Police Certification 2002

Rappahannock Regional Police Academy

Fredericksburg, VA

SC Police Certification 1997

SC Department of Public Safety

Columbia, SC

Administration of Justice 1993-1994

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA

Volunteer Work

Director of Local Fundraiser

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

July 2015

Laborer

Maranantha Farms Animal Rescue

June 2012-December 2012

Director of Local Fundraiser

Wounded Warrior Project

June 2011

Languages

Speak, Read, Write English as Native Language

Speak, Read Spanish at working professional level

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