SUMMARY
Law Enforcement and Security candidate with experience and specialized training.
* Law Enforcement Officer in the U. S. Air Force for eight years.
* Past Assignments include: Secret Service details, NSA/FBI clearance for law
enforcement details stateside and overseas, security for nuclear weapons and assets.
* Canine trainer and handler for both explosive and drug dogs utilized in patrol and attack.
* Highly trained in leadership, communications, weaponry and anti-terrorism.
* Consistently received top performance ratings from supervisors for my commitment to
ongoing professional development, education and pursuit of greater responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force (1995 to 2003, Honorable Discharge)
* Staff Sergeant (E-5). Awards and commendations include National Defense Service Medal
with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon,
Air Force Longevity Service Award with oak leaf cluster, NCO Professional Military
Education Ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with oak leaf cluster, and Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award.
Security Forces Journeyman/Military Working Dog Handler/Trainer
* 43d Security Forces Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, NC (2000 to 2003)
* Deployments from Pope to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Oman, Qatar and Uzbekistan.
* 28th Security Forces Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD (1998 to 2000)
* 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea (1997 to 1998)
* 2d Security Police Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA (1995 to 1997)
Led, managed and supervised security force activities including: installation security, weapon systems (nuclear and conventional), antiterrorism, law enforcement and investigations, military canine procedures and information security. Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.
Provided emergency response to security and law enforcement incidents. Controlled vehicle and pedestrian access to Air Force facilities. Investigated motor vehicle accidents, minor crimes, domestic crimes and other incidents. Conducted searches of persons and property. Secured crime and incident scenes. Worked with local, state and federal enforcement agencies to ensure investigative reports were complete for transfer to magistrates. Testified in Federal and military court hearings.
Directed military working dog teams to assignments. Monitored security personnel s proficiency training and certification requirements. Coordinated patrol, explosive and narcotic training for up to 5 military working dog teams (as many as 44 personnel per team); ensured critical detection and patrol mission readiness.
Operated communications equipment, intrusion detection equipment, and other special purpose security and law enforcement equipment. Additional responsibility as Alternate Explosive Account Custodian (controlling inventories of explosives used in military working dog training).
Hand-picked to support United States Secret Service (USSS) on several occasions with explosive detector dog teams. Lauded by Secret Service for "superior protection of the President of the United States and foreign leaders.
"First choice for Level 1/Priority A close-in security assignments (for example, President of the United States, nuclear weapons, and Top Secret assets). Secret Security Clearance with Personal Reliability Program.
Entrusted with security of more than $5 Billion in United States resources. Credited with "impenetrable defense and "top notch security.
Provided explosive detector dog support at Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, and on other deployments in Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia. First responder to bomb threat in Kuwait; initiated security cordon and quickly de-escalated incident.
"Flawlessly assisted (with no-notice) deployments of 5 military working dog teams in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM/NOBLE EAGLE.
Performed demonstrations of military working dog capabilities and methods for audiences as large as 87,000 people; credited with "hugely successful public relations event.
Led construction of temporary kennel facility from the ground up, replacing "worst Air Force kennel facility during reconstruction. Managed kennel operations for 196 days in addition to other responsibilities.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
EMT training 2007
Security Forces Journeyman Certification (5-Level)
* Trained in operations security; legal considerations and provisions of security; application of force; search procedures; police duties; terrorism/antiterrorism; and use of M-16 rifle, M-60 machine gun, and 40mm grenade launcher.
Airman Leadership School (2001)
* Trained in Leadership and Management, Managerial Communications, and Total Quality Management principles for organizational development.
Military Working Dog Handler (2000)
* Trained in conditioning and control of dogs; employment of dog teams; scouting, building search, vehicle patrol, and tracking techniques; explosive and chemical safety procedures; and other skills for patrol and detection operations.
NCO Ground Combat Skills (1999)
* Tactical communications, patrol and military operations in urban terrain, and combat leadership. Additional weapons training with M-60 machine gun, 40mm machine gun, and MK19 grenade launcher.
* Selected over peers to attend training usually reserved for Noncommissioned Officers.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Volunteered at the Veterans Hospital, Air Force recruiting presentations, the Habitat for Humanity
(building homes for the poor), military working dog demonstrations at community events and
chaperoning of childrens events for the Air Force.
Continuing Education at Phoenix University and Community Colleges.45 credits
Grossmount College 55 credits.
Worked for Sea World from may 5- July 3. Job title Night Ops. Park Clean up crew and park prep and used power hoses to clean park.
Have a CDL B with air break and passenger endorsement.
CA Forklift cert.
*Metropolitan Transit System Bus Operator. Operated 60 foot and 44 foot bus in San Diego CA.
*Customer Service Mvp for MTS for over 3 month s.
Ace Parking Shuttle at San Diego CA Air Port.
First Transit Bus and Para Transportation. Work with the public and worked with Disable children and Disable Adults. Safely secured and transported wheelchairs to their destinations all over San Diego CA.
Worked for the Vi at La Jollla Retirement Community.
Took over 500 residents to Doctor apts all over in San Diego in a timely manner and in a safe manner. Drove shopping shuttles in a 35 bus and took residents on trips to North Coat Rep, Symphony and all outings the Vi set up. Worked for the Care center for Wheelchair bound residents to get them to all apts and used a special Van/Bus to safely secure and transport all residents. Top customer service received Kudos coins and service awards from the residents.
Sycuan Casino Bus Driver. Drove a 44 foot bus and shuttle buses.
Lantern Crest Senior Living. Primary Driver/transportation for over 300 residents and 3 buildings. Does all outings special outings and all medical apts.
Ace Parking Airport Shuttle Driver
Mark B Slemmons
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