Mark Joseph Colon

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my applicaction to this career website. I noticed my experience can be traced back to the bullets described in the job description. Furthermore, I have eight (8) years of specialized military law enforcement experience equivalent to the GL-5 level and sixteen (16) years of combined military experience. I currently hold an active NATO Cosmic Top Secret (TS) security clearance. This is equivalent to the Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret clearance.

As a Sergeant, I have extensive experience in leading efforts in opening and closing case files, conducting criminal investigations, authoring non-technical reports and briefing senior military officers, drafting responses to requests for information, and writing briefs, informative or routine reports by gathering information, analyzing it and summarizing the results of findings to draw valid conclusions and to make sound recommendations. I know that my specialized military law enforcement experience coupled with my leadership skills makes me well suited to quickly deliver value and results to the United States intelligence community.

The depth of my experience does not only come from the basic duties and responsibilities inherent with being a military law enforcement officer, but also from my current role as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team lead where I am responsible for the development and mentoring of the officer team members, planning, and leading efforts in carrying out the mission. Additionally, I am often selected for the protection of government officials and visiting dignitaries, and security related duties entailing physical protection of persons and facilities. I am not only accustomed to wearing many hats and bearing many responsibilities, but I sincerely enjoy it! I thrive in an environment where no two work days are the same and I am presented with different challenges.

Specifically, I can deliver the following:

•Physical protection of Government officials and visiting foreign dignitaries (domestically and abroad) •Plan and lead security arrangements for sites, motorcades, intelligence, and counter-surveillance •Conduct vulnerability assessments of site security and motorcade routes

•Perform Stability Policing (SP) operations in unstable areas where NATO is engaged

•Foster relationships with foreign law enforcement agencies

•Train junior officers and mentor them to achieve solo patrol status

•Manage and unite diverse teams composed of individuals from all levels of an organization, through exceptional communication skills in communicating with a full team and getting people on the same page

I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the value that I can bring and become part of the team that is at the forefront of security in support of the national interest. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to meeting you soon.

Best regards,

MARK COLÓN

304-***-****

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SUMMARY

Decorated Sergeant with sixteen (16) years of military experience and eight (8) years of specialized military law enforcement experience equivalent to the GL-5 level. Transitioning from the Italian Carabinieri Corps Military Police to civilian law enforcement with an active NATO Cosmic Top Secret (TS) security clearance (equivalent to DOD TS). Disciplined, motivated and eager to leverage achievements and experience developed as a Military Police Officer to serve the United States intelligence community. Ÿ Security/Surveillance Operations

Ÿ Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Ÿ Firearms Safety and Handling

Ÿ Counterterrorism Strategies

Ÿ Emergency Planning & Response

Ÿ Criminal Investigations

Ÿ Lead/Mentor Staff

Ÿ Defensive Tactics

Ÿ Interviews and Interrogations

Ÿ Fluent in Italian, English and basic Spanish.

Ÿ NATO Cosmic Top Secret (TS) security clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

13th Regiment Carabinieri Corps, Gorizia, Italy 2017-Present Italian Ministry of Defense

Carabiniere scelto (NATO OR-4)

Carabiniere sc. currently assigned to the 13th Regiment of the Carabinieri Corps. Missions include the protection of government officials and visiting dignitaries, security related duties entailing physical protection of persons and facilities, and protective advances for both domestic and international travels.

•Physical protection of Government officials and visiting foreign dignitaries (domestically and abroad) •Plan and lead security arrangements for sites, motorcades, intelligence, and counter-surveillance

•Conduct vulnerability assessment of site security and motorcade routes

•Perform Stability Policing (SP) operations in unstable areas where NATO is engaged

•Foster relationships with foreign law enforcement agencies

•Train junior officers and mentor them to achieve solo patrol status

7th Regiment Carabinieri Corps, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy 2012-2017 Italian Ministry of Defense

Carabiniere (NATO OR-4)

•Infiltrated illegal drug operations and participated in undercover surveillance and "sting" operations leading to the arrest, prosecution and incarceration of guilty parties.

•Coordinated and worked with U.S. Criminal Investigation Command during common missions and trainings

•Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team lead

•Team Leader for crowd control operations

•Team Leader for domestic and international humanitarian operations

•Served in multiple international deployments and worked alongside U.S. military and other NATO forces

•Earned citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, upholding law and order, and relating effectively with culturally diverse populations

Carabinieri Academy, Iglesias, Italy 2011-2012 Italian Ministry of Defense

Cadet Carabiniere (NATO OR-3)

•Gained experience in first responder operations, criminal investigation and suspect interviewing, patrolling procedures, report writing, arrest techniques, and searches and seizures

•Selected to participate in undercover surveillance and “sting” operations leading to the arrest of several high-ranking members of the Italian Mafia for an illegal drug ring operation

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8th Transportation Regiment Italian Army, Udine, Italy 2003-2011 Italian Ministry of Defense

Corporal (NATO OR-3)

Transportation Management Coordinator and Non-Commission Officer (NCO) managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics.

•Coordinated and managed the supply chain operations

•Managed daily operations through the TMS (Transport Management System)

•Co-ordinated and planned daily/weekly shipments

•Maintained records, filing and general administration duties

•Lead numerous logistics convoy operations in combat theater for distribution of key equipment, parts, and consumables required for contingency operations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Weapons Certifications

Italian Army Directorate of Evaluations and Standardization: Beretta 9mm pistol; AR70-90 carbine; 12-gauge shotgun and Taser X26/M26, ARX and MP12, MG 4259

Awards and Achievements

Afghanistan February / June 2018: Awarded for Afghan Police and ANA Instructor, Afghanistan October 2019 through May 2020

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