Mark Alan Simmons
Cell: 719-***-****
Calhan. Colorado 80808
***********@*****.***
TOP SECRET: February 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
** ***** ** *** ***** Army National Guard, 17 years in the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice Institution Divisions, US Border Patrol Dispatcher
Special experience in security: Facility, Physical, Personnel, Intrusion / Surveillance
Extensive knowledge in DOD, DAF, NCIC, NAIC
Armed Security Officer, Correctional Officer, Safety Officer
Extensive knowledge in DAF, DOD operations, supervision, and resource protection
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High School graduate, 1980
Pursuing Associates Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Security Law Enforcement Division Academy 2021
FBI Interview and Interrogation Course, 2011
PCASS Course, 2011
X Pak Operator Course, 2010
DBIDS Operator Course, 2010
AF Installation Security Officer Course, 2007
Law Enforcement Communication Course, 2006
Advance Non-Commission Officer Course, 2006
Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Course, 2001,2004, 2021
Computer User Security Training Course, 2001,2004,2007
SIPRNet Training Course, 2001,2004
OPSEC Training Course, 2001,2004
Basic Non-Commission Officer Course,1998
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Conducted criminal history checks for US Border Patrol on apprehension of illegal’s
Immigrants
Performed NCIC checks for Border Patrol agents / Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents
Provided Personnel & Physical security, safe-haven support for US / Coalition forces
Counter-Intelligence interviews / debriefed local nationals through certified interpreter
3 years experience as a Supervisor investigating disciplinary cases in a Correctional Institution
5 years experience as an Armed Security Officer at a US Military Installation
17 years as a Correctional Officer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
February 2022 – Present
(Missile Defense Agency Security Controller), Chenega Infinity, Schriever Space Force, Colorado Springs, Colorado
40 hours / week
Supports the MDA Security and Emergency Management Directorate (DSS) in executing multiple Security Operations Services at MDA facilities in the United States.
Carries out instructions primarily oriented toward insuring that emergencies and security violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority. Intervenes directly only in situations which require minimal action to safeguard property or persons.
Duties require minimal training. The mission of the Security Operations Center (SOC) is to provide security operations across the MDA enterprise supporting facilities, resources, personnel, meetings, missions, and conferences both nationally and internationally allowing the Agency to achieve its strategic goals.
December 2021 – February 2022
(Armed Security Guard), Department of Defense, Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado
40 hours / week
March 2021 – December 2021
(Armed Security Guard), Department of Defense, Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo, Colorado
40 hours / week
Control access points into the installation/Federal property and restricted areas to identify security risks
Perform installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles using standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory guidelines
Respond to incidents to prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespassing, sabotage and espionage in accordance with DOD regulations
Provide emergency response during base closures, active shooter response in support of installation Anti-terrorism / Force Protection measures
Prepare written reports to document all incidents as they occur on the installation
Oct 2020 – March 2021
(Heavy Equipment Operator), Wildcat Const. Colorado Springs, Colorado
40 hours / week
Heavy equipment operator while performing various task to include road construction, concrete/asphalt work. I have experience operating the following equipment: Loader, Skid steer, Dozier, Excavator, Forklift
Sep 2012 –Sep 2020
(Equipment Operator), Parker Ag/ Veris Environmental Limon, Colorado
60 hours / week
Equipment operator removing liquid and bio-solids from different Waste Water Treatment plants. While performing this task I have experience in operating heavy equipment, mobile dewatering machine along with driving semi-trucks for moving trailers
May 2011 – Aug 2012
(Counter Intelligence Support Screener), Kingfisher, Kuwait
48 hours / week
Conduct intelligence screening on Third Country Nationals in support of a government client
Provide screening support conducting limited-scope force protection screenings of linguist applicants to assist with reducing the risk to safety and security of government.
Conduct quality assurance of screening interviews, reports, and input of screening documents into the collaboration database
Conducts screening utilizing PCASS, BATs, JPAS
Feb 2011 – April 2011
(Counter Intelligence Support Screener), L3 Stratis, Afghanistan
48 hours / week
Conducts embedded investigative and OPSEC support to U.S. and Coalition forces using CI and Law Enforcement interviews and other associated OPSEC supporting methodologies for potential insider threat
Coordinates classified reports and intelligence branches of Coalition, U.S. Forces and host nation agencies
Produces full range of collection, assessment, analysis, operational support report/briefing packages
Interacts/supports joint CI elements with counterespionage and strategic force protection operations
Conducts screening utilizing PCASS, BATs, Query Tree, Harmony, CIWire, Freewire and CIDNE
Nov 2007 – Feb 2011
(Armed Security Officer), Chenega Integrated System, Schriever AFB, CO
40 hours / week
Maintain control of personnel and vehicle entering the installation in accordance with
local installation plans and policies
Performed identification card scanning using the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), conducted personal vehicles / Commercial vehicles searches using the X-Pak (Explosive Detection Device )
Accessed visitor access request (VAR) data base to verify individuals attempting to gain entrance on to base has been approved
Requested background checks to be conducted on individuals not on file without prior approval
Aug 2006 - Nov 2007
(Law Enforcement Communication Assistant), US Border Patrol, Delrio, TX
40 hours / week
Electronic motion sensors advisor and reported suspicious activity to the Border agents / Immigration Custom Enforcement Agents
Performed background and criminal history investigation on illegal immigrants apprehended while attempting to gain access into the US
Logged and maintained contact with agents on traffic stops and on patrol
Logged information into data base of illegal’s apprehended by agents and insured all information was current updated
Dec 2005 - Aug 2006
(Controller / Observer), US Army Reserve, Dallas, TX
Trained and evaluated military units prior to deploying on different training task, to verify that the units and personnel were trained to military standards
Aug 2004 - Dec 2005
(Deployed to Tallil Air Base), Iraq
Provided Personnel, Facility security, safe-haven for US / Coalition Forces
Convoy security escort to local and remote areas
Counter-Intelligence interviews / debriefed local nationals through certified interpreter
Lead a 14 person convoy escort team, route clearance, quick reaction force
Jun 2001 - Jun 2001
(Staff Sergeant), Texas Army National Guard, White Sands, NM
Section Sergeant providing security at a Nuclear Test Facility
Performed mobile patrol security, quick reaction forces, vehicle searches, sensor advisor
Maintained control of vehicles / personnel entering the installation
Aug 1991 - Nov 2007
(Correctional Officer), Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, Childress, TX
Maintain custody and control of the inmate population within the institution
Interviewed inmates whom were involved in physical altercations and victims of assaults on a case by case basis
Interviewed / assigned offenders job assignments based on their criminal history and past work experience
Jun 1988 - Nov 2010
(Staff Sergeant), Texas Army National Guard, Wellington, TX
Platoon Sergeant in Co D 2/142 Infantry 49 Armored Division,
Supervised, lead and served as a member of an Infantry Unit during combat operation
Provided technical and tactical guidance to subordinates and superiors to accomplish their mission
Conducted tactical operations of a patrol base, reconnaissance and security
Maintained operation security, conducted situational training exercises
REFERENCES:
Todd Johnson Wildcat Construction Project Foreman
Jim Coffey Kingfisher System Program Mgr.
Brian Stephens L-3 Stratis Regional Mgr.
DSN 237-9377
Troy Stinson Chenega Integrated System, LLC. Site Manager
Gary Meacham T.L. Roach Jr. Unit Captain
Vincent Lacario Texas Army National Guard First Sergeant
Chuck Booth US Border Patrol Headquarters LECA Supv.