Rob Summerfield

Justin, TX

254-***-****

ads5j8@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/robsummerfield

Summary

Decorated U.S. Army combat veteran with over 35 years of experience in the military, law enforcement and security fields seeking a Security Manager position. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program management, executive protection, weapons, tactics, tactical driving and military training. Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Experience

Diplomatic Security Special Agent (retired) – U.S. Dept of State – Worldwide 2017-2021 Served as an Assistant Regional Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan and the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan. Program Manager a wide variety of security programs; protected foreign service personnel, facilities, and sensitive information; conducted complex criminal and counter-terrorism investigations; coordinated with local and national level law enforcement agencies. Additionally, served as a Criminal Investigator for passport and visa fraud at the Diplomatic Security Field Office in Houston, Texas. Provided protection for the U.S. Secretary of State, both domestically and abroad. Special Skills and Tactics Instructor- U.S. Dept of State - Summit Point, WV 2016-2017 Served as an Instructor of the U.S. State Department’s Advanced Tactics, Leadership and Skills (ATLaS) course. SME on Diplomatic Security (DS) Protective Security methods, terrorist operations, surveillance detection, motorcade operations and the development and revision of training curriculum. Responsible for the safe operation and supervision of numerous personnel, use of non-lethal projectiles, air assets, pyrotechnics, and fast-moving vehicles.

Security Protective Specialist (SPS)- U.S. Dept of State-Iraq/Afghanistan/Pakistan 2011-2015 Agent in Charge (AIC) for U.S. Ambassador’s protective security detail operating in high-threat regions of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Led protective details for U.S. Department of State diplomats and visiting congressional delegations. Served in management role responsible for AIC assignments of and all protective operations and provided contract oversight of security contractors. Responsible for the conduct of site surveys to assess factors affecting the protective environment of venues to be visited. Protective Security Detail Team Leader- Blackwater/IDS- Iraq/Afghanistan 2008-2011 Served as the Shift Leader for a 25-man high-threat protective security team operating in Kabul, Afghanistan protecting U.S. State Department diplomats. Served as Shift Leader for a static guard force of 45 guards, consisting of American and Colombian personnel, responsible for the security of a U.S. Regional Embassy Office in Al Hillah, Iraq. Served as Protective Security Specialist (PSS) for a 25-man high-threat protective security team and as Operations Chief (PSOC) responsible for daily protective operations and maintaining a Tactical Operations Center (TOC).

Security Liaison Officer- DynCorp Intl- Afghanistan 2008-2008 Provided a conduit between the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement’s Poppy Eradication Force (PEF) and the Dept. of State’s Air Wing in support of eradication efforts. Providing daily pre-flight crew briefings. Supervisor of Security Training and Operations- Vinnell Arabia- Saudi Arabia 2007-2008 Provided close protection and instruction for U.S. Army officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Performed advance site surveys of over 170 venues visited by U.S. Government personnel. Served as primary Instructor for Anti- Terrorism training for all assigned American personnel. Assistant Chief of Mounted Operations- MPRI- Kuwait 2006-2007 Trainer and Observer/Controller for US and foreign military personnel deploying into Iraq. Provided training on Mounted Operations, Close Quarters Marksmanship and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training. Infantry Senior Sergeant (11Z) (retired)- U.S. Army- Worldwide 1986-2006 Served as Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG). As a foreign military advisor, developed and implemented new training strategies in order to improve SANG soldiers’ marksmanship and individual-level skills. Served as weapons adviser to the SANG’s newly formed Special Security Battalions. First Sergeant of a 130-man Mechanized Infantry company assigned to conduct combat operations in Iraq. As the First Sergeant, the principal trainer of individual skills assured the professional development of every Non- Commissioned Officer in the company and was responsible for the health and welfare of all assigned soldiers. Force Protection SME which conducted on-site inspections to ensure operational activities, security systems, and equipment; adhering to policies, directives, and procedures. Education, Training and Certifications

American Military University- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Homeland Security and Associate of Arts Degree in Counter-Terrorism Studies

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)-Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), Instructor Development Course

United States Department of State- Diplomatic Security (DS)- DS Basic Regional Security Officer (BRSO); DS Basic Agent (BSAC); Advanced Tactics, Leadership and Skills (ATLaS); DS Security Protective Specialist, DS Protective Security (PRS); DS High Threat Tactical; DS Tactical Medicine and Advanced Weapons; Off Road Driver, Security Driver, Motorcade Operations; High Threat Protective Operations (WPPS II), Anti- Terrorism Driver/Instructor Courses

Executive Security International (ESI)-Advanced Executive Protection Program GPS Defense-Sniper/Counter Sniper, Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM) Course Trojan Securities International (TSI)-Advanced Weapons and Protective Security (PSD) for High Threat Environments Courses, Advanced Surveillance/ Counter-Surveillance Courses National Rifle Association (NRA)-Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun, Instructor and Range Safety Courses the United States Army-Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Individual Terrorism Awareness, Advanced Infantry Leaders, Battle Staff Leaders, Equal Opportunity Leaders, Infantry Master Gunner, Instructor Training Courses