Executive Protection Specialist

Zekeriah G. Peterson

Fairfax, VA • 574-***-**** • ****.********@*******.***

Executive Protection Specialist

Accomplished and decorated military leader with a distinguished career in providing high-level protection for dignitaries such as the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Commanders, foreign heads of state, and celebrities. As a strategic security expert, I consistently exceed performance, safety, and equipment maintenance metrics while planning and executing top-secret domestic and international missions, including in war zones and sensitive foreign locations. Highly skilled in project management, I collaborate closely with senior leadership and agencies such as the Secret Service, CIA, Department of State, and various foreign entities to implement security directives and provide secure transportation. Proficient in monitoring property with advanced technology, controlling site access, and coordinating and executing comprehensive security plans. Professional Experience

Executive Protective Directorate (2021 to 2024)

Pentagon, Washington, DC

Served as the lead agent on international and domestic missions, providing close-in security for the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Duties included the planning, preparation, and execution of protective services operations, which entailed advance security arrangements, site surveys, route surveys, and motorcades. Site analysis of vulnerability and security assessments was conducted, in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, with the objective of mitigating the identified risks. Security and crisis responses were planned through the implementation of pre-detection, screening, and exit plan development strategies.

Military Security Force (2020 to 2021)

Pentagon, Washington, DC

Key leader of the armed response force designated to safeguard the National Military Command Center (NMCC), a secure compartmented information facility (SCIF), that monitors global events for the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), responds to crises, and performs strategic watch duties, including monitoring nuclear activity to provide for the nation’s defense.

• Directed 1,800 patrols removing security threats from the NMCC to protect Top Secret data and 75 sensitive SCIFs while controlling over 150 alert missile defense responses, safeguarded NMCC missile detection systems and nuclear weapons employment personnel as well Sustained global crisis monitoring in North Korea, Palestine, Iran, and Pakistan.

• Streamlined Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) exercise to Raven Rock and the crisis response time from 2 hours to 75 minutes, mitigating risks and heightening national security. Military Police Investigations Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC) (2019 to 2020) Fort Stewart, GA

Developed security plan and provided close-in security for Gary Sinise during a one-week tour throughout Savannah, GA and Fort Stewart, GA.

Platoon Sergeant (2018 to 2019)

USAG Humphrey’s, South Korea

Selected over 20 peers to serve above grade as a Platoon Sergeant.

• Devised and implemented a combat and physical training program resulting in a 98% score on readiness.

• Responded to urgent calls and crises, including an active shooter and emergency aircraft landing.

• Directed maintenance of equipment valued at $1,500,000, ensuring zero losses during training events. 2

Military Police Squad Leader (2017 to 2018)

Fort Hood, TX

• Provided disaster relief during Operation Hurricane Harvey Relief; rescued 200 people. Protective Service Agent to the Commander, U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) (2016 to 2017) Kuwait / Middle East

Provided security for the ARCENT Commander throughout the Central Command area serving 21 countries.

• Collaborated with U.S. Embassies, host nation federal and local police, and military to conduct site surveys, route reconnaissance, and established motorcade movements successfully escorting the Commander without incident in 50 locations.

Protective Service Agent to the Commander, U.S. Forces, Korea (2014 to 2015) Seoul, South Korea

Partnered with Department of State Security, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and foreign counterparts to protect high-ranking officials and Distinguished Visitors.

• Oversaw over 100 missions, including providing protection for the Secretaries of State and Defense.

• Designed a system that managed critical mission files facilitating prompt record retrieval used in forecasting security requirements.

Military Police Team Leader (2011 to 2014)

Arlington, VA

• Assisted the USSS with physical security during multiple visits from POTUS, as well as foreign heads of state. Met specific thresholds to be recognized by the USSS for my contributions.

• Designed a fitness program which became the standard for a 1,500-person organization. Protective Services Agent to the Commander – Sustainment, U.S. Forces (2009 to 2010) Kabul, Afghanistan

Protected the Commander as his personal security officer on 500 movements. Coordinated $1,000,000 worth of vehicle fleet, electronics, and communications equipment, achieving objectives on time and on budget. Trained teams on tactical vehicle convoy operations, combat life-saver skills (CLS) and counter improvised explosive device

(CIED) and cross loading techniques.

Training & Certification

Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Concealed Carry Permit Department of Defense H.R. 218, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Protective Services and Evasive Driving Training Education United States Army Completed 59 credits toward Mathematics degree American Heart Association - Adult CPR and AED

Essential Protection Skills Academy

Gavin De Becker Institute

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