STEPHEN J. DEDEAUX

*** ******** **., *** ***** Pensacola, FL 32534

228-***-**** • ch0enl@r.postjobfree.com

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Dedicated, performance-driven security professional with extensive experience in providing domestic and global security and protective services within private, industrial and government environments. Provides technical and procedural guidance and execution in coordination with law enforcement, military, FEMA and Homeland Security programs. Employs intelligence and evidence collection skills in defense of military and civilian personnel. Employs technical skills for structural evaluation in the aftermath of national disasters. Possesses expertise in physical security surveys and assessments, risk and vulnerability evaluations, surveillance, special operations and military intelligence. Provides close personal security for corporate and government leadership figures under the threat of personal harm. Leads highly professional teams in the effective delivery of security activities and programs.

• Leadership • Law Enforcement • Physical Security • Intelligence Collection • Force Protection Special Operations • Physical Security Surveys / Evaluations • Risk / Vulnerability Assessments Communications • Emergency Response • Surveillance / Intelligence Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L-3 STRATIS, Reston, Virginia • 2011

Providers of IT support, intelligence analysis and systems integration to the federal government.

LEP Screener

Conducted LEP, HUMINT and counterintelligence screenings with organizational reference documents and in accordance with MNF-I/USF-I SOP and appropriate government oversight. Coordinated with and worked in conjunction with base level force protection and strategic force protection operations. Reviewed data collected and cross-referenced intelligence collection priorities and plans, in order to ensure proper identification and categorization with screening SOPs and plan. Took photographs and used other biometric collection systems to gather additional identifying data on interviewed person for screening reports. Supported a screening program designed to clear both Host Country Nationals (HCNs) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) for access to US military base camps or recommend their denial of access.

• Employed the principles of intelligence analysis in collaboration with other analysts in developing targeting packages on suspected terrorists and financial supporters of insurgent activities.

THE GEO GROUP, INC., US Navy Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba • 2008-2010

A private corrections contractor, providing custody and care services in the United States, Scotland, Great Britain, South Africa and Australia.

Intake and Custody Officer

Led the protection operations for protected and undetermined status migrants under the auspices of the GEO Group’s Migrant Operations Center and the Department of Homeland Security. Spearheaded fleet maintenance management, implementing a tracking system to follow vehicle mileage and maintenance schedules while cutting costs.

• Honored with 2 nominations as Officer of the Month.

• Earned Challenge Coins for Excellence from the Commander of the US Marine Corps Security Forces Company and the Senior Chief Petty Officer of Port Control.

ASSET PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICES, Gulfport, Mississippi • 2006-2007

A private security company.

Lead Security Officer

Directed protection services for FEMA property, personnel and residents. Employed comprehensive knowledge of surveillance, security, line observation, patrols and collaboration with local law enforcement within FEMA guidelines. Oversaw a 6-member security staff, and provided casual supervision for officers at 2 additional sites.

• Saved high company costs by slashing unregulated overtime.

• Empowered management updates on serious incidents by simplifying the contracted incident reporting process across additional sites.

CACI-PREMIER TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC., Arlington, Virginia • 2003-2005

A provider of IT support, intelligence analysis and industrial security to the federal government.

Lead Screener

Drove screening procedures for 400+ detainees, insurgents and prisoners of war in Tikrit, Iraq, extracting information regarding enemy troop status and movement, supply situations, plans and operations, as well as threats to US-led Coalition Force personnel and property. Successfully developed and amassed intelligence for the use by conventional and Special Operations units in tactical and strategic planning in alignment with the Geneva and Hague Conventions. Partnered in Mobile Interrogation Team field operations. Provided support for counterintelligence activities during sedition and exploitation investigations directed against Coalition personnel (SAEDA). Wrote 40+ Draft Information Intelligence Reports (DIIRs) and 6 SPOT reports. Participated in the training and mentoring of junior military and civilian MI personnel. Oversaw the activities of 4 additional screeners and a 6-member team of interpreters.

• Employed the principles of intelligence analysis in collaboration with other analysts in developing targeting packages on suspected terrorists and insurgent activities’ financial supporters.

• Earned Challenge Coins and Commander’s Certificates for Excellence from the commanding officer of the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division, the 101st Military Intelligence Battalion and the 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion.

• Awarded the CACI Patriot Program Certificate for Excellence by the company’s president, Dr Jack London.

GROUP 4-FALCK SECURITY SERVICES - ITT Systems Division

Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo • 2003

One of the world’s largest security companies.

Force Protection Specialist

Leveraged knowledge of electronic surveillance equipment, line observation, vehicular and personnel search, as well as radio monitoring for the protection of United States and allied military forces at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Executed duties in alignment with base commander directives.

• Applied photographic and electronic surveillance systems in identifying and monitoring facility activity.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SCREENER, Gulfport, Mississippi • 2002-2003

A directorate within the US Department of Homeland Security.

Transportation Security Administration

Provided leadership that ensured the security of civilian transportation systems.

• Led the process of screening and assessing airline passengers and their luggage.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SERVICE, Gulfport, Mississippi • 2001-2002; 1999

A small but prestigious security services company, providing off-duty police officers to individual, commercial and industrial clients in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.

Tactical Security Officer

Provided close personal protection to VIPs and other clients threatened with bodily harm.

• Chosen to lead executive protection teams for key industrial and political leadership.

• Utilized outstanding interpersonal and people management skills to diffuse difficult situations.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Long Beach, Mississippi • 2001-2002; 1999

Provides police, security and first-responder services.

Police Officer

Upheld the local, state and federal law while protecting the lives and property of 26K community citizens through proactive investigations, criminal apprehension and crime anticipation. Interviewed witnesses, interrogated suspects and conducted background checks that delivered testimonial evidence, motives and additional information that led to timely criminal case resolutions. Compiled and processed physical evidence that facilitated the prosecution of criminal suspects.

• Volunteered for and completed Police basic Special Operations (SWAT), Police Chemical Weapons Instructor and Police SWAT Sniper / Observer qualification courses.

VINNELL ARABIA, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • 1999-2000

Provider of global support and training.

Security Specialist / Military Trainer

Directed a 6-member security specialist and interpreter team, conducting awareness training, and providing protection from criminal and terrorist activity for 40+ US Department of Defense personnel who participated in the upgrade of the Saudi military.

• Honored with an offer to serve as Western Sector Security Advisor.

• Nominated for Officer of the Year by the Western Sector Security Advisor.

• Attended intelligence and counterintelligence programs for force protection and program support.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Recreation

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Basic Criminal Intelligence Analysis Course, Anacampa Sciences, 2010

Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Awareness Course, Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), 2009

Counterterrorism Analyst, Joint Intelligence Virtual University, 2004

SCI Security Officials’ (SSO) Course, Joint Intelligence Virtual University, 2004

Surveillance Detection Course, Joint Intelligence Virtual University, 2004

Force Protection Specialist, ITT Systems Division/Group 4-Falck Security Services, 2003

Security Specialist/Military Trainer (Counterterrorism) Certification, Vinnell Arabia, 2000

Air Education Training Command Department of the U.S. Air Force

Air Force Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Awareness April 2010

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Awareness – April 2010

SECURITY CLEARANCES

Department of Defense – Final Secret (LAC/NAC), 4/04

Department of Homeland Security – T2 clearance, 7/08

Department of Defense – Interim Secret (LAC/NAC), 4/10

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Industrial Security – Member

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Conversational French and Spanish, Basic Arabic

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