SAUL SOTO

**** ********** *** *****, ********* **4, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306

910-***-****

+937********

fq4zaz@r.postjobfree.com

~ PERSONAL SECURITY DETAIL (PSD) ~

SECURITY DETAIL | LAW ENFORCEMENT | MILITARY CONVOY OPERATIONS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT

INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS | INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUND

PUBLIC RELATIONS | RAPID CONFLICT RESOLUTION | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly motivated, diligent, and results-oriented professional, offering over 16 years of experience in safety and security, operational management, law enforcement, and police instruction, including broad-based international background at Afghanistan. Adept at resolving PSD matters quickly and effectively, yet persistent in pursuing the most effective and appropriate course of action. Reputed as a hardworking, honest, and dependable manager, with proven effectiveness within stressful, competitive, and challenging situations. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

- Accomplished PSD lead and member; physically fit to meet the demands of the industry.

- Multifaceted and well-educated; maintain a professional demeanor in carrying out investigative, administrative, supervisory, and managerial roles, while directing numerous sworn and civilian personnel.

- Articulate communicator with well-defined leadership skills and well-honed communication, interpersonal, and technical aptitude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DynCorp International Inc., Kabul, Afghanistan - Dec 2010–Present

PERSONAL SECURITY DETAIL (PSD) LEAD AND MEMBER Apr 2011–Present

Render proactive leadership and management oversight to the PSD team for the ANP/MOI Development Program. Utilize delegated authority in disciplinary actions, solely providing disciplinary recommendations to the Program Manager and his designee. Guarantee safety and security of all personnel, visitors, and allocated property. Keep abreast of existing security threats, proficiently disseminating them accordingly.

- Perform planning, coordination, and implementation of all PSD and training security operations at each facility in compliance with program policies and procedures.

- Conduct accurate and timely security surveys and reports, including perimeter defense, static and mobile security personnel management, allocated resources condition and maintenance, training, and all other reports on security mission.

- Efficiently maintain administrative data of all personnel assigned to PSD, such as leave, performance assessments, appraisals, and disciplinary actions.

- Ensure accurate utilization, accountability, and maintenance of all assigned DynCorp PSD property.

- Execute routine assessments in adherence to the requirements of the camp’s Emergency Action Plan, Quality Control and Assurance Plan, and other assigned protocols and procedures as assigned by the Program Manager and his designee.

EMBEDDED POLICE MENTOR Dec 2010–Apr 2011

Facilitated training to the Afghan National Police (ANP) as an embedded police mentor (EPM) under the EPM and NATO Training Mission Afghanistan (NTM-A) program. Assumed full accountability in planning, coordinating, and implementing all training for the ANP in the designated area. Delivered accurate and timely reports by sending e-mails to the supervisor, with reports covering logistics, manpower, and training.

U.S. Department of Army (DA), Ft Bragg, NC, USA - Apr 2005–Dec 2010

LEAD DETECTIVE Jul 2008–Dec 2010

Conducted thorough investigations on numerous federal, local, and military crimes for the U.S. Army. Evaluated all cases performed by detectives, providing them with specific tasks in the completion of specific cases.

- Demonstrated proficiency in gang investigations involving military personnel and dependents.

- Successfully led five other detectives on all investigations.

- Master-planned and enforced training for detectives in the office to excel in their field.

- Spearheaded a fleet of vehicles belonging to the section.

SPECIAL REACTION TEAM (SRT) MEMBER AND COMMANDER Jul 2007–Jul 2008

Oversaw and trained the Fort Bragg, North Carolina Special Reaction Team. Effectively maintained training records conducted by the team on spreadsheet to be reported to the Chief of Police. Maintained direct involvement with the team in executing operations to fill spot for an injured and vacationing SRT member.

- Served as the incident commander to incidents occurring in the Fort Bragg jurisdiction on SRT functions.

- Rendered assistance in the creation of civilian SRT in Fort Bragg, including the writing and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as the integration of civilian members with military counterparts.

- Employed internal investigations on misconduct by officers in the department.

- Directed PSD operations in the Fort Bragg area, which include the visitation of President Bush, Michelle Obama, and Sarah Palin during the installation.

POLICE OFFICER Apr 2005–Jul 2007

Effectively provided law enforcement to the citizens and military in the Fort Bragg, North Carolina area. Attested in federal, military, and civilian courts for key investigated cases. Performed safety briefings for officers weekly.

Employed refresher training for officers to keep them proficient and updated on issued equipment. Worked collaboratively with a badge company and designed an official unique badge for the department.

Spring Lake Police Department, Spring Lake, NC - Jul 2002–Apr 2005

POLICE OFFICER

Instituted law enforcement to Spring Lake, North Carolina citizens and military. Efficiently testified in federal and civilian courts for handled cases being investigated. Handled the preparation and applications of search warrants and subpoenas and general patrol tasks.

EARLIER CAREER

MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATOR - Fort Bragg, NC, USA Jan 2000–Apr 2001

MILITARY POLICE - Camp Page, Korea and Fort Bragg, NC, USA Oct 1996–Jan 2000

EDUCATION

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: In Progress (Expected Date of Completion: Jan 2013)

California Coast - Online

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES: 2006

Fayetteville Community College - Fayetteville, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Basic Special Reaction Team (SRT) | Certified Military Police Investigator

DynCorp PSD Certification | Police Radar Certification | Range Safety Officer (RSO)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attended numerous training and courses with key topics on:

Basic Law Enforcement Training, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC

Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) | Designer Drug Identification | Clandestine Laboratory | Intoxilyzer 5000

Marijuana Spotters Course | Defensive Driving | Pursuit Driving| Taser | Combatives

Domestic Violence Intervention | Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention | Incident Commander Course

Engaged in various programs of the following institutions:

U.S. Army Military Police School | Military Police Investigation School

Special Reaction Team (SRT) School

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Windows Operating System | WordPerfect

Various propriety software and applications

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