Security Officer
Resume:
KEVIN W. BAUER
**** ********* *****, ******, ******** 22182
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Comprehensive Security Experience; Investigations Management; Physical/Procedural/Technical Security Solutions; VIP Protection; Emergency Planning and Crisis Response
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Talented, diplomatic, and performance-driven professional powered with 25 years of global experience in establishing and managing comprehensive security operations within a large and diverse workforce. Has proven ability to envision innovative enterprise-wide security solutions to ensure business continuity, employee safety, and protection of assets.
Possesses extensive global experience working with foreign diplomats, police, business leaders, and security officials to negotiate, coordinate, and establish seamless security operations to ensure the integrity of the enterprise from acts of theft, pilferage, sabotage, black marketing, and other internal and external threats. Adept at managing large guard forces and designing innovative technical programs as well as in developing cost-effective physical security solutions and handling sensitive investigations. Honest, innovative, and dependable leader with proven effectiveness in stressful and challenging situations. Willing to relocate internationally and holds a TS/SCI security clearance.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DIRECTOR OF CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 2009–PRESENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY (DSS) ~ Washington, DC
Conceptualize and implement the strategic plans for the transition from U.S. military provided security to civilian Diplomatic Security (DSS) operations in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2011. Direct and coordinate the current DSS security operations in both countries. Expertly manage Senior Foreign Service DSS agent supervisors, 140 DSS special agents, 135 security specialists, and over 5,000 security contractors and related equipment and weapon inventories. Develop and submit billion dollar budget requirements and defend the programs and related budgets to policymakers and Congress. Create innovative solutions to non-traditional security challenges in two war zones in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region.
Notable Achievements:
- Conceptualized and crafted the strategic security transition plans that directly support White House national security objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Led a large team in developing innovative solutions to incoming rocket fire, communications gaps, armored vehicle platforms, technical counter-measures, state-of-the-art command centers, and physical security challenges
- Functioned as a point man for DSS liaison and negotiations with other U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and foreign ministries to leverage limited resources to protect personnel
SENIOR REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER (RANK OF COUNSELOR) 2006–2009
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
AMERICAN EMBASSY, U.S. MISSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION AND U.S. MISSION TO NATO
Led an international security team of more than 200 persons to lead and manage U.S. Marines, security guard forces, technical security assets, investigators, VIP protection teams, and other sensitive programs protecting three large diplomatic missions with over 1,000 employees. Developed long-term quality relationships with EUROPOL, European Union security officials, senior Belgian police, NATO, U.S. European Command, European Corporate Security Association, and US corporations conducting business activities in Belgium. Served as a Security Advisor to three senior U.S. ambassadors.
Notable Achievements:
- Collaborated with Brussels’ political leadership, police and the State Department to carry out a comprehensive physical security upgrade to protect the perimeter of U.S. diplomatic facilities in Brussels (Superior Honor Award)
- Created and implemented a business continuity plan for the U.S. Mission to NATO and provided expert advice to NATO Director of Security on construction of new NATO headquarters
SENIOR REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER (RANK OF COUNSELOR) 2002–2006
PARIS, FRANCE
AMERICAN EMBASSY /U.S. MISSION TO THE UNESCO / U.S. MISSION TO THE OECD
Motivated and led a diverse staff of more than 225 to provide physical, procedural, and technical security services to three U.S. missions and ambassadors in more than 20 facilities throughout France. Forged critical relationships with Interpol, U.S. business interests, National Police, and Gendarmerie.
Notable Achievements:
- Identified a new Chancery for USOECD and USUNESCO in Paris; designed and then managed the security infrastructure build-out from inception to completion (Meritorious Honor Award)
- Established the State Department’s first fully integrated technical security system on a national level, connecting all cameras, alarms, and access control devices at all U.S. facilities throughout France
SENIOR REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER 1999–2002
AMERICAN EMBASSY ~ MANAMA, BAHRAIN
Countered the growing threat of terrorism against U.S. persons and facilities in Bahrain through close collaboration with the Bahrain Ministry of Interior, U.S. business leaders, and the U.S. Navy Central Command and Fifth Fleet. Functioned as the Security Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador and commanding admiral of NAVCENT. Developed community-wide security programs to keep employees, family members, and U.S. citizens safe and informed during a period of growing unrest.
Notable Achievement:
- Received the State Department Heroism Award for countering an attack on the Chancery
- Coordinated the investigative response to an airline crash which caused the death of a U.S. Diplomatic Courier
REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER 1996–1999
AMERICAN EMBASSY ~ TUNIS, TUNISIA
Pivotal in responding to growing discomfort in the U.S. business community following the East Africa embassy bombings; established an Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) chapter to help resident U.S. business interests in the country to develop counterterrorism defensive programs and ensure sharing of relevant threat intelligence. Managed a large, comprehensive security program and staff of over 100 Tunisians to protect personnel and facilities.
Notable Achievements:
- Crafted the position paper which resulted in the closure of the vulnerable embassy and construction of a new Chancery compound at a safer location (Meritorious Honor Award)
- Provided the first training program for Tunisian Police in the United States to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
AGENT-IN-CHARGE, DIGNITARY PROTECTION DIVISION ~ State Department, Washington, DC 1993–1996
CHIEF OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE, EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA ~ DSS CI Programs, State Department, Washington, DC 1991–1993
REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER ~ American Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria 1988–1991
REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER ~ American Consulate General, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1986–1988
ASSISTANT REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICER ~ American Embassy, Beirut, Lebanon 1985–1986
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Marine Corps: 1975–1980 (Presidential Service Award and Badge) Honorably Discharged
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / SOVIET STUDIES (ND) ~ University of Virginia Graduate School, Charlottesville, VA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE ~ University of Missouri, St. Louis
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Senior Executive Service Leadership: 2008 | Mid-Level Leadership / Management: 2002 | French Police Training: 2002
French Language: 1996 | Microsoft Office: 1995 | Computer Systems Security: 1989 | Bulgarian Language: 1988
FBI Counter Intelligence Operations: 1988 | CIA Foreign Intelligence Services: 1988 | Regional Security Officer Training: 1985
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy: 1984–1985
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, DSS Special Agents Association
Member, American Foreign Service Association
AWARDS & HONORS
Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Rank of Counselor | Senior Foreign Service Performance Pay Award
Superior Honor Awards (3) | Meritorious Honor Awards (3) | Heroism Award |Presidential Service Badge (USMC)
Love Fellowship (University of Virginia Graduate Program, International Relations and Soviet Affairs)
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