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John H. Nichols Jr. 813 Hawk Valley Drive
Leechburg, Pennsylvania 15656 (724) 980-0029
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
35 years’ experience in Security, Force Protection and Law Enforcement Superior Performance Award for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Ability to handle multi-faceted operations Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office Applications U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
EXPERIENCE
Senior Security Manager DynCorp International Kabul, Afghanistan Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Responsible for OCONUS-based fixed and mobile security operations on assigned DynCorp International (DI) program(s). Assist in developing and implementing security plans to effectively adhere to mission compliance. Assist in the development of security policies and guidelines andprocedures to ensure mission required performance and coordination. Assist in all security related activities and concerns with internal and external customers and acts on behalf of manager in his absence.
Responsible for assisting in all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing and assessing performance of assigned security personnel under designated contract.
Assist management in ensuring that all security personnel selected for leadership positions are executing their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Assess performance of security personnel and ensure proper behavior of all designated security personnel on and off duty.
Assist in ensuring all necessary support is planned, provided and maintained for security personnel to ensure mission performance.
Assist in providing for off-duty needs of security personnel to include: housing, meals and activities to enable security personnel to perform their assignments without distraction.
Preclude behavior that would reflect poorly on the DI, USG, the Department of State, or the local Government.
Directly responsible for supervision of all functional areas of the Security Task Order.
Tactical Operations Center Supervisor DynCorp International Kabul, Afghanistan Mar 2015 – Aug 2015
Supervision and Accountability of TOC personnel. Reviews MOI NPCC Intelligence, RSO and other open source information and incidents reports in order to derive the daily threat information. Obtains and studies DI reports that deal with security issues in order to identify potential threats to SBC personnel and assets. Reviews intelligence originating from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Central Asia to monitor political, military, economic and security. Obtains information about current situation in downtown Kabul and/or areas where SBC and advises the Operations Manager regarding these issues. Manages on duty TOC personnel for the proper and expeditious distribution of intelligence,
threat warnings and other pertinent information using TOC channels. Performs other duties both in everyday operations and in emergency situations.
Tactical Operations Center Specialist DynCorp International Kabul, Afghanistan 2013 - 2014
Performs the duties of communicating with personnel during mission execution within the TOC area of responsibility. Coordinates and communicates with local Quick Reaction Force (QRF) during QRF missions and rehearsals. Records, manifests, and tracks all convoy/security movements and personnel within the area of responsibility immediately upon departure from the life support area. Executes communications security (COMSEC) techniques to ensure control over communications systems and executes operational security (OPSEC) techniques to ensure control over operational procedures. Communicates using a variety of voice and text based communications, including cell phones, regional and global satellite communications, tactical military communications including CODAN radios, and UHF/VHF radios. Uses TRACK24 C4i platform, web based, to track assets as they move around the AOR. Submits SIRs/SARs, daily, weekly and monthly reports as required and directed. Accountability of all moving assets within their AOR. Developing contacts for aid in emergency situations. Providing those same contacts environmental information developed from within the program. Maintain accurate contact information for program personnel.
Theater Operations Security Manager Kellogg Brown and Root Baghdad, Iraq 2009-2010
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LOGCAP III Theater Security Directorate.Oversee security personnel management for 259 positions within Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirate, and Afghanistan.Provide oversight and guidance for Theater Security Directorate staff.Manage all transition/drawdown activities for the Directorate.Develop and implement policy guidance for all phases of security operations.Coordinate with country, and regional Security managers to determine needs.Responsible for extracting, compiling, and analyzing factual information in response to requests from program management and other organizations.Provides technical guidance and oversight for formal inquiries into violations of corporate, project, or code of business conduct policies, while maintaining continuity between the Theater and area offices. Executes security policy and directives for the security department inclusive of all security locations.Develops and maintains computerized intelligence database to general statistical and trend relationship matrices.
Senior Security Coordinator Kellogg Brown and Root Baghdad, Iraq 2008-2009
Responsible for the supervision and daily operations of Postal Mission Security.Served as the Area Manager for two Joint Military Mail Terminals and twenty-five Army Post Office’s throughout the Iraq Theater of Operations.Supervised, taught, coached, trained and mentored security workforce consisting of seventeen (17) ExPats.Conducted interviews and investigations of all Incident and Serious Incident Report activities to provide management with unbiased factual findings.Advised Theater Security Management at all levels concerning postal reporting requirements.Responsible for the security of all inbound and outbound United States Mail within the central region of Iraq.Provided oversight to the Postal Mission Assistant Special Security Officer on all aspects of security clearance management.
Security Coordinator Kellogg Brown and Root Baghdad, Iraq 2007-2008
Conducted interviews and investigations of all Incident and Serious Incident Report activities to provide management with unbiased factual findings.
Coordinated with other Security Managers to ensure unity of effort in reporting of all incidents within the Iraq postal mission covering twenty-five (25) Army Post Office’s and two (2) JMMT’s.Advised Corporate Security Management at all levels concerning postal reporting requirements.Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO) directly responsible for security clearance management for 613 personnel.Coordinated with Client on-site Director to foster positive corporate image and customer satisfaction.Managed security personnel and evaluated performance through direct contact and electronic media.Maintained up-to-date schedules and ensured that security personnel were properly briefed and trained for their assignments.Screened all prospective security personnel to ensure individual’s qualifications and reliability.Conducted fraud and loss formal inquires into any criminal act or violation of company policy.Served as the subject matter expert and focal point for all site level security and theater postal issues.Developed and provided security education and instructional programs for all project employees. Conducted security overviews and Threat Vulnerability Assessments for all JMMT and post office structures to assess risk/threat and recommend improvements to management.Ensured all mail transport missions were staffed properly with adequate force protection.Prepared and conducted briefings for management on security related issues.
Security Operations Coordinator United States Army New Kensington, PA 2004-2007 Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company training and operations section. Coordinated all daily tasking and support requirements. Advised company leadership on training and operations. Company Safety Officer responsible for training, risk assessment and mitigation. Conducted threat vulnerability assessments reducing susceptibility to loss of property. Planed and executed company force protection procedures. Ensured company compliance with physical security regulations for the storage of sensitive and high dollar equipment. Reviewed and implemented conventional physical security requirements resulting in company passing annual inspection for three consecutive years. Received Joint Service Award for designing, implementing and managing force protection program for forward distribution center and numerous project sites in El Salvador. Supervised military police investigations into all incidents involving U.S. personnel and local nationals.
Security Operations Manager United States Army Camp Ashraf, Iraq 2003-2004 Planned and tracked over 500 convoy security missions in Iraq without loss of life or equipment. Diffused many tense situations involving a foreign terrorist organization while working with numerous other government agencies. Trained and certified district manager’s personal security detail.Trained over 500 soldiers to perform military police duties in Iraq which increased production by 200%. Advised district manager on all aspects of security and safety operations. Designed, implemented and supervised the force protection plan for Camp Ashraf, Iraq to include barrier protection plan, installation and monitoring of CCTV, and the installation of passive detection systems. Conducted over 100 investigations and completed all Serious Incident Reports for the headquarters.
Security Operations Coordinator United States Army Heidelberg, Germany 2001-2003 Developed and instituted training for a military police company ensuring all personnel met or
exceeded their job qualifications. Oversaw law enforcement mission and security for United States Army Europe Headquarters and the Heidelberg military community. Served as the Duty Officer responsible for ensuring all military police were properly assigned and at their post and evaluated their performance of duties. Coordinated all daily and support requirements ensuring seamless operations. Planned and executed force protection operations. Managed the restructuring of company safety program resulting in a 75% reduction in accidents. Security Personnel Supervisor United States Army Heidelberg, Germany 2000-2001 Supervised, scheduled, and inspected 30 subordinates conducting security and law enforcement at both static and mobile assigned areas. Managed employment, training, administration, and welfare of 30 soldiers. Ensured operational readiness and maintenance of over $900,000 in equipment resulting in 100% mission readiness. Received the Meritorious Service Medal for being sought out by company personnel as the subject matter expert on military police operations. Led 30 highly sensitive rail security missions in the Balkans with no loss or damage of equipment vital to national security. Executed 15 convoy security missions in Kosovo without incident. Training Manager/Drill Instructor United States Army Ft Leonard Wood, MO 1997-2000 Managed the reception, integration, and training of 35 newly assigned personnel. Planned, scheduled, and coordinated all training for a company of 250 personnel which resulted in their successful completion of the civilian to military police transformation process. Inculcated Army Values for over 3000 new recruits.Supervised 13 personnel in all aspects of daily operations. Innate ability to make sound, on the spot decisions with precision and accuracy. Basic Leadership Instructor United States Army Ft McClellan, AL 1995-1997 Supervised the professional development and welfare of 16 students per class. Prepared lesson plans to ensure all training objective were accomplished. Enforced risk management which resulted in 360 hours of accident free performance oriented training.Evaluated leadership potential for over 350 students.
Planned and conducted training in the following areas: Leadership Development
Team Development Senior Subordinate Relationships
Training Management Technical and Tactical Aspects of Military Police Operations
EDUCATION
AST-CNS, ITT Technical Institute, Tarentum, Pennsylvania 4.0 GPA, 2011-2013
B.S., Criminal Justice, Troy University, Troy, Alabama Summa cum Laude 3.925 GPA, 2005 A.A., Law Enforcement, Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas, 2000
TRAINING
Customs Border Clearance Course (8 hours) Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraq 2008Assistant Special Security Officer Level I (36 hours) Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraq 2008Antiterrorism Program Manager (80 hours) U.S. Army, FLW, Missouri 2006 Conventional Physical Security (80 hours) U.S. Army, FLW, Missouri 2006 Force Protection Level II (80 hours) USAF, JRB, Ft Worth, Texas 2005Battle Staff NCO Course (120 hours) U.S., Vilseck, Germany 2001 Advanced Leadership (9 weeks) U.S. Army, Ft McClellan, Alabama 1998 Drill Sergeant Course (6 weeks) U.S. Army, Ft Benning, Georgia 1997 Air Assault School (80 hours) U.S. Army, Ft Campbell, Kentucky 1996 Instructor Training Course (80 hours) U.S. Army, Ft McClellan, Alabama 1995 Basic Leadership (6 weeks) U.S. Army, Ft McClellan, Alabama 1993 Recruiter Course (4 weeks) U.S. Army, Ft Ben Harrison, Indiana 1985 Patrol Dog Handler (4 weeks) U.S. Army, Lackland AFB, Texas 1984 Military Police Course (17 weeks) U.S. Army, Ft McClellan, Alabama 1978