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JASON McLENDON

PO Box 565, Cookstown, NJ 08511 (888) 497-6539

jasonmclendon@prodigy.net

 

OBJECTIVE

A position providing Executive/Dignitary/VIP protection and related duties

HIGHLIGHTS

Experienced in high-threat and low-threat protective operations both in the United States and internationally. Have provided protection for both government and civilian personnel, to include high-ranking government officials (both US and foreign), entertainers, politicians, corporate executives, and family members. Instructed protective services training courses for local, state and federal government personnel. Also instructs handgun, shotgun, antiterrorism driving, defensive tactics, expandable baton, OC spray, first aid/CPR, and personal protection. Licensed Emergency Medical Technician. Current U.S. Government SSBI DCID 1/14 (Top Secret) Clearance, U.S. Passport and International Driver's License.

EXPERIENCE

Antiterrorism Officer, U.S. Air Force, McGuire AFB, NJ, 1999-2001

Served as antiterrorism instructor, advisor and program manager to all personnel at McGuire AFB, NJ. Instructed Level I Antiterrorism (personal protection), antiterrorism driving and protective services operations. Conducted vulnerability and threat assessments, developed plans and procedures to combat terrorism, advised installation commander in regards to all AT/FP program measures and actions and worked with local, state and other federal law enforcement agencies to actively mitigate potential threats. Attended three-week US Army Protective Services Training Course conducted at the Advanced Law Enforcement Training Division (Special Operations) of the U.S. Army Military Police School, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO.

Antiterrorism Officer, U.S. Air Force, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, 1999

Served as antiterrorism advisor, instructor, and program manager in a high-threat theater of operations. Worked hand-in-hand with U.S. Embassy, Central Intelligence Agency, Diplomatic Security Service, British military, Kuwaiti military, and other U.S. military service representatives. Provided threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, and counsel in regards to physical security, disaster preparedness, construction, blast mitigation and other force protection related initiatives. Provided protective escort for visiting dignitaries and instructed antiterrorism driving and personal protection courses.

Shift Commander/Police Officer, U.S. Air Force, (location unavailable) 1997-1999

Led a 90-person element which secured the United States Air Force’s largest aircraft mass parking area and the Department of Defense’s second largest weapon’s storage area. Supervised base’s physical security, law enforcement, investigative, resource protection, military working dogs and antiterrorism programs. Sat on the local Antiterrorism/Terrorism Incident Planning Task Force. Certified as Nuclear Convoy Commander, Emergency Services Team (SWAT) Commander, Bomber Strategic Aircraft Regeneration Security Team Commander, Installation Antiterrorism Officer/Instructor and Protective Services Instructor. Attended US Army Combating Terrorism on Military Installations Course, Emergency Services Team Course (SWAT), USAF Level II Antiterrorism/Force Protection Course, USAF Dynamics of International Terrorism Course, and Security Forces Officer Apprentice Courses (Law Enforcement and Ground Combat Skills).

Security Manager/Agent, Security Enforcement Agency, Montgomery, AL, 1995-present

Managed approximately ninety armed and unarmed security officers, private investigators, executive protection agents, and fugitive recovery agents at the Montgomery office. Worked as a public relations officer, contract sales negotiator, trainer and executive protection agent. As management, developed programs to expand company and open several branches in other locations. As an agent, attended various executive protection training courses and coordinated operations and training efforts with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Personally requested to provide security services for members of the Southern Poverty Law Center during high profile/high threat cases and other appearances. Licensed as a private investigator through Montgomery Police Department, AL.

Police Officer, Hayneville Police Department, Hayneville AL, 1995-1996

Provided law enforcement services to the city of Hayneville, AL as a reserve police officer. Served as a patrol officer as well as an assistant investigator. Investigations included homicide, accident, burglary, arson, kidnapping and others. Attended Basic Law Enforcement Course.

Karate Instructor, Academy of Karate, College Station, TX, 1994

EDUCATION

BS, Justice and Public Safety, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL, 1996

OTHER AWARDS/QUALIFICATIONS/HOBBIES

USAF Commendation Medal and Achievement Medal (x3)

Expert Marksman, Pistol and Rifle (USAF, USN and USCG)

4TH Degree Black Belt, Karate, World Butokukai Federation

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Master Scuba Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)

Enjoys playing guitar, drums and songwriting

Enjoys playing golf, snow skiing and scuba diving

Driver's qualifications include motorcycle endorsement

Can speak, read and write some German (basic level)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society for Industrial Security

Close Quarters Protection Operators Association

International Foundation for Protection Officers

International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals

International Association of Personal Protection Agents

American Society for Law Enforcement Training

National Rifle Association

Hap Arnold Lodge #457, Free and Accepted Masons

 

REFERENCES and VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Available upon request