Alec Schneppenheim
Belton
Summary
United States Marine Corps veteran, excelling in force protection and team communication, significantly enhanced MWD team effectiveness and unit readiness. Leveraged expertise in explosive detection and problem-solving to safeguard personnel and assets, fostering strong community relations and mentoring junior handlers for mission success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Played a pivotal role in emergency response situations, utilizing MWD teams to quickly assess and neutralize potential threats.
- Maintained high standards of canine care, ensuring optimal health and readiness for all assigned working dogs.
- Increased overall effectiveness of MWD teams by sharing knowledge and expertise gained through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with civilian counterparts through active participation in community outreach programs showcasing the capabilities of MWD teams.
- Facilitated the successful integration of new handlers and dogs into the unit by providing guidance, support, and hands-on training.
- Safeguarded personnel assets with diligent implementation of security measures during sensitive site visits or VIP escorts using MWDs as a deterrent tool.
- Contributed to mission success through expert handling of specialized search techniques, including building searches, open area searches, and vehicle searches.
- Promoted a positive learning environment within the unit by mentoring junior handlers on best practices for canine handling techniques.
- Supported safety objectives by providing crowd control and force protection during high-risk missions and events.
- Ensured proper utilization of resources by accurately tracking MWD team performance data and adjusting tactics as needed.
- Assisted in the procurement process to ensure timely acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment for MWD teams.
- Reduced potential security threats with regular detection sweeps for explosives and narcotics using MWD teams.
- Managed up to 15 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
Military Police
United States Marine Corps
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Ensured public safety during large-scale events by coordinating crowd control measures and monitoring potential threats.
- Provided training to fellow Military Police officers, increasing overall unit readiness and effectiveness.
- Safeguarded VIPs during high-profile visits, implementing stringent security protocols to mitigate risks.
- Fostered a positive public image of the Military Police through routine engagement with local communities.
- Improved base safety by enforcing strict adherence to military regulations and protocols.
- Enhanced security by conducting thorough patrols and inspections of military facilities.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Reduced criminal activities within the community through proactive policing measures and effective crime prevention strategies.
- Facilitated smooth traffic flow on military installations by directing vehicular movement and enforcing parking regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining order during emergency situations, ensuring rapid response and efficient evacuation procedures.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and working closely with legal teams for successful prosecution.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault, and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity while interacting with diverse populations both on-base and within surrounding communities.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Temple College
2600 S 1st St, Temple, TX 7650401-2028
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
1420 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 2854006-2018
Skills
- Team communication
- Training evaluation
- Force protection
- Patrol techniques
- Explosive detection
- Canine first aid
- Vehicle searches
- Perimeter patrols
- Leash handling
- Drug detection
- Area security
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Achieved mission success and safety through effectively working with military police agencies.
- De-escalated potentially violent altercations which led to the safety of military police officers and surrounding military members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved explosive inventory logs which led to increased unit readiness.
Certification
Military Working Dog Handler Course
NSR CPR Course
MCMAP Brown Belt
Marine Combat Training
Military Police Basic Course
Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Course
Certification of Contamination of Oleoresin Capsicum
HEMI/LESD/X-26P Taser User Course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - 09.2023
Military Police
United States Marine Corps
10.2018 - 09.2023
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Temple College
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School