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Andy Montoya

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Seasoned security professional with a proven track record in managing high-risk situations and conducting comprehensive risk assessments. Expertise in emergency management and strong skills in intelligence gathering facilitate effective decision-making in critical scenarios. Demonstrated leadership abilities reflect a commitment to safeguarding personnel and assets, ensuring a secure environment for all stakeholders. A results-oriented approach drives continuous improvement in security protocols and strategies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Armed Security Officer

Pac-Tac Pacific Protective Solutions
11.2024 - Current
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions regarding site safety and threat mitigation measures.
  • Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
  • Maintained confidentiality to protect sensitive information and prevent harmful release of information.
  • Responded decisively to emergency situations with effective crisis management tactics, mitigating potential harm or damage.
  • Enhanced security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring CCTV systems for suspicious activity.

UNIFORMED TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICER

Prime Ops
05.2023 - Current
  • Mr. Montoya specializes in traffic safety management of utility, construction and Intersection road closure projects.

OWNER / ASM EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS

Investigations & Protection, LLC
12.2016 - 12.2022
  • Mr Montoya specializes in Hostile termination/workplace violence, close protection/security, risk management services and conducts client security assessments/surveys.

ESA / ENHANCED SECURITY AGENT

Pinkerton
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assigned as an Enhanced Security Agent in a corporate environment specializing in hostile termination/ workplace violence response and risk management services.

PSO / PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER

System High Corporation
12.2018 - 04.2021
  • Mr. Montoya served as the Security Assistant to the Director of Security assisted and maintained the AT/FP Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection program, Controlled Area access program, updates SOP/OI's, manages security/access control personnel operations/procedures and ensures adequate staffing to provide direct support in the day to day physical security, and all classified activities held within client facilities; and provides guidance and assistance to assigned personnel, subordinates units and visitors when necessary.

MAJOR

Retired/New Mexico Army National Guard
11.2004 - 11.2018
  • Mr. Montoya upon retiring from the New Mexico State Police was placed on orders to support the New Mexico Army National Guard serving as a Captain and Executive Officer for the New Mexico Counterdrug Support program from June 2013-October 2014. His success during his time as the Counterdrug Executive officer led to his next leadership position as the Deputy Commander/64th WMD-CST Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team from October 2014 to September 2016. Mr. Montoya was deployed as a Junior Grade officer (Captain) to fill a Field Grade position as the Provost Marshal for the 111th MEB/KFOR-14-Task Force Falcon, Kosovo Military Police Station, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo from January 2012 to December 2012.

MAJOR / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Retired, DPS/New Mexico State Police, New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
08.1993 - 10.2012
  • Mr. Montoya served in various positions and ranks during his career with the New Mexico State Police to include Patrol, Investigations, Internal Affairs & Professional standards, District Commander, and Training and Recruiting. Mr. Montoya's last assignment was to the Training and Recruiting Division where he provided Leadership, Management, Mentorship and Direction as he managed and oversaw daily administration, budgetary and campus security operations. Mr. Montoya coordinated, reviewed and implemented Basic and Advanced training courses to include but not limited to Basic Police Officer Training, Certification by Waiver and Public Safety Tele communicator course. He also collaborated and provided direction and oversight of all (8) New Mexico Law Enforcement satellite academies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

St. Mary of the Plains College
05.1990

Skills

  • Crisis response coordination
  • Threat and risk assessments
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Surveillance operations
  • Interview and interrogations
  • ICS/Incident Command Systems

Certification

  • ESI Executive Security International-Certified Protection Specialist 2016
  • LEOSA 2025 current
  • Washington CPL valid thru 2028
  • Washington Armed Security Lic. Nov 2025

LANGUAGES

Spanish Fluent

Timeline

Armed Security Officer

Pac-Tac Pacific Protective Solutions
11.2024 - Current

UNIFORMED TRAFFIC SAFETY OFFICER

Prime Ops
05.2023 - Current

ESA / ENHANCED SECURITY AGENT

Pinkerton
04.2021 - 09.2022

PSO / PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER

System High Corporation
12.2018 - 04.2021

OWNER / ASM EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS

Investigations & Protection, LLC
12.2016 - 12.2022

MAJOR

Retired/New Mexico Army National Guard
11.2004 - 11.2018

MAJOR / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Retired, DPS/New Mexico State Police, New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
08.1993 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

St. Mary of the Plains College

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