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AUSTIN R HIBBARD

Umatilla

Summary

Experienced Law Enforcement and protection professional with vast knowledge and experience in Tier 1 SWAT operations, sniper assignments, explosive breaching, QRF and motorcades. Documented experience in Major Crimes Unit, with Homicide investigations, Narcotics and Gangs. To include, extensive and detailed report writing, search warrant development, and court practices.


As well as, experienced in providing armed low-profile close protection for clientele, as a Team Leader within team environments or conducted solo agent operations. As well as performing advance, counter surveillance work, surveillance detection, providing secure transportation services, and developing emergency action plans for clients. With skills in de-escalation and communication techniques while maintaining the highest level of discretion.

Along with my education, additional professional experience, job-specific training, and extensive knowledge, I possess a unique, foundational set of transferable skills to the industry.



Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Protection Agent

Gavin De Becker & Associates
10.2023 - Current

Collaborate with Federal Agencies, in a highly confidential environment, providing armed low-profile, advance, surveillance, and counter surveillance work with equipment and investigative techniques to identify physical or surveillance threats, in a team and solo environment.

Other skills, techniques, equipment, and tasks implemented, however unable to be disclosed due to the nature and confidentiality.

CEO

Hibbard Enterprises LLC.
02.2018 - Current

Created to provide Executive Protection consulting to clients, by evaluating their requests, concerns, and protective needs. Capable of working directly with the client one-on-one, or managing and organizing a team, with general responsibilities that include the implementation of the desired protective requests, with uncomparable standards and customer service.

Executive Protection Specialist | Team Lead

National Protection Firm | Prosegur|
01.2022 - Current

Worked as a Team Lead, either directly with the client one on one, or managed and organized a team, with general responsibilities that include but not limited to;
•Providing armed low-profile close protection for Corporate Executives, UHNW clientele or families.
•Establish and implement procedures for risk management and emergency preparedness. Manage all medical equipment and provide emergency medical attention to clientele.
•Perform advance and counter surveillance work to determine optimal routes, venues, accommodations to minimize risks both domestic and internationally.
•Provide secure transportation services and develop emergency actions plans for clientele.
•Respond to all emergencies’ things such as but not limited to active shooter, kidnapping attempts, bomb threats, medical emergencies including great bodily harm or death.

Executive Protection Specialist

Prosegur
01.2023 - Current

Executive Proection Specialist | Team Lead

Titanium Black Executive Solutions
02.2022 - Current

Deputy Sheriff | Major Crimes Investigator | SWAT

Lake County Sheriff’s
04.2016 - 02.2023

•Served as a patrol Deputy and Detective in the Major Crimes Unit.
•Maintained alternate billets to include, SWAT team as well as Search and Recovery Dive Team, and Marine Security Operations.
•Lead Detective on countless cases ranging from human trafficking, unnatural deaths, homicide, and narcotics.
•Served as the SWAT teams Lead Mechanical and Explosive Breacher, as well as a Designated Marksmen (Sniper), and on a QRF Team (Quick Reaction Force).
•Organized teams for events, or scenarios in need of tactical support and security.
•Assisted in planning, implementing, and managing special events, as well as planned/participated in search warrant services, covert investigations, tactical operations, DDM overwatch, surveillance, QRF, and motorcades (to include President Trump on multiple occasions)
•Executive Protection Team for elected government officials.
•LE and SWAT qualified firearms instructor. Oversaw officer handgun, rifle, CQC and combative training ensuring exceptional scores and precision.• Investigate complex criminal activities or local, federal or state law violations.
•Direct crime-scene investigators or other law enforcement personnel at crimes scenes.
•Collect, analyze and preserve evidence and make informed decisions and conclusions by employing deductive reasoning and analysis that leads to prosecution.
•Wrote detailed reports, file and maintain all records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
•Coordinated search and arrest warrants, arresting suspects as necessary.
•Testified in court about findings and evidence.
•Used various forms of equipment or technology while conducting investigations.
•Thorough knowledge of the law, and continued classes as needed.

Superintendent

The Villages Florida
05.2021 - 05.2022

• Manage subcontractors, to include invoicing and billing, work schedules, project progress and resource allocation
• Create cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget, timeline, and custom requests
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
• Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
• Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
• Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal-setting and conflict management
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization and multitasking


This was position was accepted, knowing it was to assist short term.

Executive Protection Specialist

Colorado Security Agency
09.2021 - Current
  • During my time with this agency, I serve as a professional Executive Protection Agent for Ultra High Net Worth Executives and Celebrities.
  • To include Donald Trump JR, Tiffany Trump, and Ivanka Trump.

Business Owner

Auto Crafters Inc
01.2013 - 04.2015
  • Owned and Operated business that specialized in the Automotive aftermarket industry. Earned and maintained contracts with local car dealerships, fleet vehicles, and walk-in customers.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology

Lake Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL
12.2021

Vocational - Law Enforcement Standards

Institute of Public Safety
Tavares, FL
12.2015

Associate of Science -

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Skills

  • Personal Relations and Communication
  • Defensive Tactics
  • First AID
  • Reactive Decision Making
  • Safety and Security
  • Incident Investigation
  • File and Records Management
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Emergency Situations
  • Motor Vehicle Operation
  • Search and Rescue Operations
  • Organizational Systems

Certification

-Instructor Techniques

-SWAT School (NTOA)

-Counter Ambush Tactics

-Incident Command System for Law Enforcement

-National Incident Management System

-Firearms Instructor

-TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)

-First AID

-AED & CPR

-Sniper I & II (NTOA)

-Basic and Advanced Carbine

-Combat Pistol

-Active Shooter Instruction

-Explosive Handler and Breaching

-Homicide Investigations

-Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations

-Driving- Collision Avoidance

-Advance Report Writing and Review

-Master SCUBA Diver

-Public Safety Diver

Licenses

LEOSA HR218-Firearms 

Florida Class D, DI, & G

Texas Level II-IV

Nevada Security License

California Armed Guard Card

References

  • James Dilimone (352) 343-2101

Homicide Lieutenant 


  • Nate Pickens (352)434-9146

SWAT Team X.O


  • Bobby Huggins (407)493-9448

National Protection Firm | CEO




Timeline

Executive Protection Agent

Gavin De Becker & Associates
10.2023 - Current

Executive Protection Specialist

Prosegur
01.2023 - Current

Executive Proection Specialist | Team Lead

Titanium Black Executive Solutions
02.2022 - Current

Executive Protection Specialist | Team Lead

National Protection Firm | Prosegur|
01.2022 - Current

Executive Protection Specialist

Colorado Security Agency
09.2021 - Current

Superintendent

The Villages Florida
05.2021 - 05.2022

CEO

Hibbard Enterprises LLC.
02.2018 - Current

Deputy Sheriff | Major Crimes Investigator | SWAT

Lake County Sheriff’s
04.2016 - 02.2023

Business Owner

Auto Crafters Inc
01.2013 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology

Lake Sumter State College

Vocational - Law Enforcement Standards

Institute of Public Safety

Associate of Science -

Thomas University
AUSTIN R HIBBARD