Carlos Perez
Niskayuna,NY
Summary
- SECURITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL
- Expert at planning, coordinating, and providing security, administrative and logistics support through high-level skills developed during a 20-year U.S. Coast Guard career.
- Meticulous program manager. A problem-solver who can handle in-depth investigations independently and methodically to find efficient, high-quality solutions.
- Proficient in writing, implementing and inspecting programs for physical and personnel security.
- Skilled at fostering strong working relationships at all levels of government, management, and stakeholders.
- Proven leader who can motivate, train and develop personnel, as well as keep them on task.
- Adept at navigating complex federal as well as state laws and regulations.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Law enforcement professional with strong background in public safety, crime prevention, and investigation. Skilled in tactical operations, crisis management, and community engagement. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results in dynamic environments. Respected for integrity, leadership, and decisive problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Specialist
Federal Protective Service
10.2019 - Current
- Providing uniformed police response to incidents and investigative follow-up
- Overseeing contract hiring for posted security guards
- Providing critical logistical support and security services during high-profile public events
- Analyzing federal facilities for security vulnerabilities
- Respond to calls for assistance, conduct investigations and provide crime prevention tips, as well as assist in emergency planning by the departments and agencies occupying the buildings for which the agency is responsible
SECURITY INSTRUCTOR
RESOLVE MARINE CO.
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Teach vessel, maritime and facility security courses in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
CHIEF MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Served as Unit Command Chief responsible for promoting good order and discipline, overall wellness, an atmosphere of respect and professionalism among unit members, as well as fostering a positive command climate
- As Deployable Team Leader, supervised over 100 security specialists from several units to provide physical and waterborne security in support of national security events, security details for POTUS and other government officials
- Supervised Force Protection/Advanced Interdiction operations that required special weapons and tactics during non-compliant boarding operations and security breaches at waterfront facilities
- Managed the unit’s Law Enforcement Qualification Training Program with a budget of $500K/yr
- Oversaw qualification currency schedules and held selection boards for over 90 operators
- Managed the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive detection program (CBRNE), including a K-9 explosive detection team and ION scan operators
MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST 1st Class
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
07.2011 - 07.2014
- As Deployable Team Leader, and Tactical Team Member, assisted in the manhunt following the Boston Marathon bombings
- Conducted counter-piracy and anti-smuggling operations with the U.S Navy onboard USS James E. Williams in the U.S Central Command Region; and oversaw 179 boarding’s in a high-volume, volatile drug area of the U.S./Mexico border
- Investigated suspicious vessel activity promptly, deterring potential threats to national security or marine resources exploitation.
- Mentored junior staff members on essential skills needed for success as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing policies regularly, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions accordingly.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share ideas and feedback on how to improve overall performance.
- Conducted pre-deployment site surveys in efforts to identify and mitigate threat vulnerabilities prior to executing deployments
- Managed Water Survival, Tactical Operator, Law Enforcement, and Fast Rope/Helicopter Insertion and Extraction programs, qualifying over 80 personnel in 3 years
- Served on a law enforcement committee servicing the Greater New York area for the purpose of information-sharing and multi-agency inter-operability
MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Served as one of 6 operators nationwide chosen to train the Panamanian Municipal Police in enhancing their maritime security posture along the Panama Canal, leading to the creation of the agency’s standard operating procedure
- During a 6-month deployment to U.S Central Command, led boarding teams consisting of Coast Guard and Navy operators on boarding’s at sea, including one that led to the capture of seven pirates suspected of firing rocket propelled grenades at merchant vessels.
- As senior instructor, implemented a customized multi-discipline training program for teams aboard the USS Rentz, USS Porter, and USS Carney, resulting in the qualification of 30 Vessel Boarding Team members
- Conducted over 1,000 maritime, anti-terrorism and force-protection hours at Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay over a seven-month period, ensuring the safe, humane, and legal custody of detainees in a politically charged and highly visible environment
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
TACTICAL OPERATOR/MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Founding member of the Coast Guard’s elite Counter Narco-Terrorism Aerial Use of Force Program, becoming its first designated marksman
- Was responsible for firing precision warning shots and disabling fire against go-fast vessels, resulting in the seizure of 15 tons of cocaine worth $432million and the detention of 27 suspected NarcoTraffickers
- Conducted in-depth, multi-agency investigations pertaining to illicit drug trafficking and prepared case packages to support prosecutions of drug trafficking organizations
- Managed inventory of seized equipment / Contraband
- Disrupted over 50 human smuggling operations while conducting alien migrant interdiction operations in the Caribbean theater of operations
- Implemented new safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and promoting safer working environment.
SEARCH & RESCUE/MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
U.S.C.G. STATION NEW YORK
04.2000 - 06.2005
- First Coast Guard asset to respond to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, initiating a boatlift that would eventually evacuate approximately 500,000 people from Lower Manhattan
- Boat forces superintendent, search and rescue and law enforcement program manager
- Served as Officer of the Day, in charge of coordinating Search and Rescue Response to vessels in distress in the New York / New Jersey area of operations
- Managed emergency situations effectively, coordinating resources and personnel to protect life and property during natural disasters or civil unrest incidents.
- Prevented potential security breaches at public events by developing comprehensive security plans in collaboration with event organizers.
- Improved response times by streamlining dispatch protocols for more efficient deployment of officers during emergencies or high-priority calls.
- Facilitated interagency cooperation during joint operations, fostering positive relationships among various law enforcement organizations.
Skills
- Expert at planning, coordinating, and providing security, administrative and logistics support through high-level skills developed during a 20-year US Coast Guard career
- Meticulous program manager A problem-solver who can handle in-depth investigations independently and methodically to find efficient, high-quality solutions
- Proficient in writing, implementing and inspecting programs for physical and personnel security
- Skilled at fostering strong working relationships at all levels of government, management, and stakeholders
- Proven leader who can motivate, train and develop personnel, as well as keep them on task
- Adept at navigating complex federal as well as state laws and regulations
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Commendations
- 9/11 Guardian Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Coast Guard Commendation Medal (2)
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal (5)
- Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Special Training And Education
- Incident Command System (ICS) 300
- Senior Leadership and Management Course
- Port Waterways and Coastal Security Certification (USCG)
- Physical Security Certification Apprenticeship Program (Dept. of Labor)
- Hazardous Material Management
- Confined Space Entry
- Tactical Operator Course (USCG)
- NYPD Emergency Service Unit Certification (ESU)
- Project Management
- PeopleSoft; Oracle; Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS); Abstract of Operations (AOPS); Maritime Information System for Law Enforcement
Certification
Field Training Instructor
Senior Firearms Instructor
Public Order Police
National Weapons Detection Training Program Instructor
Timeline
Law Enforcement Specialist
Federal Protective Service
10.2019 - Current
SECURITY INSTRUCTOR
RESOLVE MARINE CO.
09.2017 - 10.2019
CHIEF MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
02.2015 - 09.2017
MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST 1st Class
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
07.2011 - 07.2014
MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
07.2008 - 06.2011
TACTICAL OPERATOR/MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
06.2005 - 07.2008
SEARCH & RESCUE/MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
U.S.C.G. STATION NEW YORK
04.2000 - 06.2005