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Chris Kurtzhals

Chris Kurtzhals

Security Executive
Phoenix,OR

Summary

More than 30 years in military/civilian police and corporate security, with an emphasis on national/corporate security and antiterrorism in the U.S. and International locations. Excellent crisis and situation management, analytical problem solving, investigations, and solution development. Extensive leadership as a training instructor and training program development.

Overview

30
30

Years of professional experience

Work History

Security Consultant

Confidential
12.2010 - Current
  • Mitigated operations risks through proactive coordination of crisis response and emergency management strategies.
  • Provide security consulting, executive protection, training, and investigative services for high-profile clients, which include Oakley, SpaceX, Vans, and Fox Racing.
  • Conducted active threat awareness and response for international and U.S locales.
  • Developed and advised senior leadership on policy development and training needs based on current market trends and forecasting.
  • Performed integrated analysis by leveraging technologies and techniques, to identify significant shortcomings in security training and operations.
  • Developed improvement initiatives by implementing effective emergency resolution.

Director of Security

Banda Group Intl.
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed and executed corporate security program for the Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
  • Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop emergency response plans for chemical emergencies, active threats, counter drone, medical emergencies, security breaches, and training scenarios.
  • Maintain relationships with Phoenix Police, U.S Marshalls, Joint Terrorism Task Force, U.S Air Force, Phoenix Fire, State of Arizona, Arizona Dept. of Public Safety, and international stakeholders.
  • Gather and disseminate intelligence information to the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC)
  • Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation, and support of specific training for various responsibilities.


Deputy Administrator Emergency Preparedness

Arizona Dept. Of Corrections
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed emergency response plans and policies for the State of Arizona Department of Corrections.
  • Managed 400 tactical operators, 15 snipers, 10 hostage negotiators, Central Operations Communications Center (COCC), and a radio shop.
  • Manage Emergency Operations Center.
  • Instruct stop-the-bleed, active shooter response, verbal judo, and behavior threat recognition courses.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments, and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.

Park Ranger Supervisor/K9 Handler

City Of Glendale
03.2017 - 12.2020

• Developed new park ranger program, operations manual, training program, and canine outreach program for the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation

• Manage and train new park rangers

• Develop homeless outreach policy, Critical Intervention Training Program, and assist in mountain rescues

• Build relationships with police, fire, EMS, 501C3s, community leaders, and citizens

• Develop training classes for state and national conferences and presented training classes for surrounding jurisdictions

• Develop new drone operations manual and policy

• Provided emergency management protocol during fires, flash floods, mountain rescues, missing persons, and drone operations

• Assists with mental health de-escalation with the use of an outreach canine

• Show compassion, build relationships, and solve problems.

Regional Security Manager

Teleplan Intl.
12.2011 - 06.2017
  • Functioned as the driver of security strategies and programs and will be responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that safeguards the assets, confidential information, and intellectual property of the Company and its divisions.
  • Kidnapping response and recovery planning and travel security.
  • Direct the planning, development, and implementation of the global security policy and loss prevention procedures.
  • Served as enterprise focal point for Organized Retail Crime/AntiTerrorism incident response planning, execution, and awareness.
  • Maintained close relationships with State Department, FBI, and Border Patrol, and other related government agencies, as appropriate, as well as liaison with internal departments such as Human Resources, Health & Safety, Facilities, and Manufacturing.

Quick Reaction Force Commander

Kwajalein Police
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
10.2010 - 10.2011

• Organized and provided command oversight for Mission Security Teams in support of Missile Defense Agency, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX launch operations FTG-06A and FTM15.
• Conducted surveillance and counter-surveillance operations during the mission window.
• Assigned as Quick Reaction Force Commander. Responsible for implementing new training standards and certifications. Coordinated threat mitigation tactics during real-world security threats.
• Conducted Anti-Piracy and Anti-Smuggling operations and investigations throughout Kwajalein Atoll and conducted Organized Retail Crime investigations within the Marshall Islands.
• Conducted Search and Rescue operations. Supervised all airport security staff and coordinated airport security operations, managed airport screening staff and maintained TSA training/screening standards.

Corporate Security Investigator

YRC Freight
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 05.2010

• Maintained physical/personnel security for 45 freight distribution and end-of-line terminals throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, including
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota
• Investigate internal and external thefts, drug usage, workplace violence, and threats to the security of terminals and freight
• Implemented Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards for Physical Security, guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Built partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies assisting in the fight against NARCO-Terrorism and Organized Retail Crime (ORC)
• Oversee security contracts for onsite security personnel and maintain compliance with corporate security policies
• Implemented Anti-Terrorism Standards

Police Officer

CSPD, CCPD
Colorado Springs, CO
03.1997 - 05.2008

• Implemented new training and use of force policies/Standard Operating Procedures
Implemented new robbery response for banks and casinos, as well as response to active shooter in the workplace and schools, Conducted tactical planning for warrant execution
• Developed and implemented security plans for special events, and spearheaded fundraising events
• Anticipated and sought to resolve confrontations, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner
• Conducted K-9 operations and Tactical Operations

Survival and Security Forces

United States Air Force, USAF
Worldwide
09.1989 - 08.2005

• Responsible for the security of all critical Air Force assets
• Lead Investigator for Operational Security Assessment Team
• Penetrated U.S
• Air Force installations surreptitiously, identified security vulnerabilities, and offered remedies to installation commander and security forces officials
• Conducted inspection surveys and applied DOD, USAF, and client standards to analyze and resolve complex security problems
• Prepared comprehensive narrative reports for command staff
• Installed and maintained electronic Intrusion Detection Systems such as motion, volumetric, vibration, and acoustical security systems
Assisted in the STANEVAL method of ensuring regulatory compliance with state and federal programs
• Trained new members of the security forces in tactics, weapons, use of force matrix, communications, report writing, and combat field operations, active threat response, and counter-terror operations
• Conducted high-risk dignitary protection for NATO, United Nations, and senior military officials
• Team leader for Fly Away Security Teams (FAST).

Education

Master of Science - Homeland Security

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2015

Associate of Arts - Terrorism Studies

University of Saint Andrews
United Kingdom
09.2013

Skills

  • Risk Mitigation
  • Employee Security Training
  • Common Sense
  • Crisis Management
  • Anti-Terrorism
  • Policy Development

Accomplishments

  • Reorganized a poorly trained, poorly equipped, non-operational SWAT team. Re-allocated the budget bringing in outside trainers to certify each operator. Developed training criteria conforming to higher training standards. Impact: We were able to procure $30,000 worth of new updated weapons and equipment and maintain a fully operational 12-man SWAT team all certified by national instructors.
  • Developed a Corporate Security Policy for North American manufacturing and corporate office facilities. Impact: One security umbrella to leverage all resources into a consistent method of security operations. To have a foundation to build the security policy into a global security policy. Published in the Global Security Operations Manual
  • Developed Community Outreach and Crisis Response K9 program for the City of Glendale. Impact: first program of its kind in the Phoenix valley. 1000's of hours in community outreach and over 100 critical incident responses and mental health de-escalations.

Certification

Counter Terrorism Practitioner, Counter Terrorism Certification Board, 2022

Counterintelligence Certification Program, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, 2022

Terrorism Studies, University of Saint Andrews, London 2012-2013

International Airlines and Security, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2011

Annex 17 and the Chicago Convention, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2011

Organized Crime and Terrorism in International Civil Aviation, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2013

International Aerodromes and Security, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2013

Security Awareness in International Civil Aviation, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2013

Security Risk Management Professional (SRMP) – Country, International NGO Safety and Security Association, 2022

Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee (ISC), FEMA, 2022

Overview of Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Publications, FEMA, 2022

The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: Facility Security Level (FSL) Determination, FEMA, 2022

Psychology of Terrorism & Psychology Counterterrorism, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, 2019

Instructor: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Energetic Materials

Research Center, 2016

Certified Trauma First Responder, Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists, 2019

Critical Intervention Training, West Valley CIT Coalition, 2017

Critical Incident Stress Mgmt., International Incident Stress Foundation Certificate of Specialized Training, 2017

Instructor: Crisis Support Training, Train the Trainer, Chandler Fire School, 2019

Instructor: Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT), LSU NCBRT/ Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, 2018

Counterterrorism in the United Kingdom, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 2001

Psychology and Crisis Response, Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Levels of Protection (LOP) and Application of the Design-Basis Threat (DBT) Report, FEMA, 2022

Facility Security Committees, FEMA, 2022

Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items for Bombing Prevention, Office for Bombing Prevention, 2022

Active Shooter Instructor, National Tactical Officers Assoc, (NTOA), June 2021

Community Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor, Texas ALERTT, 2020

Homeland Security in Israel, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 1999

Behavioral Threat Assessment: Preventing the Active Shooter/Killer, California State Threat Assessment System, 2019

Instructor: Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Energetic Materials Research Center, 2016

Instructor: Active Threats on Campuses: Protective Measures and Response, NCBRT/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, 2019

The Global Jihad Threat, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 1999

Survival Skills for the First Responder, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, 2019

Roots of Terrorism, Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Psychology of Terrorism, Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster, Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Conflict Analysis, United States Institute of Peace, 2011

Emergency Response to Terrorism, National Fire Academy, 2000

Critical Infrastructure Security-What can you do, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Counter Terrorism Education Learning Lab, Community Awareness Program, 2002

Critical Infrastructure Protection, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 2006

Force Protection, National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, 2000

Implementing Counterintelligence in your Security Program, Defense Security Service, 2003

Intelligence for Homeland Security/Organizational and Policy Challenges, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 2006

Defence Against Suicide Bombers, Partnership for Peace, 2012

Terrorism Liaison Officer, Sacramento Regional Intelligence Center, 2013

Risk Management for DOD Programs, Defense Security Service, 1999

DOD Foreign Disclosure Orientation, Defense Security Service, 1999

Physical Security Implementation and Planning, Defense Security Service, 1999

Insider Threat, Defense Security Service, 1999

Defence Against Terrorism-A Challenge for NATO and the International Community, Partnership for Peace, 2012

Special Events Contingency Planning, Emergency Management Institute, 2001

Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Basic Industrial Security, Defense Security Service, 1999

Principles of Emergency Management, Emergency Management Institute, 2000

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level II, Air Force Reserve Command, 1996

FBI Terrorism Seminar, FBI, 1997

Tactics for Counter Terrorism, Classen-Buck Seminars, 1997

Anti-Terrorism Officer, Defense Security Service, 1999

History of Terrorism, The Backup, 1998

Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Taser Instructor, Taser International, 2015

ALICE Instructor Active Shooter Response, ALICE Training Institute, 2016

OC Instructor, Defense Technologies/Safariland, 2015

Handcuffing Instructor, Safariland, 2015

Instructor: ICP Less Lethal, Defense Technology, 2003

Instructor: Patrol Response to Active Shooter, NTOA, 2001

Instructor: Colorado POST handgun and Patrol Rifle, Colorado POST, 1998

Instructor: Professional Communications, Fox Valley Tech College, 2004

Instructor: Assault Prevention/Violent Behavior Control, Colorado Law Enforcement Officers Association, 1999

Dealing with Difficult People, Fred Pryor Seminars, 2019

Developing Emotional Intelligence, Fred Pryor Seminars, 2019

Instruction Methodology, 40hrs, CSPD, 1998

Critical Thinking Skills, Emergency Operations Training Academy, 2010

Intermodal Supply Chain Security, National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, 2008

Customs and Illicit Trafficking in Civil Aviation, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2013

Leadership and Influence, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Use of Deadly Force in Drug Encounters, Sioux City Regional Training Center, 1999

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnerships, Emergency Management Institute, 2005

Internship, Dept. Of Labor, 1998

Homeland Security, 121credit hours, Excelsior College, 2015

Understanding Islamic Terrorism and Arabic Names, National Terrorism Preparedness Inst., 2000

NRA Firearms Instructor, National Rifle Association, 2015

Strategies for Prevention of Bombing Injuries, Johns Hopkins University, 2010

Advanced Aviation Security, International Civil Aviation Security Council, 2013

Human Trafficking: Causes, and Counter Strategies, Partnership for Peace, 2011

Geospatial Concept of Operations, Emergency Management Institute, 2012

International Security Risks, Partnership for Peace, 2012

Combating Human Trafficking, Partnership for Peace, 2012

A Social Science View on Terrorism, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 2010

Aviation Security, National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, 2000

Basic Port Security, National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, 2000

Advanced Port Security, National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, 2000

Excellence in Screening Techniques, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2006

Fundamentals of Exercise Design, Emergency Operations Training Academy, 2006

Understanding & Planning for School Bomb Incidents, New Mexico Tech, 2006

Technology for Homeland Security, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, 2006

Intelligence for Homeland Security, Center for Homeland Defense & Security, 2006

Emergency Classification Decision Making with Imperfect Information, Emergency Operations Training Academy, 2006

Explosives Effects and Counter Measures, Emergency Operations Training Academy, 2006

Information Security, Defense Security Service, 1999

Marking Classified Information, Defense Security Service, 1999

Counter Terrorism Seminar, 36hrs, International Association of Counter Terrorism Ofc’s, 1998

Colt AR-15, M-16/M4 Armorer, Colt, 1998

URBAN SWAT I, Aurora/Colorado Springs/Denver and Englewood SWAT. 1999

Instructor Officer Survival In Low Light Condition, Strategos International, 2000

Crisis Negotiations, The Backup, 1997

Use of Deadly Force in Drug Encounters, Sioux City Regional Training Center, 1999

Street Crimes and Surveillance Techniques, John Reid and Assoc., 2000

Tactical Swimmer, HSS International, 2006

Bus Interdiction, HSS International, 2006

High Risk Entry, HSS International, 2006

Edged Weapons Defense, HSS International, 2006

GSG-9 Sniper Course, Frank Mainzinger GSG-9, 2000

Crowd Control, CSPD, 1997

Tactical Handgun, CSPD, 1997

Range Elective, CSPD, 1998

Advanced Weapons, 78 hrs. USAF, 1995

Security Apprentice, 154 hrs. USAF, 1995


Silver Flag Alpha, 140 hrs. USAF, 1997


Security Apprentice M60, 304 hrs. USAF, 1995

Air Combat Command Rifle, 24 hrs. USAF, 1995

MISC

Denver InfraGard, 2010

Introduction to Intelligence, MCTC, 1997

Basic K9 Science, Classen Buck Seminars, 1999

Internship, Dept. Of Labor, 1997

Interview and Interrogation, John Reid and Assoc., 2008

Field Training Officer, 10hrs, CSPD, 1999

Police Training Officer, 36hrs, CSPD, 1999

Colorado Springs Police Training Academy, 720hrs, CSPD, 1997

Timeline

Director of Security

Banda Group Intl.
08.2021 - 10.2022

Deputy Administrator Emergency Preparedness

Arizona Dept. Of Corrections
12.2020 - 08.2021

Park Ranger Supervisor/K9 Handler

City Of Glendale
03.2017 - 12.2020

Regional Security Manager

Teleplan Intl.
12.2011 - 06.2017

Security Consultant

Confidential
12.2010 - Current

Quick Reaction Force Commander

Kwajalein Police
10.2010 - 10.2011

Corporate Security Investigator

YRC Freight
05.2008 - 05.2010

Police Officer

CSPD, CCPD
03.1997 - 05.2008

Survival and Security Forces

United States Air Force, USAF
09.1989 - 08.2005

Master of Science - Homeland Security

Trident University International

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Excelsior College

Associate of Arts - Terrorism Studies

University of Saint Andrews

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