Daniel Gauer
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly-skilled soon to be retired military personnel with expertise in law enforcement, force protection and base defense/security. Proficient in developing plans, policies, procedures and detailed instructions to implement SF programs. Strategic-minded with excellent multitasking skills. Bring excellent leadership, communication and personnel management talents. Dependable mentor, ready to utilize exceptional problem solving and adaptability capabilities to secure new civilian role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Forces Flight Chief
USAF
Aurora, CO
03.2021 - Current
- Lead, managed, supervised, and performed Security Force (SF) activities, including installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog function; air base defense; armament and equipment; training; pass and registration; information security; and combat arms.
- Identified training needs and provided guidance on security issues.
- Enforced policies for access control, weapons handling, anti-terrorism and force protection, and law enforcement activities.
- Managed resources such as vehicles, communication systems, and weapons systems to ensure proper operation in support of mission requirements.
- Developed and implemented security plans to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity or violations of regulations within the unit's area of responsibility.
- Evaluated reports from subordinate supervisors concerning operational efficiency, productivity, safety practices.
- Conducted daily inspections of physical security measures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained records of all training conducted within the unit as well as any disciplinary actions taken against personnel under my supervision.
- Answered non-emergency and emergency calls for assistance.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
- Retrieved statements and testified in official judicial proceedings.
- Supervised administrative duties, prepared daily routines and maintained operational records.
Flight Sergeant
USAF
Agadez, Niger, Africa
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.
- Inspected weapons and equipment used in base defense activities for proper functioning prior to use.
- Scheduled, supervised, and evaluated personnel responsible for base defense operations.
- Assessed threats to base security and coordinated defensive operations accordingly.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving threats to the safety of personnel or property on-base.
Field Training Officer, Armed Escort Program
USAF
Chesapeake, VA
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Trained Joint service members on Flying While Armed federal requirements. Ensured members and Command followed FAA regulations to perform flying while armed duties to conduct worldwide prisoner transfers/escorts to other military confinement locations. Liaised with other federal agencies to overcome logistical obstacles while conducting prisoner transfers/escorts while armed across the world.
- Maintained records of all training activities, including attendance, completion status, feedback forms.
- Evaluated employee performance during exercises and drills to identify areas needing improvement or additional training.
- Developed and monitored progress of individual trainees through regular assessment evaluations.
- Provided instruction and guidance to newly assigned personnel in the field.
- Collaborated with other departments regarding best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence throughout the organization's operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting qualified personnel for field positions.
- Provided prisoner transport services.
- Completed missions without incident and acted as team leader on international missions.
- Maintained high-level security for crew and passengers on US domestic and international flights.
- Reviewed lesson plans and adjusted lessons.
Naval Brig Investigator
USAF
Chesapeake, VA
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Lead, managed, performed, supervised the Criminal Investigation Division of Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake.
- Conducted interviews, reviewed CCTV footage and prisoner telephone system on prisoners for disciplinary hearings.
- Conducted interviews and collected evidence on Staff Members when accused of any wrongdoing by the prisoner population.
- Lead Prison Rape Elimination Act Investigator, completed interviews, collected evidence and liaised with NCIS for PREA allegations.
- Conducted drug testing on staff members and prisoners when required. Observed, collected and submitted samples for evaluation from medical professionals.
- Conducted background investigations on staff members to ensure all staff members did not have any disqualifying information to work in a corrections environment.
- Conducted background checks on prisoners before release to ensure all criminal history was reflected in their criminal history record.
- Terminal Agency Coordinator: Operated, supervised and trained staff members on National Crime Information Center. Ensured the command was in compliance with federal and state regulations for the use and dissemination of Criminal Justice Information.
NCOIC, Military Police Investigations
USAF
Dover, DE
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted thorough criminal investigations which required a more detailed or specialized level of experience.
- Interviewed victims, witness and interrogated suspects to determine pertinent facts concerning a multitude of allegations.
- Preserved, analyzed and processed crime scenes by identifying, locating and seizing physical evidence.
- Completed timely comprehensive reports, testified in civil and military courts of law and administrative proceedings.
- Trained fellow Military Police on criminal indexing i.e., fingerprinting, DNA collection, report writing, narcotics testing and narcotics familiarization.
- Liaised with FBI. ATF, DEA, Homeland Security and other sister services for request for assistance in criminal cases.
- In charge of the entire installation’s Random Anti-terrorism and Operation Security programs.
- Piloted the installations first ever prescription drug takeback program, had to two prescription drop boxes installed in accordance with Air Force and DEA regulations.
- Ensured every tenant unit received monthly RAM measures and was in compliance with completing RAMs.
- As Records manager ensured all appropriate records were stored and destroyed in accordance with the appropriate table and rules.
- Responded to and provided authorized material/reports for FOIA request.
Base Defense Operations Controller
USAF
Dover, DE
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Performed dispatcher duties directing law enforcement patrols to accidents or incidents requiring investigation
- Maintained radio communications with all posted Security Forces personnel and enforces good radio discipline
- Monitored alarm system for over 50 facilities; dispatches patrols to investigate activations and duress situations
- Responsible for maintaining and reviewing the daily police blotter, reports, and flight level correspondence
Fly Away Security Team Lead
USAF
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Provided flight deck denial operations for Aircraft Commander
- Conducted detainee operations abroad aircraft
- Provided aircraft security while the aircraft was on the ground in hostile locations
- Provided aircraft/aircrew security for mass U.S., NATO and Afghan troop movements.
- Provided aircraft/aircrew security for Distinguished Visitor movements throughout the AOR.
- Provided aircraft/aircrew security for medical evacuations from Combat Outpost and Forward Operating Bases to Theatre Hospital.
- Utilized specialized surveillance equipment such as binoculars and night vision goggles during missions.
- Compiled detailed reports documenting mission activities including observations, interactions, outcomes.
- Conducted pre-flight briefings with flight crews regarding FAST presence and procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated threat levels for flights to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
- Responded appropriately to hostile situations by using appropriate force when necessary.
Radio Telephone Operator
USAF
Joint Base Balad, Iraq
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided communication via radio and Blue Force Tracker to combat patrols located in my Battlespace.
- Provided patrols with grid coordinates for weapons cache, IDF points of origins and potential IEDs.
- Provided patrols with 9 line medical evacuations.
- Provided patrols 9 line IED/UXO procedures.
- Coordinated ISR support for combat patrols in my Battlespace.
- Provided communication via radio and Blue Force Tracker to the Joint Defense Operations Center (JDOC).
- Provided Joint Defense Operations Center (JDOC) with grid coordinates for weapons cache, IDF points of origins and potential IEDs.
- Provided Joint Defense Operations Center (JDOC) with 9 line medical evacuations.
- Provided Joint Defense Operations Center (JDOC) 9 line IED/UXO procedures.
- Coordinated ISR support Joint Defense Operations Center (JDOC).
Installation Patrolman
USAF
Fairborn, OH
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Provided security/LE for 24K personnel, three geographically separated areas and five military housing areas.
- Responded to alarm activations, establishes cordons and conducts evacuations for 361 facilities exceeding $1B.
- Area supervisor for flightline operations, security of PL 1-3 aircraft/munitions and resources valued at $22B.
- Enforced traffic regulations/responds to emergencies for 50K vehicles entering/exiting eight base gates daily.
Monitoring Facility Operator
USAF
Incirlik AB, Turkey
07.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted status checks of all Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3) equipment that stores and secures nuclear weapons.
- Acknowledge, asses and dispatch patrols to alarms affecting the WS3 nuclear weapons and monitored CCTV for all responding patrols.
- Used locally devised matrix to ensure authorized personnel entered the nuclear weapon storage area and liaised with Host Nation anytime WS3 vault was opened or closed.
- Initiated work orders for any inoperable WS3 equipment and notified Higher Headquarters of any changes to the nuclear weapon storage area and WS3 system.
Security Response Team Leader
USAF
Cheyenne, WY
04.2004 - 07.2006
- First responder to any incident regarding 150 Minuteman III ICBMs and 15 missile alert facilities.
- Detected, challenged, apprehended any unauthorized individual affecting security of nuclear weapons and conducted antiterrorism measures to mitigate all terrorist threats.
- Accounted for, secured and safeguarded classified material associated with nuclear weapons.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Crime Prevention
- Alarm Response
- Surveillance Techniques
- Emergency Management
- Personnel Supervision
- Law Enforcement Coordination
- Force Protection
- Intelligence Analysis
- Evidence Collection
- Patrol Procedures
- Background Investigations
- Security Clearance
- Interviewing Techniques
- Arrest Procedures
- Investigative Procedures
- Alarm Systems Monitoring
- Traffic Management
- Public Safety
- Crime Scene Processing
- Defensive Tactics
Accomplishments
- Air Force Commendation Medal-3
- Air Force Achievement Medal- 2
- Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Iraqi Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- NATO Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Joint Service Member of the Quarter
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
Certification
- Mission Focused Readiness Training (Pre-Deployment Training 2022)
- Evasion Conduct After Capture (2022)
- Air Marshall Academy for Military Corrections (2021)
- Basic Military Corrections School (2017)
- Flying While Armed (2017)
- Military Police Investigations (2015)
- Anti-Terrorism Level II (2014)
- Security Forces Craftsman Course (2013)
- Security Forces Technical School (2003-2204)
- Air Force Basic Military Training (2003)
Timeline
Flight Sergeant
USAF
03.2022 - 10.2022
Security Forces Flight Chief
USAF
03.2021 - Current
Field Training Officer, Armed Escort Program
USAF
03.2017 - 03.2021
Naval Brig Investigator
USAF
02.2017 - 02.2021
NCOIC, Military Police Investigations
USAF
02.2013 - 01.2017
Fly Away Security Team Lead
USAF
03.2012 - 09.2012
Radio Telephone Operator
USAF
05.2010 - 12.2010
Base Defense Operations Controller
USAF
02.2009 - 02.2013
Installation Patrolman
USAF
11.2007 - 11.2008
Monitoring Facility Operator
USAF
07.2006 - 11.2007
Security Response Team Leader
USAF
04.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
American Public University System