Darren Houtchens
Louisville,Kentucky
Summary
Prior non-commissioned officer in the United States Air Force with 8 years of tactical, operational and strategic leader and managerial expertise. Extensive success in building results-producing teams globally. Adept at complex problem solving, leading change and substantively improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Collected sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Developed and maintained cooperative relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to support communication.
International Military Police Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Managed direct security oversight of many high ranking international government officials to include Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Response Force Leader
United States Air Force
12.2015 - 11.2020
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1.6 billion.
Recieving Associate
Wal-Mart Supercenter
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
Education
Police Science- 90 Credit Hours -
Community College of The Air Force
08.2015
High School Diploma -
Breckinridge County High School
Harned, KY08.2014
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 11.2023
International Military Police Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 11.2022
Response Force Leader
United States Air Force
12.2015 - 11.2020
Recieving Associate
Wal-Mart Supercenter
06.2014 - 05.2015
Police Science- 90 Credit Hours -
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Breckinridge County High School