DEREK HERNANDEZ
Montgomery
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience in tactical and intelligence operations, specializing in crisis management and tactical training. Proven ability to enhance team performance through a diverse skill set that includes medical expertise and covert espionage. Proficient in surveillance operations and strategic decision-making, ensuring safety in high-stakes environments. Committed to leveraging this expertise to elevate departmental effectiveness and team efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Deputy
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for enforcing the laws of the State of Texas as written in the Texas Penal Code, Traffic Code
- Etc
Covert Protection Operator
Derek J Consulting
12.2021 - Current
- Entrusted with the safety and protection of high net worth individuals and their families
- Responsible for movement advances, route planning, and immediate security on venue and during travel
- Coordinate with local law enforcement, FBO personnel, and other necessary entities in order to facilitate safe movements and operations
GRS Contractor
SOC LLC
02.2016 - 01.2023
- Selected to mentor newly assigned operators in site operations and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
- Authorized to train CIA Case Officers in CQB rescue operations as well as numerous other tactical disciplines
- Responsible to all base personnel force readiness
- Managed the acquisition and distribution of ammunition used for the training of mobile security officers and partner forces resulting in a more ready and capable fighting force
- Developed the plan for updated procedures utilizing a new communications system which led to successful implementation of a more secure network on which to facilitate operations
- Led a team in the redesign of an Emergency Evacuation Plan at one secure site that was then adapted and utilized at all other sites within the country of operations
- Planned and managed 3 Congressional Delegation visits to extreme, high-risk sites resulting in awards for all team members
- Developed surveillance detection routes for clandestine operations
- Participated in High Threat Meets allowing for the acquisition of highly valuable intelligence
- Implemented a new team building program leading to a greatly strengthened relationship between client and security personnel
Special Operations Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Created a mentorship and training program for incoming team members to participate in, which led to the 100% pass rate of Sniper School attendees, and 2 team members receiving Honor Grad awards and 7 new special operations sniper teams
- Graduated from US Army Sniper School and was selected as Honor Graduate and Top Team
- Raised the US Army Sniper School pass rate of new special operations team members to 100%
- Used as primary thermal clearing of subjects exiting compounds during “callout” operations
Special Operations Team Leader
United States Army
10.2008 - 01.2013
- Supervised the transportation and accountability of military combat equipment to overseas locations, facilitating the successful completion of 2 combat tours with no loss
- Chosen ahead of my peers to attend the prestigious US Army Ranger School
- Led team on numerous special operations missions over six combat deployments
- Responsible for training newly graduated Rangers to deployment standards for Special Operations
- Trained small units in CQB, infantry tactics, medical, and other disciplines required for mission readiness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Health Sciences
American Military University
01.2017
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Tactical training
- Crisis management
- Situation assessment
- Emergency response
- Communications protocol
- Surveillance operations
- Decision making
- Weapons handling
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Hostage situations
- Self-defense tactics
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
Relevant Training Certifications And Awards
- TCOLE Basic Instructor Course
- Tactical Development Course
- 1-Man, 2-Man, 4-Man CQB
- Tradecraft
- US Army Ranger School
- US Army Sniper School (Honor Graduate/Top Team)
- Close Quarters Battle Instructor
- Explosive Breaching
- Ballistic Breaching
- Low Impact SOF Master Breacher
- High Threat Meeting (HTM) Course
- Clandestine Pick-Up (CPU) Course
- Counter-Surveillance
- HUMINT Recruitment
- Vehicle Interdiction
- Vehicle Attack on Principle
- Diplomatic Security (low-vis/high-vis)
- Regimental Marksmanship Instructor
- Small Unit Tactics
- Airborne Jumpmaster
- Fast Rope Master
- Accuracy First Precision Rifle Courses
- Mine Detector Course
- Digital Forensics and Exploitation
- Sensitive Site Exploitation
- Tactical Questioning/Battlefield Interrogation
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Saver
- Live-Tissue Medical Course x2
Timeline
Patrol Deputy
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
10.2023 - Current
Covert Protection Operator
Derek J Consulting
12.2021 - Current
GRS Contractor
SOC LLC
02.2016 - 01.2023
Special Operations Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
01.2013 - 08.2014
Special Operations Team Leader
United States Army
10.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Health Sciences
American Military University
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