Douglas Faron Burcker
Oxford,NC
Summary
Dynamic Security Specialist proficient in executive protection and tactical training. Demonstrated success in overseeing complex security operations globally, conducting vulnerability assessments, and providing specialized training for law enforcement and government personnel, ensuring safety and preparedness in diverse environments. Versatile Instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom. In-depth knowledge of relevant technology to support instruction. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Instructor
Department of State Diplomatic Security Division
Blackstone, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered instruction on Motorcade Operations, Security Driving, FACT driving and attacks, Threat Awareness, and High Speed driving across various vehicle types, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
- Instructed on MSD and Atlas courses, alongside law enforcement training courses, equipping participants with essential safety and response skills.
- Conducted intensive security training for U.S. Department of State personnel and foreign affairs community members, enhancing their operational readiness.
Vice President of Security Operations/Training
Iron Shadow Protection Services
02.2016 - 11.2024
- Oversaw all training courses at Iron Shadow, leading curriculum development and serving as team leader and lead instructor for security courses.
- Managed recruitment and training programs for security personnel across multiple locations.
- Taught subjects including workplace violence, active shooter response, advanced law enforcement tactics, executive protection, and advanced security driving, enhancing participant readiness for diverse security scenarios.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance security operations and client services.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management strategies for high-profile clients.
DIA IPMT/FACT Assistant Program Manager/Senior Instructor
ARMADA Ltd.
- Contracted with Armada Ltd. as assistant program manager and senior lead instructor for DIA IPMT/FACT courses, delivering training on vehicle dynamics, off-road driving, evasive tactics, security awareness, surveillance, counter-surveillance tactics, mission planning, checkpoint operations, convoy operations, actions on contact, reacting to contact, and urban bailouts.
- Led DIA FSN/INL driving program, training foreign nationals assigned as drivers at U.S. embassies worldwide.
- Developed and served as detail leader/lead instructor for mobile training program on security driving, PRS, surveillance detection, and firearms in Africa and South America, training over 400 law enforcement and government personnel.
Executive Director of Security
Academi Consulting Services
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Directed security operations globally, ensuring effective management of over 1,000 employees across 5 countries.
- This includes developing, implementing and maintaining company policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the safety of company employees, assets, and facilities.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained company policies, procedures, and protocols ensuring safety of employees, assets, and facilities.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments for all domestic and international travel for our CEO and all our corporate executives.
- Implement employee training to include security awareness, workplace violence, active shooter training, information security, access control, and cyber security.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments for domestic and international travel of CEO and corporate executives, enhancing travel security.
- Managed the Anti-Terrorism training for the Department of State contract.
- Delivered training to over 20 countries while overseeing a budget of 10–15 million dollars for both programs.
- Vetted and led train-the-trainer instruction for high threat programs including PRS, Security Driving, and Motorcade Operations, strengthening overall training effectiveness.
Director of Training
United States Training Center
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Director of Training for DOS High Threat Training program (WPPS/WPS) responsible for providing protection for US Diplomats operating in high threat areas.
- Supervised and managed 35 instructors, ensuring high-quality training delivery for high threat environments.
- Ensured DOS compliance and revised WPS program curriculum to enhance training effectiveness.
- Led multiple Program Manager/Detail Leader roles across DOS/DOD contracts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Israel, contributing to mission success.
- United States Government/ Dept. of State Programs/Bureau of Diplomatic Security/ High Threat Protection Program WPPS/WPS
Specializing in Personal Protection/ Executive Protection
Burcker International Security Consultants Inc.
01.2005 - 03.2010
- Provided protection for several members of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family on all movements in the U.S. and abroad, and acted as the CRT Team Leader when traveling in High-Risk countries.
- Delivered anti-terrorism expertise to strengthen VIP protection and improve security assessments.
- Coordinated domestic and international security details, ensuring safety for clients in diverse environments.
- Supervised security for multiple celebrity events and managed logistics for several world tours, enhancing safety protocols for high-profile musicians.
- Provided security for high-net-worth businessman from New York and his family.
- Also had oversight for Maritime security for the family and other Saudi Government officials when vacationing on their Yacht.
- Lead Instructor for Security Driver Training, Motorcade operations and Security Assessments.
Security Driving/ PSD/ Firearms/ PRE/CQB/CRT/ Instructor Development/Lead Instructor
Department of State Program/High Threat Division
Moyock, NC
07.2004 - 01.2005
- Instructed classroom and practical application sessions in formations and communications for PSD operations.
- Executed security driving techniques, motorcade operations, and armored vehicle driving; conducted route analysis for motorcade movements and navigated unfamiliar and off-road terrain while applying CQB tactics, recovery and extraction principles, CRT, evacuations, and tactical room clearing in high-threat scenarios.
High Threat Protection Agent/Senior Lead Instructor
Blackwater USA
Baghdad, Iraq
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Supervised motorcade operations, ensuring safety and security for high-profile individuals.
- Close Protection Agent for Ambassador Paul L. Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad Iraq.
- Led motorcade operations for Bremer’s movements, coordinating logistics and security measures in Baghdad.
- Served as Follow Car Driver, Rear Gunner, and Instructor across multiple disciplines, training military personnel attached to PSD teams.
- Department of Defense USA/Baghdad, Iraq
Senior Lead Driving Instructor
BSR Inc (Bill Scott Raceway Summit Point WV)
02.1997 - 10.2002
- Trained DOS, DOD, and military personnel as full-time Lead Driving Instructor, emphasizing pre-deployment driving techniques and safety protocols to ensure mission readiness.
- Led training initiatives to enhance operational readiness as Deputy Director from 2001 to 2002.
- Instructed students on safe driving techniques and traffic regulations.
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse student skill levels.
- Evaluated student performance through practical driving assessments.
Education
Criminology -
Baltimore Community College
01-1993
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist -
Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB)
Certified Master Anti-terrorism Specialist -
Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB)
Skills
- Risk management
- Curriculum development
- Defensive driving
- Security operations
- Risk management
- Executive protection
- Threat assessment
- Protection strategies
- Team leadership
Additional Information
2014, ISO-9001 Quality, Law Enforcement training, Executive Protection, Tactical Support Team Operations, Surveillance Detection, Motorcade Operations, Defensive Driving, EVOC instructor
Timeline
Driving Instructor
Department of State Diplomatic Security Division
11.2024 - Current
Vice President of Security Operations/Training
Iron Shadow Protection Services
02.2016 - 11.2024
Executive Director of Security
Academi Consulting Services
02.2012 - 01.2016
Director of Training
United States Training Center
05.2011 - 02.2012
Specializing in Personal Protection/ Executive Protection
Burcker International Security Consultants Inc.
01.2005 - 03.2010
Security Driving/ PSD/ Firearms/ PRE/CQB/CRT/ Instructor Development/Lead Instructor
Department of State Program/High Threat Division
07.2004 - 01.2005
High Threat Protection Agent/Senior Lead Instructor
Blackwater USA
10.2002 - 07.2004
Senior Lead Driving Instructor
BSR Inc (Bill Scott Raceway Summit Point WV)
02.1997 - 10.2002
DIA IPMT/FACT Assistant Program Manager/Senior Instructor
ARMADA Ltd.
Criminology -
Baltimore Community College
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist -
Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB)
Certified Master Anti-terrorism Specialist -
Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB)