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Dustin Rodekamp

Dustin Rodekamp

Summary

Seasoned Security Advisor with background in implementation of security protocols. Strengths include risk assessment, crisis management strategies, and policy development. Known for creating secure environments through proactive threat identification and resolution. Previous work has resulted in improved safety standards and reduced vulnerabilities across large-scale organizations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety and Security Advisor EP

Surefox North America for (Google)
09.2022 - Current
  • Conduct threat assessments and managed security operations for high-profile individuals.
  • Provide close protection services to clients while traveling domestically and internationally.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement agencies to ensure client safety during public appearances.
  • Performed risk management analysis on potential venues or events prior to visits by principals.
  • Assist with travel planning logistics, such as transportation arrangements, hotel reservations, and itinerary preparation.
  • Conduct pre-travel surveys of sites to be visited by principals in order to identify potential threats or hazards.

Executive Protection Agent

Gavin de Becker & Associates for (OGA)
Classified, Undisclosed
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided armed, close personal protection for government asset.
  • Performed physical surveillance operations using a variety of methods, such as foot patrols, vehicle tracking, or stakeouts.
  • Performed protective advance planning, threat vulnerability assessments, and route reconnaissance.
  • Maintain protective operations and communications equipment while operating in the command center.

(CCTV, drone detection, heat sensor, thermal imaging, and night vision equipment).

  • Engaged in counter surveillance activities in order to detect any potential attempts at unauthorized monitoring or tracking by hostile entities.

Protective Security Specialist

Triple Canopy
Undisclosed, South Sudan
11.2016 - 07.2021
  • Conducted joint mobile operations and personal security for multiple high-ranking officials.
  • Worked closely with the Department of State agents to develop countermeasures that enhance security of the embassy.
  • Conducted and completed over 60 tactical site assessments pertaining to all security concerns for the area of operation.
  • Successfully completed over 40 protective security fly-away missions without incident in support of Chief of Mission personnel in South Sudan.
  • Mitigated hostile attempts to interfere in diplomatic operations or negatively impact overseas interests.

Protective Security Specialist

Triple Canopy
Baghdad, Iraq
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Served as a member of a high-threat protection security team. In which we effectively and efficiently completed over 100 mobile missions in and around Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Acted as Advance lead for over 30 missions, ensuring routes, venues, and atmospherics met all security protocols per team standard operational procedures.
  • Limo/lead driver for covert team. In charge of navigating throughout the area of operation. Ensuring the client gets to their destination without incident while blending in with the local populace.
  • Responded to possible threats, suspicious activity, and unauthorized personnel access.

Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
Undisclosed , USA
07.2004 - 11.2009
  • Provided guidance to squad members on tactical operations, battle drills, and mission objectives.
  • Executed numerous direct action raids via mobile and helicopter infill in the pursuit of high-value targets in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
  • Led infantry team of 9 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
  • Led reconnaissance patrols into hostile territory to gather intelligence on enemy locations.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to engaging enemy forces or entering dangerous areas.

Education

Cerification -

Essential Protection Skills Academy (EPS)
Glendale, CA
03-2022

Cerification -

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS2)
Moyock, NC
10-2016

Cerification -

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)
Zachary, LA
10-2013

Cerification -

Expert Infantry Badge Course
Vilseck, Germany
04-2006

Cerification -

U.S. Army Airborne School
Fort Benning, GA
10-2004

Cerification -

Basic Infantry Combat Training
Ft. Benning, GA
07-2004

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
Chicago, IL
05-2004

Student Pilot License (Rotary Wing) in Progress -

Clearwater Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Crisis Management
  • Incident Response
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Special Event Security
  • Security assessments
  • Defensive Driving
  • Threat Assessment
  • Firearms proficiency

Timeline

Safety and Security Advisor EP

Surefox North America for (Google)
09.2022 - Current

Executive Protection Agent

Gavin de Becker & Associates for (OGA)
04.2022 - 09.2022

Protective Security Specialist

Triple Canopy
11.2016 - 07.2021

Protective Security Specialist

Triple Canopy
08.2014 - 11.2016

Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
07.2004 - 11.2009

Cerification -

Essential Protection Skills Academy (EPS)

Cerification -

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS2)

Cerification -

Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)

Cerification -

Expert Infantry Badge Course

Cerification -

U.S. Army Airborne School

Cerification -

Basic Infantry Combat Training

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School

Student Pilot License (Rotary Wing) in Progress -

Clearwater Aviation Academy
Dustin Rodekamp