HENRY BENEDICTO
Ashburnham,MA
Summary
Accomplished Flight Sergeant with advanced-level experience in law enforcement, Air Base Defense and providing leadership for military operations in the United States Air Force. Adept in supervising and guiding subordinates to reach high-performance standards. Works quickly and maintains focus while attending to various projects. Offering expertise in Law Enforcement, Traffic Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Anti-terrorism, Air Base Defense Nuclear Security and 20 years of dedicated service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Sergeant
USAF
12.2020 - Current
- Assist first level supervisor as necessary to advise and counsel employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities as well as applying methods and techniques in support for integrated base defense and of operations of specialized weapons, security systems and equipment.
- Plan, organize, and direct activities of Security Forces Flight, ensuring personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Provide security for military, dependents, Department of Defense civilian and contractor and protection level resources. Perform and enforce full range of police officer duties within Hanscom AFB, MA. Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls and preventing unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced. Plan, organize, and direct specific activities and knowledge of tactics to events and related threats to installation.
- Perform full range of duties for defending protection level resources and base entry controller. Pursue and apprehend or direct apprehension of person(s) fleeing crime scenes or attempting to resist arrest. Proficient in the use of firearms to include M18 semi-automatic pistol and M4 Carbine rifle.
- Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
- Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.
- Follow-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and gain efficiency.
NCOA, Instructor
USAF
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Instructed over 1800 hours of Professional Military Education on Air Force core values, Competencies, Leadership, Team Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Molded 150 Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian and International students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments
NCOIC, Police Services
USAF
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed and tracked all Law Enforcement activity in Europe's largest Air Base, covering 3,032 acres and home to Head Quarters United States Air Force in Europe Command.
- Developed and maintained operating instructions, checklist, policies, and other directives vital to Crime Prevention and Operational Security (OPSEC).
- Supervised implementation of Driving Under the Influence and Child Identification program.
- Coordinated security and crowd control for, facilitates special events and activities.
Assistant Flight Chief
USAF
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Led 65 subordinates, 2 Military Working Dog Teams, supervised Law and Order and security operations
- Protects 15.5K base personnel/2 Combatant Commands/3 wing and /$7.8B in assets
- Conducted guardmount, wrote duty schedules, managed flight Evaluation Performance Report and Decoration program, supervised duty position and upgrade training requirements
- Directed defense of 125 PL1-4 assets, oversaw installation entry of 6.6M vehicles per year
- Provides incident Command and Control/executed defense contingency plans; equips subordinates and postures capabilities to defeat full-spectrum threats
NCOIC, Force Protection
USAF
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Conduit for Random Anti-terrorism program; responsible for managing >1,000 RAMS annually in support of 3 Commands
- Defense Force Commander liaison for Intelligence Fusion Cell, leading 20 members and 9 organizations; responsible for identifying & vetting wing AT vulnerabilities
- Functional expert for Anti-terrorism Working Group; delivering cross-functional Force Protection proposals to procure wing funds for AT/FP projects
- Unit Intel lead; advised Threat Working Group and Intelligence Fusion Cell on Security Forces operational capabilities. Fused joint community AT support base personnel
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security
Assistant Flight Chief
USAF
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Led 67 subordinates, 3 Military Working Dog Teams, supervised Law and Order and security operations Protects 15.5K base personnel/2 Combatant Commands/3 wing and /$7.8B in assets
- Conducted guardmount, wrote duty schedules, managed flight Evaluation Performance Report and Decoration program, supervised duty position and upgrade training requirements
- Directed defense of 125 PL1-4 assets, oversaw installation entry of 6.6M vehicles per year
- Provides incident Command and Control/executed defense contingency plans; equips subordinates and postures capabilities to defeat full-spectrum threats
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
Criminal Investigator
USAF
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Prepared Reports of Investigation for review by Staff Judge Advocate, commanders and senior leaders.
- Evaluated reports of criminal activity to determine their investigative value; opens cases assigned by superiors.
- Responsible to account for/safeguard and dispose of found property/evidence; maintain proper chain of custody/Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Evaluated reports of criminal activity to determine their investigative value; opens cases assigned by superiors.
Emergency Communication Controller
USAF
05.2009 - 03.2011
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
Installation Patrolman
USAF
06.2006 - 03.2011
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
Flight Security Controller
USAF
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Provided first line command, control and communications for forces securing ICBM weapon systems
- Directly oversaw and implemented security operations for missile alert facilities and 10 combat-ready ICBM launch facilities
- Controlled entry and exit to missile alert facilities and launch sites
Education
Associate of Arts - Instructional Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2018
USAF, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Air University
Montgomery, AL05.2017
Joint SR. Professional Military Education Course
Air University
Montgomery, AL02.2015
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Air University
Montgomery, AL12.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09.2011
Major Traffic Investigation Course
Air Education Technical Training
Lackland AFB, TX06.2008
Security Forces Apprentice Course
Air Education Training Center
Lackland AFB, TX08.2003
Skills
- Law Enforcement & Air Base Defense Training
- First Level Supervisory
- Manning Doc Management (Word/Excel/Outlook/PP)
- Protection Level Resource Protection
- Expert in Small Arms and Rifle Competency
- Leadership Instruction and Development
Accomplishments
Air and Space Commendation Medal (1 Silver Oak Leaf)
Army Commendation (1 Oak Leaf)
Meritorious Unit Award
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (3 Oak Leafs)
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (Silver Star)
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service w/Gold Border
Developmental Special Duty Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Flight Sergeant
USAF
12.2020 - Current
NCOA, Instructor
USAF
04.2017 - 12.2020
NCOIC, Police Services
USAF
12.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Flight Chief
USAF
09.2015 - 12.2015
NCOIC, Force Protection
USAF
03.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Flight Chief
USAF
03.2013 - 03.2014
Criminal Investigator
USAF
03.2011 - 03.2012
Emergency Communication Controller
USAF
05.2009 - 03.2011
Installation Patrolman
USAF
06.2006 - 03.2011
Flight Security Controller
USAF
09.2003 - 06.2006
Associate of Arts - Instructional Technology
Community College of The Air Force
USAF, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Air University
Joint SR. Professional Military Education Course
Air University
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Air University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Major Traffic Investigation Course
Air Education Technical Training
Security Forces Apprentice Course
Air Education Training Center
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