Jason Ford
Operations
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with comprehensive expertise in mission support and protective services, recognized for exceptional leadership and analytical capabilities, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational procedures to fulfill mission objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Support Specialist (Retired)
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Falls Church, Virginia
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed daily communication between departments to support mission objectives.
- Assisted in developing and updating operational procedures for security protocols.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on safety and emergency response procedures.
- Supported logistics planning for personnel movements and resource allocation.
- Facilitated briefings and reports on operational readiness and security status updates.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Organized and coordinated travel arrangements for mission personnel.
- Provided administrative and logistical support to project teams.
- Maintained security clearance records, personnel files, and other confidential documents.
- Conducted research on potential mission sites and resources needed for successful completion of assignments.
- Updated databases with relevant information related to missions operations.
Protective Services Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Alexandria, Virginia
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitored access points to ensure security for personnel and facilities.
- Implemented emergency response protocols during security incidents and drills.
- Assisted in training new officers on safety procedures and equipment use.
- Utilized surveillance systems to observe and report suspicious behavior.
- Prepared detailed reports on security incidents for management review.
- Performed risk assessments of buildings and facilities in order to develop suitable safety measures.
- Investigated reported incidents, wrote detailed reports and maintained accurate records.
- Managed access control systems such as swipe cards, key pads or biometric scanners.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
Military Contractor
HBC Management (Naval Surface Warfare Division)
Bethesda, MD
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Ensured adherence to federal regulations in contract execution.
- Facilitated communication between project teams and contractors for alignment.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential contractual challenges.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collected intelligence information and recorded it in appropriate system for assessment by professionals.
- Trained other private contractors on weapon use, safety and repairs.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Managed access control systems to secure premises and sensitive areas.
Police Sergeant
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Supervised daily operations of law enforcement personnel and activities.
- Coordinated training programs for officers on safety and procedures.
- Conducted investigations and gathered evidence for criminal cases.
- Managed incident response efforts during emergencies and critical situations.
- Developed reports detailing incidents, arrests, and investigations.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior officers on best practices.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Investigated complaints against officers or civilian employees in accordance with established policy.
- Served as a field supervisor during special events or operations requiring additional staffing levels.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with community organizations.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to ensure effective law enforcement services were provided to citizens.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss current events and issues.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
- Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
Military Contractor
Chenega Security & Protective Services
Washington, District of Columbia
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in project planning and resource allocation for missions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow processes.
- Analyzed operational data to improve efficiency in daily tasks.
- Provided technical support during field operations and exercises.
- Collected intelligence information and recorded it in appropriate system for assessment by professionals.
- Analyzed risk factors associated with various contracts to identify potential problems or issues.
- Trained other private contractors on weapon use, safety and repairs.
- Organized and maintained records of contractor performance and activities.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Protected secure data files and regulated access.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
- Managed access control systems to secure premises and sensitive areas.
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, District of Columbia
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance to the community.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and investigations for record-keeping.
- Utilized communication tools for coordination during emergency situations.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
US Army Fort Hood
Fort Hood , Texas
05.2001 - 03.2003
- Analyzed geospatial imagery to support mission planning and operational readiness.
- Conducted quality control on imagery products for accuracy and relevance.
- Collaborated with team members to interpret complex geographic data sets.
- Utilized advanced software tools for image processing and analysis tasks.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing findings from geospatial assessments.
- Coordinated with various military units to align geospatial intelligence with objectives.
- Created visual representations of geospatial intelligence data.
- Compiled large amounts of raw information into concise summaries for easy understanding by stakeholders.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop innovative solutions for challenging projects.
- Provided Army personnel with critical information regarding enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from geospatial intelligence analysis.
- Collected, created, edited and processed spatial data to support geographic information system emergency management.
- Performed geospatial data building, modeling or analysis using data manipulation or cartography software.
Education
Master of Science - Business And Compliance
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Family Health
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY12-1999
Skills
- Project management
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Research skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mission Support Specialist (Retired)
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
01.2021 - 02.2022
Protective Services Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
11.2016 - 01.2021
Military Contractor
HBC Management (Naval Surface Warfare Division)
01.2014 - 11.2016
Police Sergeant
Department Of Defense Army
01.2009 - 01.2014
Military Contractor
Chenega Security & Protective Services
04.2006 - 12.2008
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
08.2004 - 03.2006
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
US Army Fort Hood
05.2001 - 03.2003
Master of Science - Business And Compliance
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Family Health
University of Maryland, College Park
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Mohawk Valley Community College