Jedidiah Huertas
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Mission-driven emergency management and incident response specialist with over a decade of experience in military intelligence, tactical security operations, and emergency response. Proven leader with hands-on expertise in natural disaster response, critical infrastructure protection, Healthcare security and multi-agency coordination. Skilled in implementing the Incident Command System (ICS), conducting site reconnaissance, and managing high-pressure emergency situations across defense, corporate, and healthcare sectors. Recognized for calm leadership, strategic planning, and a strong commitment to life safety.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Site Lead
Strategos International/Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct Multiple VIP escorts per shift across client property and grounds while maintaining a visible security presence.
- Perform patrols and escorts for VIPs on client property and grounds, reinforcing access control procedures and security awareness.
- Coordinate executive protection for specialty events, aligning law enforcement, adjacent partners, and emergency management contacts.
- Strengthen security operations through crisis communications, workplace violence prevention, CCTV monitoring, and emergency drills coordination.
Security Program Manager
Tarian Group
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Coordinated 13 emergency drills per quarter to strengthen readiness across hospital security and response teams.
- Developed emergency action plans, policy updates, and disaster recovery procedures aligned with FEMA/NIMS standards.
- Led ICS coordination for hospital response efforts, supporting consistent execution during emergencies and exercises.
- Served as liaison between hospital leadership and public safety agencies to support multi-agency response and crisis communication.
- Delivered active threat, de-escalation, and violence prevention guidance to reinforce threat assessment and facility security practices.
Healthcare Security Supervisor & Training Officer
PeaceHealth Medical Group / HSS
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed security protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdown enforcement and frontline response support.
- Supported critical incident response with clinical teams and local agencies to coordinate safe, timely action.
- Designed onboarding and continuing education programs to strengthen security staff readiness and consistency.
Emergency Security Contractor
Strategos International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led site and route reconnaissance with first responders to identify threats and maintain operational continuity.
- Protected critical infrastructure through threat assessment, CCTV monitoring, and rapid response during severe weather events.
- Supported emergency operations planning, crisis communications, and emergency drills coordination across deployment teams.
Corporate Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Monitored access control at corporate facilities and verified entry authorization for employees and visitors.
- Conducted threat assessment reviews and flagged suspicious activity for timely response.
- Compiled detailed security incident documentation to support investigations and post-incident review.
- Maintained security operations for corporate facilities and coordinated daily coverage with facility teams.
- Supported emergency response readiness through drills coordination and workplace violence prevention planning.
Military Intelligence Analyst (35F)
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Conducted anti-terrorism operations and threat assessment to inform route reconnaissance and high-value target acquisition.
- Protected VIPs during special operations missions, applying access control procedures across Fort Huachuca, Fort Riley, and deployed zones.
- Maintained top secret/SCI clearance while delivering intelligence support across Fort Huachuca, Fort Riley, and forward-deployed combat zones.
Personal Security Contractor
Tiger Swan
01.2017
- Conducted site security and route clearance for the Dakota Access Pipeline project, protecting critical infrastructure.
- Facilitated operational security for mobile teams and sensitive infrastructure sites through access control procedures.
- Coordinated emergency operations planning and incident command support for field security activities.
- Supported multi-agency coordination and liaison activities to keep security teams aligned during sensitive operations.
- Applied threat assessment, crisis communications, and workplace violence prevention practices to support rapid response decisions.
Education
Military Sciences
Cochise College
Fort Huachucaundefined
National Disaster and Emergency Management University
01-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Northside High School
01-2007
Skills
- Emergency operations planning & response
- Incident command system (ICS)
- Disaster recovery & continuity planning
- Multi-agency coordination & liaison
- Critical infrastructure & facility security
- Executive protection operations
- Security program management
- Threat assessment
- Access control procedures
- Emergency drills coordination
Certification
Advanced Executive Protection Certified
Personal Information
Title: Incident Command & Emergency Response Leader
Timeline
Security Site Lead
Strategos International/Kauffman Foundation
01.2025 - Current
Security Program Manager
Tarian Group
01.2022 - 01.2025
Healthcare Security Supervisor & Training Officer
PeaceHealth Medical Group / HSS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Emergency Security Contractor
Strategos International
01.2018 - 01.2019
Personal Security Contractor
Tiger Swan
01.2017
Corporate Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2015
Military Intelligence Analyst (35F)
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Northside High School
undefined
National Disaster and Emergency Management University
Military Sciences
Cochise College