JOHN BRETZ
Lillian,AL
Summary
Skilled Deputy Director familiar with writing grants, administering budgets and managing programs. Enthusiastic about overseeing teams, cultivating productive relationships, and driving diverse improvements. Successful at directing projects and organizing schedules.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
US NAVY RESERVES
Norfolk, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Led collaboration with NCIS to enhance law enforcement and protective service capabilities.
- Influenced Force Protection and Physical Security (PS) policies, strengthening overall security measures.
- Advised on manning, training, and equipping Navy Security Forces (NSF), ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness.
Security Site Manager / Criminal Investigator
US NAVY
NAS Key West, FL
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Executed covert investigations and electronic surveillance, identifying and mitigating criminal activity to protect facility integrity.
- Ensured strict chain of custody for evidence and delivered monthly crime prevention reports to senior management, informing strategic security decisions.
- Managed $2M+ security operation, ensuring facility construction met federal security requirements (ICD 705) and enhancing overall compliance.
Commanding Officer (Six Naval Reserve Security Units)
US NAVY
10.2007 - 10.2023
- Directed law enforcement programs, including aggressive contraband control and entry point security.
- Managed security and enforcement requirements, establishing loss control procedures to mitigate risks.
- Planned and supervised physical security programs on naval installations, enhancing protection against sabotage, terrorism, and theft.
Officer in Charge (SDDO)
US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
Lumpkin, GA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed $55M annual budget for security, facility maintenance, and transportation logistics, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Oversaw team of supervisors managing facility security and access control for high-risk populations, enhancing overall safety and security measures.
- Conducted fact-finder investigations to ensure compliance with federal safety and security standards, reinforcing regulatory adherence.
Assistant Field Office Director
US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
Lumpkin, GA
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed $40M annual budget, allocating funds for critical security infrastructure and enforcement initiatives.
- Led 60 law enforcement personnel and support supervisors, ensuring high-security operations met strategic goals.
- Conducted internal investigations and audits, ensuring operational integrity and adherence to safety compliance standards.
Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
ICE
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2009 - 03.2014
- Managed custody operations for 1,000+ individuals, prioritizing safety, medical care, and facility security to maintain compliance and order.
- Conducted physical surveillance and intelligence-led target identification as part of Fugitive Operations Team, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Acted as a Task Force Officer for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Park University
Parkville, MDSkills
- Physical Security
- Antiterrorism
- Perimeter Patrols
- Access Control
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Crisis Management
- Active Shooter Response
- Security project management
- Budget management
- CCTV Monitoring
- Intelligence Analysis
- Operational Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Military Intelligence Systems
Bilingual
Fluent Spanish
Veteran Status
U.S. Navy Veteran
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Law Enforcement Databases (NCIC/LEDS), Fluent Spanish (Verbal and Written)
Core Competencies
Physical Security (PS), Antiterrorism (AT), Perimeter Patrols, Access Control, First Aid & CPR Certified (AHA), Crisis Management, Active Shooter Response, Managed $2M+ security facility projects and $55M annual security budgets., CCTV Monitoring (Avigilon/Electronic), Intelligence Analysis, Covert Operations
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Certification
Office of Professional Responsibility Fact Finder Course
Timeline
Deputy Director, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
US NAVY RESERVES
10.2024 - Current
Security Site Manager / Criminal Investigator
US NAVY
03.2021 - 10.2023
Officer in Charge (SDDO)
US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
04.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Field Office Director
US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
03.2014 - 03.2019
Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer
ICE
07.2009 - 03.2014
Commanding Officer (Six Naval Reserve Security Units)
US NAVY
10.2007 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Park University