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JOHN HAAG

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Executive protection experience providing personal security and protective services in high-risk settings. Conducts security threat assessments and applies conflict de-escalation techniques to reduce danger. Proven ability to maintain safety outcomes while preserving confidentiality and professional conduct.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Independent Contractor
, USA
01.2010 - Current
  • Completed risk assessments and developed protective plans for high-profile clients, improving security in changing environments.
  • Conducted detailed risk assessments for high-profile clients and implemented security plans that enhanced protection in dynamic environments.
  • Developed tailored protective plans that adapted to evolving security needs while ensuring safety and operational flexibility.
  • Developed adaptive protective plans that addressed changing security risks and client needs while supporting operational flexibility.
  • Provided discreet personal protection for high-profile clients, supporting safety and schedule flexibility.
  • Managed worldwide travel support, enabling client productivity while enforcing strong security controls.
  • Managed worldwide travel support, improving client productivity while maintaining strict security protocols across multiple locations.
  • Worked with multiple teams to support protection for residential estates and work sites, giving clients peace of mind.
  • Performed background checks and site surveys, spotting vulnerabilities and applying security fixes.

Detail Leader

David shield
Calabasas, California
03.2015 - 03.2020

Performed risk analysis, threat assessments, internal investigations, physical security system oversight, and supervision of assigned security personnel.

Developed standard operating procedures for agents, facilitated rollout of updated security strategies, and supported emergency evacuation and critical incident plans for client residences and special events.

Facilitated daily assignments for security teams and contractors, primarily former military personnel.

Coordinated agent work schedules, ensuring optimal protection coverage across locations and clients.

Managed agent training schedules and vacation plans.

Conducted recruitment and training for new security agents to enhance team readiness.

Served as liaison between clients and security agents, addressing client issues and concerns while assisting with the recruitment and training of new security agents.

• Serve as liaison between clients and security agents, which includes handling clients' issues and concerns.

Supported daily operations for assigned protection details.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM/ PRIVATE SECURITY SPECIALIST

GardaWorld International Protective Services
Kabul
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Secured United States personnel and U.S. Government employees at U.S. Embassy facilities. Secure diplomatic facilities and equipment from damage or loss. Responded to and neutralized threats during high-risk incidents on U.S. Embassy grounds and during convoy operations. Ensured the safety and security of US personnel and US Embassy employees while traveling from assigned housing areas to the Embassy compound via convoy, and provided PSD (Personal Security Details) for U.S. Embassy Regional Security Officers during low-profile convoy route reconnaissance and safe house operations for counterintelligence sources. While working with 4 -5 Emergency Response Team Members while conducting security on Embassy compound, route reconnaissance and motorcade escort. Maintain a high level of weapons proficiency to include quarterly Department of State qualification levels on the Glock 19, M4 Carbine Rifle, 249 Squad Automatic Weapon and the 240B Machine gun.
  • Responded to alarms and managed emergency situations effectively.
  • Monitored security systems and conducted regular safety inspections.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement during incidents and investigations.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION/ DRIVER

Larry Flynt Publications
Beverly Hill
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • Protected high-profile VIPs during public appearances.
  • Helped protect CEO and executives across varied environments by guarding client sites, estates, and assets.
  • Supported secure client movements and travel by coordinating transportation logistics.
  • Checked access points to block unauthorized entry and spot possible risks.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies with immediate protective actions.
  • Helped plan route choices to avoid high-risk areas during travel.
  • Watched for unusual or suspicious behavior near clients and reported findings.
  • Searched client premises for signs of sabotage or criminal activity.
  • Kept detailed logs of daily activities and incidents for review and analysis.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

Draken Security
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Ensured safety of clients and their properties by implementing comprehensive security protocols.
  • Coordinated secure transportation logistics for high-profile individuals, ensuring timely and safe arrival.
  • Conducted risk assessments for client security needs.
  • Reduced potential for assault and injury through effective surveillance and intervention strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis and risk assessments, optimizing party logistics, route selection, and managing paparazzi interactions.
  • Monitored environments for potential security threats, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Patrolled premises, preventing and detecting signs of intrusion and ensuring security
  • Demonstrated outstanding capacity for managing multiple tasks simultaneously with limited to no supervision.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

SOLUTIONS GROUP INTERNATIONAL (SGI)
Los Angeles - Beverly Hills
08.2012 - 11.2015
  • - Assisted with executive and celebrity protection during public appearances and events.
  • - Protected client sites, estates, locations, assets, and personnel from kidnapping, robbery, vandalism, assault, and injury.
  • - Performed risk assessments and advance logistics, selected routes, and managed paparazzi contact during client movement.
  • - Monitored premises for possible security threats, detected intrusions, and maintained client safety.
  • - Performed security assessments for high-profile clients and events.
  • - Worked with law enforcement on threat analysis for client protection.
  • - Observed environments for possible security risks during client engagements.
  • - Managed multiple security tasks with limited supervision.
  • - Supported live audience load-in and load-out operations for events at Los Angeles Center Studios.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF OPERATIONS/ INFANTRY

United States Marine Corps
04.2006 - 07.2010
  • - Supervised twelve (12) personnel and evaluated proficiency and conduct - Detailed mission planning, resulting in +100 missions planned successfully. - Coordinated logistics operations for section, squad, and unit, ensuring mission readiness and support. Acted as Chief of Operations on a Military transition Team. - Handled sensitive material with no losses or breaches. - Supervised the publication of orders, graphics, setting up of Command post - Secret Security Clearance - Maintained proper training to the current security operations formats set by DoD - Crossed Trained in expert machine gunner (M249, M240 and 50.cal) - Assessed training needs of the unit resulting in maximum effectiveness Trained, coached, and mentored over 1300 individuals in TTECG. Taught rules of engagements, escalations of force, detainee handling. Entire control points and vehicle check points - Controlled exercises scenario-portrayed the enemy in scenario development. - Trained sections, squads, platoons, companies and battalions on movements, assaults and tactics -Inspected equipment and personnel ensuring maximum readiness and performance - Executed preventive, routine, and maintenance on $6M of U.S. Gov. equipment. - Employed proper standards and protocols for crew served weapons, tanks, light armored vehicle, artillery, air assault amphibious vehicles. - Worked well in unfavorable conditions heat, cold, snow, rain and at high altitudes. - Well-rounded with heavy industrial equipment and power tools
  • Achieved brown belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, demonstrating advanced combat skills. (Marine Corps Martial Arts Training)
  • Completed offensive and defensive driving course to improve driving skills in tactical situations.
  • Small unit tactics and development into company movements
  • Managed entry control points to ensure safety and regulate personnel access.
  • Light and heavy armored vehicles + Communications/Reconnaissance
  • Combat Life Saver (CLS) + Deployment Medicine Operator's Course
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring
  • Satcom + radio procedures
  • Transition shooting + Combat marksmanship
  • Managed daily operations for training and development programs, enhancing team preparedness and skill acquisition.
  • Oversaw communication and information flow within command structure, facilitating effective decision-making and coordination.

Education

Private Security Detail Course (28 Days) - Psd

Executive Security International
Grand Junction, CO
03-2014

Skills

  • Executive protection
  • Security operations management
  • Threat assessment planning
  • Surveillance methods
  • Venue security planning
  • Close protection
  • Emergency response
  • Client management
  • Trip security management
  • Access control
  • Firearms training
  • Surveillance detection
  • Counter-surveillance techniques
  • Route planning
  • Evacuation planning
  • Protocol implementation
  • Time management
  • Defensive driving
  • Leadership and decision making
  • Team coordination
  • Residential security
  • Pre-event planning
  • Counter-surveillance

Personal Information

Title: Executive Protection Specialist at Independent Contractor

Certification

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014, Executive Security International, Skills: Close Protection

HOBBIES

MMA, sports, outdoors

COURSES

  • EXECUTIVE SECURITY INT
  • Executive Security International
  • 2012-07
  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
  • Department of State
  • 2017-07
  • PRIVATE SECURITY SPECIALIST
  • TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE
  • ADVANCE EVASIVE DRIVING COURSE

Timeline

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM/ PRIVATE SECURITY SPECIALIST

GardaWorld International Protective Services
05.2017 - 12.2017

Detail Leader

David shield
03.2015 - 03.2020

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION/ DRIVER

Larry Flynt Publications
12.2013 - 03.2015

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

Draken Security
11.2013 - 07.2014

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

SOLUTIONS GROUP INTERNATIONAL (SGI)
08.2012 - 11.2015

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Independent Contractor
01.2010 - Current

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF OPERATIONS/ INFANTRY

United States Marine Corps
04.2006 - 07.2010

Private Security Detail Course (28 Days) - Psd

Executive Security International
JOHN HAAG