JUSTIN TELLEZ
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Currently employed with Defense Strategies Group as a highly trained Executive Protection Officer with extensive experience safeguarding high-profile executives, principals, and assets in domestic environments. Proven ability to conduct advance work, threat assessments, secure transportation and emergency response while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Strong military background in risk mitigation, situational awareness, and close-protection operations with a reputation for calm decision making under pressure.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Protection Officer
Defense Strategies Group
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Advanced threat assessments and risk management
- Crisis management and emergency response planning
- Executive-level communications and interpersonal skills
- Advanced defensive driving and invasive maneuvers
- Surveillance and counter surveillance techniques
- Personal security systems and access control management
- Trauma medicine and emergency first response
- Tactical forearms proficiency and less-lethal weapons expertise
- Close protection techniques
ARMED FEDERAL SECURITY OFFICER
PARAGON SYSTEMS
Covina, CA
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Provide physical security, package screening, and access control.
- Provide physical security functions currently in support of Federal Protective Services under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Visitor processing by ID verification.
- Maintaining visitor and activity log data.
- Assist and report to FPS Officers on site.
- Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel being protecting on site
- Maintain active Security Clearance through Office of Personnel Management (OPM)in order to have cleared access to all facilities under the Department of Justice (DoJ)and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Currently assigned to U.S. Attorney's Office Central District of California Court House where we screen visitors for weapons and explosives
INFANTRYMAN (11B)
INFANTRYMAN, UNITED STATES ARMY
Scofield Barracks, Hawaii
07.2005 - 10.2009
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on daily basis
- Briefed soldiers on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations on as needed basis to enable sound decision making
- Advised fellow soldiers on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings
- Army Generals personal security detachment (driver/gunner)
- Served as a member of an Infantry fire team
- Trained and proficient in modern Infantry small unit tactics and weapons
- Led and supervised five personnel as a fire Team Leader
Education
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AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
05.2018
Certification
- California State Guard Card
- Security Guard License-6475602
- Permit Exposed Firearms 9mm, 40, 45, 357, 38
- Ca BSIS Baton Permit
- First Aid-CPR for adults and infants + AED
Timeline
Executive Protection Officer
Defense Strategies Group
04.2023 - Current
ARMED FEDERAL SECURITY OFFICER
PARAGON SYSTEMS
04.2020 - 09.2023
INFANTRYMAN (11B)
INFANTRYMAN, UNITED STATES ARMY
07.2005 - 10.2009
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AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE