Legion M. Jester

Disciplined and adaptive operator with 20 years of military experience. Served as a police officer, Riverine Boat Captain, high-risk instructor, and engaged enemy combatants in hostile environments. Highly motivated leader excelling in team and independent work to achieve discreet objectives.

Knowledgeable Security Instructor with solid background in delivering engaging and effective training programs. Developed and implemented comprehensive training materials that enhanced employee performance and productivity. Proven ability in instructional design and group facilitation.

• 20 years honorable service in the United States Navy
• BS criminal justice
• Achieved 98% State wide compliance through effective training and recertification of all courses in Defensive tactics, Armed and unarmed security, OC/Baton, First Aid/CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed.
• Documented and resolved National Weapons Detection Training Program discrepancies, which led to a more user friendly application and streamlined accountably and testing of security officers by all instructors contract wide.

• US Navy, High Risk Instructor, Coastal Riverine Group II, 06/01/13, 07/31/16, Supervised and instructed 5,760 students in basic and advanced weapons training.
• US Navy, Team Leader, Riverine Squadron II, 12/01/12, 06/30/13, Responsible for 50 Sailors performing Maritime Security and Coastal operations throughout the Arabian Gulf.
• US Navy, Boat Captain, Riverine Squadron II, 05/01/09, 11/30/09, Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and effective employment of all small craft, crew served and small arms weapon systems.
• US Navy, Boat Captain, Riverine Squadron II, 10/01/06, 06/30/08, Responsible for the safe operation, navigation and effective employment of all weapon systems and leadership of 10 Riverine’s.

• Arizona DPS Firearms safety instructor, Security Guard Trainer, 09/01/23
• NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor, 03/01/23
• FLTC NWDTP certification, 10/01/22
• BA in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security/Anti-terrorism, Saint Leo University, 05/01/20
• DCJS Armed and Unarmed Certification, 11/01/20
• US Navy 9502 Certified Instructor Course, 07/01/20
• Merchant Mariner Master, 100 Ton, 12/01/16
• Reaction Force Team Member Course, 09/01/12
• Security Force Sentry Course, 09/01/12
• Designated Marksman Course, 06/01/11
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care, 10/01/10
• Riverine Boat Captain/Patrol Leader course, 09/01/07
• Riverine Combat Skills course, 06/01/07
• 0311 Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry, 03/01/07
• Law Enforcement Academy, 03/01/03

• Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Specialization in Homeland Security.
• Retired Navy Riverine with an active secret security clearance. Possess a US Government passport as a US citizen (expires 08/25/26).
• 10 years of US Military operations and training experience in the disciplines of combat arms, combat service, or combat service support as well as 7 years of demonstrated tactical experience and leadership in the riverine combat environment.
• Over 10 years’ experience in the operation, maintenance, and deployment of the riverine patrol boat and assault watercraft. 2007 graduate of USN Riverine Combat Skills Course.
• Demonstrated leader in the use of tactics necessary to operate in the riverine environment. Further served as an instructor teaching patrol tactics, formations, high value asset protection, communications and tactical operations.
• Willing to travel rotations of 30-120 days for each training cycles.
• Effectively worked in a cross-cultural setting on a daily basis and comfortable training and instructing with use of an interpreter.
• Military law enforcement officer’s Academy graduate.
• Current Red Cross (CPR) and Basic First Aid certification, TCCC certification 2017.
• Experience operating in areas with limited life support and in hardship conditions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient use of MS Office.
• Trained and familiar with M4, M9, M240B, M2HB, MK48, GAU17, MK19, and M14 weapons systems.

• First Aid Certification
• AZ Driver's License
• CPR/AED Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• NRA LEOSA Pistol/Shotgun
• AZDPS Firearm's instructor
• Baton/OC instructor
• Defensive Tactics instructor