Leroy Wheeler
Miami,FL
Summary
To apply and diversify all of my training and extensive real world high threat protection / K9/& maritime experience to client specific security services.
Dynamic security professional specializing in high-risk environments, leading diverse teams to implement effective security measures. Expertise in risk and threat assessment, ensuring the protection of personnel and assets while delivering tailored security solutions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipboard Security Team Leader
Seaguard LLC
10.2011 - Current
- Supervised Multiple- 4 Man MARSEC Teams responsible for the protection of commercial vessels, crew and cargo.
- Have acquired familiarization w/ majority of air and sea ports servicing I.O.(HRA) A.O. w/ multi-transits.
- Maintained 24 hour security for vessels during multiple transits (I.O) Indian Ocean (HRA) high risk areas.
- Assisted and advised ship's crew on Anti-Pirate security measures, protective and evasive tactics.
- Ship Security Mission was performed between leave rotations into/out of Afghanistan until July 2012.
- Secured full-time (TL) position w/ SGS after July 2012.
Director of OCONUS K9 Operations, K9 Ops Consultant
Beowulf International
Chicago, USA
04.2008 - Current
- Oversite, Plan, and Execute In-country K9 Operations.
- Admin. Duties included but not limited to Marketing, Business Planning, & Contract Negotiations.
- Successfully completed an augmentation of 8 EDD Handling Teams to the US Army Camp Taji(Iraq)ECP Force Protection Mission in direct support of a DOD Operation Aug.2008---Oct.2008.
K9 Security Specialist / Consultant
Whiskey Seven, Inc.
Wilmington, USA
01.2006 - Current
- Working member of Sub-Saharan business development team.
- Performed advanced market research for several West African security / business projects.
Shipboard Security Team Leader
UNITED MARINE SECURITY
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Security operations primarily conducted on east coast of Africa.
- A.O. from Durban, RSA to Port of Djibouti and GOA.
- Led security operations for facility safety and incident response.
- Trained team members on emergency procedures and security protocols.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities or breaches.
Deputy Site Supervisor /Acting Site Supp.
Garda- World International Afghanistan
Nada Ali/ Urzgan Province, Afghanistan
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Supervised stand-up of full LN guard force and instituted site and ECP security SOPs for daily operations of 15 acre secured compound (Nadi Ali, Helmand).
- Performed Operational daily over-sight and management of 58 LN guards, 2 LN EDD Teams, 2 Interpreters.
- Supervised Set-up and initial start-up daily operations of LN security force (SOC VSP Saraw).
- Stood in as PSD(DRV) Team member on moves when/if operational necessity required.
Supervisor EDD Teams(TCN)
Ministry Of Oil-Faheel,Kuwait
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Primary Operational Handler/Trainer/Instructor.
- Responsible for the Operational Readiness and daily EPC ops. of 25 EDD Teams.
K9 Security Specialist
American K9 LLC- Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, USA
10.2009 - 07.2010
- Handler EDD primarily at Port Everglades, Ft Lauderdale, FL.
K9 Trainer and Handler Instructor
FAM International - Monrovia, Liberia - West Africa
Monrovia, Liberia
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Completed 90-day K9 security establishment contract.
- Provided K9 security augmentation for vehicle and foot patrols.
- Provided initial structure on which to develop medical, tactical, and administrative SOPs for establishing an indigenous K9 program.
- Duties included K9 handler, K9 trainer, and handler instructor.
K9 Trainer and business developer
Private Client
Playa Nosara, Costa Rica
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Completed 60 day Executive Protection and K9 Training Contract.
- Provided close protection directly for client, family compound, wife and infant child.
- Provided protection training for approximately 12 K9's.
- Provided business development assistance for several Latin American business / security projects.
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
CPA USA
Irbil, Iraq
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Completed 120 day International Republican Institute (IRI) contract.
- Provided 'low-profile' personal protection services for numerous clientele.
- Duties included Close Protection Team Member, (PKM) Over-watch Duties, and Vehicle Driver.
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
DOS USA
Baghdad, Iraq
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Completed 90 day Mamba Program contract.
- Provided mass personal protection to US Dept. of State personnel and mission sensitive equipment.
- Duties included vehicle crew serve 6 gunner, weapons representative, and Vehicle Driver.
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
DOS USA
Najaf/Al Hilla, Iraq
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Completed two 90 day Security Services International (SSI) contracts (CPA).
- Provided EDD K9, over-watch, and close protection services for designated dedicated clients.
- Duties included K9 handler, PSD K9 Augment, Force Protection and Vehicle Driver.
K-9 Handler
Baden K-9 Services
01.1994 - 01.2004
- Baden qualified K-9 handler/trainer/instructor.
- Attended 6 month Baden K-9 training school.
Military Security Operations
US Navy
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Operation Desert Storm.
- Nuclear Weapons Security Team (USS AE HALEAKAL).
- Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training CL#166-167.
- First Phase - Indoctrination (HELL WEEK CL#166).
- Second Phase - Land Warfare.
- Third Phase- Dive Phase (thru-to-POOL COMP./SCUBA QUALS.).
Education
Bethel High School
Hampton , VASkills
- security operations
- risk assessment
- surveillance techniques
- emergency response planning
- Threat assessment
- Asset protection
- Physical security
- Access control
Timeline
Shipboard Security Team Leader
UNITED MARINE SECURITY
05.2015 - 05.2016
Shipboard Security Team Leader
Seaguard LLC
10.2011 - Current
Deputy Site Supervisor /Acting Site Supp.
Garda- World International Afghanistan
07.2011 - 07.2012
Supervisor EDD Teams(TCN)
Ministry Of Oil-Faheel,Kuwait
07.2010 - 07.2011
K9 Security Specialist
American K9 LLC- Tarpon Springs, Florida
10.2009 - 07.2010
Director of OCONUS K9 Operations, K9 Ops Consultant
Beowulf International
04.2008 - Current
K9 Trainer and Handler Instructor
FAM International - Monrovia, Liberia - West Africa
01.2007 - 04.2007
K9 Trainer and business developer
Private Client
03.2006 - 06.2006
K9 Security Specialist / Consultant
Whiskey Seven, Inc.
01.2006 - Current
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
CPA USA
08.2005 - 12.2005
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
DOS USA
05.2005 - 08.2005
High Threat Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
DOS USA
08.2004 - 02.2005
K-9 Handler
Baden K-9 Services
01.1994 - 01.2004
Military Security Operations
US Navy
01.1988 - 01.1992
Bethel High School