Marc B Provencher II
Valrico,FL
Summary
Seasoned Security Professional with demonstrated ability to asses physical security requirements and plan, direct, coordinate, and implement a wide range of solutions to combat present threats. Experienced in Incident Command and Disaster Recovery, Executive Protection, asset protection, Investigations and Intelligence, compliance, conflict resolution, and training and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excecutive Protection Agent
Gavin De Becker & Associates
, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Provide armed executive protection for welfare and physical protection of at risk client in and out of residence
- Developed/executed route reconnaissance, evacuation, and surveillance detection in support of client’s movements and residence
- Identified/resolved areas of risk; offered expertise in security operations strategy, performed site inspections to adhere to standards
Senior Security Manager
United States Air Force
El Segundo, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Led 116 in all facets of Security/Law Enforcement Operations
- Deputy Director/1 yr, led talent management and labor relations
- Recommended/initiated action to improve efficiency and compliance
- Developed agency-wide security policies, procedures, and strategies
- Garnered partnerships with surrounding municipal and federal entities
- Advised stakeholders on annual and future budget requirements
- Drove union to table, brought 16 yr old agreement into compliance
- Directed local security for POTUS, DEPSECDEF, Congressional Leaders
- Key contributor in large-scale planning related to preventing or mitigating criminal acts involving assets, colleagues, or customers
- Decision maker in complex situations requiring solid understanding of security functions, policies, procedures, and compliance
- Collaborated with peers, colleagues, and senior directors to resolve issues and achieve goals
Senior Security Manager/Operations Manager
USAF
Holloman AFB, New Mexico
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Director of Ops; Led 250 person Law Enforcement/Security Branch/5 Shifts/Confinement/K9/Training
- Logistics Manager-$500K budget/$1.4M in equip/33 vehicles, organized and equipped 300 prsnl
- Authored/approved ops plans/policies/shift schedules key operations
- Enforced standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws
- Eliminated 30 redundant positions, secured 10 hr shifts, 40 hr week
- Recovery Ops Chief; built initial A/C crash response team site security
- Led security for 2018 Air & Space Expo; directed 160 personnel to safeguarded 15K guests/$2.8B in Air assets
- Teamed three agencies, secured SECAF/CSAF/5 Foreign Delegates during 2017 Light Attack Experiment
- Secured annual Oktoberfest celebration; 70 Police/Security to safe 8K guests, 17K residents unaffected
- Reviewed and provided feedback on new reference training guide standardized training for 25K AF police
- Teamed with Agents, neutralized AF's largest drug rings/13 cases/49 subjects/8 bases
Manager, Logistics & Resources
USAF
Patrick AFB, Florida
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed $1.4M budget/$12M in equip/covered 2 bases/325 persons/24 hour security ops in support of space launch assets
- Monitored readiness of 93 deployable Unit Type Codes/ensured $29M LOGDET equipment primed/mission-ready.
- Led SFS logistics for HURICON FTX; $50KI in Equip procured/staged-ensured 45 SW's ability to respond/survive
- Orchestrated PAFB truck inspection upgrade; obtained $150K vehicle undercarriage scanning sys
- Led/managed 61 police/security personnel in 24 hour security ops for $20B in space wing assets.
- Developed policy, procedures/contingency action plans to provide support to over 35 major mission partners
- Certified Emergency Operations Center ESF 13 during contingency Ops
- Directed USN/USCG/USAF security escorts; 15 navy vessels/137 personnel-protected $4.2B vital national security assets
Chief, Military Security Force, Pentagon
United States Air Force
Washington, DC
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Led 16 person response force to the Joint Staff and National Military Command Center
- Directed personal protection for visiting dignitaries of the Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Implemented Joint Staff/DOD policies and procedures for 62 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
- Teamed w/Joint Staff/SecDef personnel; provided COA for post closure with zero operational impact/reduced cost >$200K
- Authored/led unit departure ceremony; Vice Director Joint Staff hosted key to 16 defenders received full honors
- Led armed Ceremonial Guard; escorted China Chief of Defense/ 34 person delegation-fostered positive US image
Deputy Team Chief
United States Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Deputy Team Chief in tough diplomatic role-Entrusted leader of US/Russian inspection teams; diplomatic skill resolved disputes
- Advance team treaty expert for first SSGN exhibition; set arms control precedents and shaped US-Russian relations
- Led first NST Minuteman III measurement team-met strict treaty requirements-cemented AF-wide procedures
- Oversaw US-Azerbaijan Biological Threat Engagement Program; coordinated bio-terror elimination w/local governments
- Evaluated 1st B-2 NST exhibition procedures; id'd security/treaty conflicts-ensured strategic asset protection
Education
Master of Arts - Security Management 12/36 Semester Hours Complete
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV11.2012
Criminal Investigation And Forensic Science
Military Police Investigation
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2010
Skills
- Training
- Physical Security
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Executive Protection
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Inclusivity
- Collaborative
- Event Planning
- Crisis/Emergency management
- Disaster Recovery
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Investigations
- Surveillance Detection
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Adaptable
- Ability to travel
Unique Assignments
- Instructor, Regional Training Center, Osan AB, ROK
- Instructor, Unit and Base level, conducted initial and reoccurring training
- Investigator, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC
- Deputy Chief DTRO, U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan: led in country counter-proliferation efforts
- Afghanistan: Tactical Security Element/outside the wire counterintelligence security details
- Iraq x3: Detainee Operations, Combat Patrols (Gun Truck, Response Forces), Baghdad Airport (Investigations, Intelligence)
Certification
- Gavin de Becker & Associates Protection Skills Academy
- Professional Manager Certification (PMC)
- Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Credential 926/B (LEOSA)
- Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer - IAHSS - 11203024
- Principles of Instruction
- Taser, Pepper Spray
- Basic Life Saver/CPR
- Florida D/G License
- TS/SCI (DCID 1/14 ELIG) as of 27 Sep 2016
Timeline
Excecutive Protection Agent
Gavin De Becker & Associates
08.2021 - Current
Senior Security Manager
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Security Manager/Operations Manager
USAF
08.2015 - 08.2018
Manager, Logistics & Resources
USAF
08.2014 - 07.2015
Chief, Military Security Force, Pentagon
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 08.2014
Deputy Team Chief
United States Air Force
04.2010 - 04.2013
Master of Arts - Security Management 12/36 Semester Hours Complete
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Public University System
Criminal Investigation And Forensic Science
Military Police Investigation
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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