Michael John Davidson
Hamilton,United States of America
Summary
Accomplished security leader with extensive experience at Hilton Hotel and TSA, excelling in policy writing and crisis management. Proven track record in risk assessment and compliance management, driving significant improvements in security operations. Recognized for developing effective security protocols and fostering strong relationships with law enforcement agencies.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Security
Hilton Hotel
Grand Rapids, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Director of Security for the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, Grand Rapids Michigan.
- Responsible for the day-to-day security of the guests, employees and property of the hotel.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure the safe and secure operation of the facility.
- I manage a staff of ten employees from various law enforcement agencies.
- Contact Supervisor: Yes, Name of Supervisor: Joe Fragala, Supervisor’s Phone: 616-957-0100
Transportation Security Inspector Aviation/Cargo
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
07.2002 - Current
- Duties include conducting comprehensive inspections and investigations of airports, aircraft operators, flight schools, general aviation airports and cargo entities to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations.
- Inspections include analyzing security measures, making appropriate recommendations and reporting results in the federal data base.
- Conduct a wide variety of complex investigations involving severe violations of Federal Regulations resulting in substantial civil penalties.
- Provide results of complex inspections/investigations to Senior Management on a routine manner.
- Provided substantial guidance in relation to Federal Regulations during the planning and construction of the new MBS International Airport, FedEx Terminal (Flint Bishop Airport), U.S. Customs Federal Inspection Station at the Lansing Capital Airport and TSA Checkpoint Consolidation at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
- Maintain constant liaison with, Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including the U. S. Attorneys Office of the Western District of Michigan.
- Extensive experience in the area of physical security.
- Previous Acing Supervisor.
- Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Craig Robinson, Supervisor's Phone: 616-443-5219
TSA Screening Manager
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Responsible for the day-to-day passenger and baggage screening functions.
- Provide daily guidance and leadership.
- Active member of the Training Board.
- Assist in providing required screener training.
- Perform employee performance evaluations and develop employee improvement plans.
- Monitor employee on the job training.
- Complete complex reports on the current screening processes for Senior Management.
- Foster strong working relationships with airlines, airport police and other airport tenants.
- Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name (Retired): Roger Dubuc, Supervisor's Phone: 616-502-8896
TSA Screening Supervisor
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
JFK International Airport, USA
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Supervisor with the Mobile Screening Force (MSF) assigned to JFK International Airport to assist in the role out of the federal screening operations.
- This involved monitoring the on-the-job training of approximately 500 employees.
- Later assigned to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to assist in the role out of the Federal Screening Force.
- Upon completion of MSF role, served as Supervisor at GRR until promotion to Screening Manager.
- Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name (Retired): Roger Dubuc, Supervisor's Phone: 616-502-8896
Sergeant
City of Wyoming Police Department
Wyoming, USA
11.1988 - 08.2001
- Hired in 1988 as a road patrol officer and soon assigned as a field training officer.
- In 1991 promoted to the rank of Detective and assigned to the Michigan State Police Combined Auto Theft Team.
- In 1992 returned to Wyoming Police and assigned as a Detective with the first ever Major Case Team.
- In 1993 assigned to the first ever Michigan State Police Metropolitan Enforcement Team (MET) as a Detective with the Conspiracy and Interdiction Unit.
- In 1995 assigned to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a Task Force Agent.
- While assigned to DEA was co-recipient of the US Attorney's Award for Criminal Case of the Year for participation in an investigation of methamphetamine trafficking, homicide and auto theft.
- In 1998 promoted to Detective Sergeant and assigned to the Wyoming Area Narcotics Team as the Supervisor of a team of four (4).
- Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Chief Edward Edwardson (Retired), Supervisor's Phone: 616-331-7140
Education
Graduate Certificate - Police School of Staff and Command
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan, US07.2000
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Police Academy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan, US08.1998
Skills
- Policy writing
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Security audits
- Compliance management
- Crisis management
Veterans Preference
No
Registered For Sel Service
Yes
Highest Grade
SV-H
Contact Current Employer
Yes
Job Type
Permanent
Work Schedule
40 hours a week
References
- Roger Dubuc, Dept. of Homeland Security, Federal Security Director (Retired), 616-502-8896, Professional
- Roberto Anaya, Michigan State Police, Detective/Trooper/Retired, 616-437-1136, Professional
- Michael Heffron, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Special Agent/Retired, 616-901-7796, Professional/Personal
- Chris Catone
- Judge Pablo Cortes, Department of Homeland Security, 248-842-8394, Professional
- 62-A District Court, 616-340-7052, Personal
- Assistant Federal Security Director-Law Enforcement
- Presiding Judge
Job Related Training
- Homicide Investigation School 1991
- Michigan State Police Basic and Advanced Narcotics School 1993
- DEA Narcotics Investigation School 1995
- Reid School of Interview and Interrogation School 1998
- SEA SkyNark Training 1996
- FBI Asset Forfeiture School 1996
- IRS Financial Crimes School 1999
- Macenlow Leadership Training 2000
- Aviation Security Inspector Core Training 2004
- Ekman Group Deceptive Behavior Training 2007
- Member of TSA Task Force during Republican National Convention 2008
- Member of TSA Aviation Strike at San Francisco International Airport 2009
- LSI Physical Security Training 2009
- Rural Domestic Preparedness Training 2010
- Basic Airport Operations Specialist School 2011
- TSA Inquiry Officer Training 2011
- Advanced Airport Operations Specialist School 2011
- Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Recognition and Threat Awareness Training 2012
- ATF Interview and Interrogation Training 2013
- Member of TSA Aviation Detail for Super Bowl XLVIII 2014 Newark, NJ
- DHS Physical Security/Counter Terrorism Training 2015
- FBI National Improvised Explosive Training 2016
- Member of TSA Aviation Detail in support of the 2016 Republican National Convention
- Attended Surface Training, Cargo Training and Rail 101 in 2018
- Completed Advanced Cargo Training in 2019
- CPR recertification 2022
- Department of Homeland Security Instructor Certification 2020
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States of America
Timeline
Director of Security
Hilton Hotel
01.2014 - Current
TSA Screening Manager
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
06.2003 - 07.2004
Transportation Security Inspector Aviation/Cargo
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
07.2002 - Current
TSA Screening Supervisor
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
07.2002 - 06.2003
Sergeant
City of Wyoming Police Department
11.1988 - 08.2001
Graduate Certificate - Police School of Staff and Command
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Police Academy
Ferris State University