Nicholas Phillips

• Led protective operations as deputy detail leader for Secretary of Navy at GS-14 supervisory level.
• Directed protective service detail of over 40 personnel, ensuring mission readiness and operational success.
• Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on protective operations in accordance with DOW authorities and policies.
• Counseled Secretary's staff on security risks and implemented effective mitigation strategies.
• Conducted operational risk analysis, providing critical feedback to protection detail and principal.
• Developed operational plans for protective missions and counter-surveillance activities.
• Provided training to new agents on protection techniques and protocols.
• Made informed decisions in fast-paced environments on a daily basis.
• Planned and coordinated logistics ensuring effective team management.

Counter-Surveillance Division

• Executed counter surveillance to identify and report risks outside established secure areas, mitigating potential threats.
• Identified suspicious or threatening activity near motorcade routes, helicopter (HMX) zones, and other event locations.
• Coordinated response of available assets to effectively address and neutralize identified suspicious or threatening activity.
• Detected/Disrupted potential attacks in the form of a suicide bomber, person borne improvised explosive device (PBIED) or vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) as part of the Counter Suicide Bomber team.
• Prevented explosive threats through covert monitoring that could deter criminal or terrorist activities.
• Member of the Aerial and Marine Reconnaissance team that provides coverage of motorcade routes, helicopter (HMX) routes, sites and landing zones.
• Conducted and briefed advance teams, supervisors, and local assets on comprehensive Vulnerability Assessments for Presidential and Vice-Presidential visits.
• Provided comprehensive firearms instruction to agents, ensuring proficiency in handling and safety protocols.
• Trained agents and officers on effective shooting methods.
• Instructed agents/officers on proper weapons maintenance.
• Instructed agents/officers on proper assembly/disassembly of firearms.
• Instructed agents/officers on proper range rules and etiquette.
• Instructed agents/officers on courses of fire.

Washington Field Office

• Performed multiple advances, worked as a shift member, conducted and orchestrated motorcade movements, and operated command posts/suite security.
• Performed over 80 employment background investigations and managed up to 15 active investigations simultaneously while working on various protection assignments.
• Investigate and conduct surveillance of subjects that make threats towards POTUS/VPOTUS and other protectees.
• Work in conjunction with Protective Intelligence/JTTF and other agencies to maintain awareness of potential criminal groups, individuals, and events.
• Prepare reports, keep investigation records, and maintain all case-related paperwork.
• Interviewed potential threats, unusual interest subjects, and protective interest subjects to determine if a subject is a threat or could cause unwanted outcomes.
• Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional protection events.
• Oversee Operations Center by tracking protectee movements, special agent operations, managing personnel, monitoring camera feeds, maintaining/issuing equipment for operations, and completing administrative duties.

• Led fire team in infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises, enhancing team readiness and tactical effectiveness.
• Executed role as a fire team member in situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
• Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
• Responded to emergencies with speed and expertise, ensuring timely and effective support in critical situations.
• Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
• Conducted weapons maintenance, assembly/disassembly, troubleshooting and function checks daily.
• Produced detailed reports on equipment status, incidents, personnel readiness, and intelligence, providing superiors with essential information for mission planning.
• Executed deployment duties at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, during Operation Enduring Freedom.

• Handled and stored documents in compliance with Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA), personal files, and evidence to ensure security and accessibility.
• Adhered to established procedures for handling sensitive and classified documents to retain chain of custody integrity.
• Scanned material for sensitive information that could cause operational security issues.
• Prepped all materials to be scanned into computer database for review.
• Organized and maintained incoming and outgoing files.
• Employed research and problem-solving techniques to gather and track information efficiently.
• Communicated daily with internal partners to identify document-related issues requiring interdepartmental cooperation.
• Followed confidentiality regulations to maintain privacy.
• Maintained 100% efficiency to ensure the success of the mission and hit the set goals of the Document Lab.
• Conducted initial inspection of material for processing and confirmed classification of item is appropriate.