Paul Arteche
Desert Haven
Summary
Experienced Fire Chief with over 3.5 years in leadership and 35 years as a Security Trainer, focused on community safety and personnel well-being. Expertise in security management, complemented by a Master of Science and certifications in emergency response, supports effective training and crisis management. Skilled in developing leadership and communication programs that enhance public safety through strategic initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Facilitator / FED CE CCO/SCA GSA
Capitol Bridge
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Secured and set up training classrooms, coordinated logistics for virtual training events.
- Conduct activities and exercises based on training curriculum needs.
- Monitor post-training performance and provide coaching/mentoring.
- Secure and set up training classrooms and plan virtual training events.
- Distributed and analyzed training feedback surveys to assess effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
- Monitored post-training performance, provided targeted coaching and mentoring to enhance staff competencies.
- Communicated critical updates to management regarding staff attendance and behavioral issues. regarding attendance, behavior, and other issues. Assist other departments during high activity periods.
Fire Chief
Desert Haven Fire Department (Volunteer)
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Planned, directed, and supervised fire department activities to ensure community safety and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented training programs and operational guidelines.
- Prepared annual budgets and long-range plans.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with local government departments and neighboring fire departments to enhance regional emergency response efforts.
SME Security
Deployed Services
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Curriculum Development: Design and develop training programs and materials related to security protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Instruction: Deliver training sessions to security personnel, ensuring they understand and can apply security measures effectively.
- Assessment: Evaluate the performance of trainees through tests, practical exercises, and other assessment tools to ensure they meet required standards.
- Updated training materials and methods to align with latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, enhancing relevance and applicability.
- Continuous Improvement: Update training materials and methods based on the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
- Consulted on security matters for other departments and organizations, offering expert guidance to improve overall security posture.
- Documented training sessions, participant progress, and certification statuses to ensure compliance and facilitate future training enhancements.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of training sessions, participant progress, and certification statuses.
Site Supervisor, EPIA
Allied Universal Security
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversaw daily operations at international airport site, ensuring security and compliance.
- Supervised staff of contractual guards across three shifts, maintaining safety standards.
- Functioned as a liaison between local law enforcement and management/security personnel.
- Trained staff on company policies and conducted accident reviews to implement corrective actions.
Arizona State Resident Manager
Arrow Security, dba. Aron Security Yuma AZ
09.2012 - 08.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of branch office to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Established new business opportunities and fostered strong customer relationships.
- Trained staff on company policies and implemented security audit processes.
Semi – Retired
12.2020 - 04.2021
Field Supervisor / Armed Guard Instructor
American Guard Services
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Supervised AZ contractual guards in security activities across three weekly shifts, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Acting as a company liaison between local law enforcement agencies and appropriate management/security personnel in the absence of the Group Supervisor and/or Manager.
- Training staff in company policies applicable to all security personnel.
- Facilitated communication between local law enforcement agencies and management/security personnel during the absence of the Group Supervisor and Manager.
- Performing fact-finding investigations for thefts, accidents, and any other unusual reported or observed occurrences.
- Reviewing all accidents and evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action.
- Prepared and maintained security audits and operational manuals, enhancing operational consistency across all sites.
Youth Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed and maintained professional rapport with youth inmates to foster trust and cooperation.
- Mitigated disruptive behavior through effective verbal interventions and controlled physical force.
- Ensure facility policies and procedures are IAW State and Federal directives.
- Ensured that inmates’ rights were not being violated by staff; ensured all required state issued items are issued to inmates. Conducted investigations of inmates’ rights violations and presented written reports of findings and recommendations.
Safety & Security Manager
Education Management Corp. Phoenix Job Corps
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Directed department operations, coordinated search and seizure activities, and conducted investigations.
- Ensured civil rights of students and staff were upheld, maintaining compliance with DOL, EMC, and Arizona state legal guidelines.
- Maintained effective public contact and communication to foster trust and transparency between department and community.
- Health and Safety Practices: Ensuring compliance with health and safety practices.
- Training: Conducting in-service training for center staff and training subordinates in all aspects of center safety and security.
- Public Contact and Communication: Maintaining effective public contact and communication.
- Documentation: Maintaining efficient and timely TAR (Training Achievement Record) documentation.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Student Progress: Monitoring and evaluating student progress, updating PCDP (Personal Career Development Plan) and Student Case Notes with performance information.
- Curriculum Development: Developing curriculum for training programs.
- Instruction and Classroom Management: Providing instruction and managing the classroom in specified career technical training areas.
- Maintained accurate records of training achievements and progress.: Maintaining efficient and timely TAR (Training Achievement Record) documentation.
- Industry Connections: Making industry connections to promote service learning, cooperative education, and work-based learning opportunities for students.
Security Specialist Sr. / Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
Lockheed Martin, GTL, MCAS Yuma AZ
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Developed & administered security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary material.
- Implemented federal security regulations across company operations, enhancing overall security posture.
- Prepared manuals outlining regulations, and established procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.
- Delivered training on security protocols to enhance awareness.
Facility Security Officer / Training Specialist
Northrop Grumman TS, MCAS Yuma AZ
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Technical advisor to the Contract Site Manager on all security matters.
- Protected classified information to fulfill contractual obligations in accordance with established regulations.
- DOD Directive 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), COMSEC Material System (EKMS-1).
- Ensures COMSEC equipment is managed IAW EKMS-1.
- Conduct IA security briefings and process system access requests.
- Maintained liaison with facilities, organizations, operations, and corporate offices to ensure effective security communications.
- Guaranteed adherence to the National Industry Security Program (NISP) to protect sensitive information.
- Support all customer contractual security requirements.
- Conducted collateral and SAP activities within the facility to support compliance and operational integrity.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Physical Security Manager
New Mexico Tech University / EMRTC, Socorro NM
12.2004 - 08.2009
Correctional Officer / Compliance Officer
New Mexico Department of Corrections, Las Cruces NM
09.2003 - 12.2004
Regional Account Manager
Secure Net Inc, Tulsa OK
01.2002 - 01.2003
Branch Manager
Pinkerton Security Inc., Tulsa OK
01.2000 - 01.2002
Branch Manager
APG Security Inc, Tulsa OK
01.1998 - 01.2000
Area Supervisor / Operations Manager
Wackenhut Corp. Tulsa, OK
01.1997 - 01.1998
Health Professions Recruiter
MRI of Tulsa OK
01.1996 - 01.1997
Medical Recruiter / Enlisted Recruiter
United States Air Force, 349th Recruiting Sqd, TABF OK
01.1993 - 01.1996
NCOIC, Base Exercise Evaluation Team
United States Air Force, HQ AF military Training Center, LAFB TX
01.1990 - 01.1993
Instructor, Air Force Security Police Academy
United States Air Force, 3280th Technical Training Center LAFB
01.1988 - 01.1990
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 8th Fighter Wing Kunsan AB South Korea
01.1985 - 01.1988
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 320 Bomb Wing (SAC) MAF CA
01.1984 - 01.1985
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 320 Bomb Wing (SAC) MAF CA
01.1981 - 01.1984
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Security
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell, AL06-1989
M.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE01-2015
B.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE02-2013
Skills
- Safety training methods
- Incident response training
- Emergency preparedness training
- Driving safety education
- Case study analysis
- Interviewing and interrogating
- Experienced in conducting effective interviews and interrogations
- Risk management strategies
- Safety protocol development
- Specialized VIP security services
- Crisis response planning
- Regulatory compliance training
- Policy development training
- Performance enhancement strategies
Certification
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Instructor
- Texas DPS Level 3 / Classroom & Range Instructor
- Texas DSP Level 3 / Armed Commission
- New Mexico DPS Level 3 / Armed Commission
- Arizona DPS Resident Manager License
- Arizona DPS Armed Guard Instructor License
- Arizona DPS Armed Guard License
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- Deans ‘Scholars List Bellevue University
- CBP Public Trust Clearance
- DOD Secret Clearance
- DOD SSBI/TS Clearance
- Current AHA First Responder CPR / AED
- Current ACLS / BCLS
- Naval Postgraduate School Terrorism Prevention for Law Enforcement 2010
- Naval Postgraduate School Homeland Security in Israel 2010
- Naval Postgraduate School Global Jihad Threat 2010
- Naval Postgraduate School Vulnerability Analysis and Protection 2010
- EOTA Emergency Classification Decision Making 2009
- EOTA Roles and Responsibilities of Initial Responders 2009
- NMCI Skillsoft Safety, Health, and Security Strategies 2009
- NMCI Skillsoft Operational and Organizational Security 2009
- NMCI Skillsoft Security Management and Operations 2009
- DSS Academy EISM 2009
- TEEX Introduction to SNS and Mass Prophylaxis 2009
- TEEX Basic EMS concepts for WMD Incidents 2009
- TEEX WMD Incident Management / Unified Command 2009
- TEEX Terrorism Awareness for First Responder 2009
- TEEX Emergency Management for First Responders 2009
- EOTA Emergency Medical Integration & Coordination 2009
- EOTA Emergency Notification and Communications 2009
- EOTA Critical Thinking Skills 2009
- EOTA Mission Planning 2009
- EOTA Emergency Medical Support 2009
- FEMA IS 809 EMS #9 Search and Rescue 2008
- FEMA IS 804 EMS #4 Firefighting 2008
- FEMA IS 800 National Response Framework 2008
- FEMA IS 700 NIMS 2008
- FEMA IS 200 ICS for Single Resource & Initial Actions 2008
- FEMA IS 102 Deployment Basic for FEMA Response Partners 2008
- FEMA IS 100 Introduction to ICS 2008
- NMT/EMRTC Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing 2008
- EOTA Explosive Threat Awareness 2008
- EOTA Security Procedures for the RAP Responder 2008
- EOTA Vehicle Bomb Search Methods 2008
- EOTA Emergency Response Organizations 2008
- EOTA Crime Scene Issues, Law Enforcement 2008
- EOTA Explosive Effects and Countermeasures 2008
- EOTA WMD Response 2008
- EOTA DOE Emergency Management System 2008
- NSA COMSEC Certification 2007
- NMT/EMRTC Understand & Planning of School Bomb incident 2005
- NMDC Corrections Academy 2004
- APG Security PACT 1999
- APG Security Area Managers Training 1999
- State of Oklahoma CLEET Armed Security Officer Certification 1997
- State of Oklahoma CLEET Certification Security Officer 1997
- USAF Recruiter School 1989
- USAF NCO Leadership School 1988
- USAF Test and Measurement Course 1988
- USAF Speaking and Briefing Course 1988
- USAF Basic Counseling Course 1987
- USAF Instructor Development Course 1986
- USAF Technical Instructor Course 1985
- USAF Hostage Negotiation 1984
- USAF Security Police Academy 1981
- USAF Basic Training 1980
- NMLEA Law Enforce Academy, Certified 1979
Recognition & Awards
Allied Universal Security Supervisor of the month, Supervisor of Quarter, USAF Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award, USAF NCO of the Quarter three quarters out of four, USAF Rookie Recruiter of the Year., USAF Commendation Medal, USAF Achievement Medal with Device, USAF Outstand Unit Award, USAF Organizational Excellence Award, USAF Good Conduct Medal with three devises, USAF Marksmen Medal with device, National Service Medal, in support of Desert Shield and Desert Strom.
Additional Education & Credentials
- STEEP / DSS
- Storage Containers and Facilities
- OPSEC Fundamentals
- NISPOM Chapter 8 Requirements for Industrial Course
- Physical Security Measure Course
- JPAS/JAMS for the Security Professional
- Visits and Meeting in the NISP
- Intelligence Oversight Awareness
- Developing a Security Education and Training Program
- Records Management
- Facility Security Officer (FSO) role in the NISP
- Insider Threat
- Essential of Industrial Security Management (EISM) Independent Study
- Basic Industrial Security for user Agency Personnel
- BJA Nationwide Suspicious Activity reporting (SAR) Initiative Line Officer Training
- FEMA AWR 187W Terrorism and WMD in the Workplace
- IS 106.11 Workplace Violence Awareness
- IS 810 Emergency Support Function Oil and HazMat Response
- IS 340 HazMat Prevention
- IS 265 Basic Instructional Skills
- IS00001 Emergency Program Manager
- IS 906 Basic Workplace Security Awareness
- IS 907 Activity Shooter: What Can You Do
- IS 00019.11 FEMA EEO Supervisor Course
- FEMA / NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY ICS 300 Intermediate All Hazard NIMS ICS
- Q-534 Emergency Response to Terrorism
- Q-328 ICS Simulation Series Strip Mall Hostage/Arson Fire
- Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
- Hospital-Based decontamination: Hazard Recognition
- Emergency Response Planning
- Emergency Response Team Coordinator
- Unified Command
- Evacuation Coordinator
- Incipient Fire Fighting
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Machinery Rescue
- Container Inspection
- Radiation Safety Awareness
- Additional Education & Credentials
- National Wildfire Coordination Group
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-130 – 2025 Recertification
- S-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service
- S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior
- Naval Education and Training Command
- Homeland Security and Defense
- DOD / DISA Physical Security for the SIPRNET
- EOTA RAP 166DW Mission Planning
- EMS 101DW Emergency Medical Support
- OER 122D Crisis / Critical Communications
- EMP 170DW DOE Emergency Management System
- CIP 100D Analytical Risk Management
- RAP 180DW Training Practices and Instructor Development
- ETD 101DW Training and Drills
- EPI 110D Spokesperson and the Media
- EOTA CMP 108DW Technical Training for CM Managers
- ECC 130D Emergency Classification Decision Making
- ERO 110D Role and Responsibilities of Initial Responder: Enhancing Initial Response
- CMP 101DW Operations Overview of Consequence Management
- ECC 101DW Categorization and Classification
- EFE 101DW Emergency Facilities and Equipment
- EMS 200D Emergency Medical Integration & Coordination
- RAP 170DW Response Agency Network
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Training Facilitator / FED CE CCO/SCA GSA
Capitol Bridge
07.2025 - 12.2025
SME Security
Deployed Services
02.2023 - 11.2024
Site Supervisor, EPIA
Allied Universal Security
09.2021 - 09.2022
Fire Chief
Desert Haven Fire Department (Volunteer)
04.2021 - 12.2024
Semi – Retired
12.2020 - 04.2021
Field Supervisor / Armed Guard Instructor
American Guard Services
08.2020 - 09.2020
Youth Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
03.2020 - 07.2020
Safety & Security Manager
Education Management Corp. Phoenix Job Corps
05.2017 - 02.2020
Arizona State Resident Manager
Arrow Security, dba. Aron Security Yuma AZ
09.2012 - 08.2021
Security Specialist Sr. / Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
Lockheed Martin, GTL, MCAS Yuma AZ
03.2012 - 09.2012
Facility Security Officer / Training Specialist
Northrop Grumman TS, MCAS Yuma AZ
09.2009 - 02.2012
Physical Security Manager
New Mexico Tech University / EMRTC, Socorro NM
12.2004 - 08.2009
Correctional Officer / Compliance Officer
New Mexico Department of Corrections, Las Cruces NM
09.2003 - 12.2004
Regional Account Manager
Secure Net Inc, Tulsa OK
01.2002 - 01.2003
Branch Manager
Pinkerton Security Inc., Tulsa OK
01.2000 - 01.2002
Branch Manager
APG Security Inc, Tulsa OK
01.1998 - 01.2000
Area Supervisor / Operations Manager
Wackenhut Corp. Tulsa, OK
01.1997 - 01.1998
Health Professions Recruiter
MRI of Tulsa OK
01.1996 - 01.1997
Medical Recruiter / Enlisted Recruiter
United States Air Force, 349th Recruiting Sqd, TABF OK
01.1993 - 01.1996
NCOIC, Base Exercise Evaluation Team
United States Air Force, HQ AF military Training Center, LAFB TX
01.1990 - 01.1993
Instructor, Air Force Security Police Academy
United States Air Force, 3280th Technical Training Center LAFB
01.1988 - 01.1990
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 8th Fighter Wing Kunsan AB South Korea
01.1985 - 01.1988
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 320 Bomb Wing (SAC) MAF CA
01.1984 - 01.1985
Fire Team Leader, Sensor System Operator
United States Air Force, 320 Bomb Wing (SAC) MAF CA
01.1981 - 01.1984
B.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University
Associate of Science - Industrial Security
Community College of The Air Force
M.S. - Security Management
Bellevue University