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ROBERT WESTFALL

Emergency Management
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

As a Special Field Operation Leader at Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA), I apply my extensive military and law enforcement background to provide protection and peace of mind for the world's most influential people and enterprises. I have over 14 years of experience in counterterrorism, emergency response, and expeditionary warfare, and I hold the HR218 certification that allows me to carry firearms in all 50 states.

I joined GDBA in July 2023, after serving as an Emergency Response Team Officer and Team Leader at MGM Resorts International, where I responded to various emergency situations, conducted covert surveillance operations, and supported the executive protection program. I am also pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security at American Military University. I am bilingual in Spanish and have received multiple honors and awards for my outstanding performance and leadership. I am passionate about keeping America secure and enhancing my skills and knowledge in the field of homeland security.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Field Operations Leader

Gavin de Becker & Associates
Current
  • GDBA is a National Security services provider for the CIA, FBI Defense Intelligence Agency, US Marshals and police agencies throughout the Nation
  • Personal close protection details for diplomats and high value target abroad and within the United States
  • Presidential security detail operations
  • Plan and execute training of personal on advance secure transportation operations
  • Advanced medical and triage services
  • Personal management and budget allocation
  • Threat and Risk Management assessments
  • Confidentiality management.

Emergency Response Team ATL (SRT Team Leader)

01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed a three-man tactical on both day and night shifts across multiple properties
  • Joint Operation with US Marshal/OSS in Protection of Government Officials while on MGM properties
  • Conducted monthly Fire arms training in conjunction with training department personal at Metro SWAT Range
  • Maintain a high-visibility uniformed or covert presence
  • Identify and respond to emergency situations including in-progress acts of violence, crisis, weapons incidents, explosive incidents, natural disasters, and a wide range of issues posing a hazard to lives and/or property using the appropriate escalation of force up to and including armed response by following established protocol
  • Supplement the Executive Protection Program as directed by Management
  • Assist in emergency situations by securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, and initiate and conduct evacuation procedures
  • Render appropriate first aid to injured persons and following established protocol for reporting injuries
  • Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons
  • Ability to respond to direction and/or orders from supervisory personnel, especially in the context of an active shooter, assault or other similar situation.

Joint Service detail from US Navy to OCSO as management consultant in Administrative Security Division

FEMA Headquarters
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Industrial Security Program Specialist: provided key insight to mission aspects of all ongoing active programs and regulations pertaining to risk management programs and Insider Threat Program
  • Updated procedures for risk assessments standard within Defense Intelligence Agency, DHS, DOD and White House Executive Office of the President
  • Tasked with daily briefings with multiagency via satcom over policy changes and roll outs withing the federal government
  • Conducted table top exercise with joint operations on critical infrastructure incidents with in physical security realm of operations and planning
  • Reviewed security clearance applications via ISMIS for individuals within Physical security roles and managed Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) policy and procedures.

Executive Office of the President Detail

08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided security and emergency preparedness insight to help plan and execute personnel safety and emergency management exercises and scenarios to all of the White house and supporting offices
  • Planned briefings for senior advisors in different locations within the executive office of the President
  • Worked in conjunction with United Secret Service Police, Department of Homeland Security Police, United States Capitol Police and US Park Police on evacuation plans and active shooter drills with shelter in place drills
  • Provided practical knowledge to personal working on contingency and training plans for emergency response drills.

Security Specialist | Field Training Officer | Ammunitions Supervisor

UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2010 - 04.2012
  • Safeguarded Assets, and Conducted Threat Mitigation and Counter-Terrorism operations within US Navy Central Command and Fifth Fleet units in support of OEF, OIF and OND
  • Maintain and operate force protection/anti-terrorism training to unit personnel
  • Plan, coordinate risk assessments, and provide maritime security operations, Personal Protection Detail for Chief of Staff Admiral Fox and Bahraini Royal Family on Naval Support Activity Bahrain
  • Coordinated training with security components and host nation units to guide and ensure current operational and logistic issues were met for area of responsibility (AOR)
  • Conduct terrorist threat analysis and recommend defensive measures
  • Shift Supervisor for Pass and ID and Main Gate Entry Control Points
  • Enrolled personnel and issued ID cards, Fingerprinted and maintained biometric databases for contractors on board the Naval installation.

Education

Bachelors of Homeland Security/Emergency Management -

American Military University
01.2024

Vincennes University
12.2010

Skills

  • Background Investigations
  • Intelligence Gathering Operations
  • SCIF/Security Policy Planning
  • Law Enforcement/Personal Protection Operations
  • Incidents Management
  • Operations Management
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Policy Enforcement

Certification

  • Department of Homeland Security Training - Certified Homeland Security Specialist level III
  • ISMS Training Course
  • SSO Training Brief August 2016
  • Insider Threat Training FEKC Development
  • Gavin de Becker Academy
  • Nevada PILB/Gaming Card
  • Arizona PILB

Specialized Military Training

  • Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • HR 218 (Retired Law Enforcement)
  • NCIS First Responder Course
  • Explosives Handler Qualified
  • Weapons Armor
  • Expert 9mm and M-4 Carbine

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-westfall?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BuwGJ0VjlRq%2Bcm412HnDpjQ%3D%3D

Timeline

Special Field Operations Leader

Gavin de Becker & Associates
Current

Emergency Response Team ATL (SRT Team Leader)

01.2020 - 01.2022

Joint Service detail from US Navy to OCSO as management consultant in Administrative Security Division

FEMA Headquarters
01.2016 - 01.2017

Executive Office of the President Detail

08.2013 - 01.2014

Security Specialist | Field Training Officer | Ammunitions Supervisor

UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2010 - 04.2012

Bachelors of Homeland Security/Emergency Management -

American Military University

Vincennes University

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