Santino Anaya

Civilian Employment History

Professional security expert adept at maintaining safe environments and minimizing risks. Highly skilled in threat assessment, surveillance, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic situations.

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

• California BSIS Security Guard License - 1925178
• California BSIS Baton Permit - 1572751
• California BSIS Exposed Firearm - 2656937
• California Continuing Education 2025 8 hour training.
• California Emergency Response Team Level 3 10 hour training.

• Military Experience: July 2006 – December 2009
• July 23, 2006-November 17, 2006 USMC Recruit training. Gained knowledge and experience in operating the M16-A2 Service Rifle, M249 SAW, M203 40mm grenade launcher, M136 AT-4 Rocket. Fill and file weapons repair tickets during and after weapons maintenance periods.
• November 30, 2006 Arrive at MCB Camp Pendleton for Basic Infantry School and MOS school. Gain further expertise with M16 rifle, M249 SAW, and M203, to include basic functionality of the M240-B Machine Gun, and M2 Machine Gun. Introduction to the RCOG, Rifle Combat Optical Gunsite, learn BZO of RCOG and proper mounting techniques. Undergo basic instruction on operation, maintenance, and deployment of PRC-119 Field radio.
• February 14, 2007 Graduate from MOS school, and arrive at MCAGCC Twenty Nine Palms, CA for Fleet Marine Duty. Professional instruction on M2 .50 cal Machine Gun, M240-G Machine Gun, MK19 Machine Gun, PEQ Laser sighting systems, Laser Bore Sight systems, PVS Night Vision systems, M136 AT4 Rocket, M72 LAW Rocket, SMAW, and TOW Rocket. Fill and file weapons repair tickets during and after weapons maintenance periods. Conduct training and schooling for all infantry weapons. Receive instruction on RCOG mounting, BZO, LBS, and proper use of BDC, Bullet Drop Compensator. Basic Arabic language skills, personnel and vehicle search techniques, and checkpoint operations.
• August 26, 2007 – March 24, 2008 Combat operations, security details, civil organization, training of Iraqi Police forces, working alongside and training 80+ Provincial Security Forces in the city of Hit and Kusaiba Iraq, including instructing IP and PSF in the proper use of firearms optics. Recruited for multiple Radio Operator positions within the unit, including within Command Post, and operator of the Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (G-BOSS). Conducting census operations and vehicle registrations for the mayor of the town. Conducting mounted and dismounted security patrols throughout the city and surrounding areas using “Guardian” systems for counter IED operations in order to maintain security and promote well being of the people of the city. Conducted basic vehicle maintenance.
• May 1, 2008 – February 13, 2009 Conduct training and schooling for all infantry weapons, basic Arabic language skills, personnel and vehicle search techniques, and checkpoint operations. Further instruction on M2 .50 cal Machine Gun, M240-G Machine Gun, MK19 Machine Gun, PEQ Laser sighting systems, Laser Bore Sight systems, PVS Night Vision systems, M136 AT4 Rocket, M72 LAW Rocket, SMAW, and TOW. Fill and file weapons repair tickets during and after weapons maintenance periods as well as undergo basic armorer courses as instructed by company armorer. Assist in instruction of firearms optics usage, and proper disassembly and assembly of firearms.
• February 16, 2009 – July 4, 2009 Combat operations, security details, civil organization, training of Iraqi Police forces, working alongside 300+ Provincial Security Forces in the city of Karmah Iraq, including instructing IP and PSF in the proper use of firearms optics. Conducting census operations for the mayor of the town, including operating Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT) and Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE) systems for tracking and filing Insurgent detainees, and individuals placed under arrest by Karmah Police. Conducting mounted and dismounted security patrols throughout the city and surrounding areas in order to maintain security and promote well being of the people of the city. Conducted basic vehicle maintainance on heavy armored humvees and MRAP vehicles.
• Martial Arts Qualification – Green Belt MCMAP level 3

Awards: Rifle Expert Badge (x2), Navy Unit Commendation(x2), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Global War On Terror Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (x2), Combat Action Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (x2), G4S Secure Solutions USA Health and Safety Champion 2021.

My hobbies include musical performance, particularly percussion. I also enjoy walking and rucking as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle along with moderate weight lifting. I also recently began skateboarding again after a 20 year break.