Stefanus Benecke
Westpoint,GA
Summary
A highly motivated, focused, results-driven professional with 16 years experience in the South African Police Service. Specialized training consisted of security management, K9 Explosives and Narcotics, crime prevention methods, and combating terrorism. Additional experience includes Investigations in serious crimes and drug related crimes.
Managing large K9 Contract in hostile countries with over 35 years experience in K9 handling and training .
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer /Program Coordinator
Global K9 Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Training and imprinting of green dogs for explosive and narcotics
- Coordinating K9 Cargo Screening Contract
Security /Property Management
Tanyard Properties /ITC Holding
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Manage all security aspects regarding Tanyard Properties
- Manage all property /estate maintenance
- Ensuring safety of family and property
Director of Canine Services
IK9 LLC
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Oversee all K9 training and supervise additional K9 trainers as required
- Liaise and collaborate with key K9 Research and Development personnel from Auburn
- Service dog and emotional support dog training for VA
- Procurement of all dogs locally and in Europe
Program Manger K9
AMK9 Detection Services
06.2013 - 02.2014
- PM for the second largest K9 contract in Afghanistan
- Ensured timely and efficient training administrative and operational support 47 personnel and K9s at seven geographically separate locations throughout Afghanistan
- Directly liaise with the client
- Ensure all client expectations are met or exceeded
Corporate Trainer
AMK9 Detection Services
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Conduct and oversee explosive canine detection courses for international contracts to include lectures on theory and handlers training
- Pair and certify handlers and dual purpose dogs in preparation for deployment to the Middle East
Country Trainer
Vigilant K9 Service
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Responsible for all K9 and handler training for contracts throughout the country of Afghanistan on ISAF contracts
- Management of all training programs ensuring all dogs and personal are meeting or exceeding company standards outlined in AR190-12
- Wrote and maintained training reports and records for all VSCi operational canine teams, to include the Certifying Authority
PSD Low-profile
OSSI
03.2008 - 03.2009
- PSD low profile relief ensuring safe convoy of clients on designated routes in low profile convoys
- Conducted convoy briefings /client briefings, vehicle maintenance, surveillance and counter surveillance, IED's and mine awareness
- Determined convoy configuration and movement
Police Training Advisor CPATT
BLP International
11.2007 - 01.2008
- Determine requirements for training courses
- Research and assess training needs
- Establish training program objectives and design appropriate courses
Close Protection
REED Inc
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Orders of Movement
- Route Planning
- Contingencies plans on Close Protection Movements
Captain Commander Specialized Training
South African Police Service
12.1984 - 02.1999
- Commander Police specialized training in SWAT, Tracking ,Advance Tracking and Survival
- Tactical Police Training with dog
- Managing of 90 employees
Education
BBA - National Diploma Police
Technikon RSA
South Africa12.1995
Skills
- Security
- Training
- K9 Management and Training
- Close Protection
- PSD Low Profile
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Out Look Express
- English Fluent
- Afrikaans Fluent
- Decision making
Languages
Dutch
Limited Working
Timeline
Trainer /Program Coordinator
Global K9 Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Security /Property Management
Tanyard Properties /ITC Holding
12.2019 - 02.2023
Director of Canine Services
IK9 LLC
04.2014 - 03.2019
Program Manger K9
AMK9 Detection Services
06.2013 - 02.2014
Corporate Trainer
AMK9 Detection Services
09.2012 - 06.2013
Country Trainer
Vigilant K9 Service
03.2011 - 06.2013
PSD Low-profile
OSSI
03.2008 - 03.2009
Police Training Advisor CPATT
BLP International
11.2007 - 01.2008
Close Protection
REED Inc
01.2007 - 11.2007
Captain Commander Specialized Training
South African Police Service
12.1984 - 02.1999
BBA - National Diploma Police
Technikon RSA
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