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Stephen Marin

Temecula,,CA

Summary

Security-focused and diligent executive protective specialist 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.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executives Protection Security

World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of WWE executives, talent, and other high-profile individuals associated with the organization
  • Provide close protection and security services to designated individuals during various events, appearances, and travel
  • Conduct threat assessments and develop security plans to mitigate potential risks
  • Provide 24/7 protection for executives and talent, both at hotels and during travel
  • Maintain a high level of vigilance and situational awareness at all times
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement and venue security teams to enhance overall security measures
  • Conduct security sweeps of venues and locations to ensure a safe environment
  • Respond quickly and effectively to any security incidents or emergencies
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless coordination and execution of security operations

Executive Protection Specialist

Independent Contractor
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Provide specialized executive protection and estate security for high-net-worth individuals
  • Contracted for several executive companies for protection services, including close protection, world tours, production security, and traveling internationally with high-ranking executives, celebrities, and politicians
  • Assessed security compliance, security program organization, policies and procedures, general risks and vulnerabilities
  • Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
  • Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness
  • Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees
  • Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations
  • Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems
  • Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards
  • Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats
  • Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff

Director of Security

Temecula Stampede
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Administered and established policies to assure the safety of property, assets, and people in the venue
  • Recruited, trained, and scheduled security personnel
  • Overseen all security activities and developed and implemented plans to respond to issues or threats
  • Managed supervisors and security officers including selection, scheduling, development and support
  • Investigated workplace violence, managed/coordinated security efforts and mitigated security risks and threats
  • Worked with venue owners and employees to create specialized safety procedures and education that lead to fewer incidents on the property
  • Liaison with several state and local law enforcement agencies within Riverside County on a daily basis gathering intel and updated criminal activity with each other
  • Provided security and privacy related requirements and oversight for development of payment products and services
  • Observed and detected any and all illegal activity on site including internal and external security issues
  • Developed and implemented numerous training/safety programs covering procedures as well as ethics and integrity to gain improvements in the operation
  • Initiated protective force operations providing greater security presence, entry operations, and increased loss prevention methods

Criminal Investigator

Department Of Homeland Security, ICE
04.2002 - 10.2020
  • Specifically conducted investigations involving child exploitation, terrorism, narcotics smuggling, bulk cash seizures, alien smuggling, money laundering, commercial fraud, cybercrimes, immigration violations, and the exchange of strategic weapons or sensitive technology
  • Coordinated with Child Protective Services (CPS) for children who were at risk of, or were experiencing neglect, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
  • Worked on several occasions with major corporations and task force agencies in dealing with theft and fraud, helping the Global Investigators identify the subjects who are conducting criminal activity
  • Implemented law enforcement investigative techniques that included: conducting witness and suspect interviews, obtaining statements, facilitating consent searches or suspect property, adoptive seizures of assets, electronic and mobile surveillances, execution of numerous federal and state search warrants, investigative lead development, source and confidential informant handling, evidence collection, and arrest warrant execution
  • Established and maintained cooperative relationships with municipal, state, and other federal law enforcement organizations through assignments with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Inland Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team, the Inland Empire Financial Crimes Task Force, and HIDTA 50
  • Was continuously called upon to be an acting Group Supervisor for the Child Exploitation and Counter Terrorism group for different State and Local task force teams
  • Mentored junior investigators, sharing best practices for successful case management and evidence collection
  • Assigned as the primary point of contact for controlled deliveries of contraband with Customs and Border Protection Officers located at commercial mail facilities within the greater Riverside/San Bernardino area
  • IMAGE Coordinator for the ASAC HSI Riverside office between Government and Employers that provided employers with solutions to hiring process challenges through outreach and education with the goal of fostering workforce integrity and compliance with the law
  • Considered a drug expert in testifying in Federal and State Courts against felony and state drug charges

U.S. Customs Senior Inspector

U.S. Customs Service
10.1994 - 04.2002
  • Developed strategies for inspection work in the enforcement and administration of laws governing importation and exportation of merchandise
  • Enhanced inspection efficiency by implementing advanced inspection techniques and tools.
  • Improved overall project quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Managed a team of inspectors, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures concerning the entry, examination, classification, and release of merchandise; ability to obtain pertinent information about the description, characteristics, value and country of origin for merchandise by questioning individuals, examining people, examining merchandise, and reviewing documents
  • Ability to make rapid and sound decisions to hold or release merchandise, conveyances or persons; and sound judgment in detaining and apprehending person at the port of entry who violate customs and or other laws
  • Currency seizures, numerous stolen vehicle seizures, and the arrests of wanted persons
  • Planned and organized the shift for the San Ysidro Port of Entry
  • Directed personnel from the Contraband Enforcement Team (CET), Canine Enforcement Officers (CEO's), shift inspectors, and incorporated overtime personnel so the maximum numbers of lanes were open with the staff available
  • Provided the Watch Commander with strategic planning options to keep lanes open and informed agents of events such as seizures, special operations and emergency situations at any given time
  • As Senior Inspector, constantly utilized my knowledge of a wide spectrum of Federal, State and local laws and regulations
  • Directed operational decisions; reviewed officer’s incident reports, coordinated work assignments, and made recommendations to management concerning conditions and courses of action

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

National University
San Diego, CA
06.1996

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Grossmont Junior College
La Mesa, CA
06.1994

Skills

  • Site Evaluations
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Asset Protection
  • Surveillance Technology
  • Close Protection
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Private Surveillance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Evidence Collection
  • Protective Services

Certification

  • BSIS Security Guard Card - 2022
  • BSIS Firearm Permit - 2022
  • Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) -2023
  • Intellectual Property Crimes & The Illicit Underground Training - 2019
  • Attended Worksite Training - 2010
  • U.S. Secret Service Training-2004
  • U.S. Immigration Special Agent Cross Training - 2004
  • Certified U.S. Customs Special Agent Basic Enforcement School - 2002
  • Basic U.S. Customs Inspector Training - 1997

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

United States Secret Service Agency

Served two Presidential election terms for John Kerry campaign and President Donald Trump campaign. Provided protection throughout the entire campaign and special events. 


Director of Security and Operations- Temecula Music Festival

Directed and led security services for the Temecula Music Festival. Provided executive protection for the celebrities and their personnel. Collaborated with local law enforcement agents, fire marshal, EMTs, and other security personnel. Executed and developed strategic plans for emergencies and protection services. 

Timeline

Executives Protection Security

World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE
09.2023 - Current

Executive Protection Specialist

Independent Contractor
03.2022 - 09.2023

Director of Security

Temecula Stampede
03.2021 - 03.2022

Criminal Investigator

Department Of Homeland Security, ICE
04.2002 - 10.2020

U.S. Customs Senior Inspector

U.S. Customs Service
10.1994 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

National University

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Grossmont Junior College

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