TIMOTHY ENLOW
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
A seasoned law enforcement and security professional with extensive experience across multiple domains, including roles as a Federal Agent (U.S. Air Marshal), APD SWAT Sniper, and Deputy Sheriff. Holds advanced certifications such as the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Advanced Peace Officer License and various NRA Instructor ratings.
Currently serves as Operations Manager at Austin Security and Investigation Solutions, overseeing security operations and personnel training, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic management. Previously served as Security Manager at Free Speech Systems Inc, managing executive protection details, developing security policies, and coordinating high-level travel logistics.
Possesses significant experience in high-threat environments, managing Personal Security Details for U.S. State Department personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, and leading international training initiatives. Military background includes advanced combat training and leadership roles, further enhanced by maritime safety certifications.
Expertise extends to firearms training and advanced combat tactics, with roles as Lead Instructor and Advanced Combat Tactics Instructor. Leadership skills are characterized by strategic decision-making, budget management, and fostering cooperation within diverse teams, all while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Austin Security and Investigation Solutions
2019.01 - Current
- Operations Supervision: Supervised operations staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Security Management: Oversaw and managed security guards and personal protection details, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Training & Development: Conducted comprehensive training programs for personnel, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
- Department Oversight: Supervised the security department, maintaining adherence to protocols and ensuring a secure environment.
- Private Investigations: Supported private investigation assignments, contributing to successful outcomes.
Security Manager
Free Speech Systems Inc
2018.01 - 2024.07
- Executive Protection: Provided personal safety and protection for the CEO and various staff members, including leading the CEO’s personal plain clothes protection detail.
- Personnel Management: Hired, managed, and trained security personnel, including uniformed Security Officers and Personal Protection Officers. Conducted annual fitness testing and firearms qualification.
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth. Oversaw the scheduling and performance evaluations of the security officers.
- Security Operations: Directed security assets to ensure comprehensive building and staff security. Monitored surveillance systems, including cameras and GPS devices, and managed access control.
- Policy Implementation: Developed and enforced security policies and procedures. Conducted regular security inspections and investigations of security threats and breaches.
- Travel Coordination: Planned and coordinated all aspects of the CEO’s travel, including procurement of private jets, rental vehicles, and lodging. Managed coordination with Fixed Base Operators (FBOs).
- Law Enforcement Liaison: Established and maintained strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
- Emergency Response: Led company emergency response training sessions and recommended new security technologies.
- Budget Management: Created and managed the departmental budget. Analyzed and reviewed cash collateral and accounts payable budgets, especially during bankruptcy proceedings.
- Confidentiality & Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to security and privacy laws and standards. Maintained utmost confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
- Reporting & Improvement: Wrote comprehensive security reports and presented security improvement plans to executives.
Firearms Instructor
Texas Tactical Training Institute Owner/Instructor
2015.01 - Current
- As Owner and President of Texas Tactical Training Institute, responsibilities include teaching various firearms classes to include Texas License to Carry, beginning and intermediate Tactical Pistol and Tactical Rifle classes, NRA Personal Protection in the Home, NRA Pistol and Rifle classes, Active Shooter training, mentoring and training new Firearms Instructors, creating and implementing training schedules, handling various company financial responsibilities and communicating with various vendors and businesses in partnership with Texas Tactical Training Institute.
Advanced Combat Tactics Instructor
Spartan Tactical, Camp Bowie Texas
2012.01 - Current
- As Combat Tactics Instructor, responsibilities include training Texas National Guard soldiers for pre-deployment advanced combat tactics
- This includes marksmanship with the M-4 carbine, Beretta 9mm pistol, and the 240B Machine Gun
- Training consists of both day and night fire (utilizing PVS-14’s and AN/PEQ-15’s), squad movement tactics, firing with night vision, angle fire, long distance marksmanship, react to near and far ambush, IED awareness, barricade shooting tactics and other combat skills.
Special Projects Manager
T1SMG Security Inc
2016.01 - 2019.01
- As Special Projects Manager for T1SMG Security, I oversee and manage Private Investigations, Personal Protection Details as well as manage various armed, uniformed Security Contracts
- Where needed I assist personally in conducting Private Investigations and work as Lead Agent for various Protective Details.
Protective Security Specialist/Lead Firearms Instructor
Academi, Kabul, Afghanistan
2011.01 - 2012.01
- As Lead Firearms Instructor, responsibilities included conducting quarterly weapons qualifications for more than 200 American PSD personnel and more than 50 Columbian Guard force personnel
- Weapons used for qualification/instruction include the M4 carbine, Glock 19 pistol, M240B machine gun, M249 SAW and Remington 870 Shotgun
- Responsible for maintaining all qualification records, maintaining ammunition inventory and accountability of several hundred thousand rounds of ammunition and pyrotechnics
- Provided monthly remedial weapons training for Guard Force personnel and any other personnel having trouble qualifying with their weapon systems
- Responsible for managing and maintaining an indoor “Talon” range for indoor pistol and BZO weapons training.
Protective Security Specialist/Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
U.S. Training Center, Kabul, Afghanistan
2007.01 - 2011.01
- Advance Team Leader and DDM of U.S
- Diplomatic Protection Team for the U.S
- Embassy Chief of Mission’s protective detail
- Responsibilities include providing advance intelligence, site assessments, and route reconnaissance for the Chief of Mission’s PSD team, providing protection for various U.S
- Congressional Delegates visiting Afghanistan and providing DDM support for the team including providing Counter-Sniper support for various missions throughout Kabul and Afghanistan.
Protective Security Specialist/Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
Blackwater USA, Baghdad, Iraq/Al-Hillah Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Counter-Assault Vehicle Commander, Advance Team Leader of U.S
- Diplomatic Protection Team
- Responsibilities include providing advance intelligence, site assessments, and route reconnaissance for the Close Protection Teams in Baghdad and Al Hillah, Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan area of operations
- Served on the PSD team of two U.S
- Ambassadors and of the U.S
- Deputy Chief of Mission in Afghanistan (Assistant U.S
- Ambassador) and various Congressional Delegations visiting Afghanistan
- As one of three Designated Defensive Marksman on the team, responsibilities also included providing Counter-Sniper support for various missions throughout the Iraq and Afghanistan theater of operations.
Federal Air Marshal
Department of Homeland Security, DFW Field Office, Coppell, TX
2002.01 - 2004.01
- Federal Air Marshal with a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Responsibilities included providing armed, discreet Law Enforcement presence on domestic and international flights aboard U.S
- Flagged aircraft to prevent terrorist attacks, hijackings, hostage taking, conduct counter-surveillance and prevent all manner of criminal activity aboard U.S
- Flagged aircraft.
Senior Police Officer
Austin Police Department, Austin, TX
1995.01 - 2001.01
- As a Senior Police Officer, responsibilities included vehicle patrol of east Austin District C-4, suppressing crime, responding to 911 calls, backing up fellow Officers, attending community meetings, conducting home crime prevention inspections
- As full time SWAT team member duties included responding to high-risk call outs as part of the sniper element of the APD SWAT team and assisting in the execution of high-risk drug/arrest warrants as well as helping instruct various classes.
Deputy Sheriff
Bexar County Sheriff Department, San Antonio, TX
1993.01 - 1995.01
- As Deputy Sheriff/Jailer, responsibilities included guarding medium and high-risk prisoners within the main Bexar County Jail, prisoner transport, patrolling the perimeter of the Bexar County Jail, worked in booking and intake and served as a team member of S.E.R.T (Special Emergency Response Team).
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXHigh School Diploma -
LBJ High School
Austin, TXSkills
- Security Operations & Management: Managed security teams and personal protection details, overseeing surveillance, access control, and security inspections.
- Leadership & Personnel Development: Led hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for security personnel, ensuring policy compliance.
- Executive Protection: Provided safety and protection for high-ranking officials in high-threat environments, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Firearms & Tactical Training: Certified firearms instructor with expertise in combat tactics, sniper training, and advanced marksmanship.
- Policy Implementation & Emergency Response: Developed security policies, conducted emergency training, and ensured compliance with security laws.
- Budget Management & Strategic Planning: Managed budgets, prepared travel budgets, and served as a liaison during bankruptcy proceedings for strategic planning.
Traininghighlights
- U.S. State Department approved Worldwide Personal Protective Services (WPPS I& II) High Threat Diplomatic Protection Course
- Paul Howe CSAT certified Tactical Pistol/Tactical Rifle Instructor
- State Department Certified Firearms Instructor
- State Department Certified Designated Defensive Marksman
- Federal Air Marshal Academy (Phase I & II)
- Austin Police Department: SWAT School, Dynamic Entry School, F.B.I. Basic Sniper/Observer Course, San Antonio Police Dept. Precision Rifle (L.E. Sniper) Course, Ballistic Shield Operator Course, Hostage Negotiator Course, Tactical Pistol, Tactical Shotgun, Chemical Munitions Course, Field Training Officer Course and numerous other training courses over 6 ½ year APD employment period.
- Over 2500 hours of certified TECOLE Law Enforcement Training. TECOLE Advance Peace Officer License
- Graduated from Bexar County Sheriff Dpt Academy & S.E.R.T. (Special Emergency Response Team) School.
- Holds current Level IV Personal Protection Officer License, Level III Texas Security Officer Commission and Private Investigator license.
- U. S. Army - Graduated from French Commando School, Unit Armorer Course
Military Service
- U.S. Marine Corps, 1991, 1992, Honorable Discharge
- U.S. Army, 1984, 1988, Honorable Discharge
Certification
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) Advanced Peace Officer License
- Level IV Personal Protection Officer License
- Level III Texas Commissioned Security Officer License
- Private Investigator License
- Texas License to Carry Firearms Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- NRA Rifle Instructor
- State Department Certified Basic Firearms Instructor
- State Department Certified Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
- ALERRT “Train the Trainer” Certified Active Shooter Instructor
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training Certified
- Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training Certified
- Paul Howe CSAT Certified Tactical Pistol/Tactical Rifle Instructor
- Graduated from French Commando School
Timeline
Operations Manager
Austin Security and Investigation Solutions
2019.01 - Current
Security Manager
Free Speech Systems Inc
2018.01 - 2024.07
Special Projects Manager
T1SMG Security Inc
2016.01 - 2019.01
Firearms Instructor
Texas Tactical Training Institute Owner/Instructor
2015.01 - Current
Advanced Combat Tactics Instructor
Spartan Tactical, Camp Bowie Texas
2012.01 - Current
Protective Security Specialist/Lead Firearms Instructor
Academi, Kabul, Afghanistan
2011.01 - 2012.01
Protective Security Specialist/Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
U.S. Training Center, Kabul, Afghanistan
2007.01 - 2011.01
Protective Security Specialist/Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
Blackwater USA, Baghdad, Iraq/Al-Hillah Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan
2004.01 - 2007.01
Federal Air Marshal
Department of Homeland Security, DFW Field Office, Coppell, TX
2002.01 - 2004.01
Senior Police Officer
Austin Police Department, Austin, TX
1995.01 - 2001.01
Deputy Sheriff
Bexar County Sheriff Department, San Antonio, TX
1993.01 - 1995.01
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
LBJ High School
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) Advanced Peace Officer License
- Level IV Personal Protection Officer License
- Level III Texas Commissioned Security Officer License
- Private Investigator License
- Texas License to Carry Firearms Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- NRA Rifle Instructor
- State Department Certified Basic Firearms Instructor
- State Department Certified Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM)
- ALERRT “Train the Trainer” Certified Active Shooter Instructor
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training Certified
- Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training Certified
- Paul Howe CSAT Certified Tactical Pistol/Tactical Rifle Instructor
- Graduated from French Commando School
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