Vincent D. Pagliaro
Loxahatchee,FL
Summary
Dedicated, proactive law enforcement/ Executive protection security professional with thirty years of solid and progressive experience. Excellent communication, interrogation, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Outstanding leader with a reputation for fairness, honesty, and loyalty. Strong knowledge of police, Executive protection and security procedures.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police/ Executive Protection Division Secretary Veterans affairs (0080 Supervisory Security Specialist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police (West Palm Beach)
West Palm Beach
09.2012 - Current
- As a member of the Executive protection detail for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, duties I provided were advanced movement and planning to ensure all details were in place before movement. Coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in the prospective jurisdictions to ensure adequate law enforcement was available along with route planning, conducting threat assessments in the areas where travel would take place to ensure a safe and secure environment were established. Ensuring last-minute details or changes were addressed before arrival to ensure a smooth transition. Upon arrival of the Secretary/Deputy Secretary and during the movement of the mission I assumed and participated in several different roles as the advance vehicle team, principal vehicle, and chase vehicle teams. While on location I would provide close protection of the Secretary/Deputy Secretary to ensure their safety and provide a safe and secure environment for them to conduct their mission.
- Serve as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the VA, Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), F.B.I., D.E.A., A.T.F., Secret Service, State Police, and local law enforcement agencies.
- 40 hrs. week
Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service/ Executive protective service
Afghanistan
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Part of a highly trained Embassy Security Force assigned to Afghanistan in a high threat environment. Provided personal protection of Ambassador's, and senior level staff at their living quarters, and at the embassy daily. Provided close protection during movements in the country and abroad. Cordinated with representatives of other services during support operations. Performed special duties as assigned by supervisor. Duties were to protect life and property. Prevent unauthorized access. Maintain order and deter criminal activity in and around the U.S. Mission. To deter against unauthorized, illegal, or potential life-threatening activities directed toward subcontractors, visitors, sensitive information, and properties in and around the Embassy. Prevent terrorist attacks, assassination attempts, theft of property and/or classified materials. Trained in and capable of responding as a quick reaction force team member operating specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment capable of responding to various threats. Assisted with special functions such as Congressional Delegations, VIP visits high ranking officials in U.S. and foreign Governments. While conducting convoy movements of personnel I was assigned as the vehicle commander. Supervised armed personnel security details daily, transporting personnel by vehicle, moving from locations of living to and from the embassy, and other locations for required events. Provided personal protection of Ambassador's, and senior level staff. Coordinated with local authorities, local police, other country police forces, and U.S. and other country military forces.
- 40 hrs. week
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
Wisconsin Counties Association
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Under limited supervision reporting to the Executive Director, performed a broad range of professional, staff, logistical, and Executive protection support work for the Executive Director and performed related duties as assigned. Responsible for acting as liaison for inquiries and requests from County entities. Address public agencies and County groups as the representative for the Director. Accompanied Director on official business locally and out of State. Developed and maintained professional relationships with local, state, county, and federal officials. Coordinated external requests for appearances by the Director Provided advice, input, and suggestions on issues affecting the County government.
- 40 hrs. week
Squad Leader/Security Forces Supervisor Executive Protection Service
United States Marine Corps
01.1991 - 01.1995
- As an NCO squad leader. I managed a team of 12. Was assigned to the Personnel protection detail of high-level flag staff officials and the safeguarding of highly classified materials and equipment while traveling worldwide. This would include sea and shore movements by means of ships, air and vehicle in high threat areas of operation. Supervised the team’s training, created training scenarios, supervised training evaluations and the team’s physical training management program. Other duties included the management of all administrative issues concerning my Staff members including duty assignments ensuring that policies and procedures were followed. While assigned to a United States Navy my duties as a Supervising Corporal of the Guard entailed managing a 15-man security force. Part of my duties consisted of access control to special weapons storage sites and access control areas. Managed and planned all pre-positioning and placement of personnel during high security situations or alerts or movements. In absence of the Platoon Sergeant, responsibilities included daily operations management of 30-plus Marines.
- 40 hrs week
Skills
- Crime and Intelligence
- Security and Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Evidence Collection and Protection
- Training
- Resource Management
- Investigations
- Physical Security
- High and low threat Executive protective service
Certification
- Police Academy — 480 hours State of Illinois
- Police Academy — 400 hours US Department of Defense
- Police Academy — 780 hours State of Florida
- Police Academy - 320 hours VA LETC
- Florida Guard License – C/D/G/M/K State of Florida
- Police Executive Leadership Course VA LETC
- First Line Intermediate Supervision Course VA LETC
- Administrative investigative Review Course VA LETC
- Fact Finding Course VA LETC
- Crime Scene Investigations Course VA LETC
- Crime Scene Photography Course VA LETC
- Evidence Custodian Course VA LETC
- Fraud investigations Course VA LETC
- Detective Course VA LETC
- Combined Criminal Investigator Certification VA LETC
- Firearms instructor course VA LETC
- Long Gun Instructor VA LETC
- Instructor development course VA LETC
- Active threat response instructor course VA LETC
- GDR/DT Instructor VA LETC
- Police Service Inspection Course VA LETC
- First Line Intermediate Supervisor Course VA LETC
- Physical Security Course VA LETC
- Modified Infrastructure Survey Tool Course VA LETC
- Law Enforcement Instructor Training Force
- Use of Force Investigations VA LETC
- Certified Field Training Officer State of Illinois
- Certified Evidence Technician State of Illinois
- Certified Gang Enforcement Specialist State of Illinois
- Certified Investigator State of Illinois
- Certified Juvenile Officer State of Illinois
- Certified Breath Operator State of Illinois
- Supervisor Course—40-hour State of Illinois
- Certificate Street Spanish—40-hour State of Illinois
- Certificate of Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure—16 hours State of Illinois
- Certificate of First Response to Critical Incidents—8 hours State of Illinois
- Certificate of Street Drugs—8 hours State of Illinois
- Certificate of Crime Scene Investigations—8 hours State of Illinois
- Certificate of Emergency Vehicle Operator State of Illinois
- MPH Doppler Radar Operation State of Illinois
- Reid Technique of Investigative Interview & Positive Persuasion Reid and Associates
- Department of Homeland Security National Incident Management System
- Department of Homeland Security Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- Department of Homeland Security Incident Command System
- Clearance by State Department
- Armor Group Diplomatic Security Service High Threat Protection Course.
- United States Marine Corps Courses
- NCO Leadership Program
- Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership
- Weapons Instruction course
- Security Forces Training School (Protective services)
- Physical Training Management course
- Leadership Course
- Techniques in Military Instruction course
- Squad Leader Tactics course
- Terrorism Counteraction course
- Administrative Procedures
- Reconnaissance Marine
- School of Infantry
- Battle skills course
- Desert operation course
- Marine Marksman course
- CQB Trained
- Fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership
- Administrative plans, policies, and procedures
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Meritorious Promotion United States Marine Corps 1991, Letter of Appreciation Evans & Sutherland 1991, Letter of Appreciation United States Marine Corps 1992, Meritorious Mast United States Marine Corps 1992, Letter of Appreciation Department of the Army 1999, Certificate of Appreciation Department of Veterans Affairs State of Wisconsin 2001, On the Spot Award, Great Lakes Police Department 2002, Letter of Appreciation Great Lakes Police Department 2003, Certificate of Appreciation Alliance against Intoxicated Motorists 2009, Letter of Appreciation Law Offices of Rudolph F. Magna 2009, Certificate of Appreciation Alliance against Intoxicated Motorists 2010, Award for Drunken Driving Enforcement Illinois Department of Transportation 2010, Certificate of Appreciation Regional Security Officer U.S. Embassy Afghanistan 2011, Top shooter Award VA LETC 2012, Certificate of appreciation Gainesville Chief of Police VA medical center 2016, Veterans Affairs Police Program Inspection (Fully Accredited) 2018, Veterans Affairs Police Program Inspection (Fully Accredited) 2020, Veterans Affairs Police Program Inspection (Fully Accredited) 2022
Timeline
Chief of Police/ Executive Protection Division Secretary Veterans affairs (0080 Supervisory Security Specialist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police (West Palm Beach)
09.2012 - Current
Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service/ Executive protective service
04.2011 - 06.2012
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
Wisconsin Counties Association
01.1996 - 01.1999
Squad Leader/Security Forces Supervisor Executive Protection Service
United States Marine Corps
01.1991 - 01.1995