JASON IAN CRIPPS CAS-PSM             

                                                               jasoniancripps@yahoo.com

                                              205 East 4600 South #11, Murray, UT 84107 USA

                                      Cell:  USA - 001(408)215-8316 Afghanistan - +93795231376

 

Objective:

After gaining invaluable experience and qualifications in the private sector as well as serving for 7 years in the British Army, I am looking for an opportunity to work with a company that will allow me to utilize my qualifications and be a valued team member.  Having performed duties on all levels, I am equally comfortable working a management role, as part of a team, or under my own initiative

 

07/12-Present  Tundra International                                                                         Afghanistan                                                         

Country Operations Manager

-          Held positions of Project Manager, QAQC before being promoted to Operations Manager

-          Operational  oversight of eleven US Department of Defense locations throughout

                                   Kandahar Province and one diplomatic personal security detail in Kabul

-          Manage a team of over a thousand security personnel comprising of Project Managers, Training Managers, Administrative Managers and Local National security guards

-          Liaise with Defense Contractor Management Agency, Armed Contractor Oversight

Directorate, International Security Assistance Force and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Base Commanders

-          Act as the subject matter expert on all matters related to installation security, access control, risk mitigation, personal security, convoy security, static security, business development and in country relevant treaties, regulations and protocols

-          Create and implement company operational  procedures

-          Conduct audits of each location to verify adherence to US Department of Defense protocols

-          Continually conduct threat assessments and site vulnerability assessments for entire Southern Region of Afghanistan and adjust company protocols as needed  

-          Acting Country Manager in the absence of the current Country Manager

                   

12/10-07/12    Universal Protection Services                                                                      Oakland, CA

Director of Security - Jack London Square

-          Responsibilities included directing, coordinating and overseeing all activities of the onsite

-          Security team (50) officers

-          Directly managed security supervisors, guard staff and training program

-          Created and implemented emergency preparedness plan, operational procedures for 24 hour command center and continuity between all entities

-          Interfaced daily with Property Management and Port of Oakland Facility Security Officer

-          Liaised with Department Homeland Security, TSA Federal Director, Oakland Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, US Coast Guard, Federal Bureau Investigation and Amtrak Regional Safety Manager

04/09-12/10    OPSEC3 International                                                                                     Lynchburg, VA

Independent Security Contractor/Team Leader

-          Executive protection Team Leader for a variety of Fortune 500 and Government clients

-          Team Leader during domestic and international travel

-          Managed and trained a (20) agent executive protection team in all facets of executive protection

-          Wrote and implemented team standard operating procedures, and managed budget for both operational and training needs

-          Advised and assisted clients with business continuity and emergency/disaster planning

-          Conducted site vulnerability assessments of principals home and office locations

 

04/08-04/09    ASET Corporation                                                                                       Dayton, OH                           

Independent Security Contractor/Team Leader

-          High risk executive protection Team Leader for a high ranking executive of a major Fortune 500 company

-          Comprised and implemented security procedures for the principal and his family both domestic and international

-          Extensive international and domestic travel with principal including close protection, advance work, and liaison with local law enforcement

-          Team leader for a (16) agent security team which included daily briefings, liaison with client, placement of agents, and schedule coordination (primary location of detail in Mexico)

 

03/07-04/08     AFR INC                                                                                                                    Beverly Hills, CA             

Independent Security Contractor/Team Leader

-          Security consultant for a high-ranking Russian diplomat

-          Created and implemented security procedures for the principal and his family worldwide

-          Primary Protection Agent for principle during travel both domestic and international

-          Performed duties of team leader to include close protection, counter-surveillance, advance work and liaison with foreign governments and law enforcement agencies

 

04/06-03/07     Platinum Equity Holdings                                                                              Beverly Hills, CA

Security Consultant

-          Managed all security aspects for the principals of Platinum Equity on a domestic and international basis

-          Conducted weekly and monthly meetings with principals regarding security protocols for the company

-          Extensive travel with principals both domestic and international including advance work, close protection and protective surveillance.

-          Prepared and organized research data regarding possible security threats within and against the company

-          Conducted site vulnerability assessments of principals home and office locations

 

08/05-04/06    Bridgestone Firestone                                                                               Liberia, Africa

Security Manager

-          Responsible for day to day operations of the 280 square mile Firestone rubber plantation supervising over 630 security personnel

-          Managed and supervised investigations, executive protection teams, canine teams, mobile patrols, uniformed guards and a specialized task force unit

-          Operational oversight for security operations at Monrovia International Airport and the Port of Monrovia

-          Worked closely and liaised with with the United Nations, Liberia National Police, US Coast Guard and both US and British Consulates

 

1998-2004       Independent Security Contractor for Various Security Companies                       

                     

MILITARY:

1991-1997      British Army (2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment)

                          Duties Performed Listed Below

-          Rifleman

-          Mortar Platoon

-          Close Observation Platoon Northern Ireland 

-          Battalion Physical Training Instructor

 

COURSES/LICENSES/MEMBERSHIPS:

OSHA Academy - Occupational Safety & Health Professional Certification (132 Hours)

ATAB - Physical Security Manager Certification (PSM)

Florida CCW # W1234770 - Expiration: 04/22/20

ATAB - Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist Certification (CAS)

              California State University - Maritime Security Awareness Course

              Universal Protection Service - Certified Security Professional Certification

              Utah CCW # C536143 - Expiration: 07/16/16

First Aid/AED/ Blood Pathogens Course (ASHI) - Expiration: 03/15/14

TWIC Card - Expiration: 12/25/15

ASIS Member - Membership #295952

Close Quarter Combat Instructor Course - Jordan International Defense Systems

BSIS California Exposed Firearms Permit (FQ290988) - Expiration:  05/31/15

BSIS California Guard Card (G1249729) - Expiration:  05/31/15

              Close Protection Course - Union City Police Department, Special Operations Atlanta, Georgia

Close Protection Course - Task International Kent, England

British Army School Physical Training - Physical Training Instructor Course Aldershot, England

British Army Covert Surveillance Operator Course (COTT) Hythe & Lydd, England