Michael James Jaquish
3305 72nd Avenue Court Northwest
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: 253-332-4641
Email: michaeljaquish@centurytel.net
Website: www.countrycopbooks.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Goal-oriented self-starter with extensive experience in personnel training and facilitation, comprehensive knowledge of security systems/processes, documented skills in supervision, and an extensive and successful background in program management. Consistent record of dependability and initiative throughout career. Genuine enthusiasm for managing high volume work load while providing quality service.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
TRAINING & FACILITATION
Over twenty-five years experience providing all aspects of street survival and crime scene investigation services and training for law enforcement, diplomatic security officers for overseas US Embassy operations and domestic security operations such as BRINK'S Armored, Bantek West, Firearms Academy of Hawaii and Blackwater USA.
-- Certified Washington State Firearms Instructor for Law Enforcement and Private Security Officers
-- Certified Trainer for Washington State armed and unarmed guard licensing
-- Certified Trainer for OSHA industrial safety in areas such as Blood-born Pathogens, Forklift, Fire
-- Safety, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout
-- Certified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor
-- Certified in ASC, FPTF & SSEW US Navy security & anti-terrorism courses
--Certified by Department of Homeland Security to conduct Frontline Responder Training for Terrorism Awareness
--Certfied by Department of Homeland Security to conduct Soft Target Site Assessments
SUPERVISION
-- Over twenty five years of experience in supervision and management. Outstanding supervisor,
skilled at motivating others from diverse cultures and backgrounds to excel.
-- Able to serve as coach, facilitator, and negotiator, coordinating team initiatives and consensus-
building activities.
-- Proactive supporter of MBO (management by objective) principals.
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
-- Excellent classroom communicator. Very articulate and well read, clear and concise in written
communications and technical documentation.
-- Published Author and novelist (THE ROLE OF THE SECURITY OFFICER-A Training Manual, TALES OF A COUNTRY COP IN AFRICA, TIME LOVES A HERO, etc. on Amazon.com)
-- Professional and personable in demeanor and presentation.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
-- Very computer literate. Fast typist capable of quickly generating professional investigative reports, risk analysis documents and all manner of security documents and contracts and training manuals.
CAREER HISTORY
01/2004 - Present
Private Consultant: Owner/Operator of STSI (Security Training Services International), Gig Harbor, Washington
-- Provided Security training for Blackwater USA: Trained U.S. Navy personnel in ASC (Armed Security Course), FPTF (Force Protection Tactical Fundamentals) and SSEW (Shipboard Security Engagement Weapons) at the Bangor, Bremerton and Everett, WA Naval Base facilities in firearms fundamentals, ASP batons, OC Spray, Handcuffing Techniques, Armed and Unarmed defense tactics, anti-terrorism and counter-intelligence.
-- Provided consulting in administration areas as well as State and Corporate firearms and street survival training for private security industry companies.
-- Provided management and training consulting services for companies such as FAH (Firearms Academy of Hawaii), Pierce County Security and various other companies.
04/1997 - 02/2006
Compliance/Safety/Security Supervisor, BRINK'S Incorporated, 4526 South Washington, Tacoma, WA 98409
-- Operated under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager and the Regional Security Manager.
-- Supervised, managed, and ensured compliance, performance and training of personnel involved in the Armored truck transportation industry. Conducted basic training for all new personnel as well as primary and annual unarmed and armed guard training and Firearms State certifications for pistol and shotgun.
-- Conducted all Smith defensive driving training and OSHA training.
-- Conducted all corporate mandated employee basic training and ongoing safety program training.
-- Conducted all DOT test-drives and maintained all DOT files as well as all other training files.
-- Interviewed and evaluated new hires and monitored performance of all employees, issuing letters of discipline and termination as needed.
-- Conducted monthly security audits of all currency room customer accounts and investigated shortages, thefts or robberies, assaults, injuries and vehicle accidents.
-- Maintained records on firearms inventories and submitted monthly and annual reports on training and compliance issues.
07/1996 - 04/1997
Private Consultant: STSI, Gig Harbor, WA, USA
-- Compiled material for various writing projects while providing investigative consulting services for private security.
-- Published material and worked on research for future projects.
10/1990 - 07/1996
Director of Security, US Embassy, The Gambia, West Africa
-- General Manager and Regional Field Support Manager for West African operations for Wackenhut International Incorporated.
Directly responsible for the financial and operational support for 280 man security force in The Gambia and the 225 man security force in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and for providing security and logistical support for the NASA Space Shuttle abort landing site in The Gambia. Operated under the direct supervision of the American Ambassador in both countries and provided security intelligence to the US State Department as a significant part of my duties.
10/1989 - 08/1990
Deputy General Manager for Security Operations, US Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa
-- Second in command of a 700+ man security force charged with maintaining the security of all American Government installations such as the Voice of America compound, US Embassy Chancery compound and diplomatic employee residential compounds, USAID and US Peace Corps facilities and residential compounds, CIA facilities and residential compounds, US Marine Corps facilities and residential compounds, and other various government installations. Conducted regular inspections and training in order to maintain compliance with US Government requirements and standards. Collected data and intelligence on local political situation for analysis by US State Department political officers.
-- NOTE: During my tour in Liberia, the government was overthrown in a very bloody coup. The last 8 months of my assignment were spent in a battle environment and I was finally evacuated by the US Marines under threat of assassination.
1988 - 1989
National Strike Force Supervisor, The Wackenhut Corporation
-- Provided supervision for a hundred-man mobile security force providing security for violent strikes at various locations around the nation.
1982 - 1988
Assistant Police Chief/Police Chief, City of Okanogan, WA
-- Administered Police Department with 10-12 personnel. Operated under the supervision of the Mayor of the city of Okanogan.
-- Responsible for all scheduling and training of all personnel.
-- Responsible for administering annual operating budget for the department when promoted to Police Chief in 1987.
-- Left Law Enforcement when the department was disbanded for budget reasons by the City, contracting through the county sheriff's office for law enforcement services.
1975 - 1982
Police Patrolman, City of Okanogan, WA
-- Traffic enforcement, crime scene investigation and criminal investigation.
1969 - 1988
Ordinary Seaman, U. S. Merchant Marines, Various Duty Stations
-- During this period I graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy and shipped out several times on numerous vessels, including one trip for NOAA to the South Pacific in 1988 just prior to being assigned to Liberia, West Africa as the Deputy General Manager for US Embassy Security operations there.
TRAINING and CERTIFICATION
College:
(1) Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies
(2) Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) in Law Enforcement
(3) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Technical, Leadership & Instructor Training/Certifications:
Washington State Basic Police Academy, and numerous FBI, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and US Diplomatic Security courses in the following areas: Police Officer Survival, Hostage Negotiations and Survival, Personal Protection (Unarmed self-defense), Surveillance Detection, Sex Crime Investigation, Advanced First Aid Instructor Certification, Field Training Operations, First Line Supervision, Homicide Investigations, Vehicle Accident Investigation, Firearms Instructor Certification, Senior Lifesaving Certification, OSHA Instructor Certifications for industry, Smith Defensive Driving System Certified Instructor, Completed US Navy Armed Sentry Course (ASC), US Navy Force Protection Tactical Fundamentals (FPTF) and US Navy Shipboard Security Engagement Weapons (SSEW), US Department of Homeland Security instructor for Frontline Responder Training for Terrorism Awareness, Department of Homeland Security certified to conduct Soft Target Site Assessments.
