David Carroll
901 North Pollard Street, #101
Arlington, Virginia 22203
(571) 218-5171
dc606c80@westpost.net
Security professional with seventeen years experience working within the corpora
te and government security sector. Responsible for the development, implementat
ion and management of security policies. Manage security operational programs an
d perform investigations along with conducting vulnerability assessments, physic
al security surveys and security design. Superb writing, verbal and computer co
mmunications skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively and
seamlessly with corporate executives and senior colleagues within business and
social environments.
Experience
09/2002 - Present
Special Agent US Department of Sta
te
Diplomatic Security Service
Washington, DC
Supervise security details for visiting foreign dignitaries to include extensive
travel within the United States and abroad. Supervised embassy security progra
ms and praised for my ability to interact with other law enforcement and intelli
gence organizations to develop innovated security programs for U.S. embassies an
d consulates.
aAIC (Agent-in-Charge) for HRH Prince Bandar detail to include the oversight of
his family security.
aReceived State Department Heroism Award for rescuing elderly man from burning v
ehicle in Washington, DC.
aCommander Diplomatic Security Operations Center supervising security operations
for 167 embassies/consulates.
aServed as RSO at various overseas post supervising ARSOas and LGF (local guard
force)operations.
aSelected by DS to deploy to Haiti to oversee the Chief Justice of the Supreme C
ourt placement into the temporary presidency to include leading a detail to over
see the presidential palace security.
aLetter of commendation from US Ambassador for exceptional performance in establ
ishing a security program and effectively disarming over 400 Haitian security pe
rsonnel and reorganizing into an effective security force.
aRecovered over 3 million dollars worth of military & law enforcement equipment
for the Haitian government.
aIn Iraq, awarded the U.S. State Department Meritorious Service Medal for rescui
ng three United States Congressmen during a vehicular accident.
04/2002 - 09/2002
Security Contractor The Steele Foundation
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Assigned to the Presi
dential Protection Detail for President Aristide and his family. Duties included
conducting physical security surveys for the presidential palace, residences, g
overnment buildings and various other locations throughout the country.
aAgent-in-Charge of the First Ladyas security detail.
aReceived commendation from President Aristide for my quick thinking & actions d
uring a speech whereas I safely evacuated the First Lady and his children from a
dangerous situation.
09/2001- 04/2002
Risk Management Coordinator
The Tribune Company
Chicago,IL
Provide consultation, training and p
ersonal security for executives and their families in a global multimedia corpor
ation. Develop and implement risk assessment for CEO and his family.
aSupervised and trained the executive protection unit.
aPlanned and coordinated a three week European vacation for the family to includ
e security surveys of individual countries visited, hotel staff & security suppo
rt to include liaison with the US embassies.
aCommended by the CEO for my foresight in providing international cell phones fo
r each family member to include an updated phone list with all emergency points-
of-contact numbers (local police, hotel, US embassy, etc...).
09/1999 - 09/2001
Security Operations Manager
Combat Support Associates
Camp Doha,
Kuwait
Supervised all logistical, administr
ative and technical support functions for a 175 personnel security police force
for the US government.
aProvided oversight for $2.5 million equipment inventory significantly streamlin
ed funding operations.
aDeveloped and implemented in-service training programs including an innovative
weapons program for a 10,000 member base.
aSupervise the K-9, investigations, personal security (bodyguard) and overall pl
anning for classified security operations.
09/1994 - 09/1999
Independent Consultant
Nashville, TN
Established private security consultation service to provide executive security
for a variety of clientele to include corporate executives, high-profile music e
ntertainers and private families. Duties included personal escort/driver, condu
cted advance security site surveys for high-profile special events, public appea
rances and business trips abroad.
aProvided protection for BMI music entertainers along with coordinating concert/
special event security.
aServed as the Director of Security for a Christian television network from 1997
-1999.
aResponsible for the CEO and his family along with all physical security of the
corporate offices and residences.
aSupervised the recruiting, training and implementation for the local guard forc
e along with the executive protection program.
01/1991 - 08/1994
Military Police/Field Artillery Officer
US Army
Commissioned active duty officer (2LT - CPT) that commanded military police and
tactical nuclear weapons detachments throughout the U.S. and overseas.
aExtensive training & experience in law enforcement, physical security and anti-
terrorism programs.
aAssigned to numerous military protection teams for distinguished visitors and d
iplomatic personnel.
aAwarded Meritorious Service Medal for rescuing two children from a river during
a joint US/Thailand military exercise.
Education
08/1985 - 08/1990
BS Political Science
Murray State University
Law Enforcement/Security
10/2005 a" 11/2005 Surveillance/Countersurveillance Course Department of State
11/2004 a" 12/2004 Hostage Survival Course Department of State
09/2004 a" 11/2004 High Threat Tactical Training (HTTP) Department of State
10/2002 a" 01/2003 Criminal Investigator Training Program(CITP) Federal Law Enfo
rcement Training Ctr.
02/2002 a" 05/2003 Basic Special Agent Course(BSAC) Diplomatic Security Training
Center
09/1999 - 10/1999 Security Police Officer Course Combat Support Associates
05/1999 Personal Protection Specialis Executive Protection Institute
10/1998 Executive Protection Course Academy of Personal Security
CURRENT 01E/05E/07E/09E/32E (VA DCJS) with First Aid/CPR/AED qualified.
Military
07/1993 Air Assault School US Army
01/1991-01/1992 Officer Basic Course US Army
07/1987 Airborne School US Army
