KENNETH WEST

KENNETH L.WEST 1201 W Longview Ave Mansfield, Ohio 44906 Phone (419)709-1025 wkenne@aol.com Objective Close Protection Security professional seeks position in Force Protection, Armed security,VIP protection,convoy escort and Shooter,which utilizes extensive experience and training. Professional Experience: American International Security Corp Aug 2005 ITT/GROUP4 FORCE PROTECTION TEAM STABILIZATION FORCE KOSOVO 4/24/07 - 4/24/2008 (Presently In Kosovo) ITT/GROUP4 FORCE PROTECTION TEAM STABILIZATION FORCE KOSOVO 4/14/04 - 4/14/2005 ITT/GROUP4 FORCE PROTECTION TEAM STABILIZATION FORCE BOSNIA 2/23/03 - 2/22/2004. Responsibilities in accordance with providing armed protective services to current U.S. Military soldiers helping stabilize forces in the Balkan region. Force Protection duties include 24 hour protection of personnel, equipment and facilities. Controlling access at main gate entrance to Military bases and patrolling perimeters to secure Military compounds. Duties include but not limited to the following: - Control entry and exit of installation - Conduct vehicle/personnel search - Perform as a static guard - Surveillance - Patrol Duties - Radio dispatch and communications - Escorting persons in controlled areas Tactical Security Officer IMAC - International Management Assistance Corp. 8/98 - 2003 Tactical Security Officer / TAC Team Leader 1998-99. Provide Executive Protection (Residential) for Manager of AK/Armco Steel. Provide corporate security and protection to personnel and property at New Jersey facility. Special Response Corp., Hunt Valley, MD Assignments with various major security companies as Tactical Security Officer 1997 - 2003 Residential Construction-THE HOUSE FACTORY,BELEN,NM. 1996- 1997 Military Experience and Training Weapons Qualification: Qualified on the 9mm and M16 FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION APRIL 30, 1985 - JUNE 1995 Diploma DD-214 From FFL 10 Years and 3 months. Matricule:171.178 Deployed to numerous sites of armed conflict throughout Africa and the Middle-East: Desert Storm Bronze Combat Medal Seek and Destroy mission in Ethiopia and Somolia(1991 - 92); Evacuation of Gabon (1990 - 1991); Advisor For Phantom Army, Chad, Africa Retake out-post back from Libya (1986-87). UNITED STATES MARINES 1980 - 1984 Served with Headquarters Military Police, Arlington, VA, and as Rifleman. Marine Security Guard in the Pentagon, 4th Floor Naval Command Center, Armed. 1980 Okinawa, Japan - 3/3 Recon Man. 1980 Trained in the following areas: Combat - Fire Team Formations - Reconnaissance - Riot Control. Military Police - Security Guard - Tactical Security - Night Scuba Diving - Commando - Parachutist. 120 mm Mortarman - Expert with Famas French Rifle - Marksman Pistol Shooter-Expert M16-A2/ 2007 Video Camera - Film Developing - LRAC Rocket Launcher. 50 cal. machine gun - Professional Driving/Evasive Tactics - Surveillance - Counter-Surveillance. Close Protection Escort - Personal Protection - Protection on Ski Slopes. Certifications and professional Memberships Certified Member of Law Enforcement Bodyguard Association International. 4/8/02 Certification as Counter Terrorist Trained Bodyguard by the Professional Bodyguard Assn. 8/99 Executive Member, Professional Bodyguard Association, Willington, Great Britain Present British American Security Executive Consultants Association Present International Association of Personal Protection, Quebec, Canada Present French Foreign Legion Federation Present Northwest Airlines Port of Seattle Security Training Certificate Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training Certificate Exp. 10/13/01 Additional Information Personal statistics: Height: 5’11"; Weight: 195; Excellent health; No criminal or civil record. Blood Type: B+ US Passport:Valid Thru 2017 Valid Drivers License: 2011 International Drivers License: 2011 Criminal Background: Federal background check with no derogatory information. I look forward to hearing from you.