Christian Heil
Wakefield,RI
Summary
I am a dynamic learner and teacher with extensive experience safeguarding government assets and personnel. Proven expertise in threat assessment and emergency response, having successfully managed security during high-stakes situations. Demonstrated leadership in training personnel on security protocols, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. I am committed to maintaining high tier security through vigilant surveillance, training and proactive intervention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2024 - Current
- Spent more than 1,200 hours teaching classes to Marines and providing practical application scenarios to further their understanding of what was being taught
- Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to assist in the movement of high threat Aliens into secured spaces
- While in Cuba, I taught over 100 hours of close quarters combat training to my marines and other platoons within my company
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $300,000.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps and Department of State Diplomatic Security Service
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided over 2,200 hours of armed security
- Was in charge of safeguarding millions of dollars worth of government property/equipment and personnel
- Reacted to 4 threats to the United States Consulate
- Surveilled over 100 protests and riots within vicinity of the US Consulate
- Built standard operating procedures to help with fluidity in training and real life scenarios
- In conjunction with SOP implementation and construction, I built a program to help train all local guards in Pakistan that served at United States federally ran buildings on weapons of mass destruction procedures and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear) considerations
- Investigated and prepared reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities to identify and address threats promptly.
- Monitored entrances and exits and warned trespassers of rule infractions while permitting authorized persons to enter property.
- Sounded alarms or called Marines/ Emergency Services in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Worked with Department of State Personnel to guide them on the correct actions to take in case of emergency
- Safeguarded classified material
- Built classes to help non-security based personnel understand our mission and how they can help us accomplish our mission
- Watched for irregular or unusual conditions that created security concerns or safety hazards and proactively addressed concerns.
- Observed departing personnel to protect against property theft and conducted authorized removal of property within appropriate requirements.
- Used intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps and the Department of State Diplomatic Security Services
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Investigated and prepared reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities to identify and address threats promptly.
- Monitored entrances and exits and warned trespassers of rule infractions while permitting authorized persons to enter property.
- Sounded alarms or called Marines/ Emergency Services in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Built standard operating procedures to help with fluidity in training and real life scenarios
- Worked with Department of State Personnel to guide them on the correct actions to take in case of emergency
- Safeguarded classified material
- Built classes to help non-security based personnel understand our mission and how they can help us accomplish our mission
- Watched for irregular or unusual conditions that created security concerns or safety hazards and proactively addressed concerns.
- Observed departing personnel to protect against property theft and conducted authorized removal of property within appropriate requirements.
- Used intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Provided over 2,200 hours of armed security
- Was in charge of safeguarding millions of dollars worth of government property and personnel
- Stood post for one active protest that consisted of more than 2,000 participants
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
Wakefield, Rhode Island06-2020
Skills
- Team management
- Threat assessment
- Access control
- Security protocols
- Surveillance techniques
- National security
- Emergency response
- Patrol procedures
- Investigative procedures
- Personnel assistance
- Security clearance
- Alarm systems monitoring
Accomplishments
- Received a Navy Achievement Medal for my dedication to the betterment of United States Embassy Prague, CZ and United States Consulate Lahore, PK.
- Received a letter of commendation specifically for my work on building standard operating procedures as well as building and implementing extensive training plans for locally hired guards in Pakistan.
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2024 - Current
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps and Department of State Diplomatic Security Service
06.2023 - 07.2024
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps and the Department of State Diplomatic Security Services
03.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
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