Mark A. S.
Operational and Protective Security Leader | Executive Protection Specialist | Risk Management Strategist
- Role
- Life Safety Protection Officer at American Guard Services, Inc
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark A. S.
Senior security and operations leader with 17+ years of experience across Protective Security, Law Enforcement, and Executive Protection. Proven success building and leading high-performing teams, scaling security programs, and directing complex operations across diverse risk environments.I drive executive-level security strategy through disciplined execution—aligning risk management, operational readiness, and leadership development to strengthen organizational resilience and deliver consistent, measurable results.Leadership philosophy: Risk governance succeeds when culture reinforces accountability, preparedness, and disciplined execution.
Experience
Life Safety Protection Officer
Aug 2025 — Present · US
The Life Safety Protection Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of personnel, visitors, and assets within the facility. This position is responsible for the proactive protection of life and property through vigilant observation, swift response, and adherence to established safety and security procedures. The officer serves as the first line of defense in maintaining a secure environment, with a strong focus on physical security systems, access control, emergency response, and incident prevention.
Education
Covered 6 Security Academy
Professional Certificate, Executive Protection
University of Maryland - Extended Studies
Professional Certificates, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
2020
ASIS International
Professional Certificates, Security Management
2020
Texas A&M University
Professional Certificates, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management
2019
Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Institute
Professional Certificates, Emergency Management
2019
Commerce Learning Center
Professional Certificates, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Carnegie Mellon University
Professional Certificate, Professional Certificates, Cyber Investigations
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Certificate, Criminal Justice/Police Science
2019 — 2019
Regis Jesuit High School
Diploma, General Studies
2004 — 2008
Relias Learning
Professional Certificates, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Leadership, Emergency Management
2013 — 2015
Hawk East, Inc.
Professional Certification, Executive Protection, Dignitary Protection
2012 — 2012
Loyola University New Orleans
Music Education, Philosophy
2008 — 2010
Skills
- Crowd Control
- Self Defense
- Protection
- First Responder
- Security Training
- Homeland Security
- Personal Security
- Investigation
- Asset Protection
- Emergency Management
- Interrogation
- Public Safety
- Evidence
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Background Checks
- Criminal Justice
- Personal Protection
- Private Investigations
- Security Management
- Risk Assessment
- Cctv
- Crisis Management
- Cpr
- Surveillance
- Executive Protection
- Close Protection
- Security Audits
- Weapons
- Security
- Supervisory Skills
- Martial Arts
- Physical Security
- Access Control
- Enforcement
- Security Operations
- Criminal Investigations
- Police
- Workplace Violence
- Combat
- Loss Prevention
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