Jeff Garvey

About Jeff Garvey

Senior global security director, leveraging service as a U.S. Coast Guard veteran (Commander/0-5). As the head of physical security for the Americas region (US, Canada, & Latin America) of DP World, I lead an outstanding team across the region to reduce risk & protect our people, operations, and brand - for our 13 port terminal operations, 50+ contract logistics sites, and freight forwarding verticals, where we are leading the future of world trade. This includes-supply chain security-travel risk -Intelligence-maritime and port security-security design-executive protection-law enforcement coordination-workplace violence-insider risk-emergency management-counter-narcotics-ISPS, ISO TAPA, & CTPAT governance/compliance. Certification Highlights-Master of Science of Strategic Intel (MSSI) from the National Intelligence University (NIU)-US Coast Guard Academy BS in International Relations-ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)-Maritime Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)- Tactical Law Enforcement, including: close quarters combat (CQC), tactical medicine, evasive driving, etc-Advanced Denial & Deception Analysis Graduate Cert-Intel Fundamentals Professional Cert (IFPC)-ISPS Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)/SSO/CSO-TAPA Facilities Security Requirements (FSR)-CompTIA Security +-Lean Six Sigma WB-Intermediate Spanish- Active TS/SCI clearance; former FS & CI PolyTo sum up: I love uncovering & analyzing emerging risks, then leading innovative systemic solutions to fix these complex problem sets. Value proposition: I bring vast security, law enforcement, Intel, & risk management experience that I can leverage to solve current & future challenges. Including- Head of security for the Americas region of DP World, a global leader in port operations and logistics- Director of Intelligence for the US Coast Guard in the Pacific NW- Military diplomat at a US Embassy- High risk emergency management & LE operations in N. California- Physical security & Intel manager for mobile strategic nuclear assets in Washington State- Liaison to the CIA, for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) Intel ops- Deployable team leader conducting USCG counter-drug & special ops around the worldI know how to adapt in dynamic situations & get results from any team. I take my work very seriously, but do my best to be calm under pressure, easygoing, & approachable.I am also a father, husband, gym goer, dabbler in Brazilian jiu jitsu, a podcast & audible junkie, infrequent cigar aficionado, & wannabe cognac connoisseur.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Security, Americas Region

   DP World

   May 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Head of regional security for 13 Maritime Port & Terminal Locations, 50+ Contract Logistics Warehouses, & Freight Forwarding Sites throughout the U.S, Canada, Caribbean, & Latin America Ensures ISPS, CTPAT, ISO TAPA security compliance standards Provides strategic direction, guidance, oversight, mentorship, and reach back for 200+ direct hire security managers and contract security guard force Manages supply chain security, executive protection, security design, risk management, intelligence, travel risk management, and insider risk mitigation

Education

• National Intelligence University

  Certificate, Advanced Denial and Deception Analysis Graduate Certificate

  2011 — 2012

• US Coast Guard Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Government and International Relations

  2001 — 2005

• National Intelligence University

  Masters of Science of Strategic Intelligence

  2011

• Joint Military Attache School

  Certificate, Foreign Military Diplomacy

  2018 — 2019

• National Defense University

  Program for Emerging Leaders Certificate, Weapons of Mass Destruction Focus

  2011

Skills

• Weapons Handling
• Government
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Military
• Military Liaison
• Homeland Security
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Maritime Law Enforcement
• Security Clearance
• Operational Planning
• Counter-Narcotics
• Dod
• National Security
• Weapons
• Military Training
• Military Operations
• Maritime Security
• Intelligence
• Counterterrorism
• Defense