John Bush
Us Olympic & Paralympic Security Coordinator Establishing Joint Ops Center Security Planning @U.S. Department Of State
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WORK HISTORY
Us Olympic & Paralympic Security Coordinator Establishing Joint Ops Center Security Planning @U.S. Department Of State
Paris, FR
John coordinates all security requirements with the French government, law enforcement, International Olympic Planning Committee, and International Security Event Group (ISEG). He supports US businesses via DOS Overseas Security Advisory Committee (OSAC): preparing and presenting intelligence and threat assessments. His Select Achievements Include: • Established Joint Operations Center delivering 24-hour real-time security, communications.• Represented DOS in meetings with City Prefectures, Chiefs of Police, Site Coordinators—establishing cooperation, line of communication.• Ensure US Mission is prepared for cyber incident disrupting French cyber / data systems: contribute to Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG); co-created process to convey spot reports, support host government.• Participated in Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) planning: created strategic framework to voice US / Mission goals.• Developed DOS-approved memorandum of understanding between Regional Security Office, National Police.Global Safety & Security (GSS) StrategyViolence / Crime PreventionInvestigationsIntervention / Mitigation StrategiesRisk Management Executive / Dignitary Protection
EDUCATION
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - BA
National Intelligence University
Master of Science - MS
ABOUT JOHN BUSH
With 20 years’ experience at the US Department of State (DOS) leading security programs for US Embassies, John Bush is a leader in global safety & security operations. He is a recognized SME in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, physical security, emergency planning, protecting diplomats, criminal investigations, and partnering with host nations on diverse issues.In France, he developed strategic security plans and coordinating the safety and security of Team USA, US Olympic Sponsors, and US citizens / diplomats at the 2024 Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games. Throughout his career, as RSO (Regional Security Officer) for US Embassies and Consulates, he has created and managed $6M-annual budgets, reduced risks, and protected assets—by leading physical security, investigations, facility & staff risk, vulnerability assessments, emergency response, personal protection, business continuity, and travel security.John is particularly skilled at operating in high-threat countries, including orchestrating DOS security operations in Iraq and Pakistan. In Baghdad, he co-developed and implemented US Embassy security programs from scratch. In Pakistan, John led all security operations, including a large team of US Special Agents, Security Protective Specialists, and 500+-member local armed guard force.Highly strategic, John often works cross-functionally to plan, launch, and sustain all environmental, health, safety (EHS) & security management policies, procedures, programs, and strategic plans. He executes strategy, integrations for EHS, business continuity / disaster planning, global security operations—while evolving security, safety training, and emergency preparedness / evacuation programs.Leveraging nuanced relationship-building skills, John employs cross-functional coordination, customer service, and interdepartmental communications to build and sustain partnerships with stakeholders, leaders, C-suites, and law enforcement / safety agencies. He rapidly acclimates to new cultures by utilizing his diverse experiences in Iraq, Pakistan, The Netherlands, France, Nicaragua, and the US. Earlier, John served as a Police Officer in the City of Raleigh Police Department—and as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. John earned an MS in Strategic Intelligence at the Joint Military Intelligence College and holds an active Security Clearance (TS / SCI).His Signature Strengths: Strategic PlanningEmergency Preparation & ResponseTeam Training & DevelopmentSecurity Operations LeadershipDriving Communication CadenceManaging Multiple Concurrent Projects
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