Ryan Stough
Front Royal
Summary
***ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE***
I am a motivated, goal driven professional with over 5 years of high level private sector and local/federal government security, counter intelligence, physical security, and counter-terrorism experience. I WILL accomplish every mission that I am tasked with one hundred ten percent dedication and integrity.
Overall, I feel as though I have a background that will prepare me for a career in the intelligence community. This is a position that I will fight for. I am a hard worker who employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to keep order and avoid dangerous situations. I am a focused and detail-oriented with experience protecting Dept. Of State assets and maintaining safety and security. In addition I am a seasoned security professional with a successful background in law enforcement and escort services. I have expertise in conducting investigations and writing detailed reports.
I always remain calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills. Integrity always comes first in everything that I do which I believe makes me ideal for this career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Diplomatic Protection Officer.
United States Department Of State
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Member of a highly trained emergency response team that is responsible for every inch of an over 1.2 million square ft. building to include AED machines, primary, secondary, and tertiary points of egress during an emergency. I was also responsible for all manner of emergencies to include medical, SCIF intrusion alarms, as well as any interior or exterior threats to the Department of State (DOS) headquarters.
- Member of an elite active shooter response team that is the first line of defense for the Department of State.
- Special Deputized United States Marshall that travels with the personal protection detail in support of the Secretary of State of the United States of America (SCOTUS).
- Counter Intelligence/Counter Terrorism.
- Collected information about enemy strengths, movements and activities.
- Charged with the protection and safeguard of over 1100 access across all Department of State Facilities to include monitoring over 50 CCTV cameras.
- Tasked with being the official escort (while moving through out DOS facilities), for many high level government officials, heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and celebrities to include cabinet members, members of the first family, and CEO's of the most important companies in the world.
- I was responsible for safety and security for a Department of State facility that encompasses over 1.2 million square ft. and those that walk through its doors to include employees and visitors.
- Generated detailed reports of suspicious and illegal activity in accordance to US criminal code, FAM rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOP)
Armed Protection Officer/Armed Special Police Officer
Centerra Group/TriCorps Security
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained flexible in rapidly changing environments and adapted to developing situations.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Employed effective time management when dealing with coordination and accountability around personnel and security assets.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries.
Military Police Officer/Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
12.2010 - 12.2019
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Planned crime prevention measures and operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Member of the quick response force.(QRF)
Correctional Officer/Emergency Response Team
Baltimore County Department Of Corrections
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in all level security units.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Response to all emergencies.
- Inmate cell extractions
Education
Associate in Firearms Science And Technology - Firearms Science And Technology
Sonarn Desert Institute
Online(Arizona)05.2026
Skills
- Diplomatic communication
- Asset protection
- Joint protection
- Threat Assessment
- Access Control
- Surveillance Detection
- Incident Management
- Data protection
- Physical protection
- People and facility protection
- Facility protection
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- National security understanding
- Data Collection
- Compliance risk management
- Force protection
- Diplomatic Protection
- Personnel protection
- Resource protection
- Security and asset protection
- Information Protection /Security
- Managing records
- Threat detection
- Team Player
- Verbal, interpersonal, and written communication
Timeline
Armed Diplomatic Protection Officer.
United States Department Of State
10.2018 - 11.2023
Armed Protection Officer/Armed Special Police Officer
Centerra Group/TriCorps Security
02.2016 - 09.2020
Correctional Officer/Emergency Response Team
Baltimore County Department Of Corrections
06.2014 - 02.2016
Military Police Officer/Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
12.2010 - 12.2019
Associate in Firearms Science And Technology - Firearms Science And Technology
Sonarn Desert Institute
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