Oscar Baez

Professional Experience

Executive Tactical Training: January 2009-Present Pembroke Pines, Florida

President/Director of Operations
In charge of training for a wide array of courses
Maintain oversight on all business related operations while remaining current in all aspects of global security tactics
Published Author for Inside Homeland Security Magazine

Seminole Police Dept: 1999-2009 Hollywood, Florida

Sergeant for Patrol Section and S.W.A.T.
Team Leader and Principal Trainer for the Emergency Response Team (SWAT)
In charge of all tactical call outs
Responsible for training in Terrorism for the Emergency Response Team & Police Department.
In charge of maintaining contact with Homeland Security personnel (Joint Terrorism Task Force) in order to assist information flow training or response to any terrorism attack. (2005-2007)
Supervised and conducted protection, including all Performers, Television Executives, Owners and other dignitaries during special events at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Latin Billboard Awards, (2006 & 2008)
Supervised all Tactical security for dignitaries reference NFL Super Bowl events held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2007
Supervised Dignitary Protection for Members of the Seminole Tribal Council and Chairman (2004) reference an assassination attempt on the Tribal affairs legal coordinator
Internal Affairs Investigator (2003-2006)
Narcotics unit supervisor and Special Operations Team Leader (2001-2003)

Miccosukee Police Dept.: January 1999-September 1999 Miami, Florida

Patrol Section and General Investigations

Alanis Security- Supervisor: 1996-1999 Miami, Florida

Daily on site security operations for the company. The Metro-Rail rail system carries thousands of people to and from downtown Miami and surrounding areas.

D& B Security- Vice President and Director of Operations 1993-1995 Coral Gables, Florida

Responsible for supervising and training all new employees; as well as establishing & building relationships with Airlines , Hard Secondary (Immigration)
Safeguard & escorted detained passengers declaring any type of political asylum
Escorted detainees being deported onto their plane or to departure location
Responsible for protection detail on the ex-bodyguard/driver for boxer Mike Tyson.

Miami Police Dept: 1981-1993Miami, Florida.

Rank- Detective, assigned to the Miami Police Tactical Squad
Responsibilities include tactical apprehensions for Homicide, Robbery as well as other special units, undercover work and investigations.
Undercover assignments and investigations included terrorism, narcotics operations, search warrants, tactical entries, witness and dignitary protection
Witness protection on an international police corruption, narcotics and homicide case, (Miami River Cops)
Dignitary Protection on a Miami visit by Pope John Paul in 1986
Numerous dignitary protection details for several Mayors, City Council Members and entertainment personalities.
Worked in the Tactical Squad for 10 years

Awards & Commendations

1985 City of Miami Officer of the Year (Undercover Detective)
1986 Florida Retail Federation State of Florida Officer of the Year (Undercover Detective)
1992 Florida Crime Commission State of Florida Officer of the Year (Undercover Detective)
Three Distinguished Service medals from the Fraternal Order of Police, for service above and beyond the call of duty.
Over 80 commendations during my career, including commendations from police departments, citizens and the Federal Government.
16 Officer of the Month awards, City of Miami Police.
Disaster Relief Citation (Hurricane Katrina) 2005
Unit Citation –Emergency Response Team (SWAT) 2005

Professional Training

Swat Instructor 40 Hours 2008
Simunition Instructor 2007
WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Advanced Tactical Course/Trainer, Louisiana State University 40 Hours 2006
In- Custody Sudden Death/ Florida Sheriffs Association, 2006
Regional Tactical Planning for CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive) Hazards Training National Tactical Officers Association, 2006
80 Hour Basic SWAT Course/2005
Train the Trainer Workshop/ State and Local Anti- Terrorism Training/ 2005
Emergency Response to Terrorism/ University of Miami, 2005
Advanced In-Depth Leadership/ FDLE, 2005
SWAT Operations 40 Hours/ 2004
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Incident Command System Broward Sheriffs Office, 2004
Dignitary Protection/ FBI, 2004
In-Depth Leadership for Law Enforcement/ FDLE, 2004
Israeli/American Counter Terrorism Symposium/ CQB, 2003
Terrorism Symposium/ Metropolitan Police Institute, 2003
Lessons Learned: The Aftermath of 911/ Miami Dade College 2003
Lawful Invasions Raid School, 2003
Internal Affairs Investigations/ Metropolitan Police Institute 2002
City of Miami Officer Survival School /1983- 1990
Tactical Approaches to Crimes in Progress/ Valencia Community College, 1989
Investigator Skills/ City of Miami, 1983
Police Academy 1981-1982, Miami Dade College

Military

U.S. Army 1974-1977 163rd Military Intelligence Bn.

RANK; Sergeant- E-5
Participated in the creation of OPFOR (Opposing Forces) Training; responsible for training of different military services in Guerilla and Desert Warfare
Guerilla and Desert Warfare Instructor

Certifications

Certified in Homeland Security by The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
Active member of the American Board of Law Enforcement Experts
Law Enforcement designations: U.S Customs 1988 through 1993, Bureau of Indian affairs Federal Officer 2007- 2010
Certified Police Officer through 2012