Gage Hyer
Centralia
Summary
Accomplished leader from the United States Air Force, adept in team management and critical thinking. Spearheaded 300+ Secret Service missions, ensuring flawless explosive detection for high-profile events. Excelled in training development, enhancing team performance and leadership skills. Proven track record in creative problem-solving and maintaining high security standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Working Dog Trainer Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised 20+ personnel maintaining standards and working schedules.
- Liaison between my personnel and higher leadership maintaining and executing current mission requirements flawlessly
- Conducted and Coordinated 300+ Secret Service Missions, providing explosive detection for POTUS, VPTOUS, Sec State, and numerous VIPS.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Handled and maintained up to 8 Military Working dogs providing attentive care and productive work.
- Conducted 5,000+ hours of Explosive Detection sweeps and 1,000+ hours of walking patrol sweeps.
- Supervised 5+ personnel in South Korea, maintaining standards and expectations.
- Provided explosive detection for 200+ events for POTUS, VPOTUS, Sec State and numerous VIPS.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Operated security console equipment to monitor and control access.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly.
Commercial Search Gate Member
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Frequently reviewed security cameras and reported security breaches to management.
- Disbursed and recorded appropriate gate passes.
- Communicated with site personnel by relaying information via radio calls.
- Operated electronic security control systems and emergency response systems during patrols.
Education
Security Forces Craftsman
Security Forces Craftsman Course
San Antonio10-2019
MWD Trainer/Kennel Master Certification
Military Working Dog Trainer/Kennel Master Course
San Antonio07-2019
Supervisor of Personnel
Airman Leadership School
Tyndall AFB, FL09-2017
Certified Military Working Dog Handler
Military Working Dog Handler Course
San Antonio07-2017
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
San Antonio05-2011
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Performance evaluation
- Team building and leadership
- Training program development
- Critical thinking
- Instructional skills
- Record keeping
- Animal handling
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative problem solving
- Dog training
- Stress management techniques
Timeline
Military Working Dog Trainer Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - Current
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2017 - 10.2021
Commercial Search Gate Member
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2016 - 04.2017
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2012 - 07.2017
Security Forces Craftsman
Security Forces Craftsman Course
MWD Trainer/Kennel Master Certification
Military Working Dog Trainer/Kennel Master Course
Supervisor of Personnel
Airman Leadership School
Certified Military Working Dog Handler
Military Working Dog Handler Course
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
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