TIMOTHY ANDREW KOONCE

8086 Avalon Island Street a Las Vegas, Nevada 89139 a 702-218-5972 a dckoonce.t1
21@gmail.com
Personal: I am a former Deputy Chief of Police with over 16 years of law enforce
ment and investigation experience. I am a hard charging professional who demand
s the highest standards of professionalism from my subordinates. I believe in th
e teamwork concept, in that every employee has something to bring to the table t
o make the organization a success.
Objective: To secure a leadership position with an organization that is geared t
oward perfection with the end result being impeccable customer service.
Clearance: Top Secret SSBI Adjudicated 28 June 2010 DCID 6/4 eligible
US Passport/Visa: Brazil/Afghanistan
Education
Graduate of Arizona State Police academy (585 Hours, 17 week course)
Northwestern University Executive Management Program
Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
University of Notre Dame Executive Negotiation Program
School of Internal Affairs Investigations
Mohave Community College Principals of Successful Leadership
Leadership and Management Program (Mohave Community College)
Weapons of Mass Destruction for Law Enforcement Executives (School of Justice M
ichigan State University
Current Employment
Oct. 2010-Present Armor Group North America/WSI
Assignment: US Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (Department Of State Contract)
Duties: Provide armed protection to the US Embassy and personnel assigned to th
e embassy to include the United States Ambassador and his deputy. Supervise an
armed force of Gurka Guards in the detection of explosive devices and threats th
at are attempted on the US Embassy. Qualified through the Department of State i
n the following areas:
ESF- Training- ITI-Persal, Texas
ERT-Training-ITI- Persal, Texas
ESF/ERT Supervisor-Persal, Texas
ERT Driver-Parsal, Texas
Weapon Qualified- Glock-19, M-4, M249 Saw Machine Gun, M240 Machine Gun
Jan. 2009a"June 2010 Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies, Las Vegas, Nevada
Assignment: Senior Investigator (Government Contract)
Duties: As a senior investigator/supervisor, I was charged with leading a team o
f investigators to conduct site visits to various locations throughout the Unite
d States and abroad. Responsibilities included team security, logistical resear
ch for deployment, review and approve reports and deployment plans, evidence col
lection, conduct interview telephonically and in person, background investigatio
ns, equipment custodian, and provide leadership and training to my team. I was
also charged with contract monitoring and preparing written reports to fulfill c
ontract stipulations.
Law Enforcement
[2004-2008] Fort Mojave Police Department Mohave Valley, AZ.
Assignment: Deputy Chief of Police
Responsible for the day to day operations of the police department with a multi-
million dollar budget, which included oversight of the patrol division, detectiv
e division, 911 call center, crime scene unit, property and evidence control and
supervision of over 50 sworn and non-sworn personnel. I also assisted in the de
velopment and implementation of the step program; the departments outreach progr
am to include monthly community meetings; the departmentas first community advis
ory committee, jail facility, crime scene unit and the mentoring program; other
assignment responsibilities include:
Internal Affairs- Investigate departmental police misconduct, monitor police tr
aining files and POST files
Grants and programs monitor, to include budget preparation and monitoring
Develop lesson plans for training in-house and at the police academy (certified
police general instructor)
Develop and monitor departmental SOPas and general orders
Attend monthly committee meetings
Attend local area law enforcement monthly executive meetings, task force review
s, legal updates and develop IGAas with surrounding law enforcement agencies
Attend meetings with local governmental officials
Conduct criminal investigations
Enforce State, Federal and local laws
Complete other assignments deemed necessary by the chief of police
Departmental liaison for Tri-State Emergency Response
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
S.W.A.T Commander- In charge of tactical team to include Chief of Police securi
ty detail, conduct high risk warrant services, hostage rescues, narcotic interdi
ction, gang interdiction, training to include weapons systems and diversionary d
evice systems and provide executive security to governmental dignitaries
[2003-2004] Assignment: Interim Chief of Police
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police department with a multi-
million dollar operating budget, which included oversight of the patrol division
, detective division and the 911 call center and supervision of over 25 personne
l. As the interim chief of police I was tasked with reviewing the current depar
tmental standards and make changes as necessary to move the direction of the pol
ice department down a path towards modern policing and being more community orie
nted. This included revisions to the following areas:
Training- Developed and implemented training schedules and documentation, revis
ed all POST jackets and brought to current standards, Implemented hiring standar
ds in accordance to state guidelines to include annual updated background invest
igations on all sworn personnel.
Policy and procedures- review and revised all departmental policy and procedure
s to include providing a copy to all personnel.
Grants and programs- reviewed and re-wrote departmental DOJ grants to utilize e
xpired grants monies to give the department a facelift to include new uniforms,
badges, and vehicles and equipment. Assigned personnel to monitor those grants.
Evaluated programs for improvements and brought back programs such as the explo
rer program and restore relationships with surrounding agencies.
Initiated the departments first Locator System (Missing and Exploited Children
computerized system) to provide a faster response for missing and abducted child
ren.
Development of interagency agreements (IGAas). Developing member of SARB (Schoo
l Attendance Review Board) for the purpose of raising attendance at the local sc
hools by community assistance and sanction for non-compliance. Member of the dru
g court judiciary team, provide assistance and sanctions to drug related offende
rs.
Conduct criminal investigations
Enforce State, Federal and local laws
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
Assigned to the S.W.A.T. team as an operator, take down Meth labs, high risk wa
rrant service, hostage rescue, training and utilization of assault weapons syste
ms, less lethal systems and diversionary device systems
(2001-2003) Assignment: Detective
Assigned to the detective division, responded to call outs, enforce Arizona Stat
e, Nevada State, Federal and local laws. Conduct criminal investigations of per
sons and property crimes to include: narcotics investigation, fraud investigatio
ns, missing person, sexual assault, burglary, gangs and crimes against children.
Additional duties assigned:
New hire background investigations/internal affairs investigations
Wrote incident reports/drafted warrants
Liaison to Arizona P.O.S.T
Liaison to Tri-State detective units, Narcotic and Gangs
Liaison to the local school district, training in GREAT and active shooter prot
ocol and training
Prepared and served search warrants
Provided departmental training
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
Assigned to the S.W.A.T. team as an operator, take down Meth labs, high risk wa
rrant service, hostage rescue, training and utilization of assault weapons syste
ms, less lethal systems and diversionary device systems
[1999-2001] Assignment: Patrol
Assigned to street patrol, handled calls for service, enforce Arizona State, Nev
ada state, Federal and local Laws, wrote incident reports and conducted criminal
investigations. Additional duties assigned:
Liaison to local school
Traffic enforcement
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
Assigned to the S.W.A.T team as an operator, conducted high risk warrant servic
e, drug raids to include lab take-downs, training in assault weapon systems, les
s than lethal systems, diversionary device systems
1996-1997 CRIT Police Department Parker, AZ.
Assignment: Patrol- Assigned to street patrol, handled calls for service, enfor
ce Arizona State, Federal and local laws, wrote incident reports and conducted c
riminal investigations. Additional duties assigned:
Motor Unit/Traffic enforcement
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
Assigned to the S.W.A.T team as an operator, conducted high risk warrant servic
e, drug raids, training in assault weapons systems, less lethal systems, diversi
onary device systems
1994-1996 Fort Mojave Police Department Mohave Valley, AZ.
Assignment: Patrol
Assigned to street patrol as a police reserve, handled calls for service, enforc
ed Arizona State, Nevada State, Federal and local laws, wrote incident reports a
nd conducted criminal investigations.
Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT)
Assigned to the S.W.A.T. team as an operator, high risk warrant service, traini
ng and utilization of assault weapons systems, less lethal systems and diversion
ary device systems
Professional Memberships
International Association of Chief of Police; Western Arizona Law Enforcement As
sociation; Arizona Tribal Chief Association; California Tribal Chief Association
; Arizona Narcotic Officers Association; Western Arizona Law Enforcement Trainin
g Academy Executive Member and Member of the Disciplinary Board.
References
Dr. Colm Kelleher, BAASS 702-456-1606 2 year
s
Chief Donald Woelke, Fort Mojave Police 928-201-9300 7 years
Lt. Richie Sloma, Lake Havasu City Police 928-855-1171 15 years
Chief Dan Doyal, Lake Havasu City Police 928-855-1171 7 years
Capt. Joe Feumara, Lake Havasu City Police 928-855-1171 13 years
Chief Bob Devrise, Kingman Police 928-753-2191 7 years
Deputy Chief Pat Otto Hualipia Police 928-716-7606 15 years
Robert Esquera, Bureau of Indian Affairs 505-235-3460 10 years
Wigberto Coronel, Retired Police Officer 928-234-5880 15 years
Steve Jacobs, AZPOST 602-223-2514 ext.226 14 yea
rs
Chief Rodney Head, Bullhead City Police 928-753-9200 15 years
Awards
2001 U.S. Congressional Certificate of Appreciation for Emergency Service
2001 Community Achievement Award Emergency Services
Law Enforcement Training (Continued and course specific)
Jurisdiction in Indian Country Federal Commission
Police Internal Affairs Investigation School
S.W.A.T School (Tactical Experience 12 years)
Arizona Police Officer Training General Instructor
Arizona Post Basic Supervisor School
Arizona POST Background Investigation
Child Sexual Assaults Investigations (FBI)
School Resource Leadership Program
Interview and Interrogation (Reid)
Advanced Interview and Interrogation (Reid)
Forensic Interview Child Victims(DOJ)
Grant Writing School
Grant Management School
Computer Crimes Investigation
Internet Investigations for law enforcement
NASRO National Association School Resource Officer
Outlaw Biker Gang Investigations
Child Death Investigations (FBI)
GREAT Gang Resistance Education and Training Instructor
Legal & Liability Management for Tactical SWAT
Motor School
Extreme High Speed, precision hostage rescue
Tactical Bus Interdiction
HGN Cert (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus)
Suicide by Cop I, II
Domestic Violence Train the Trainer Instructor IN # I-4874
DOJ Child Sexual Exploitation Investigations
Child Abuse Investigations
Criminal Investigations in Indian Country 2001
Criminal Investigations in Indian Country 2006
Law enforcement Patrol Riffle
Weapons training- Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle (AR-15) patrol and tactical operation
s, 37 mm systems, Diversionary Device systems to include chemical agents (OC, CS
, CN)
Handcuffing, pepper spray and baton (asp and PR-24) techniques training
Intoxilyzer Cert.
Radar cert
Note: Certificates of course completions to include Instructor Certificates avai
lable upon request.