Luis Fernando Gallardo – Field Security Specialist

Bachelor in Naval Systems – Argentine Navy University (INUN)

UNDSS Security Certification Programme – Certified as Field Security Specialist by United Nations Department of Safety and Security. Cyprus, 2009

Foreign Service National Investigator US Dept Of State – Diplomatic Security Service: Trained as Investigator by the US Department of State – Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Washington DC, 2007

Safe and Secure Approaches to the Field Environments (SSAFE) Train the Trainers Programme – UNDSS and UN System Staff College: Certified as trainer for trainers in security measures during missions to the field as per UN Organization security standards.Torino, Italy, 2010

Analysis and Preparation of Security Information Reports – UNDSS: Trained in security information analysis: preparation of security reports.Bogotá, Colombia, 2011

Intermediate Training Programme (ITP) – UNDSS: Approved the ITP, allowing to be assigned in security managerial responsibilities. Bangkok, Thailand, 2013

June 2018 – Today.  Block of MERCOSUR Mayors. Protection Projects Manager

I conduct projects related with human security and citizen’s protection with Mayors of cities located in seven South America countrie’s borders and trans-national regions in order to strengthen preparation to reduce manmade and natural disasters comsequences. Participant in the preparation, negotiaton and conducting of development and integration plans for trans-national communities in the Norther- East borders of Argentina, limits with Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil.

December 2016 – April 2018.    Argentine Ministry of Security – Secretariat of Borders

Coordinated provincial and federal security and assistance agencies in five Provinces in North-East region of Argentina, having international criminal bands dedicated to contraband, illicit drugs traffic, human trafficking, illegal immigration within a social environment having poverty, poor Government presence and assistance and being natural disasters prone areas.

July 2015 – July 2016.    International Development Law Organization – Security Field Officer in Honduras

In charge of coordinating all aspects of security to IDLO staff and assets within the programme in Honduras, that included activities in State prisons and neighborhoods having strong presence of illegal armed bands in a context of poverty and underdevelopment areas. I developed the Risk Analysis and mitigation measures, contingencies plans, business continuity, missions to the field, training, safety regulations, early warning network, selection and hiring of private security companies and more.

Selection and supervision of security companies hired to provide security to IDLO offices and Head of Officeresidence.

Establishment of operational standards in order to provide protection to the staff and dependents.

Establishment of communication and messages systems to provide prompt and accurate alarm when necessary, working in risky locations and scenarios.

October 2012 – 30 September 2014.    UNDSS – Field Security Coordination Officer in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security – Central Highlands, Afghanistan (CHR)

In charge of coordinating security to UN functionaries and assets in Bamyan, Daikundy and Gardez Provinces. Deployed to Ghani, Paktika, Paktia and Ghost Provinces as Field Security Coordination Officer.

Conducted the security decision and policy making process acting as advisor for the Security Management Team. Development of the Security Risk Management, in charge of preparation, training and control of compliance of policies, standard operational procedures, security and safety plans, continuous security updated communication system and early warning network in a very high risk level scenario.

Prepared, updated, communicated the security and safety plans, Security Procedures and provided training to the international and national staff. Security Plan containing contingency plans (i.e. relocation, evacuation, mass casualties plan, medical emergencies, hostage incident management, post exposure procedures and much more).

Training to internal armed guards (former Gurkha military forces), external armed guards, In Extremis military assistance. Conducting of a Crisis Control Center, training to the Head of Offices, Radio procedures, tracking system, daily report for international staff, head counting in case of incidents.

Trained as Fire Marshal, Fire and Safety Prevention Programmes, Advanced First Aids.

June 2009 – October 2012.    UNDSS – Field Security Coordination Officer in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security – North East Area in Colombia

Coordinated security to all UN and several INGOs staff and assets in six Departments in inner Colombia territory, being high risk areas with presence of illegal armed bands, para-military and guerrilla groups and illegal substances plantations, as well as nature risks as earthquake and landslides.

I performed similar responsibilities as descripted in the previous job description (from October 2012 to 30 September 2014).

March 2007 – May 2009. US Embassy Buenos Aires – Foreign Service National Investigator in US Embassy Buenos Aires.

Trained by the Diplomatic Security Services – Bureau of Diplomatic Security in dignitaries’ protection; in charge of the protective detail for the US Ambassador in Buenos Aires.

First responder to chemical, nature and man-made disasters (having real incidents in 2008 and 2009).

Trained as Investigator and First Responder by the US Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Coordinated the protection of the Embassy, residence and Mr. Ambassador and U.S. diplomatic visitor´s activities with local Security Forces.

Conducted investigations that led to dismiss personal involved in illegal activities in the Embassy context.

Selection and supervision of security companies hired to provide security to the Embassy and Ambassador Residence.

Residential security and safety surveys as per DSS  Standards.

Preparation of layers of security in protection of important events (Independence Day and others)

2005 – 2006    Thales Spectrum de Argentina – Security Manager

In charge of the security of the French Company that implemented the control of the communications spectrum of the Argentine Republic, with 6 Control Centers and 24 Emissions Control Stations all over the country.

Trained in Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (Cookeville, TN, USA)

1972-2004:     Argentine Navy

Served with the Argentine Navy for 32 years, six months. Retired in 2003 as a Navy Captain.

Participated in peace operations in highly complex environments regarding dense information exchange and crisis situations.

Special Forces, trained in Underwater Demolition Team.

Commanding Officer at sea.

• Security and Safety Analysis
• Planning
• Policy

Public Speaking, Team Management, Training

Written and spoken English – Very Good Level. Written and spoken Spanish – Excellent Level.