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Donald J. Harand - Aviation Security Specialist

Over 40 years in police and aviation security work experience including a very recent responsible position at the U.S. government Transportation Security Administration.

Professional Experience:

  • Transportation Security Administration, Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening Las Vegas, NV. (2003–2003)
    Initiated the screening process at Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport. Responsible for hiring Management and oversight of 1000 screeners and support staff conducting all of the screening operations.
  • Federal Aviation Administration, Air Security Branch manager, Los Angeles, CA. (1998-2002)
    Managed all of the field offices in the Western Pacific Region, which included Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and the International Offices in Los Angeles and Singapore. Managed several crisis during my tenure to include the Unibomber investigation at LAX and the Los Angeles portion of the Egypt Air crash.
  • Federal Aviation Administration, Internal Security Branch Manager, Los Angeles, CA. (1994-1998)
    Managed the Internal Security Investigations providing investigative resources to the entire FAA Western Pacific Region and all disciplines there in. Developed new programs to keep pace with the rapidly changing security environment.
  • Federal Aviation Administration, Asian Pacific Representative, Los Angeles, CA. (1989-1994)
    Managed and was the lead Inspector involved in conducting ICAO Inspections of foreign Airports and Air Carriers in the Asian Pacific Region. Managed the Asia Pacific Deployment from a base of operations in Manila. Assisted in the creation of the foreign assessment class for agents conducting foreign assessments and assisted in teaching the class.
  • Federal Aviation Administration, Supervisor Los Angeles Field Office, Los Angeles, CA. (1988-1989)
    Supervised a team of FAA Special Agents conducting Air Carrier and Airport inspections and assessments throughout the Southern California area. Participated in several Headquarters initiatives and the regional representative, conducted foreign airport assessments as a team leader.
  • Federal Aviation Administation, Special Agent, Los Angeles Field Office, Los Angeles, CA. (1987-1988)
    Conducted investigations and inspections of airports and air carriers in the LAX Area of Responsibility. Conducted foreign assessments.
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Supervising Detective Sergeant, Los Angeles, CA. (1961-1987
    General Law Enforcement duties and supervision of detectives investigating crimes. Retired with 26 years of service to seek other opportunities and interests.
Education
  • B. S. Business Administration, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, 1975
Security Clearance:
  • Top Secret 1989-2003

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