About The Instructor
Scott J. Palumbo (TIGG)
U.S. Marshals Service
Special Operations Group (Ret).
Scott's Credentials
- Securitek Consulting LL.C., (January 2014 – December 2024), is a Privately Owned & Operated Security/Executive Protection/Private Investigations & Training Corporation based in S/FL. Securitek Consulting has provided Security & Executive Protection for such clients and Fortune 500 Corporations as Formula One/Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes Benz, Tesla, Rolex, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Paris Hilton, Stock Car Racing Driver Jeff Gordon and legendary rock musician Ted Nugent.
- The Security Training Group; “Training Coordinator”: (April 2023 – December 2024), is the largest Training Company in S/FL, and has 10 schools throughout the State of Florida. STG’s primary function is to conduct all D&G Security Officer Licensing sanctioned through the Division of Licensing through their on-line training program. I am a certified/licensed Firearms K-Instructor and responsible for Dade, Broward & Palm Beach Counties to schedule, coordinate and conduct all training for potential G-Licensing Students for all their hands-on Weapons Qualifications, Weapons Certification & Re-Certifications.
- Osen-Hunter Group: Supervisory PSD/EP Security Specialist, (April 2014 – August 2022).
- Security Industry Specialists Inc. “Supervisory Security Specialist” & “Director of Security”, Miami Design District, (September 2012–April 2014).
- During my tenure as the owner/operator of the four (4) aforementioned professional organizations, I have had the sole responsibility of overseeing all aspects of these program areas including curriculum development, instruction, team training, resolving disciplinary issues, technology integration, scheduling, budgeting, and interviewing and hiring of potential employees. I was regularly tasked with the development and implementation of all high risk and event based operational plans and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all aspects of personnel and VIP’s.
- 24 years Experience/Retired United States Marshals Service (USMS/SOG) (June 1988 – July 2012).
- Graduate of Carlos N. Hathcock II Advanced Law Enforcement Sniper Academy (1991).
- Staff Instructor for Gy/Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II (1991 – 1995). (Top Gun Award).
- Member of USMS Special Operations Group (SOG), Sniper/Observer Unit (2000 – 2012).
- USMS SOG Sniper/Observer Instructor (2000 – 2012).
- Senior Staff Instructor/Consultant for GPS Defense/McMillan Sniper School, Phoenix, AZ. (2002 – 2007).
- Developer of USMS-SOG .50 Cal. Specialized Advanced Counter-Sniper Program (2002).
- Firearms & Less-Than Lethal/TASER Instructor Training Program (FITP), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Distinguished Graduate; USMS-DOJ (1990 – 2012).
- Tactical/Combat/CQB Firearms Instructor (1990 – 2012).
- Tactical Building Entry Training Instructor/Course Curriculum Instructor (1990 – 2012).
- Course Curriculum Training Instructor, Kabul, Afghanistan; Live-Fire Vehicle-Ambush, Dignitary/VIP Protection, and Motorcade Ambush and Recovery Training (2008 – 2009).
- USMS Special Response Team (Team Leader) SD/Florida (2006 – 2008).
- USMS District Training Coordinator SD/Florida South East Region & Chief Training Instructor (Weapons & Tactics) for NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Atlantic City, New Jersey (2005 – 2012).
- Board Member for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (1997 – 1998).
- Recipient of two (2) US Department of Justice Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Distinguished Graduate Awards: Keith Connelly Memorial Award and “The” Distinguished Weapons Expert “Top Gun” Award (1990).
- National Rifle Association’s (NRA) New York State, “Police Combat Pistol Champion” (1989).
- Sniper/Counter-Sniper Instructor (Gy/Sgt. Carlos Hathcock II, McMillan Inc., Phoenix, AZ. & USMS-SOG), to include:
- Hard Target/Barrier, Maritime Interdiction/Aerial Platform Helicopter Operations utilizing .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Ride, (SASR).
- Intermediate/Heavy Structure/Glass Barrier Ballistics.
- Long Range Night Vision/Infrared/Thermal Vision & Extreme Angle Engagement.
- Far East (Hong Kong/Kow Loon and China).
- Europe (Amsterdam, Netherlands, Iceland, Romania, Ireland, Germany and Italy).
- Caribbean (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands).
- Central and South America (Costa Rica, Colombia, Bolivia & Peru).
- Middle East (Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar).
- Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq (USMS-SOG) Task Force Team Leader.
- Operation Enduring Freedom, Kabul, Afghanistan, “(USMS-SOG) Program Manager”.
- Conducted multiple ‘PSD” Operations with (2) U.S. Drug Czar’s: John P. Walters and Gil Kerlikowske.
- Team Leader for 09/11 World Trade Center/Ground Zero & U.S. Pentagon Terror Attacks; “U.S.A.R” / Team Leader (Urban Search & Rescue), Search & Rescue/Personnel Recovery Operations, & Diplomatic Executive Protection & Site Security for Ground Zero, NYC & Pentagon Venues.
- FOX NEWS Contributor for Fox News/Nation’s, as an “SME”, (Subject Matter Expert), on The Effects & Theory of Ballistics & Live Fire Demonstrations.
- Featured in “The Bullet Catcher”, a reality/competition based television series pilot as Guest Judge, Instructor & Technical Advisor depicting the world, training & missions of an Executive Protection Specialist.
- Co-Authored Chapter in Sniper Craft Inc. International Resource Manual. SASR (Special Application Scope Rifle) “An Innovative Tactical Solution for Changing Times”.
- Featured in “Tactical Express & SWAT Magazines” as an Adjunct Instructor/Consultant with McMillan Sniper School, Phoenix AZ., and demonstrating Tactical Applications of .50 Caliber Aerial Platform/Helicopter Interdiction of Hard Target Maritime/Aerial/Ground Operations Training.
- Florida Statewide Firearms Instructor (K-License), (4 hr & 28 hr “Certified” Course Instructor for Handgun, Shotgun, & Rifle; Patrol Rifle & Precision Rifle Training & Certification).
- National Rifle Association (NRA): (Civilian/Law Enforcement & CCW Certified Course Instructor for Handgun, Shotgun, & Rifle; Patrol Rifle & Precision Rifle Training & Certification).
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