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| Name: | DIMOSTHENIS (DENNIS) GIANNISSOPOULOS |
| Email: | dgiannisopoulos (at) ametro (dot) gr [email concealed] |
| Location: | ATHENS, , Greece |
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| Position/Title: | Chief Security Strategist |
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Curriculum Vitae Name: Dimosthenis Giannissopoulos D.O.B: 10/5/1959 Nationality: Greek Address: Elpidos 15 Kifissia, 14564 Telephone: +3210-8071137 - +3 - 6977278255 E-mail: dgiannisopoulos (at) ametro (dot) gr [email concealed] EDUCATION • Boston University MSc in Criminal Justice, (MCJ) GPA 3.19 Objectives concentrating on managing the unique set of constraints and opportunities provided and closely associated with, the criminal justice system, and presents a focused set of managerial techniques, theories, and methods for the professional in that field. • lead the criminal justice community • Analyse criminal justice issues using disciplined research methods • professional competencies in criminal justice administration and practice • Assess law enforcement policies • Implement change within the criminal justice system • Teach in the field of criminal justice Graduate Courses History of Criminal Justice Criminology Victimology Youth Crime Problems White Collar Crime Terrorism Crime and Punishment: A Conceptual and Ethical Inquiry Analytical Methods Research Methods • Bellevue University B.Sc in Criminal Justice, Deans List GPA 3.89 Objectives Managing the unique set of constraints and opportunities provided in the criminal justice system, for individuals working in, or closely associated with, the criminal justice system, and presents a focused set of managerial techniques, theories, and methods for the professional in that field. Specific Program Requirements Criminal Justice System and Society Management Principles for Criminal Justice Ethics, Policy, and Administrative Law in Criminal Justice Research and Statistics in Criminal Justice Personnel and Equipment Allocations in Criminal Justice Agencies Tactical Operations Management in Criminal Justice Organizations Community Policing Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Capstone Project • American Military University A.A in Counter- Terrorism Fundamentals. Honors GPA 3.92 Objectives Explore the issues of current terrorism investigate the social political and religious routes of terrorism, evaluate count terrorism methods(strengths & weaknesses),agenda and policy setting, counter terrorism planning and efforts, preventive and reactive techniques Specific Program Requirements Introduction to Terrorism Domestic Terrorism The International Terrorist Mind of a Terrorist Terrorist Tactics Intermediate Terrorism Islamic Fundamentalism • St. Johns University A.ASc in Police science GPA 3.33 Objectives Perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. Specific Program Requirements Introduction to Criminal Justice Procedural Law Community Relations Criminology Family Violence & Sexual Abuse Criminal Law Criminal Investigation Interviewing & Interpersonal Communications • U. S Department of State – Bureau of Diplomatic Security Certificate in WMD First Responder Awareness Training • U. S Department of State – Bureau of Diplomatic Security Certificate in Executive Seminar on Cyber-Terrorism Training • U. S Department of State – Bureau of Diplomatic Security ATA Program, Seminar, Suicide Bombers • Northwestern University Diploma in Supervision of Police Personnel Diploma in the Use of Deadly Force & the Police officer • Humber College Certificate in Intelligence & Counter terrorism • Richard W.Cobetz & Associates • Certificate in Executive Protection • Richard W.Cobetz & Associates Certificate in Cotemporary Terrorism • E.S.I Academy Certified Agent in Executive & V.I.P protection ESI's Identification Credential as a Certified Protection Specialist is attained by completion of 600 Clock Hours of Extra Credit lessons consisting of nine Distance Education courses containing 54 Lessons, and 15 Days in Resident Training in the Executive Protection Course with a combined Grade Point Average of 80% or above. ESI Programs and course studies have been reviewed and approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education Specific Program Requirements Principles of Protection Profiles of Terrorism and Violence Bomb Search & Identification Human Intelligence Collection Principles of Protection II Personal Protection Search &Demolition Hand gun Combat Shooting Protective Detail Operations Defensive Shooting Tactics Operational Intelligence Electronic Security Escape and invasion driving CPR Hand to Hand Combat • Smith & Wesson Academy Certified Firearms Instructor - Length: 10 days / 80 hours Basic instructional skill development with revolver, pistol and shotgun -Classroom presentations -Program for training new shooters -Correcting shooting problems -Methods of instruction -Range operation -Field maintenance -Duties and responsibilities of instructors -Range exercises -Course of fire design by incident analysis -Lesson plan development -Liability and case law for Firearms Instructors -Handgun flashlight techniques Certification requirements include: -Marksmanship ability -High level of technical skills -Instructional techniques -Written Examinations Appointments: Μr D. Giannissopoulos has being appointed from the European Union and the UITP, as a member to the close round expert table committee for the Urban public transport and Anti-terrorism Security, Expert Round Table Brussels, 11/12 December 2003 Μr D. Giannissopoulos has being appointed as a member, to the Olympic Security Committee for Transportation, for the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. Mr. D. Giannissopoulos has being appointed as a member to the Special Olympic Security Operational Planning Team for WMD, for the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. Mr. D. Giannissopoulos has being appointed as a member to the Olympic Security Crisis Management Team, for the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. Memberships • American Society for Industrial Security ( ASIS) • International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators ( IABTI) • International Association of Law Enforcement Fire Arms Instructors (IALEFI) • American Society of Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers (ASLET) General Objectives & Deliverables In the field of security will provide lead direction and work review to assigned staff; recommend security measures; respond to threats, and coordinate security programs. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide lead direction, training, and work review; organize and assign work, set priorities, and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; • Provide input into selection, evaluation, discipline, and other personnel matters; • Coordinate assessments of court and judicial branch security needs; • Develop security plans, crime prevention programs, evacuation plans, and other necessary emergency response measures for Metro or other grand facilities • Coordinate and document evaluation of threats • Coordinate arrangements for necessary security for special events, individual visits of head of States, and others as required; • Acts as liaison on security matters between local law enforcement and administrative agencies • Oversee security inspection programs and ensure the timely completion of inspection reports; • Coordinate personnel actions when required by the Human Resources Division or other branch Managers.. My Professional experience will allow me to develop and implement security plans, accurately and quickly analyse a situation and determine an effective course of action; work effectively in highly stressful situations; train security staff and serve as a mentor, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Demonstrated experience or expertise in: • Emergency services and/or emergency response planning; •Security principles and security elements • Implementing facility security programs in either a government or corporate setting; • Business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management; and • Vendor negotiation and security contracts. References Panagiotis Skandalakis Member of Greek Parliament Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis Member of Greek Parliament Aris Spiliotopoulos Member of the Greek Parliament Dimitrios Gritzalis Professor Economical University Of Athens EMPLOYMENT ATTIKO METRO O.C S.A (Athens Metropolitan Subway) 1999 - PRESENT Position: CHIEF SECURITY Athens Metro, a US$2 billion project, comprises 1.150 staff, 23 stations, 27 kilometers of single bore tunnel, and two rolling stock depots, and provides a daily 20 hour urban railway service to 700.000 passengers. It serves a resident population catchments area of over 4.5 million persons as well as millions of annual tourists. Chief directly manages a team of 1 Security Co-coordinator, 2 security inspectors, 7 security supervisors, 6 Security Controllers, 70 Security & Control Officers and 100 contract stationary and patrolling guards. Further, he co-ordinates as a liaison with the Greek police, the activities of 120-armed dedicated police Special Guards, appointed throughout the underground system. Responsibilities and Position Objectives and Deliverables Chief D. Giannissopoulos; • Implemented the Corporate Security Management System and Security Procedures, • Facilitated the implementation of security programs with managers and supervisors. • Established and mobilised the Security & Control Department • Established and mobilised the Security Guard contract, • Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for all matters pertaining to personal, structural and asset security. • Provides expert advice to managers and make recommendations where necessary for improvements, • Developed Security Procedures, conducted Threat Assessments with Section Managers, and established control mechanisms with risk controls integral to business processes, • Provides all co-ordinations with the Fire, Police, and Emergency Services, • Provides security input to emergency exercises. • Investigates security incidents with Section Managers and advised Senior Management and the C.E.O on corrective actions. He monitors and reports trends. • Conducts site security compliance inspections, and makes recommendations to the C.E.O. He conducts follow-up of recommendations. • Develops and delivers hands-on security training to managers, staff and contractors. • He is responsible for the devising and implementing the System Security Plan • Chief for the organisation of Civil Protection (which is activated in major incidents, such as earthquakes, fires, extreme weather conditions, war, terrorist attacks and more, and aims at safeguarding civilians, implementing evacuation plans, provide support for the fire brigade, deal with rescue missions for trapped civilians and more. • 1992-1998 Sydamco Defence Consultants – Sturm Ruger Consultant to the President/Owner for all Government tenders & contracts regarding security, police fire arms & equipment, training projects • 1990-1991 Continent Hypermarket Security Manager in the first largest Market plaza, organising the security force, plain clothing detectives, security procedures, CCTV systems, retail security, shoplifting prevention, liability issues and procedures for arrested persons. • 1989-1990 Merridien Hotel Security Manager, a 1 year contract to organise the security guards and established security procedures and protocols for VIP guests. • 1982-1988 Education • 1979-1981 Greek Army, Armoured Core, Tank crew , gunner |