John A. Rode has over 40 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, and executive protection. He has held high-level security roles for major companies like Home Depot and Carnival Cruise Lines, developing innovative programs to minimize risk and protect assets. Rode also has 24 years of law enforcement experience, including as a detective for the Hialeah Police Department where he led numerous investigations. He possesses extensive training and certifications in areas such as hostage negotiation, organized retail crime, and executive protection. Rode is qualified to assume an executive security director role drawing on his leadership experience and strong record of minimizing losses and ensuring safety.

1. JJOHNOHN A.A. RRODEODE
Jrode3115@gmail.com
954-4715402
CORPORATE SECURITY EXECUTIVE
Fully qualified to assume an Executive Director Corporate Security role in a corporate, government or retail environment
Dynamic, innovative and proactive leader with extensive experience in the planning and delivery of
revolutionary corporate security programs designed to minimize risk and protect assets for one of world’s
leading organizations (Home Depot). Possess strong combination of loss prevention, organized retail crime
expertise, corporate security and twenty-four years law enforcement experience in Dade County, Florida. I
have worked in several Federal Task Forces with the F.B.I. and D.E.A. I have testified in Federal Court in
over one hundred Federal cases where I was directly involved in the investigations and locating witnesses.
Strong problem-solver and creative thinker, with an innate ability to assess business operations and gain
immediate understanding of needs before merging people and activities to “make things happen.” Extensive
training knowledge with ability to convey critical skills, procedures and regulations to both new recruits and
practiced professionals. Communicate well with all levels of staff, management, local/federal law enforcement
agencies, business units and customers to deliver organizational requirements. Skilled in communicating the
difference between a traditional law enforcement perception and one of true corporate business security.
Career-long reputation for high level of integrity, trustworthiness and thorough commitment to all issues
related to corporate security.
CAREER PROGRESSION
AKAL Security – Miami, FL 10.2008 to Present
SECURITY AGENT/SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL (CONTRACTOR)
Overview: Charged with providing executive protection for Federal judges while on Federal property within
the Federal courthouse in the Southern District of Florida.
Key Contributions and Notable Activities
§ Investigated all crimes and security issues occurring on premises and working with other security
employees tasked with manning security checkpoints inside and outside building.
§ Security of criminals appearing in court as well other personnel assigned to courthouse.
§ Oversaw surveillance monitoring room and operation of hundreds of CCTV cameras and ensured
optimal operation of building’s interior alarm system consisting of both silent panic alarms and other
exterior alarms.
HOME DEPOT – Atlanta, GA 8. 2004 to 5.2008
MANAGER, CORPORATE SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION WITHIN HOME DEPOT CORPORATE
SECURITY DIVISION
Overview: Functionally responsible for numerous security measures with focus on conducting internal and
external investigations to minimize company loss. Hold full authority over 120 stores in Florida, nine in
Puerto Rico and one in St. Thomas. Addressed issues including theft, loss prevention, stop and detaining
suspects involved in thefts from stores, Home Depot procedures and policies on detentions of suspected

2. shoplifters, organized training classes on the liability issues on improper and illegal detaining of suspected
shoplifters, credit card fraud, counterfeiting, check fraud, safety issues, Hazmat and OSHA violations, shrink
issues, audits, inventories and key control as well as hiring of all security guard services.
Key Contributions & Notable Activities
§ Served as primary corporate liaison to outside local, state and federal agencies involving criminal cases
and related prosecution.
§ Managed security of annual shareholder’s meeting comprised of approximately 10,000 attendees
and key management personnel including CEO and all Senior Vice Presidents. Activities included
security pre-planning, medical and emergency issue planning, executive protection and coordination of
local law enforcement.
§ Recovered over $10M dollars related to loss by creating and launching the Organized Retail Crime
(ORC) program. Created network consisting of bi-weekly calls to Loss Prevention managers to improve
communication flow to Loss Prevention Field investigators, resulting in thousands of arrests at store
level, which were successful, prosecuted.
→ Based on success of program, was requested by other retail business to construct and organize
individual ORC programs.
§ Led Home Depot Hurricane Disaster Response Team, providing leadership to team and preparing
stores on pre-hurricane awareness and post-hurricane issues affecting area.
→ Successfully assembled and organized security personnel within 48 hours prior to the storm
(Hurricane Katrina) and assembled over 50 off-duty police personnel to aid in support of security
issues.
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→ Headed up command post in New Orleans directly following storm, arranging for transportation,
lodging, meals and safety for thousands of Home Depot Employees including charter buses to
transport employees out of the state.
§ Improved overall security measures by providing new associate training on techniques to identify
theft, fraud, and counterfeiting and general awareness of criminal elements present in stores.
§ Resolved issue related to repeated bomb threats and over $5M in losses due to evacuations and
closing of stores following call. Worked with law enforcement officers and conducted surveillance at pay
phone to identify perpetrator who was subsequently prosecuted. Received $5M reimbursement from
outsourced Security company in responsible for placement of the security guard.
§ Routinely delivered budget under plan, lowering expenditures of department throughout tenure.
AKAL Security– Miami, FL 11.2003 to 8.2004
SECURITY AGENT/SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. MARSHALL (CONTRACTOR)
Overview: Charged with providing executive protection for Federal judges while on Federal property within
the Federal courthouse in Dade and Broward counties, Florida.
Key Contributions and Notable Activities
§ Investigated all crimes and security issues occurring on premises and working with other security
employees tasked with manning security checkpoints inside and outside building.
§ Security of criminals appearing in court as well as other personnel assigned to courthouse.
§ Oversaw surveillance monitoring room and operation of hundreds of CCTV cameras and ensured
optimal operation of building’s interior alarm system consisting of both silent panic alarms and other
exterior alarms.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES –Miami, FL 4.2003 to 11.2003
SUPERVISOR, SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Overview: Directed all major investigations and security issues occurring on Carnival cruise line vessels
including deaths, suicides, thefts, and sexual assaults and missing property.

3. Key Contributions & Activities
§ Ensured optimum safety of President of Company when traveling on ships by leading executive
protection team assigned to particular cruise.
§ Received special security clearance with US Coast Guard and Port Authorities throughout the US.
§ Played key role in resolution of numerous lawsuits filed against the company.
§ Directly impacted performance of ship’s security staff by facilitating training on appropriate
investigative, evidence gathering and crime scene preservation measures.
RADIANT HOLDINGS – Miami, FL 4.2002 to 1.2003
DIRECTOR OF SECURITY
Overview: Accountable for performing background checks on new employees, access control systems,
CCTV, building safety/fire systems computer fraud and executive protection for CEO. Oversaw activities of
twenty-four hour guard services for six buildings owned by company and held responsibility for over 500
employees working on properties. Directly responsible for Hazmat and OSHA issues on the property.
Coordinated annual inspections with local fire inspectors and oversaw all fire alarm systems.
§ Protected fiber network system and computers by personally supervising replacement of new, non-water
fire system with new power chemical.
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HIALEAH POLICE DEPARTMENT – Hialeah, FL 6.1989 to 3.2002
MAJOR CRIMES DETECTIVE
Overview: Directed all investigative cases dealing with major crimes and suspect apprehension, averaging
approximately 40 cases per month – held highest clearance rate inside division.
Key Contributions & Activities
§ Served as key liaison on investigations involving FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, FDLE and other
law enforcement agencies.
§ Played pivotal role in resolution of high-profile case (covert operation involving Armed Robbery
Plot). Acted on information provided by informant, coordinated SWAT team and business owner to
devise operational plan resulting in death of subjects and saving of numerous victim’s lives.
§ Led high profile, covert operation involving two individuals intent on committing Armed Robbery on
a local business. Constructed operational plan contacted Swat Commander and worked with business
owner on strategies. Subjects were eradiated following brief gunfire exchange.
§ Certified as Hostage Negotiator, Received Officer of the Month five times and nominated for
Officer of the year on five separate occasions based on leadership, calm direction and ability to remain
productive during crucial life/death situations.
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
Director of Security – Jockey Club Hotel and Resort, Miami, FL (1988 to 1889)
§ Key responsibilities included managing contract security service (50 guards) on 24x7 bases covering three
20-story high-rise buildings, 020-room hotel complex, two restaurants and 100-yacht slips marina.
Performed audits, safety issue planning, emergency planning and health department activities. Provided
executive protection for visiting dignitaries including Saudi Arabian Prince and his family.
Principal - John A. Rode Investigations, Miami, FL (1986 to 1988)

4. § Conducted criminal and civil investigation in State of Florida for corporate clients and served as Chief
Investigator for high-profile attorney Roy Black. Provided high-risk executive projection for key clientele
including Saudi Arabian Prince and actor Don Johnson. Served as technical advisor on “Miami Vice” and
trained Mr. Johnson on police techniques and undercover narcotic operations.
Police Officer / Organized Crime Narcotics Detective – Miami-Dade Police Department (1975 to 1986)
§ Performed variety of law enforcement activities and led numerous investigations including high-risk
undercover operations dealing with kidnapping cases, weapons and extortions as well as smuggling, drug
trafficking and money laundering operations; Promoted to Detective Division, serving as SWAT sniper.
§ Received Purple Heart Award after being shot in the line of duty.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
MS Security Management – Almeda University
AA, Police Science – Miami Dade Community College
BS, Criminal Justice – Almeda University
Member: Fraternal Order of Police, American Society International Florida Organized Retail Association,
Florida Economic Crimes Association, International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, Board of
Directors for Crime Stoppers Association in Dade County
JOHN A. RODE, Addendum
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Florida Certificate of Compliance / Police Officer 1975
Police expert Marksman / 1975 N.R.A.
Certified sniper and survival expert 1978/ F.B.I. 32 Hours
South Florida Institute of Criminal Justice 40 Hours 1979
Certified Narcotics Expert 1982/ D.E.A. 80 Hours
Certified Hostage Negotiator 1991 F.B.I. 80 Hours
Blood borne pathogens Training 5 Hours/1993
BCC Investigative Interviews 40 Hours 1994
Human Diversity Training/16 Hours/1994
2007 CPR/AED Certification / 4 Hrs
2006 Vance Executive Protection Training/ 40 Hrs
Florida Dept Law Enforcement Access Terminal Operator 1998 Concealed Firearm License 2007-2012
FBI Advance Hostage Negotiation 1993
Institute of Police Technology and Management/Advance Hostage Negotiations 40 Hours- 1994
State of Flay/Criminal Justice/Stress Awareness-40Hours 1995 BLS/CPR Training 4Hours/ 1997
Sexual Harassment Workshop 8Hours/1998
Automatic External Defibrilator/4Hours/1998
Domestic Violence Seminar 40 Hours/1998
MDCC School of Justice/Suicide by Cop 2000
United States Marshals Service/Court Security Training/40 Hours/2003 Florida Law Enforcement Property
Recovery/8Hours/2005
Florida Law Enforcement Property Crimes Seminar/16Hours/2005 Florida Law Enforcement Property
Recovery/8Hours/2006
Florida Organized Retail Crimes Conference/8Hours/2006
Casino Gaming License/State of Florida/Hard Rock Casinos
County
AWARDS
City of Miami Beach / Mayor Alex Daoud- presented "Key to the City"

5. City of Hialeah / Mayor Raul Martinez- presented “Award of Merit" FBI/Robbery Task Force/Operation
Thunder Sweep 1997
Department of Treasury / A.T.F - "Award of Merit" 1998
Federal Bureau of Investigation / "Award Certificates" 2000
City of Hialeah / Meritorious Service Award 9 Times, Officer of the Month (5 Times) Distinguished Service
Award (4 Times), Emergency Mobilization Award (3 Times), Life Saving Award (1 Time), Combat Cross
Award (1 Time), Good Conduct Award (5 Times). 51 Commendations,
Miami Dade Police / Purple Heart Award - 1985
United States Secret Service Miami Florida - 2006 Appreciation Award
United States Secret Service Miami Florida - 2007 Appreciation Award
Fraternal Order of Police
American Society International Security Florida Organized Retail
Association Florida Economic Crimes Association
International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators
Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers Association in Dade County Fl