Nathan R. Backhaus has over 20 years of experience in the military with expertise in personnel management, training development, and operational planning for law enforcement organizations. He has managed organizations with up to 750 personnel both domestically and internationally. Backhaus is skilled in organizational management, critical thinking, problem solving, and ensuring results. He has a background in investigations, security, operations management, and training.

1. Nathan R. Backhaus
(253) 495-0469
nrbackhaus@gmail.com
Military Veteran of 20 years with more than 10 years in personnel management,
training development and operational planning of law enforcement organizations
upwards of 750 personnel. Adaptable to organizational changes and working with
outside agencies both stateside and internationally while training and developing
investigative teams. Mission orientated team player with the ability dive deep into
problems and simplify them to the lowest level. Ensuring the ability to deliver results to
the benefit of the organization. Demonstrates expertise in organizational management
with a focused on critical thinking and problem solving.
Active Security Clearance
Stress Management
Planning
Development
Leadership
Organizational Management
Customer Centric / Focused
Team Player
Deliver Results
Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Resource Management
Detail Oriented
Windows Proficiency
Microsoft Office
Logistics
Experience
US Army 1997-Present
Senior Operations Manager – 2007-2017
Military Police Senior Operations Sergeant; responsible for providing expertise in
police and investigation operations; key advisor to the commander on all operational
matters; plan and coordinates internal and external networking, operations and training
exercises; responsible for the planning organizational operations; teach and implement
safety in the organization.
 Directed organizational and risk management in daily operations
 Analytical leader in effective management and problem solving
 Development of training and operations for organizations ranging in size from
145 personnel to 750 personnel
 Coordinated investigations, training and operations between multiple
international agencies
 Scheduling and managed personnel in organizational operations for law
enforcement and security for an instillation of over 100,000 personnel
 Created and organized police and investigation operations to provide services
and security for the installation and community of more than 100,000 personnel
 Planned organizational movement by highway, rail, waterway and air
 Developed training programs for foreign investigative and security divisions
 Planned and coordinated training for 90 security personnel to travel
internationally to secure designated facilities and protect personnel and
equipment
 Recognized for meritorious achievement due to the ability to properly manage
and coordinate national and international training and operational mission

2. Nathan R. Backhaus
(253) 495-0469
Investigation Supervisor – 2004-2007
Enforced regulations and laws (state, federal and international). Trained and led
team of six investigators to provide investigation expertise covering two military
installations and two off site training areas. Responsible for the training of junior
investigators and reporting of over a thousand case files in tenure as the lead
supervisor. Provided security for designated individuals and facilities to ensure the
security and safety of personnel and equipment.
 Responsible for the training and management of more than 100 law enforcement
personnel on proper investigation and interviewing /questioning techniques
 Coordinated activities with civil police organizations and outside agencies
 Collected and analyzes intelligence reports
 Received commendations due to developing an investigations tracking program
that assisted in shortening and accounting for all investigations.
Shift Supervisor / Patrol Officer – 1997 – 2004
Enforced regulations, law and order; exercised military control and discipline;
responsible for traffic accident investigation; provided security for designated individuals
and facilities; maintained traffic control and regulations and safety; responsible for law
enforcement investigations; performed patrol and crime prevention measures
 Responsible for the training and management of 3-30 personnel
 Coordinates activities with civil police organizations
 Provides staff supervision and directs mission planning
 Recognized multiple times for achievement due to expertise and skills in training
both local and foreign personnel stateside and internationally
Education / Training
 Kaplan University – B.S. Criminal Justice w/ Focus on Homeland Security 2016
 Kaplan University – A.A. Criminal Justice (Graduated Magna Cum Laude) 2011
 Supervisory & Action Officer Development Course -Manage organizational
planning, development, facilitation and critical skills thinking of an organization
 Battle Staff - Applied operations management concepts, scheduling, and quality
management; develop process improvement and project management concepts
 Antiterrorism Officer Course- Develop and manage personnel and physical
security operation to include organizational loss of information
 Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning
 Manager Development Course
 Senior Leadership Course
 Child Abuse Prevention and Investigative Technician
 Sexual Harassment / Assault Response Specialist
 Equal Opportunity Leaders Course
 FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800