Malik Ferguson

Highly trained Security Forces Officer with 6+ years of military law enforcement, base defense, and high-risk operational security experience across CENTCOM, AFCENT, and SOCOM missions. Expert in physical security, critical-site protection, intelligence-driven operations, and multi-agency coordination. Skilled in secure network operations (SIPR), personnel vetting systems (DBIDS), federal/state criminal-database searches (FDLE, NCIC), and counter-UAS drone deterrence systems.

Experienced leading 24/7 multi-site teams, performing risk assessments, writing detailed reports, and managing complex security operations. Ready to transition into senior private-sector roles in regional security, SIOC management, logistics security, and branch operations leadership.

Security Forces Officer at United States Airforce (2018-01 – 2024-12)

Led operational security missions supporting CENTCOM, AFCENT, and SOCOM elements, including perimeter defense, critical-asset protection, convoy overwatch, and high-level personnel security.

• Operated SIPRNet systems for classified communications, threat intelligence review, and mission-essential data exchange.
• Managed DBIDS access control operations, including credential vetting, issuance, and audit oversight for thousands of personnel daily.
• Conducted law enforcement checks using FDLE, NCIC, and other federal/state criminal databases to identify threats, detain subjects, and support investigative tasks.
• Integrated NINJA / Counter-UAS drone-deterrence systems to detect, track, and mitigate airborne threats to mission-critical facilities.
• Directed teams of 20–40+ Security Forces members across multiple shifts, handling training, performance evaluations, scheduling, conflict resolution, and readiness.
• Executed joint operations with FBI, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Police Department, and ICE, coordinating intelligence sharing, threat assessments, detentions, and quick-reaction responses.
• Conducted base-wide risk assessments of high-value targets; recommended mitigation strategies that improved force-protection conditions and reduced vulnerabilities.
• Authored incident reports, after-action reviews, and operational briefs for command leadership; coordinated responses to alarms, threats, emergencies, and major incidents.
• Oversaw physical security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control panels, sensor arrays, and perimeter surveillance.
• Managed resource allocation, weapons issuance, equipment accountability, and mission readiness during high-tempo deployments and exercises.
• Mentored junior supervisors, improved shift productivity, communication, and adherence to military law enforcement standards.

High School Diploma – Lakewood High School (2018-06)

USAF Security Forces Academy – USAF (2018-01 – 2019-12)