José Parra

Maritime Police | International Affairs | Public Affairs | Security Management

Portugal

About

Experience

  • Maritime Police at Autoridade Marítima Nacional
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

    • Nautical instructor, specialized in Personal Water Craft rescue and police operations; • lead and policing, inspection, surveillance and investigation actions for prevention and repression of ilegal activitie; • Conduct investigations to ensure procedural investigation; • Prepare misdemeanor proceedings and criminal investigation procedures; • Navigate nautical assets used by the Maritime Police; • International and national missions within the scope of the Maritime Police.

  • Master and post-graduations degrees at Universidade Nova de Lisboa
    Oct 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Postgraduate degree in Security Management and Direction at the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa-- Master's degree in Law and Security (Dissertation: The space of intelligence in the fight against terrorism) at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa

  • Public Affairs Officer at NATO - Strike Force NATO
    Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 · 11 mos

    • Point of contact for the media and civil entities; • Integrate multidisciplinary working groups of the Strategic and Operational Communication structure of NATO countries; • Develop and implement the communication strategy, as well as prepare Media Training actions; • Analyze and research planning factors in crisis situations (sociopolitical, military, economic, informational domain, etc.); • Contribute to the concept and planning of crisis response operations and prepare Situation Awareness briefings; • Prepare Situation Awareness and operational environment briefings for operational planning; • Coordination of protocol activities at diplomatic, political and military events; • Information management up to NATO Cosmic Top Secret.

  • Marinha Portuguesa ()
    • Head of Security and Human Resources Service
      Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Manage and advise the Marine Base Commander on human resources issues; • Analyze the organizational structure and prepare job descriptions for changes to the personnel map; • Control of the Performance Evaluation process; • Analyze needs and develop a national and international training plan; • Conduct health, logistical and training preparation for the deployment of military personnel abroad; • Develop and implement Marine Corps Base security measures and Duty Officer.

    • Head of Military Intelligence Section - Marine Corps Staff
      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Manage the Marine Corps' relationship with the media and civil society; • Plan and coordinate activities of the Marine Corps with other entities, such as protocol visits by political, diplomatic or foreign military positions; • Plan and conduct large-scale events, such as Navy and Armed Forces Day celebrations, including liaison with state, civil and city entities; • Organize and lead the Navy's participation in advertising and employment fairs throughout the country, demonstrating the Navy's capabilities; • Participate in national and international exercises in the field of intelligence; • Supervise security clearance processes, conduct security audits and reports, as well as various security briefings; • Facilitate and coordinate the relationship between departments (battalions) within the scope of assigned missions: • Information management up to NATO Secret and Duty Officer.

    • Deputy Company Commander and Platoon Commander - 2nd Marines Battalion
      Jun 2008 - Apr 2009 · 11 mos

      • Lead up to 130 people in terms of administration, logistics and discipline; • Manage teams, human and material resources; • Define and provide training appropriate to assigned missions and capacity development, such as developing training plans; • Plan and conduct military exercises for national and international training and certification purposes; • Prepare various briefings, presentations and conduct disciplinary processes; • Plan and participate in military ceremonies related to state protocol; • Collaborate in Company Commander internship programs for foreign Officers; • Duty officer.

  • Adventure and Outdoor Activities Instructor at Aventur - Aventura e Lazer
    2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

    Logistics Manager; Responsible for safety and protection during tours; Activities: canoeing, rope maneuvers, climbing, trekking, orienteering, paintball, etc...