Zachary Rugen has been in the security industry for nearly a decade. He began his security career in nightclubs & bars in 2009, and currently consults/manages security staffs for multiple venues. In 2014, Mr. Rugen transitioned into domestic and international protective services, security consulting, and event management. Enhancing his understanding of the importance of customer relations between security and their clients.

Mr. Rugen has molded his training fundamentals, ethics, and standards from multiple professional experiences, training courses, and continues to work side by side with security leading professionals. In 2017 Mr. Rugen founded Nightclub Security Services to increase profits, reduce liabilities, and improve hospitality for all aspects of the nightlife environment.”

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Stats:
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
 

Education:
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Theory
Leiden University
April 2017 to January 2018
 

Licenses:
Valid US Passport
State of Missouri Driver’s License Class (F)
 

Training/Certifications:
Executive Protection Agent- LaSorsa & Associates
Defensive & Evasive Driving Course- LaSorsa & Associates
Protective Medical Course- LaSorsa & Associates
Security Consulting Training Course- LaSorsa & Associates
Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals- Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies- FEMA
Terrorism and WMD Awareness- Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
Protective Intelligence and Threat Assessment- Global Options & Solutions
Personal Protection & Conflict Resolution- National Protective Services
DHS Human Trafficking Awareness- FEMA
Workplace Violence Awareness- FEMA
Basic Workplace Security Awareness- FEMA
Active Shooter Course- FEMA
Performance Management Program- FEMA
Surveillance Detection Awareness- FEMA
Decision Making and Problem Solving- FEMA
Leadership and Influence- FEMA
Until Help Arrives Instructor Training- FEMA
Adult and Pediatrics FA/CPR/AED; Anaphylaxis and Epi Auto-Injector- American Red Cross
Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED for Instructors- American Red Cross
ISTOP Active Shooter & Terrorism Awareness- Nightclub Security Services
Hospitality Management- Nightclub Security Services
Conflict Resolution- Nightclub Security Services
National HOST Platinum- Nightclub Security Consultants

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Memberships:
International Security Drivers Association- March 2017 to Present
Industry.co Ambassador - Nightclub Security Advisor- June 2017 to Present