Rod Rodriguez
Rod has been a licensed Personal Protection Officer (Level IV) in the state of Texas since 2000. He has worked for private families & private companies in the DFW area for over 25 years. Prior to his service as a PPO, Rod, served as a 11 Charlie & 19 Kilo Army veteran based in Fort Hood, TX. After 5 years of working in the private sector, Rod transitioned to work the streets as a patrol officer for a total of 8 years. Part of those 8 years as a law enforcement officer, Rod was part of the city S.W.A.T. team and was the department less lethal and defensive tactics instructor. In 2010, Rod decided to start a business in which he sharpened his skills as a leader, mentor, and coach to combat athletes. Rod assisted some of his athletes to multiple UFC appearances.
Rod’s highlights are his skills with driving high net worth clients who desire a white glove service along with their security services. Rod has over 10 years of security chauffeuring and is willing to travel with clients who have high standards and expectations. He has attended over 3 evasive driving courses and continues to sharpen the skills as a safe and security minded driver.
Certifications & training
Licensed & Insured Independent Executive Protection Agent in Texas B29720501
Certified Security Consultant (CSC) - Texas Department of Public Safety TX#B10515701
(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician - 256 hours of advance medical response training
Executive Protection Certification - Strategic Weapons Academy of Texas
Dignitary / Executive Protection Certification - RL Oatman & Associates LLC
Protective Driving Course - Vehicle Dynamics Institute
Patrol Tactics Evasive Driving Training
Protective Driving Course - Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts
Code 4 Concepts Instructor Certification - Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts
Intermediate Peace Officer Certification - Texas Department of Public Safety.
Basic S.W.A.T. School - Garland Police Academy
Less Lethal Instructor Course - Armor Training Academy
Certified Criminal Investigator - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Field Training Officer Certification - Collin College Law Enforcement Academy.
Level 1 Mechanical Advantage Subject Control Instructor - Controlled F.O.R.C.E.
Level 2 Survival Force Reactional Defense Instructor - Controlled F.O.R.C.E.
Level 3 Combative Counter Measures Instructor - Controlled F.O.R.C.E.
Blue Belt in Brazilian Jui Jitsu under Alexander Trans
