Diederick Marinus Hechter
[email protected],
http//www.linkedin.com/in/rickus-hechter,
+27813135521
Firearm, defensive driving and Law Enforcement Instructor
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Cartrack S A (Pty) Ltd – September 2017 – Current
Recovery and protection agent. Recovery of hi-jacked and stolen vehicles. Close protection and escorting for owner of Cartrack (Pty) Ltd. Maintain a recovery rate of 93%. Designated firearms instructor in accordance with firearms control act.

Skills used: GPS, GSM, RF vehicle tracking, advanced driving, use and handle of a firearm (9mm and self loading carbine), close protection, computer skills ( word, excel, presentation), use of a firearm for business purposes (9mm and self loading carbine), firearm instructor, use of force.

• Law Enforcement Instructor Lexington Security Group – Abu Dhabi – November 2015 to September 2016. Contract employment with a American Company and performed duties as Law Enforcement and tactical firearm instructor/ Consultant for the Abu Dhabi Police.

Skills used: Tactical Firearm instruction (9mm & M4 carbine), defensive tactics, tactical movement, use of baton, hi-risk vehicle stops, taser, arresting techniques, use of force, mechanical breeching, active shooter, range officer, administration, computer skills, basic life support (EMT)

• South African Police- January 1993 to November 2015
Serious and violent crimes operator, attending of serious complaint e.g. hi jacking, robberies, hostage situation. Tactical operation coordinator in making arrests of organized crime suspects. Completed responsibilities as tactical trainer, defensive and advanced driving trainer, and range officer, crime investigation and basic life support ( EMT)

Skills Used: Tactical survival techniques, firearms ( 9mm, self loading carbine and shotgun), defensive driving combined with advanced driving skills, tactical movement in and around buildings, assessor, legal aspects, investigation, close protection and dignitary escorting duties, Basic life support (EMT)

Accomplishments: Trained numerous candidates in tactical survival, use of a firearm in a military and law enforcement environment and defensive driving. I was decorated with the silver cross for bravery in the line of duty and numerous commendations by the national and provincial commissioner.

EDUCATION
 Firearms Instructor – International Firearm Training Academy – Johannesburg, Gauteng 2008
 Tactical Survival Techniques – SAPS Training Centre Thabazimbi – 2008
 Range Officer Course – International Firearm Training Academy – 2008
 O C Pepper spray Instructor – SAPS Training Centre Soweto – 2008
 Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment – Assessment College of South Africa- 2008
 Security Officer Training Course – Inkwe Security Services – Grades E,D,C,B,A – 2017
 Intro to computer programming – Intec College – 2000
 System analysis and design – Intec College – 2001
 Basic Life Support – Randfontein Ambulance College – 2000