Joel Best

• Coast Guard: Fleet Chief Petty Officer

August 2022 – Present

• Advises on policies and procedures for the Coast Guard Armoury.
• Advises on strategic planning for the development of armoury staff and by extension the Coast Guard armourers to ensure all arms, ammunition, pyrotechnics, and accessories are handled safely and efficiently.
• Works successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to training.
• Demonstrates leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Collaborates with senior and middle management to discuss new opportunities.
• Coast Guard: Port Facility Security Supervisor (Ag.)

August 2019 – January 2020

• Drafted policies and procedures to meet the strategic objectives of the unit.
• Audited Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSAs) and Port Facility Security Plans (PFSPs).
• Recommended approvals or non approvals of PFSAs and or PFSPs.
• Coast Guard: Port Facility Security Coordinator

September 2017 – August 2019

• Provided advice at PASAC meetings, to Branch Commanders, and PFSOs on security related matters.
• Managed the Port Facility Security Inspector (PFSI) department.
• Drafted policies and procedures for the PFSI department.
• Coast Guard: Port Facility Security Inspector (Zone Coordinator)

June 2011 – September 2017

• Managed logistics for port facility security inspections, ISPS drills and ISPS exercises.
• Provided advice and recommendations to port facility security officers (PFSOs) on issues relating to physical security, security procedures, and the ISPS Code.