Cruz Munoz | Director of Operations & Executive Protection Leader, Sentinel Strategic Group
Cruz Munoz serves as Director of Operations for Sentinel Strategic Group, overseeing organizational readiness, personnel development, and the consistent execution of elite executive protection and private security operations. His leadership plays a central role in advancing Sentinel’s mission to establish the highest operational standards within the executive protection and private security industry.
Munoz brings more than 14 years of combined experience across law enforcement, federal security contracting, special operations planning, and high-risk environment management. His background provides Sentinel Strategic Group with a powerful balance of tactical field expertise and executive-level operational leadership.
Operational Expertise
Executive Protection & Close Protection Operations
Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA)
Operational Planning & Mission Coordination
High-Risk Environment & Protective Operations
Crisis Response & Incident Management
Corporate & Organizational Security Consulting
Personnel Training, Certification & Development
Training & Instructional Leadership
In addition to his operational command responsibilities, Munoz is a licensed instructor in firearms, less-lethal systems, and Utah’s armed and unarmed security training curriculum. This qualification allows him to directly shape training quality, certification integrity, and the professional development of Sentinel Strategic Group personnel.
Leadership Philosophy
Munoz is recognized for his structured leadership approach, emphasis on accountability, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His leadership reinforces the strength, discipline, and operational consistency that define Sentinel Strategic Group’s protective operations.
Role at Sentinel Strategic Group
As Director of Operations and Executive Protection Leader, Munoz is responsible for translating strategic security objectives into actionable operational execution. His contributions ensure Sentinel Strategic Group delivers precision-based protection programs that adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and client confidence.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Sentinel Strategic Group, Munoz served as a Lieutenant-level Federal Security Officer and later as General Manager within the private security sector, where he directed large-scale security operations and organizational growth initiatives.