Scott G. Gagnon

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Orlando, Florida 32837

407-***-**** cell

ac7w83@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC

**/**** – 07/2018

Program Analyst

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for conducting announced and unannounced assessments of Veteran Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). Assessed facilities and operations in areas pertaining to Privacy Functions, Freedom of Information Act Procedures, Record Management Requirements, Cyber Security controls and Physical Security measures in accordance with U.S. Governmental Privacy Laws, the National Archives & Record Administration and federal directives and regulations. Conducts pre-assessment reviews of the respective administration’s policies and circulars, assists managers during assessments in establishing and/or correcting sub-standard policies and procedures to ensure they mirror current VA Directives. Provides training and guidance in areas of record management, privacy, and physical security during post assessments. Participates in assessment out-briefings, prepares summary reports/checklists on observations and recommendations to respective VA Directors. Participated in numerous assessments requiring limited or no supervision.

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Washington, DC

03/2005 - 06/2006

Chief, Physical Security Division

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Personnel and Physical Security Division Program Manager for the National Institute that employed a combined workforce of over 820, including but limited to over 120 pathologists and scientists. Provided security advice regarding all physical security, and Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection (AT/FP) matters to the Institute Director and Department and Division Chiefs. Coordinated extremely complex physical security AT/ FP and risk management functions and programs. Wrote classified assessments for the institute. Reviewed/ evaluated background investigation reports to determine eligibility of individuals for access to classified and sensitive information, classified and sensitive material and work areas. Maintained division budget, ensured adequate funding for materials, maintenance, equipment and training. Adjudicated results of investigations and reports of derogatory information reported on employees. Maintained classified and sensitive document files, reviewed security plans, policies, and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations, principles, and practices. Program annual physical security and follow-up surveys and inspections of installation facilities and activities. Issued security access badges to authorized personnel and monitored access to restricted and classified areas. Review directives, instructions, orders, or correspondence to verify policy compliance. Coordinated and executed all matters pertaining to security and access into the facility. Conducted visits with federal and state law enforcement agencies. Managed and monitored the qualifications of all institute security personnel regarding their law enforcement certifications. Ensured all security employees remained qualified and proficient in all facets of their jobs. Managed the organizations electronic security systems and a security force consisting of approximately 20 team members. Served as the Institute crime prevention officer.

104th Area Support Group

Baumholder, Germany

02/2004 - 02/2005

Installation Contract Officer Representative

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as Security Guard Contract Coordinator for the 104th Area Support Group Director of Public Safety. Responsible for representing the contracting officer in evaluation of security guard contract performance. Monitored the security guard contract from inception to conclusion. Counseled employees regarding duty performance, initiated corrective action on contract modification or termination when necessary. Monitored and reported compliance issues relative to (U.S. Army Europe) USAREUR Security Guard program issues. Advises the Director, Emergency Services on security matters. Ensured that all aspects of the contract were complied with, and that quality and timely work performance were provided by the contractor. Managed multiple and diverse security programs and issues effecting the immediate and long-term operation of the organization. Developed and implemented inspection checklists to meet contractual requirements. Conducted surveillance and inspections of security guard services provided by the contractor to insure compliance with all requirements. Compiled statistics, and reported violations and deficiencies to the appropriate authority. Prescribes protective measures encompassing personnel security. Recommended corrective actions to the Area Support Group Contract Officer. Evaluated and reported the progress of work. Renegotiated certain clauses of the contract, recommended partial or complete termination of the contractor as deemed necessary. Oversaw contract guard urinalysis test program to ensure accuracy.

Premier Technology Group

Langley, VA

10/2002 - 06/2003

Access Control Team Leader

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Managed local national employee screening, interviewing an average of 8,000 local national employees for U.S. Army Task Force Falcon on an annual basis. Responsible for assessing local national employee suitability for employment, including but not limited to evaluating their trustworthiness and loyalty to Kosovo Force (KFOR). Ensured unaccompanied access and unsupervised movement on U.S. Army Installations for local national employees. Reviewing and analyzing checkpoint screening equipment and maintenance. Ensured local national employee political and social status. Obtained and monitored information pertaining to war crimes, and ongoing criminal activities which were compiled and forwarded to the supporting Military Counter Intelligence Organization for analysis and disposition. Exercised authority with managerial responsibilities over staff. Conducted peacekeeping operations (PKO), and peacetime engagement activities). Wrote evaluations and performance appraisals on employees. Conducted security inspections, and supervised preparation of detailed daily summary reports. Maintained over 5,000 active files utilizing the latest Army Biometrics Software. Conducted frequent 100% inventories of organization property ensuring all items are accounted for.

21st Theater Support Command

Kaiserslautern, Germany

09/2001 - 10/2002

Force Protection Officer

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served in a corps-level command providing theater logistics support for the European area of responsibility. Command point of contact for all force protection matters related to 21st TSC staff sections, subordinate units, Balkans Support Area, and all higher force protection staff elements. Responsible for providing technical and advisory expertise to the command for AT/ FP, physical, personnel, and industrial security programs. Responsible for force protection training, education, awareness, updates and briefings, initiating, executing, evaluating force protection assessments, security functions, site surveys, training events, and special projects. Provided expertise in security operations and antiterrorism planning. Served as the Command Lead Officer for the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Joint Staff Vulnerability Assessment, and supervised preparation efforts for the Staff Assistance and VIP Visit Program. Served as Chief, Rear Area Operations Officer during his absence. Non-combatant evacuation operations Officer. Develop plans on international military training programs and served as office Webmaster.

21st Theater Support Command

Kaiserslautern, Germany

06/2000 - 09/2001

Operations Officer

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as Security Plans and Operations Officer. Assisted the Provost Marshal in planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating military police support within the 21st Theater Support Command area of responsibility. Provided guidance for, and evaluated activities pertaining to military police, force protection and physical security operations. Provide advice and guidance to internal staff and subordinate organizations in the application of Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection policies. Developed operational and contingency plans, force protection plans, and operations orders. Performed a variety of studies concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of mission program operations. Advise staff on procedural and policy matters pertaining to personnel, operating budgets or staffing plan updates. Provided. assistance in tactical and strategic planning including development of deployment plans, investment analyses, capital budgets, and acquisition plans. Received orders and other message traffic from staff proponents or higher headquarters, analyzed the nature of the mission to determine direct and implied tasks needed to accomplish the mission. As a member of the command inspection team conducted many inspections in the areas of Information Security and Privacy.

Combat Support Associates, Camp Doha

Kuwait City, Kuwait

09/1997 - 05/2000

Security Police Officer Supervisor

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Supervised security police shift officers, provided Force Protection for large U.S. Soldier movements, operations, and deployed U.S. Military Personnel. Escorted convoys of U.S. Military Personnel and equipment to and from the Kuwait/ Iraq border area during hostilities. Provided security and access control for Camp Doha, Kuwait and the Kuwait Ammunition Supply Point. Qualified expert with all assigned weapons. Investigated criminal incidents and enforced traffic regulations. Employed AT/ FP measures as the threat dictated and applied crime prevention measures. Investigated traffic accidents, protected crime scenes, prepared police reports, sworn statements, processed found property and evidence. Reviewed directives, instructions, orders, and correspondence to verify policy compliance. Served as evidence and Loss and Found property custodian, ensuring proper storage and strict chain of custody was maintained. Police liaison, serving as a source of administrative referral to customers internal or external to the organization. Served as installation Police Desk Sergeant.

U.S. Army Soldier

Bad Kreuznach, Germany

05/1995 - 08/1997

Military Police Operations Senior Manager

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Led a 20-person Military Police section at the 53D Area Support Group (ASG) Headquarters. Trained and counseled employees, monitored work output, reviewed and approved reports prior to dissemination. Maintained official disciplinary actions and leave records on employees. Served as subject matter expert for the development, compilation and coordination point for various anti-terrorism meetings. Wrote operating procedures and policy letters that were utilized throughout the brigade. Made major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall organization. Oversaw assignment for over $800,000 in government property. Managed the organizations law enforcement, physical security, AT/ FP and Investigations programs. Responsible for ensuring proper security, storage and control of three Base Support Battalion records management programs. Member of command inspection team. Qualified expert with all assigned weapons.

U.S. Army Soldier

Berlin, Germany

11/1992 - 05/1994

First Sergeant

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Principal advisor and confidant to the Commanding Officer of a 140 Soldier Military Police Company. Assisted in overseeing security and military police patrols for the U.S. sector of Berlin. Advised Commander on all discipline and financial matters pertaining to 140 enlisted Soldiers and their families. Administered day-to-day functions of the company. Reviewed and prepared reports for the Commander and forwarded completed reports to higher headquarters. Coordinated and monitored the conduct of all Military Police training. Enforced and monitored Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicated support of these policies to subordinates. Qualified expert with all assigned weapons.

Education:

Central Texas College, Killeen, TX

Associate's Degree 05/1984

Major: Law Enforcement

Saint Louis High School Honolulu, HI

High School Diploma 06/1973

Major: General High School Studies

Job Related Training:

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

European Command Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection Managers Course

Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection Level III

Anti-terrorism/ Force Protection Level II Course

Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection, Level I Course

Electronic Security Systems Design Course

Contracting Officer's Representative Course

National Archive Certified Record Manager

Installation Security Course (Awarded ASI H3)

Nuclear Biological Chemical Officer Qualification Course

Extensive VA Talent Management System training in addition to VA mandatory training

VA Cyber Security Practitioner (CSP) - Level 100

Cyber Security Practitioner (CSP) Level 200

Unrestricted Florida driver’s license

Red Cross First Aid Certificate

Basic 911 Tele-communicator Course

Critical Incident Dispatch Training Course

Domestic Violence Course

U.S. Army Europe Company Commander and First Sergeant Course

First Sergeants Course, Ft. Bliss, TX

Advanced Military Police Correctional Specialist Course

Advanced Military Police Non-Commissioned Officers Course

Primary Leadership Course

Affiliations:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Member

American Veterans Association (AMVETS) Member

Additional Information:

I am seeking employment in any capacity within my realm of experience. My extensive military and civilian service experience identifies me as a loyal, focused, dependable and responsible candidate. My most recent employment was with the Department of Veterans Affair as a Program Analysis GS13 series 0343. I served the U.S. Army for 26 years and was Honorably Discharged. I seek employment immediately as I retired from the Federal Government on 31 July 2018. I have extensive experience as a Program Management Analyst, Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Manager. I am an experienced supervisor and trainer, I have recruited, interviewed and selected personnel to fill key positions. I have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. I currently possess an unrestricted Florida driver’s license and a valid U.S. Passport. Non-smoker in excellent physical condition and certified drug free.

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