JOE MCCLAIN

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Gambrills, MD **054

aco51q@r.postjobfree.com

410-***-**** (M)

410-***-**** (H)

EXECUTIVE PROFILE: SENIOR MANAGER - CORPORATE SECURITY

Operations Management - Personnel Management - Project Management

TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE

* Track record of leadership success reducing security risks, minimizing liability, optimizing security programs, providing safe and secure environments, and delivering quality prevention-focused security functions. Expert in security countermeasures, concepts, systems, equipment, policies, and practices.

* Proactive in managing multi-site operations, including multi-million dollar budgets, security programs and projects, digital surveillance and security systems, administration and governance, and security risks and measures.

* Strengths include employee recruitment, training, and development. Build and motivate high-performance teams, reward performance excellence, and cultivate managerial and leadership skills of supervisory teams.

* Commended for ability to lead through challenges, partner with external agencies, and build consensus with senior executives and external law enforcement agencies. Strong customer service orientation.

* Extensive security project management experience. Oversaw design, construction, and installation of numerous security projects, both technical and personnel, including development of internal security, field security, and security guard services.

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Security Strategy - Multi-Site Operations Management - Physical Security Surveillance & Security Systems - Change Management

Security/Loss Prevention - Access Control

Asset, Personnel & VIP Protection - Project Management

Budget Management - Risk Identification & Mitigation

Continuity of Operations - Emergency Response & FEMA

Crisis Response Management - Policy Review & Change Management

Investigative Activities - Security Guard Services

Community Partnerships Team Building & Leadership

Recruiting, Staffing & Human Resources - Training & Development

Public Outreach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DEPUTY DIVISION DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

5/2009 - PRESENT

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)

Actively recruited to commission, stand up, and direct new ICE Internal Security program. Oversaw all Internal Security operations ICE Headquarters, 13 National Capitol Region facilities, and field operations (400 ICE facilities and support offices). Conducted security assessments and risk mitigation; facility security-level determinations; countermeasure evaluations; design, upgrade, and installation management; and site selection pre-market security survey for new construction and lease projects. Manged 6 direct reports (section chiefs), 60 security program office personnel, federal security specialists, inspectors, security contractors, and unit program support staff. Develop and managed $10M budget (FY14).

As Executive Officer and second in command, developed and administered policies and procedures, security standards, and personnel requirements. As Federal Law Enforcement Officer, held arrest powers in performance of security jobs. Conducted investigations on security breaches, facility break-ins, physical assaults, thefts, and more. Involved law enforcement bodies in investigations.

Personnel Management: Conducted 80% of staffing interviews and held direct hiring authority for new staff. Coordinated with agency human capital program for onboarding. Evaluated federal/contract employees; conducted reinvestigations and adjudication processes. Continuously motivated staff to embrace stretch targets and developed managerial and leadership skills.

* Built security program team from 8 to 60 personnel in 2 years. Developed positions. Led recruitment and staffing. Trained and empowered key personnel for advancement. Strengthened skills, leadership, and performance across the organization.

* Acknowledged for strong transitional leadership, maintaining transparency and personally briefing all staff and leaders during corporate restructuring. Gained staff trust, boosted morale, and built culture of engagement and excellence.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Spearheaded security systems installation to support new ICE Headquarters in Washington, DC an 11-story facility housing 1,100 personnel. Included contract guard force, 24/7 command center, vehicle barriers, and state-of-the-art integrated security system budgeted at $3.1M+. Completed project early and 10% under budget.

* Maintained 100% mission success rate during FY13 continuing resolution and federal budget deficit as a direct result of my FY13 budget execution and associated spend plan prioritized security projects, reduced hiring authorities, streamlined personnel workloads, and obtained efficiencies through cross-training.

* Achieved Superior Compliance results on 2012 DHS Security Compliance Review. Earned accolades for establishing several best practices, commendations from supervisors, and annual cash bonuses for superior performance.

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

10/2008 - 5/2009

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS), CENTERS FOR MEDICAID & MEDICARE SERVICES (CMS)

Selected to spearhead agency-wide security management programs, including Personnel Security Operations, Physical Security Operations, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives. Oversaw identification and access granting, guard force management, threat management, and agency continuity of operations planning (COOP). Managed 27 employees and $4M operating budget.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Managed successful issuance of federally mandated new identification cards for all 4,300 agency employees. Exceeded all quarterly goals and timelines, placing my operation at the top of HHS issuance agencies.

* Prepared for and responded to emergencies and crisis situations across the 23-sq.-acre campus accommodating hundreds of daily visitors. Coordinated emergency preparedness for national incident response operations involving federal, state, and local emergency responder management and law enforcement agencies.

PHYSICAL SECURITY CHIEF

1/2008 - 10/2008

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)

Promoted to Section Chief responsible for managing daily operations of 6 branches of Physical Security Division. Managed Physical Security, Force Protection, Visitor Management, Facility Assessment, Access Control, and Badging and Credentialing. Oversaw all Physical Security branch operations at ICE Headquarters and all ICE field operations. Managed field security officers (FTE and contractor staff). Supervised 20 direct reports (7 site and 13 field security personnel). Recruited and staffed national security positions. Developed and managed $2.8M office budget. Reported directly to Security Management Chief.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Established and managed new comprehensive Field Security Program that permanently placed security personnel at ICE facilities in major metro areas nationwide. Set up demographic metrics and identified target market areas with significant ICE employee population requiring full-time security presence. Hired, trained, and onboarded team for 13 locations.

* Serving as ICE Law Enforcement Officer, enforced and investigated violation of federal criminal code, effected arrests, and utilized law enforcement authority to protect personnel, property, and mission of ICE.

PHYSICAL SECURITY CHIEF

6/2006 - 1/2008

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICE (USCIS)

Promoted to Lead Physical Security Specialist responsible for Physical Security program encompassing 2 Headquarter buildings in Washington, DC and 155 buildings nationwide. Promoted to Field Security Manager to build new Field Security Officer program for USCIS field sites. Oversaw Security Assessment branch and conducted site assessment at 150+ existing offices nationwide. Supervised 3 direct reports (regional managers) and 43 personnel. Managed $3.8M operating budget.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Established new Field Security Officer program for agency field offices nationwide. Traveled to conduct interviews and make personnel selections. Ensured comprehensive regional security coverage of agency field sites.

* Developed security design policy and established Internal Security system requirements for new facility construction projects. Led several pre-market security surveys and managed security installations and operations nationwide.

* Served as agency lead on contract guard-force operations and contract oversight.

SECURITY SPECIALIST

12/2005 - 6/2006

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Hired with full charge of Physical Security at Headquarters and 4 remote sites as the only Security Specialist. Performed Physical Security assessments. Stepped up as Technical Security Manager. Served as Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officers Technical Representative for OPM contract guard force. Monitored 24/7 operation for OPM Headquarter guard force. Assisted in emergency action events. Reported directly to Director of Security & Emergency Management.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Planned and implemented protective methods and security procedures, including complete overhaul of OPM's Integrated Security Management System. Supervised upgrade, installation, maintenance, and operation of all physical security systems.

* Became the agency expert on state-of-the-art security equipment and devices. Ensured security of all interior security systems as Technical Security Manager (including Key-Trak, access control, employee ID cards, CCTV and monitoring, intrusion detection system, fire and emergency announcing equipment, and electronic door control).

PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

2/2005 - 12/2005

PROTECTION STRATEGIES INCORPORATED

Recruited and assigned to the US Coast Guard, National Maritime Center as part of a high-tempo team to screen, investigate, and adjudicate merchant mariners for continued licensing. Performed investigations. Gathered data from local, state, federal, and private entities to obtain issue resolution. Recommended assigned applicants for safety and security credentials.

Selected Contributions & Accomplishments:

* Promoted to Senior Adjudicator in 2 months based on high case output and quality of investigations. Trained new adjudicators. Served as Direct Report for team to the Coast Guard's supervisory Contracting Officer.

* Screened and adjudicated 120,000 merchant mariners. Met mission-critical, post-911 timetable.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

RETIRED NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (E-7)

THE UNITED STATES NAVY

Recruiter in Charge, District Trainer, and Preliminary Investigative Officer of metro recruiting region (3 separate 3-year tours). Exceeded all recruiting metrics and diversity program goals. Managed sourcing, interviewing, and administration. Determined mental, moral, and physical eligibility requirements for national security positions. Conducted federal, state, and local background investigations as Lead Manager. Liaison Specialist with federal and state law enforcement agencies. Supervised 5-7 recruiters.

Senior Operations Manager for a 30-person weapons division on board 2 multi-mission combatant destroyers. Oversaw personnel management, maintenance, and operations for electronics and weapons systems on ships. As Electronics Maintenance Manager for shipboard systems (3 ships), supervised 65 personnel.

* US Navy Commendation Medal (2X) the top 7%. Navy Achievement Medal (5X).

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Selected Training

DHS Criminal Investigator Training Program, FLETC Glynco (13 weeks)

USDA Personnel Security

DSS Counterintelligence Concerns for National Security Adjudicators

ICE Identity Fraud

USCG Supervisory Personnel Security Investigations & Adjudications

DOJ National Crimes Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) Administrator

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Training Supervisor

Advanced Electronics Technician

US Army Corps of Engineers Security Engineering Course

Uniformed Code of Military Justice

Ships Force Counter-Terrorism Weapons & Engagement Tactics (SSET)

Persuasive Communications

Navy Campus College Courses

Clearance: Top Secret SCI

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