Security Clearance Criminal Justice
Resume:
Edward L. Cypress III
Chester, Va. 23831
***********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a federal position in the government operational field that will provide me a
better opportunity and stability in my career. I would like to expand my growth and learning
Skills with a great company as well.
Summary of Qualifications:
Over ten years of experience in the criminal justice industry, including providing case management,
Counseling, educational services, crisis intervention, and client documentation for court ordered
Or court involved juveniles within a residential and community setting. Clearance eligible,
Accomplished, result-orientated, self-motivated individual. Exceptional security management
Experience within the Department of State. Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (Word,
Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Office Suite).
Education: Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 2009
Top Secret-SCI/with Poly Clearance, May 03, 2020
Top Secret-SCI/with Poly Clearance May 03, 2020
TPG/DCSA Quantico, Va.
Security Specialist 01/23/Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Monitor and process change condition(s) of cleared facilities and in-process facilities that impact the Facility Security Clearance (FCL).
. Ensure customer's security programs are compliant with DD254s.
. Conduct security reviews and other security oversight actions.
. Ensure contractor compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and/or other security agreements.
. Conduct, record and oversee security violation investigations and associated activities.
. Prevent loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified
information/material ensuring appropriate conclusions, identification of culpable individual(s), root cause and corrective actions to prevent
recurrence.
. Create and coordinate all required internal and external correspondence in relation to the facility clearance process and change
condition requests.
. Initiate and manage Personnel Security Clearance (PCL). Utilize NISS, DISS, and internal SharePoint systems to determine the status of the security clearance process and to provide responses to inquiries involving the FCL process, requirements, and change conditions.
. Key Management Personnel (KMP) personnel security investigations tied to the FCL investigations for KMP at facilities in-process for an FCL.
. Created supplemental training material in addition to assisting in updating the current training guides.
. Worked with Knowledge Center team to provide consistent information to FSO and Knowledge Center callers.
. Worked one-on-one with others in the Knowledge Center to provide appropriate guidance when requested.
. Respond to incoming Help Desk communication via Jasper and assist with answering VM logs in addition to Help Desk emails
. Review the PCL progress of my assigned Analysts/Staff Specialists and communicate effectively to complete that task.
. Worked with FSOs to educate them on the PCL process, including how to initiate Subjects.
. Updated the Shared KMP Tracker to provide up to date information for
required data points to assist in monitoring all in process FCLs with PCL components.
CTEC Corp /DCSA Quantico, Va
Security Specialist 09/22-01/2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Supporting Business Analysis/Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)/ and Continuous Vetting:
· The Contractor shall review and analyze corporate governance documents submitted by companies entering or participating in the NISP to identify discrepancies, and omissions, and to validate ownership and control.
· The Contractor shall conduct all-source, business-related research and analysis aimed at U.S. and foreign companies and affiliated parties (key management personnel, suppliers, partners, creditors, owners, investors, and other and foreign affiliations etc.) to: validate self-reported company information; identify/uncover unreported FOCI; identify/uncover acts of non-compliance with U.S. laws and regulations; identify/uncover other business and security-related vulnerabilities which could impact a company’s ability to protect classified information, identify/uncover potential intelligence/counterintelligence threat indicators; and determine if additional analysis is required by other DCSA entities.
· The Contractor shall be knowledgeable and able to apply data analysis, trend analysis and problem-solving techniques. Contractor must be knowledgeable of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages.
· Training may be provided to the Contractor on completing basic assessments and how to access information in ISFD and e-FCL.
· Support the development and establishment of the continuous vetting of facilities capability as needed.
· Work under this task requires specific knowledge of: Chapter 2, Section 3 of the NISPOM.
DTRA\AKIMA Fort Belvoir, Va
Security Specialist Officer II (SSO) 02/22- 09/22
Support the SSO by providing services for the receipt, accountability, transmission, reproduction, storage, safeguarding, and destruction of SCI and collateral classified information, records, and reports (SCI Information Security) and by processing verifications of authorized personnel for access to appropriate material.
Responsibilities:
Administer the receipt, control, and accountability of SCI
Screen visitors and control access to all SCIFs using a local database, the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and the Scattered Castles database.
Support Program COMSEC account; ensure accountability of Crypto material, key and key-loading equipment
Dynology /DTRA Fort Belvoir, Va
Security Specialist Officer II (SSO) 06/20- 02/22
Support the SSO by providing services for the receipt, accountability, transmission, reproduction, storage, safeguarding, and destruction of SCI and collateral classified information, records and reports (SCI Information Security) and by processing verifications of authorized personnel for access to appropriate material.
Responsibilities:
Administer the receipt, control, and accountability of SCI
Screen visitors and control access to all SCIFs using a local database, the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and the Scattered Castles database.
Support Program COMSEC account; ensure accountability of Crypto material, key and key-loading equipment
ABSC Fort Belvoir, Va
Admin Security Specialist Team Lead 10/2019-4/2020
Site lead role supporting the SVE Program Manager with contract administrative duties
Expert knowledge of admin duties at FTTTF and Fort Belvoir to include processes and all databases
Edit and Reformat National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC) List
Conduct TIDE Checks
Conducting CLIPS updates
Update Master NIAC list
Verify Vendor Screening Roster
Compile data from DCII, Scatter Castles and JPAS
Convert Weekly Screening Roster
Update Vendor Report Folder
Account for all Weekly Stats
Upload and Input FTTTF and NNC Results
Export data to submit information to CENTS. Manage and track requests for security reviews on awards for foreign military personnel and prepare correspondence and or emails responses back the requesting unit.
Transfer CCF declines from NIPRNet to SIPRNet and upload to database
Check names in PORTICO
Prepare correspondence and emails to complete duty requirements and IAW with SOPs or as directed by the government.
Communicate and coordinate exchange of data with other agencies
Coordinate, prepare, schedule conference rooms and meetings, prepare agendas, and prepare meeting notes related to operations and programs
Prepare Operations Order staffing forms and coordinate Operation Orders with INSCOM G-3 and other primary and special INSCOM staff sections
Perform all other tasks laid out in the SVO SOP
Transfer other information between NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS
Advantage SCI-DIA, Reston, Va.
Security Specialist Officer (SSO) 2018-2019
Providing customer service to include guidance and assistance to DIA and external agency
customers. Processing outgoing clearance certifications messages. Processing incoming visit
certifications and validating SCI accesses of visitors. Performing various badging functions and
updating personnel security systems. Scheduling and conducting SCI indoctrinations/debriefs,
and uploading related documents. Processing Personal Electronic Devices (PED) and systems
access requests. Badging activities, to include issuance of badges and in some locations the
issuance of CACs. Submitting outgoing clearance requests. Processing systems access requests.
Responding to numerous requests for status updates and other routine security questions.
Identifying element personnel that require updating of their polygraphs and investigations.
Training part-time unit security officers in the use of security databases and tools.
Gem Technology-FBI Quantico, Va.
Access Control Specialist 03/2016-06/2018
Provides physical security services as an Access Control Specialist. Assists FBI Police in the
Security Operations Center at Headquarters and in the Communications Center (CC) at Quantico
monitoring Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTVs), maintaining appropriate automated and manual
logs, journals, and computer databases. Responsible for providing security through the
management of personnel access (to include domestic and foreign dignitaries) to restricted areas
and facilities. Produces/issues badges for new employees including contractors, task force
members, etc. ensuring that appropriate accesses are incorporated into the badge and that
appropriate designations are reflected on the badge itself. Processes visitor access in support of
high visibility conferences and coordinates other visitor requirements in support of the security
mission. At Quantico, in the CC, performs duties associated with emergencies (medical, bomb
threat, fire) including notifying the appropriate responders (FBI Police, Fire & Rescue, Medical
Personnel), operating emergency vehicles, directing traffic, and establishing crowd control.
Access Control Specialists will monitor overall physical security (alarm systems, CCTV)
systems as specified by the Security Division, and are responsible for performing the above tasks
and may perform other related duties as designated by the FBI. Work assignments include but
are not limited to: Implementing, monitoring and operating FBI access control systems. Ensures
the FBI access control security system; processes, procedures, and policies comply with
Executive Orders, DCID, FBI guidelines and all authoritative guidelines and national standards.
Makes recommendations for developing security improvements to the FBI’s access controls to
strengthen existing programs in the FBI, and ensures that unauthorized individuals are prevented
from accessing the FBI Headquarters building and safeguards the FBI facility against possible
espionage, damage, theft and related threats. Controls visitor access to FBI Academy grounds.
Ensures that all security parameters are met. Uses
the Facility Security Systems (FSS) database to verify access by cleared personnel. Issues badges
to visitors to the engineering research facility. Assists FBI Police with processing potential
deliveries and one-day access badges. Completes Virginia Criminal Investigation Network
background criminal checks on potential visitors seeking Academy access. Creates badges and
photographs for Role Player badges.
Provides the FBI Police with copies of daily list of expected visitors, contractor access lists and
visitor notification forms. Reviews expected visitor notification forms to ensure that proper
clearances are in place and that visitors are cleared in FSS. Completes fingerprints for potential
visitors and individuals seeking Limited Background Investigations. Fingerprints and assists
potential vendors, contractors, or visitors with paperwork for security clearances. Creates a bi-
weekly access list and disseminates it to all FBI Police posts. Completes monthly report that
includes contractors, visitors, one-day access, and fingerprints completed. Answers telephone
and provides advice on admitting potential visitors to the facility. Assists FBI Police with issuing
warrants arranging transportation to Rappahannock Regional Jail. Assists FBI Police Unit with
other administrative actions.
ManTech International Corporation Stafford, Va.
Access Control Specialist 06/2015-03/2016
Major Function: Serves as security support to government facilities. Functions independently
preparing and issuing badges to incoming personnel. Duties include but not limited to
maintaining records of all badges and their status. Requires input of daily updating of the
computer for all authorized visitors. Maintains visitor control and verification processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Access Control-VRL: Measurement:
1) Work VRL and respond to requestor and access control
a. Provide requestor with Clearance Level, RTEC on file and if a VR is required
b. Work VRL until it s 100% complete all VR s and RTEC s received
c. If additional add ons, validate the information and ensure that approvals are in place
d. Update the daily visitor logs with the names of the incoming visitors.
e. If contractor is coming for an elevated meeting work with the meeting coordinator on creating
the RTEC. Validate the Security portion of the RTEC and ensure that the requestor received PM
and PO approval prior to allowing visitor access.
Access Control-Badging: Measurement:
1) Issue temporary badges to Employees
a. Report all lost employee badges to the FSO
2) Issue appropriate level badge for incoming visitors
a. This is based on the need-to-know in the Visit Request Log (VRL), verification of Clearance
Level in JPAS, and badging in accordance with the classification level of the event
b. Validate approved photo ID for all incoming visitors, and if this is an UNCLASS meeting
request a verbal attestation that the visitor is a U.S Citizen if we did not receive notification from
their organization by Fax/JPAS
c. If VRL is not submitted contact meeting coordinator and ensure appropriate approvals are
obtained
d. If the visitor is on the daily logs and does not have a current VR on file obtain management
approval to check JPAS and allow a 1-day visit
3. Provide guidance/explanation of badging policies to internal and external customers
Daily Visitor Logs: Measurement:
1) Maintain daily visitor logs
a. Check to ensure all badges were returned and accounted for, and if they were not reach out to
meeting coordinator and access control.
b. Print the daily logs for all visitors each day and update the binder
c. Ensure that all visitors are populated on daily logs and consolidate paper copies
Open/Close Facility: Measurement:
1) When on the closing schedule ensure that all areas are free and clear of classified material,
safes are secured and sign off on the 702s, and 701s. Spin the X09s to ensure they are secured,
set the alarm and once secured all areas notify Stanley Security and ensure that it was a good
closing.
2) When on the opening schedule ensure that all areas were properly closed (all X09s were spun,
and logs were completed. Turn off the alarm and if any there are any discrepancies notify the
FSO or leadership Values-Customers-Staff: Demonstrates care, consideration, and respect for customers; seeks to understand customer needs, gives them top priority, and consistently delivers the best solution; maintains positive long-term customer relationships. Exhibits job Knowledge skills: Applies skills and technical competence consistent with the position; strives to be the best by continually updating skills and expanding capability, placing priority on self-development.
Manages work effectively-Staff: Sets priorities and manages time; maintains dedication to
quality; demonstrates a sense of personal ownership; improves results through innovation and
adaptation; constructively responds to change; effectively analyzes and solves problems
Demonstrates teamwork-Staff: Actively cooperates with others; ensures individual actions are
aligned with the team’s needs; is reliable; builds sustainable, positive relationships; treats
colleagues with respect and dignity; is open to other perspectives and values diversity.
Collaborates effectively with others to achieve optimal results.
Communicates effectively-Staff: Creates understanding by presenting ideas and facts clearly and
concisely, listens to others and checks for understanding; uses different forms of communication
appropriately (e.g., e-mail, meetings); maintains composure in stressful situations.
Safety and Security protects organization Infor: Protects organization's proprietary info (docs containing intellectual capital, customer billing, confidential HR info) by adhering to internal security
Policies/procedures (protects passwords, secures & destroys proprietary docs, locks workstation
Adheres to Government Regulations: Adheres to governmental regulations & procedures/internal
policies regarding classified info/security clearances (protects classified info, reports foreign
Contacts/travel, maintains visitor control, and attends/reviews security briefings/re-briefings).
Adheres to Safety Requirements: Adheres to safety requirements during work activities(follows
safety procedures, reports unsafe practices, participates in training & medical surveillance, keeps
work area neat, clean & free of clutter).
Manages employee Safety: Effectively manages employee safety (identifies/evaluates/controls
hazards, investigates incidents, participates in emergency drills, complies with government
regs/company procedures, maintains records, and ensures compliance of contractors &, temp
employees). Commitment to our Customers - ensuring we meet or exceed all Federal regulatory
requirements such as Time and Expense Reporting, Procurement, Antitrust, OCI, Truth in
Negotiations, Gifting (see description below), the Access Control Supervisor will establish shift
rotations and conduct performance evaluations of all Access Control personnel
Commitment to our Employees - ensuring a respectful workplace free from discrimination or
harassment fostering a workplace of honesty, integrity, respect, and trust
Commitment to our Teammates and Suppliers - ensuring fair and open dealings and protection of
confidential information we share
Commitment to our Shareholders - committing to the highest professional ethics and transparent
disclosure of both financial and non-financial information
Standards of Ethics and Business Conduct
Commitment to our National Security - committing absolutely to the security and interests of our
great nation.
Chenega Aerospace, LLC Fort A.P. Hill, Va.
Access Control Supervisor 10/ 2013-03/2015
Access Control Supervisor will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of
this contract and will act as the central point of contact to the Government. The Access Control
Supervisor will supervise all personnel required to perform access control duties as stated in the
SOW. The Access Control Supervisor will always be responsible to the Contracting Officer
for the operational functions and duties required in the performance of this contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position.
The Access Control Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact at all hours for
emergencies in or on the AWG FGGM Compound. The Access Control Supervisor
responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Ensure that all access control employees are screened for drug and/or
Alcohol abuse.
•Ensure that the access control employees receive initial, sustainment,
and enhancement crisis reaction training.
•Ensure that the access control employees are compliant with all post,
local, state, regional, and federal statutes and laws applicable to
operations on the AWG FGGM facilities.
•Ensure that all Access Control Personnel inspections are conducted in
accordance with Chenega’s Quality Control Plan (QCP), collect the
inspection reports and make them available to the COR for inclusion in
the COR’s monthly report to the KO.
•In addition to conducting all duties of the access control employee
Lockheed Martin Manassas, Va.
Security Guard 03/2012-06/2013
Guards, patrols, and polices industrial premises to protect property and personnel against fire,
theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards. Periodically tours premises; examines doors,
windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard
against thefts of company property, inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has
occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property.
May examine credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas. May be required to
direct traffic on company premises. May use force of arms to carry out assignments as required
and arrest persons committing illegal acts. Strong Customer Service Skills, knowledge of MS
Office, excellent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task. Ability
to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Active
Secret clearance, Security experience, Knowledge of NISPOM, Experience with security related
monitoring systems (i.e. Alarm systems, Facility Access Control Systems, etc)
G4S Culpeper, VA
Custom Protection Officer 07/2010- 10/2013
As an armed officer, provide a high level of protection at a federal data center that controls data
for the CIA, FBI, and The U.S. State Department. Provide ongoing surveillance of facility
buildings and the surrounding grounds. Grant access into the facility and issue a badge or
visitor’s pass for entry. Screen employees, visitors, and their clothes, using X-ray machines and
other electronic devices. Look out for suspicious activity that could endanger people at the site.
Examine packages and baggage to ensure that no harmful or explosive substances are being
carried into the facility. Check for weapons which could be used by a terrorist to take the
employees or visitors’ hostage. Prepared to enforce laws through more coercive measures,
apprehend employees or visitors who exhibit suspicious or unruly behavior.
Central State Hospital, Forensic Security Dept. Petersburg, Va.
Safety & Security Technician 10/2007-07/2010
Managed and maintained security, custody, and control over a client population in a Forensic
Unit.
Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to ensure safety through remote electronic
surveillance.
Ensured controlled access both inside and outside of the Unit. Communicated orally and in
writing with clients, administrative personnel, treatment staff, and medical personnel within the
unit.
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