James A. Weisgable
***********@*****.*** • Mountain Top, PA • 540-***-****
Career Summary
A proactive and highly qualified security expert with a strong background in providing various types of recruiting, including businesses, cyber, equipment, and personnel. Possess the necessary professional experience to evaluate and propose appropriate security solutions for domestic or international clients with a wide range of threats.
Vocational Experience
Confidential Government Recruiting Manager, Self 2021-Present
Staff Acquisition develops candidate sourcing plans that draw a high-quality, diverse applicant pool to meet critical hiring needs. Staff Acquisition has enjoyed repeated success in using nationwide recruitment sites, Internet sources, and publications to target the best applicants for specific occupational series. In collaboration with your agency’s subject matter experts, Staff Acquisition will determine the best way to reach targeted applicant groups, exploring the right sources and strategic partnerships with schools, colleges, professional associations, other agencies, and outside groups. These services are highly recommended for hard-to-fill occupations, since they will yield a greater pool of candidates with the specialized qualifications you need.
Loss Prevention Specialist/Manager, Amazon 2016 – 2021
Serve as the department liaison and security subject matter expert for the facility management team. Engage in frequent communications concerning department performance, key issues, strategies, and the department’s performance. Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to promote process improvements and efficiency.
Partner with internal clients to evaluate current and future security processes and protocols. Ensure the main distribution frame (MDF) room in the Fulfillment Center is secure to eliminate data theft from physical access to the data systems.
Initiate and conduct investigations of internal and external theft and fraud. Identify and implement security best practices in fulfillment centers. Utilize database polling and similar techniques from multiple fulfillment centers to coordinate data collection. Perform analyses based on compiled data to develop strategic/tactical action plans.
Project/Account Manager, G4S 2015 – 2016
Served in a managerial role to lead operations, reviewed post orders, recommended security updates, reviewed daily log reports, and provided pass downs. Ensured all company personnel met work standards and complied with client and company protocols. Liaised between the company and client management personnel.
Oversaw Human Resources, participated in the selection and placement of staff. Conducted performance reviews, managed attendance, schedules, and payroll. Engaged in conflict resolution between company personnel or clients.
Conducted and documented monthly security system testing. Initiated and directed corrections/maintenance issues. Administered the G4S safety program, performed semi-annual reviews, and revised the security emergency response plans when appropriate.
Director of Cyber Recruiting, Torston LLC. 2012 – 2015
Oversaw the design and implementation of cyber security services for clients. Manage cyber security operations and monitor threats and develop responses for clients. Engaged in employee vetting, supported training programs, and maintained constant client communications to enable proactive responses to cyber-attacks or threats. High volume recruiting to include Technical and Corporate services.
Guided activities for a company that focused on equipment requirements of elite military, police, private firms, and governmental entities. Identified sources for firearms, ammunition, accessories, including excess inventories and liquidation sales by domestic and international companies. Interacted with manufacturers to develop and supply products and ensured compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) guidelines.
Interacted closely with executive management for an overseas proposal. Identified, interviewed, and submitted candidates to clients. Served as a Subject Matter Expert to support the growth of the business. Counseled business operations in regard to cost/expenses, staffing, travel, and similar logistical topics.
Senior Tactical Recruiter, Triple Canopy 2010 – 2012
Recruited prospects to fill support and security positions for fixed and mobile locations. Assigned multiple high-profile contracts to identify and select executive management individuals. Identified, prescreened, scheduled, and conducted interviews. Utilized various recruiting tactics to attract potential candidates. High volume recruiting to include Technical and Corporate services.
Federal Air Marshal and Recruiting Section, Department of Homeland Security 2002 - 2011
Assigned to flight on high-risk US commercial airlines routes aboard to deter criminal acts. Briefed the flight crew on emergency procedures and intelligence. Directly responsible for the safety of pilots, crew, and passengers.
Provided and processed intelligence and counterintelligence gathered on overseas missions in sometimes hostile settings. Briefed local, state, and federal agencies concerning terrorism and counterintelligence information. Notified team members, other government agencies, and private entities of issues that may impact missions.
For two years served as a Federal Air Marshal recruiter tasked to schedule meetings, panel interviews, and process paperwork for several hundred applicants. Participated in a critical role to neutralize several terrorist cells operating in Belgium. Provided intelligence, counter-surveillance, and operational advice to the US and foreign intelligence agencies. Successfully completed 1700+ domestic and foreign missions.
US Secret Service, White House Branch 2001 - 2002
Provided protection for the President and family, the Vice President, and foreign dignitaries. Traveled throughout the US and other countries interacting closely with law enforcement officials to ensure the safety of dignitaries. Facilitated security during presidential details and social functions. Interacted with congressional members and guests.
Received and responded to intelligence involving threats against the executive branch. Interviewed individuals posing perceived threats against the President. Collaborated with law enforcement from other jurisdictions. Trained in x-ray technology for the detection of explosives and other weapons.
Military Police/Operations Specialist, US Army 1996 - 2001
Protected US installations and civilians in Europe and the United States as patrolman and supervisor. During patrol duties, processed 100+ local, states, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and federal law cases. In a supervisory position, provided leadership to subordinates and communicated precise information to senior officers and enlisted personnel.
Personally detained PIFWC (persons indicted for war crimes) in Bosnia during security checkpoint. Recipient of military honors for apprehensions. Participated in the protection of NATO peacekeepers examining mass grave sites in former Yugoslavia. Engaged in three deployments to former Yugoslavia and Croatia supporting Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Forge. Assigned to provide physical security and escorted convoys into dangerous areas of operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Security Management
American Military University
Certifications
Basic Labor Charging, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, EEO Compliance, NHTSA Certified RADAR/LIDAR Instructor, NHTSA Certified DUI/DWI Instructor, Preventing Workplace Violence, Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and United Nations Global Terrorism.