Physical Security Specialist
Resume:
Matthew J. Acosta
*******.*.*******@*****.***
Clearance: SECRET
Military Service: Retired
Military Occupations Specialty: 31BH3, Military Police
Completed Courses of Relevance
-Conventional Physical Security/Force Protection
-Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course
-Antiterrorism Officer Advanced Course
-Operations Security Management Course Level I
-Operations Security Management Course Level II
Trained
-Entry Control Point Operations
-Maintenance and Accountability
-Safety and Risk Management
Education
-American Military University College (AMU), Bachelor of Science Business Management Major: Homeland Security, GPA: 3.5, Semester Hours to Completion: 13hrs. Projected date of graduation Fall 2022.
Graduated
-Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Leadership Training Development Program
-Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Training Instructor Develop Recognition Program
Currently Working
-Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
Chronological Work Experience, July 2021-Present
Department of the Army, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center: Security Officer 40hrs Weekly (July 2021-Present) Supervisor: Peoples, Daniel L: Personal 808-***-****).
Duties: Plans, directs, and coordinates the Physical and Operational security of a sound and effective security program throughout JPMRC-ITACSS. Charged with the responsibility to coordinate/manage command-wide programs relative to security plans, readiness, mobilization, training, and physical security of people, government property.
Responsible for the security of the JPMRC-IS Mission Command Instrumentation System, live-virtual-constructive simulations suites, range equipment, terrorism counteraction, crime prevention, and technical assistance. Responsible badging and credentialing of all foreign visitors during full spectrum military operations at home station or regional training exercises. Coordinates all foreign visits through appropriate MACOM Foreign Disclosure Office. (FDO).
Administers the Personnel Security program in compliance with relevant regulations Army Regulation AR 380-67 and other applicable guidelines, regulations, and policy. Ensures assigned personnel have proper background checks and access to handle classified or sensitive information as required to perform assigned duties. Initiates Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) through the relevant centralized organization for the HQ, subordinate units, and other candidates as required. Monitors the status of all investigations security and provides the results of adjudication. Processes, coordinates, and reports changes in status of cleared personnel prior to employment. Provides training and guidance to Command personnel in security and protection disciplines. Takes general regulations and policies for refinement their applicability to the Command mission and, in instances where there is a lack of guidance, develops new policies and procedures. Maintains liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency https://www.dcsa.mil/and other commands to resolve PERSEC matters.
Maintains and improves Physical Security footprint, prepares reports, and presents briefings to the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) and 196TH INF BDE. Performs various functions such as identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks to personnel and property based on terrorist threat levels and prescribes appropriate or required security measures, techniques, methods, technical advice, and assistance to improve the safety and security of government personnel and property within the Command area of responsibility. Uses knowledge of security programs, methods, and techniques as a team member performing physical security inspections as part of an overall security plan. Conducts no knock physical security inspections and assists in Staff Assisted Visits (SAV) for all mission essential vulnerable areas (MEVAs) to ensure security protocols are adequate and personnel are properly trained. Develops, implements, manages, and ensures execution of readiness, mobilization, and annual training and emergency preparedness planning for the Command across the INDOPACOM area of operation. Responsible for the security of eight Hard Side Expandable Light Air Mobile Shelter (HELAMS), two 40ft expandable communication trailers (SIPR Capable), 18 equipment containers valued at 80 million dollars while at home station or while in transit. Serves as principal security consultant to the JPMRC director, providing advice and assistance in mission accomplishment over a wide spectrum of security responsibilities to include but are not limited to emergency management planning, AT/FP, readiness.
Develops and implements the Command Operations Security program. Conducts surveys of Command programs to determine credible threats, vulnerabilities, counter-surveillance, training, and education. Develops the Command operations security plan, critical information list (CIL) and actions required recommendations based on Department of Defense guidance. Reviews unclassified reports, articles, for Controlled Classified information (CUI) or For Official Use Only (FOUO) prior to release widest dissemination. Conducts assessments to determine suitability of countermeasures utilized to minimize risks of electronic eavesdropping of voice and electronic communications. Develops and provides annual training to the JPMRC civilian workforce.
Serves as the Information Security advisor to the JPMRC Director regrading classification management procedures and ensures proper and timely classification guidance is provided to all staff. Independently plans, develops, and implements security policies and procedures to ensure classified material is received, transmitted, handled, stored, and accounted for from the time of receipt until dispatch, return, or destruction. Physically changes General Services Administration (GSA) approved container combinations. Ensures all classified material is reviewed, downgraded, destroyed, and/or kept to a minimum in accordance with appropriate directives. Advises, recommends, and issues guidance to civilian workforce concerning classification of information, classification of work being conducted, and proper marking and handling. Conducts announced and unannounced security inspections and staff assisted visits. Establishes and conducts a security education program for all JPMRC personnel. Works in conjunction with the Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) and Information Management Officer (IMO) to develop classified system processing policies and guidelines to protect unclassified and classified communication systems.
Serves as the Special Access Program (SAP) Control Officer for the Joint Multinational Pacific Readiness Center (JPMRC). Directs and manages all special access program (SAP) functions. Reports directly to JPMRC Director of operations. Responsible for planning, developing, integrating, executing, and evaluating the effectiveness of operational elements of all SAP programs and providing oversight of all SAP activities conducted within JPMRC and area of responsibility while deployed within INDOPACOM.
Maintains essential SAP information including establishment, documentation, security plans, access rosters, and security inspection records. Principle advisor to the director and staff with responsibility for coordinating and complying with service, joint, DoD guidance and national agency directives in the conduct of SAP activities and providing recommendations on SAP issues. Serves as a Security Specialist, responsible for the administration of security programs involving Physical, Personnel, and Operations Security. Reviews, modifies, and evaluates all GSA protection systems, devices, and procedures to insure that sensitive information, equipment, and other material is provided protection against sabotage, destruction, loss, theft, misuse, or subject to terrorist, malicious mischief, or other acts of willful interference.
Department of the Navy, Commander Navy Region Hawaii: Security Specialist (Assessment), 40hrs. Per Week (January 2021-July 2021) Supervisor: Master Chief Petty Officer Caronan, Dionisio Jr., Work 808-***-****) Personal 626-***-****).
Duties: Position identified as Category 5 Mission Essential First Responder under Naval Installation Emergency Management Program Standards. Performed installation security assessments, training, and associated duties designed to provide security program assessments, oversight, and overall security support to Command Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) and CNRH installations via the Region Security Officer. Served as an Antiterrorism (AT) Specialist providing expertise in a wide range of law enforcement operations, physical, information, operational, personnel, critical infrastructure, and industrial security disciplines as well as antiterrorism. Assisted installation security departments in developing a programmatic approach to address security shortfalls with emphasis on training and exercises.
Participated with planning and policy meetings, working groups, and performs coordination with tasked and affected units or defense agencies to ensure documents are vetted before forwarding for higher level review. Advised installation security personnel on matters that require interpretation and plain English regulation explanation, procedures, and assists in the development of assessment and training policy to include periodic training policy and procedures. Serves as the point of contact for policies and procedures governing OPSEC. Interpreted OPSEC policies of senior authorities and recommends CNRH OPSEC policies and procedures. Ensured OPSEC measures conform to guidance from higher authorities and when appropriate, recommended changes to the policies of higher authorities in accordance with command guidance. Prepared, recommended and supervised execution of the command OPSEC program.
Maintained awareness of all organizational activities that are OPSEC sensitive and advises appropriate personnel about the organization's OPSEC posture and the likelihood that OPSEC can be adequately maintained for those activities. Provided guidance to other Directorates, specialists, and subordinate commands to ensure successful integration of work into a comprehensive OPSEC plan. Advised on SAP related special projects, concepts, requirements, and resourcing. Monitors and makes recommendations to the COMNAVREG division chief and the command group on resource allocation, as required, to stay abreast of current and emerging SAP processes, technologies, and doctrine. Supported and enabled a highly sensitive tests, planned, concepts, developments, emerging technologies, and capabilities. Ensured the command has ongoing liaison with SAP accessed personnel in scientific, technical, operations, and intelligence communities.
Participated in various forums, briefings, demonstrations, and reviews to gain insights into, and to collaborate on, emerging scientific and technical advances that may lead to capabilities to mitigate existing and future gaps in COMNAVREG requirements, plans, and operations. Maintained cognizance of all DoD, DNI and other classified emerging and developmental technologies, concepts and programs to ensure COMNAVREG can fully integrate, coordinate and execute appropriate SAPs into plans and operations.
Evaluated and advocated requirements for additional resources to program support offices and balances organizational needs with overall mission requirements and command resource interests. Identified the need for change in program priorities and takes effective and timely action to implement such changes. Identified and reviews concepts for further development as compartmented activities.
Coordinated the preparation of OPSEC planning guidance for future operations and activities. Assisted functional planners in identifying OPSEC indicators, vulnerabilities, and measures. Reviewed plans to ensure the adequacy of OPSEC provisions and provides recommendations as appropriate. Ensured protection of classified and unclassified sensitive information related to the programs/projects and the information used, stored, transmitted or destroyed.
Reviewed and tracked Command Implementation Plans (CIP) on a recurring basis to monitor and report progress ion implementation of corrective actions resulting from findings documented based on large-scale installation penetration tests and other related security operations, facilities, and additional ground maneuvering elements. Advised the Chain of Command through the assessment officer on status of security programs and concerns or challenges that may result in failure to accomplish assessment goals or per the organizations Security Force Certification program.
Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in physical security, antiterrorism, and law enforcement tactics, techniques, procedures, plans, and policies. Provided advice, training, and other related support to CNRH and CNRH installations via the Region Security Officer (RSO). Performs additional responsibilities in the realm of AT, LE, or PS considered essential to CNRH security forces mission as determined by the RSO via the assessment officer. Provided the most current training and assessments reports available to the chain of command via Joint Base Assessment Officers. Thoroughly familiar with changes in security polices promulgated by higher authority and makes suggestions regarding the implementation to the RSO via the Assessment Officer.
Department of the Army, Training Support Center Schofield Barracks, HI: Training Instructor (TADSS), 40 Hrs. Per Week (June 2020-January 2021) Supervisor: Mr. Cintroncollazo, Daniel 808-***-****.
Duties: Perform as Training Instructor for Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) within the Training Support Center (TSC). The work consists of duties involved in non-related processes, procedures, and methods to develop and perform instruction, tours, briefings, and simulator operations. Serves as training support advisor for units assigned within the TADSS footprint, (i.e., Active Army, US Army Reserve, National Guard, ROTC, DA Civilians, and other DOD agencies) within the USARPAC geographic support area. Simulator operation and instruction impact on readiness of Soldiers and their ability to effectively utilize training aids, devices, simulators and simulations (TADSS) to enhance their skills. Serves as TADSS subject matter training expert on major systems. Operates and instructs on all training simulators.
Served as Instructor/Operator for Virtual Training Aids Devices Simulators and Simulation (TADSS) and installation subject matter expert on TADSS training issues. Researched data from a variety of sources to provide information on doctrine and utilization strategy to applicable trainers. Interprets and adapts guidelines and established training objectives for the type of unit and equipment, and designs training modules to meet their objectives. Developed and updated TADSS instruction course materials, lesson plans, program of instructions (POIs), etc., to ensure Soldiers receive the most up-to-date instruction.
Ensures instructional materials, training aids and systems are present and are operational. Answers technical questions related to the full range of trainer capabilities, to include displays controls, training scenarios, etc. Conducts training instruction on a variety of simulators and simulations using various forms of presentation equipment. Developed and updated training device instruction course materials. Provides instructions on a wide variety of virtual TADSS such as the Engagement Skills Training System, the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems, the Call for Fire Systems, and the HUMVEE Assistance Egress Training System. Instruction includes detailed explanation, demonstration, and practical exercises.
United States Army, 8th Military Police Brigade, 728th MP BN. Schofield Barracks, HI: Noncommissioned Officer, 80 Hrs. Per Week (November 2016-November 2019) Physical/Antiterrorism Specialist, Supervisor: Sergeant First Class Dively, Jennifer M. 717-***-****.
Duties: Conducted day-to-day liaison with investigative agencies regarding security clearance and or investigative actions. Reviewed pre-appointment checks on employees, applicants, and contractor personnel for sensitive positions. Maintained and updated personnel security files. Ensured and verified background investigations and clearance levels. Ensured Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) are completed and submitted to appropriate investigating agencies. Provided the battalion personnel with security with quarterly and annual training. Regularly updated current employee/investigative/clearance data in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and maintains derogatory case actions for assigned directorates.
Conducted, planned, and coordinated AT programs, AT risk management processes, intelligence support to AT, AT training, surveys, and assessments to ensure that a comprehensive, active, viable antiterrorism program exits within the 728th Military Police Battalion and subordinate organizations. Provided expertise and manages all Foreign Travel Antiterrorism program for the 728th Military Police Battalion. Served as the focal point for all policies and procedures governing OPSEC. Ensured that OPSEC measures conform to guidance from higher authorities. When appropriate, recommended changes to the policies of higher authorities in accordance with command guidance. Prepared, recommended, and supervised execution of the command OPSEC program. Maintained awareness of all organizational activities that are OPSEC sensitive and advises appropriate personnel about the organization's OPSEC posture and the likelihood that OPSEC can be adequately maintained for those activities.
Conducted Antiterrorism operational planning to identified and coordinated resources to ensure an appropriate level of protection for all applicable threats. Provided subject matter expertise and assistance to subordinate commands in developing resource management priorities, submitting annual resource requirements and unfunded resource requirement requests; in addition to validating Installation/Garrison Command AT requirements. Provided advice and guidance to other Directorates, specialists, and subordinate commands to ensure successful integration of work into a comprehensive OPSEC plan. Prepared organizational OPSEC directives and manuals. Coordinated the preparation of OPSEC planning guidance for future operations and activities. Assisted functional planners in identifying OPSEC indicators, vulnerabilities, and measures.
Reviewed plans to ensure the adequacy of INFOSEC provisions and provides recommendations as appropriate. Ensured protection of classified and unclassified sensitive information related to the programs/projects and the information used, stored, transmitted, or destroyed. Provided technical and administrative guidance on all personnel security issues referenced in AR 380-10 or AR 380-5. Reviewed personnel security programs which include determinations and procedures for processing clearance actions involving the denial or revocation of security clearance eligibility for civilian, military, and contractor personnel assignment to sensitive positions or access to classified information.
Prepared long/short range plans, designs and acquires security systems, conducts technical inspections and coordinates with other DoD teams, service components and other federal agencies. Ensured necessary and prudent security measures are taken and all facilities, vehicles, and personnel to reduce facility and personnel vulnerability to terrorist actions. Conducted and directed surveys for the battalion staff and law enforcement Soldiers. Ensured physical security planning and program execution is in accord with national guidelines and command policy. Conducted risk assessments and occupant emergency plan reviews for the Department Emergency Service facilities and evaluated counterterrorism measures designed to stop unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents, safeguarding them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. Lead security planning and execution for major conferences as requested by the directorates through higher headquarters.
Coordinated and negotiated with local and federal law enforcement/security officers to ensure protection afforded DV personnel meet DoD standards and local SOP. Provided guidance and coordination as requested for special events and other venues requiring executive protection. Responsible for the design and operation of the Integrated Physical Security System (IPSS), a comprehensive security system incorporating leading edge technology, to include alarm and intrusion detection and locking devices for doors, windows, vaults, and gates; networked security appliances (i.e., closed circuit TV (CCTV) systems and the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).
Ensured effective and efficient operation of the IPSS consistent with applicable DoD guidelines for alarm and access control systems. Performed antiterrorism and force protection surveys, assessments, and assesses force protection policies, systems, exercises, and events, to ensure that a comprehensive, active viable antiterrorism and protection program exists. Conducted physical inspections of locations, facilities, and assets to determine physical security related vulnerabilities to potential terrorist activities or targeted attacks. Identified potential security gaps and vulnerabilities in established plans governing an asset or facility's protection architecture. Initiated personnel security investigations, reviewing national security clearances and special accesses, and ensuring compliance with the Office of Personnel Management and policies and procedural requirements.
Advised appropriate measures to notify and protect Department of Army personnel and reduce their vulnerability to threat Supports organizational efforts to protect the Army from terrorist and/or criminal attack. Increased employee’s awareness of terrorist threat and supports Force Protection training programs. Provided accurate and timely flow of information from the organization to internal and external audiences to reduce force vulnerability. Supported force protection efforts and ensures a strong image has projected to potential threats as well as work force. Detailed the intent of regulatory guidance, program directives, and organizational procedures of policies during the absence of senior level military/civilian supervision. Ensured command implementation of DoD/DA physical security directives, regulations, plans, and policies through inspections, evaluations, and bi-annual full spectrum operation exercise.
Technical knowledge of a wide range of physical security concepts, principles, and practices to develop policies involving the physical security of conventional AA&E, chemical and nuclear weapons ammunitions, sensitive medical and control items, aircraft, vehicles, facilities, and personnel. Trained and experienced in a wide variety of state-of-the-art security equipment and devices to include alarm and intrusion detection and locking devices for doors, windows, vaults, and gates. Technical knowledge as a physical security authority and advisor concerning JSIIDS, ICIDS, CIDS and Defense Biometric Identification System concepts, principles, and practices to senior Installation Command. Recommended and specified policies or methods of enhancing efficiencies of security systems through modifications and applications of new techniques and evolving technologies.
Planed, directed, and coordinated the operation of a sound and effective security program throughout the Command and was charged with the responsibility of coordination and implementation of command-wide programs relative to plans, readiness, mobilization, training, physical security of people, government property, conventional weapons/munitions/explosives, terrorism counteraction, crime prevention, and technical assistance. Provided senior level staff with guidance and a glide path that ensure effective program implementation. Evaluated three Major Construction Army (MCA) projects related to the physical security of the installation which ensured protocol and regulatory requirements were meet and projects included the correct force protection assessments. Reviewed and recommended approval of these issues and coordinates with AMC Provost Marshal Office and other Major Subordinate Commands.
United States Army, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, Noncommissioned Officer Academy Fort Leonard Wood, MO: Noncommissioned Officer, 60 Hrs. Per Week (January 2015-November 2016) Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Anti-Terrorism/Physical Security Manager, Supervisor: Command Sergeant Major Zeladaparades (Ret), 573-***-****.
Duties: Served as the command’s physical security specialist, providing subject matter expertise in physical security and anti-terrorism program requirements, while assisting the TRADOC security Officers with oversight of physical security programs of foreign and domestics commands.
Responsibilities included coordinating multiple projects, assisting subordinate PSO's in management of programs in conjunction with implementing outreach efforts directed at improving the physical security posture of the Noncommissioned Academy, Captains Career Course, and other subordinate commands. Assisted in the development, coordination, obtaining approval of, and dissemination of Antiterrorism related plans that provide standards, policies, and procedures. Provided guidance on defensive measures that reduce or eliminate vulnerabilities of individuals and property to acts of terrorism. Developed crisis management plans and guidance for reacting to terrorist attacks.
Responsible for implementing the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCE), Noncommissioned Officer Academy Operations Security (OPSEC) Program by establishing MSCE OPSEC objectives, policies, and procedures. Interprets higher headquarters/installation OPSEC policies. Ensures OPSEC measures conform to higher headquarters/installation measures.
Participated in the development of security assistance visits, surveys, and studies for foreign subordinate militaries that provided specific guidance on matters relating to the difficulty of complex problem solving at the unit level. Provided advice and guidance to other TRADOC staff sections, specialists, and subordinate commands to ensure successful integration of antiterrorism requirements into a comprehensive protection plan.
Served as a liaison with primary event/exercise coordinating staff and the Director on protection issues/concerns/recommendations. Served as an expert on staff for policies and procedures governing antiterrorism and other warfighting and non-warfighting protection disciplines to include physical, information, operational, personnel, and industrial security. Participated in the development and recommendations for alternative protective measures to include procedures and plans when existing systems were inadequate. Developed and implements clearly articulated protection and antiterrorism program requirements for TRADOC headquarters and subordinate commands. Is the technical authority on antiterrorism and force protection policies, plans and operations. Developed and implements an education program to ensure that subordinate antiterrorism and protection personnel are fully aware of TRADOC requirements and procedures and are properly performing the required missions.
Assigned areas of responsibility, identified problems or deficiencies, discussed findings with management officials or senior leadership, and recommended corrections for program improvements or problem resolution. Prepared meaningful feedback for final reports to higher headquarters. Security focused dealing primarily with the physical protection of sensitive or classified information, personally identifiable information (PII), facilities and installations, accountable items, resources, foreign and domestic terrorist organizations, and hostile government activities. Makes appropriate assumptions, define limitations, synthesize the information, and propose the appropriate solutions/complete tasks in a timely manner to accommodate programs costs and schedules. Evaluated and executed recommendations concerning use locks, hasps, access delay systems, movement control devices, lighting, closed circuit television (CCTV), and IDS. Developed organizational policy concerning requirements and limitations as to the use of this equipment.
Performed antiterrorism and force protection surveys, assessments, and assesses force protection policies and systems to ensure that a comprehensive, active viable antiterrorism and protection program exists within subordinate organizations. Evaluated military/civilian units and individual effectiveness. Provided recommendations for corrective actions and improvements. Reviewed physical security plans and performs onsite technical assistance visits, inspections and surveys of weapons, munitions, explosives storage areas, and other facilities. Administered the personnel security program to include requests and follow-up for full field or background investigations. Implemented and evaluates the sensitivity classification of positions on a need-to-know basis. Aided in personnel security matters and advises on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions. Created guidelines, procedures, and other similar materials for use by operating officials. Assisted in arranging classified
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