Personnel security specialist

EDWARD BANKS

*.*********@*****.*** 410-***-****

Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated personnel security assistant with a passion for adjudication, screening and analyzing case data. I am knowledgeable in the thirteen adjudicative guidelines. I have extensive training on DOD policies and procedures. I have a strong ability to recognize potential behavioral risk that would help determine the suitability of potential clearance holders. I’m known for my communication skills and ability to build strong customer relationships to understand requirements and deliver value-added solutions. I have performed security duties on all levels in the field and in office under minimal supervision.

Skills

Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Security and Risk Management/Assessment Training

Strong ability to recognize insider threat indicators

Screening and Analyzing data

File Ordering from various government agencies

Suitability adjudications

PIPS Training

Critical and creative thinking

Experience in performing case initiations of personal background investigations and risk designations

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Military Experience/ LEO background

Work History

DCSA Personnel Security Assistant 02/2021 – Current Xcelerate Solutions– Fort Meade, MD

Assist the Government in creating, maintaining, and reviewing records tracking all eligible U.S. citizens utilizing JPAS, CATS, e-Qip, DCII and DEID.

Develop, establish, update, and maintain office procedures and records/files (classified and unclassified) to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.

Develop and prepare a variety of correspondence and other documentation, including but not limited to letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, and bullet background papers.

Receive, sort, date stamp and file incoming case documentation to be processed for adjudication.

Record daily statistics regarding all incoming case documentation (e.g. agency and type).

Order and pull files requested by adjudicators, Branch/Team Chiefs, or other agency staff.

Provide general administrative support to Branch/Team Chiefs regarding assignment and tracking of work.

Analyze personnel investigations reports to identify and assess the impact of derogatory information.

Collect, scan, and upload incoming adjudicative documentation into National Security Databases

(NSD).

Monitor all processes for personnel security clearances, prepare required paperwork and mana security rosters.

Assist personnel in providing education training and awareness and executed physical security.

Send, receive, process, reproduce and/or destroy classified documents.

Correct Social Security Numbers (SSN) in National Databases. Upon receipt of Reciprocity requests, query available databases, contact user agencies for clearance Verification, and scan / upload confirmations into appropriate National Security Databases (NSD) for processing. Federal Critical Infrastructure Security Officer 06/2017 – 05/2021 Paragon Systems Inc. - Herndon, VA

Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to emergencies weekly.

Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.

Acted as First Responder in emergency situations, applying CPR and First Aid training.

Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.

Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.

Reviewed footage from 58 security cameras and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.

Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events during each Shift. Military Police Officer 11/2010 - 11/2019

United States Army - Severn, MD

Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.

Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Attended and examined scenes of crimes.

Sifted and sorted through approximately 120 evidence files and recorded findings.

Organized information by studying, analyzing, interpreting and classifying data.

Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations.

Assigned application access, security roles and permissions. Diplomatic Security Officer 05/2012 - 11/2013

Inter-con Security - Washington, DC

Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to emergencies weekly.

Confirmed photo identifications for over 1,500 high priority personnel and accurately matched names and individuals to grant access.

Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.

Acted as First Responder in emergency situations, applying CPR and First Aid training.

Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities such as property damage, theft, guest or employee accidents and unusual occurrences.

Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.

Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.

Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles cargo trucks and visitors. Education

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston, Boston, MA

Criminal Justice

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston, Boston, MA

Information Technology

Training

Introduction to Suitability Adjudications for the DOD Introduction to Personnel Security

Protecting Assets in the NISP

Intelligence Oversight

OPSEC Awareness

Vetting Risk Operations

Cyber Awareness

Anti-Terrorism

Safeguarding PII

Counter Proliferation

Cyber Insider Threat

Intro to Information Security

CI Foreign Travel Brief

CI Concerns for National Security Adjudications

Federal Investigative Standards

Service Awards

1 AFRM- Army Forces Reserve Medal

1 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

2 COA- Certificates of Achievement

1 Overseas Service Ribbon

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