Security Assistant Specialist

ANTHONY SANDERS

**** ****** ***** **** **, Owings Mills MD 21117 443-***-**** **************@*****.*** Top Secret Clearance • Regulatory Compliance • Security Management Dedicated Security Specialist able to optimize performance, procedures, and training effectiveness by evaluating current protocols and developing strategic improvements. Forward-thinking and detail-oriented with an adaptable approach to solving routine and complex daily problems. A progressive leader skilled in corporate environments ready to offer ten years of high-level security experience with a top-secret security clearance. CORE COMPETENCIES

Access Systems and Patrol

Crime Prevention

Conflict Resolution

Daily Incident Reporting

Emergency Management

Equipment Maintenance

Investigations Expert

Interrogation Techniques

Law Enforcement Assistance

Regulatory Compliance

Staffing and Scheduling

Security Surveillance

WORK HISTORY

Personnel Security Assistant

Xcelerate Solutions- Arlington, VA March 2021-Present

Determine the appropriate level of initial investigation and reinvestigation depending on the position's designation level (Special Sensitive, Critical-Sensitive, Noncritical-Sensitive, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Low Risk).

Conduct preliminary record checks of Office of Personnel

Management's Central Verification System (CVS) to determine if there is a current reciprocal investigation that meets position designation requirements.

Perform CVS searches to determine most recent investigation, issues, closing codes, clearance/access level, and date granted.

Invite the individual into e-QIP (electronic Questionnaire for Investigative Processing) and assist with e-QIP access issues

Review the e-QIP/security forms for completeness.

Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information.

Fingerprint applicants or request applicants to complete fingerprints via Field Print.

Follow up with the individual for additional information

Review paperwork for interns, request additional information as needed.

Request funding approval from client management, release eQIP forms to DCSA.

Data enters the DCSA schedule and closing dates in the security tracking system.

General filing.

Respond to basic/general e-mails and forward more complex e-mail to appropriate staff members for response.

Responsible for answering the branch's general phone number and group email..

Inactivate records and assist with file destruction projects; ensuring the background investigation information is accurate in the client security tracking system.

Assist with reinvestigations: request updated documents via e-QIP and send initiation emails to candidates for completion.

Personnel Security Specialist

GAP Solutions – Hanover, MD. September 2018-March 2021 Provided support and analysis to facilitate personnel security clearance determinations based on all applicable government regulations, guidelines, executive orders, and intelligence community directives (ICD). Led development of critical business practices and processes to prevent network infiltrations and intrusions. Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, logged and filed incident reports to manage complaints successfully. Maintained data management and storage systems to protect data from compromise. Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.

Oversaw software configurations and updates for 4+ systems across all company departments. Decreased security incidents by 50% through database tracking systems in JPAS, CATS, and other personnel security databases.

Security Site Supervisor

Allied Universal Security Services – Annapolis Junction, MD August 2014- September 2018 Led a security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets. Managed team schedules to provide adequate security coverage for building needs. Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate. Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits, and security officers on duty. Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.

Implemented security measures, which resulted in a 50% decrease in incidents. Oversaw a team of up to 10+ security officers and managed administrative duties, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security Services - Annapolis Junction, MD September 2008-August 2014 Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety a top priority. Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feed. Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention to prevent access to restricted areas. Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support investigations. Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions. Sustained 100% corporate compliance by performing preventative maintenance on all security equipment. Moved throughout the facility and among customers to remain aware of any developing security situations, including violators of policy and procedures and restraint of trespassers. EDUCATION

Howard Community College- Columbia, MD August 2005-December 2005 The Community College of Baltimore County – Catonsville, MD August 2009-December 2009 High School Diploma

Oakland Mills High School 2001-2005, - Columbia, MD TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite

Java

JPAS

VROC

CVS/PIPS

JSTARS

M-WISE

OPM Portal

EQIP and CATS

DSS Knowledge Center

National Security Database

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CPR and First Aid Certified

Retain Guard Requirements

Obtained Top Secret Security Clearance

Ten years of Security Experience

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