Personnel Security Specialist

**CALVIN MAURICE DIXON SR

Waldorf, MD ***** 202-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Focused Security Specialist / Project Manager offering 10+ years of experience in safety-minded roles. Hardworking and diligent with a great teamwork attribute. Adept in supervising, training, and assisting security professionals. Experienced manager with over 10 years of experience in Leadership. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. I am currently holding a TS/SCI Eligibility with CI Poly Clearance.

Skills

Security minded

Supervision

Communications

Customer service

Problem resolution

Team management

Team building

MS Office

Organization

Work History

NAVAIR / USNA

Zenetex / Vectrus

Program Security Assistant, PSA 04/2022-Present

Patuxent River, Maryland,

Supervisor Collette Coolige 301-***-**** May Contact

Responsible for visitor control, processing visit requirements to include timely preparation, receipt, and processing of visit notifications, and verify visitor clearance information using Customer approved databases, and escort uncleared personnel throughout the facility.

Prepare Program Access Request (PAR), while using Defense Information System (DISS) and create Program Indoctrination Agreement (PIA) for personnel to be briefed into facility programs.

Schedule and perform indoctrinations briefing after PAR process is approved.

Ensure facility folders (electronic/hard copy) are updated with the required documentation, facility accreditation letters, equipment approvals, SOP approvals, System Security Plan, approval to operate, appointment letters and other documentation.

Training to become Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO), while Assisting Top Secret Control Officer and being responsible for conducting inventories of controlled and accountable material.

Assist with preparing for yearly inspection and documenting all findings that’s not in Accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Manage, process the daily 701 and 702 for upcoming inspections.

Conduct open responsibility while conducting perimeter security checks for the SAP facility.

Provide great customer service to all clients.

Security General III

Advantage SCI (DHS) 40hr Week – Alexandria, VA 08/2020 – 4/2022

Program Manager, Pete Lee 571-***-**** May Contact

Performed semi-annual combination cypher lock change X-10 & X-09 safe locks.

Recorded, and reported all results from monthly security spot checks, conducted quarterly entry/exit inspection, semi-annual building inspections and Annual self-inspection.

Performed SAP briefings as required upon approval.

Initiated SCI briefings and submitted required paperwork to the security office.

Received and filed reports of violations, infractions, and derogatory information.

Processed, filed security indoctrinations, debriefings, and Nondisclosure Agreements

Processed visit request through JPAS/DISS for personnel visiting main facility and HQ facility.

Received, reviewed, processed new hire screening packets, and reviewed Equifax reports.

Monitored security cameras, outside, and inside of the facility and alarm systems.

Managed badging system for all incoming and outgoing employees.

Conducted In-processing, out-processing, departing or deployed employees.

Performed classified award reviews.

Senior Security Specialist II/Project Manager (DHS) 01/2020 to 06/2020

Advantage SCI (DHS) 40hr Week – N.W. Washington, DC

Program Manager, Sharon Jackson 571-***-**** May Contact

Managed a staff of twenty employees, including four Security Specialists and sixteen Access Control Guards.

Overseen the daily operations, ensure daily assignments are processed and completed, confirm employees' completion of annual training according to the Federal Government's standards.

Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams as needed.

Manage/conduct and assist with completion of the yearly Security Compliance Review within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conducting SCIF inspections, which include a security walk through of the agency and inspection office equipment for the proper security labels, conducting security questionnaire interviews with employees, receiving documents for review, and ensuring the agency complies according to the DHS policy and procedures.

Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and approval for twenty employees’ bi-weekly.

Managed full and part-time guard's work schedules.

Provided the Corporate Program Manager with a monthly status report to remain compliant with DHS requirements.

Personnel Security Specialist 08/2015 to 12/2019

GEM Technology International, Corp (FBI) 40hr Week – Washington, DC

Supervisor Angela Davis 202-***-**** May Contact

Mandatory processing of assignments that may also include but are not limited to reviewing Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P), according to the Federal Investigative Standards (FIS). Verified information submitted on applications, contacted subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms, input data retrieved from credit bureaus, requested Local Agency Checks, reviewed reports to determine criminal record and or traffic violations, etc.

Reviewed reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations.

Drafted a list of recommended questions for inquiry for follow up investigations on personal background investigations and suitability for issuance of a security clearance for employment with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Collaborated with outside agencies to retrieve the necessary information to assist with completion of investigation.

Conducted preliminary and final reviews of statements from personal history and related data prior to initial background investigation, and performed background investigations of individuals who would occupy the positions.

Personnel Security Specialist/Physical Security 12/2013 to 08/2015

True Information Assurance (DOD) 40hr Week – Alexandria, VA

Scoped information submitted on SF-86, contacted subjects to complete information from background investigation.

Processed paperwork for Pentagon badges for civilian, military, and contractor personnel.

Prepared reports and monitored Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) space for Government, Military and Contactor's for meetings.

Drafted summary on the results of investigations for all assigned cases, pending derogatory information.

Assisted in making suitability determinations for employment and or access to classified information, if required.

Initiated documents for subjects to be SCI Indoctrinated, also conducted in and out processing, performed personnel orientation briefings and debriefing of civilians, military, and contractors.

Monitored/assisted various military, civilian and contractor clients with information of undated clearances through Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

Changed X-09 combination locks yearly or when needed.

Established access control list for all SCIF spaces.

Trained all new incoming employees.

Senior Personnel Security Specialist 10/2010 to 11/2013

ManTech International Corp. (DIA) 40hr Week – Arlington, VA

Conducted final review of statements for personal history and related data prior to initiation of PR background investigation procedures and performed background investigations for individuals.

Proficient in (JPAS) with conducting the Single Scope Background Information (SSBI) process, and Single Scope Background Information Periodic Review (SSBIPR) by contacting subjects to provide the necessary information for completion.

Created, maintained, and monitored daily spreadsheet for DIA employee's SSBIPR process and produced a monthly report to government officials.

Initiated and processed personnel security investigations by utilizing (JPAS), Personnel Security Support System (PS3) and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) portal databases.

Trained, instructed, and assisted Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Department of Defense (DOD) personnel concerning security clearance investigative procedures and regulations.

Ensured review of security applications submitted for completion and accuracy to determine type and scope of investigation before submitting to Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Assisted with processing civilian, military and contractor Indoctrinations, assuring they receive the proper clearances and processed debriefs of clearances for the employees who departed.

Purged security files for retirement, transfers, and termination of DIA employees, which significantly decreased caseloads.

Collaborated directly with organizational and government leads ensuring all security aspects and initiatives were completed.

Resolved unusual and/or extraordinarily complex problems and issues relating to personnel security clearances with DIA customers.

Prepared reports resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations.

Drafted summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases and pending derogatory information.

Initiated suspense actions on all personnel for submission of their Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) for SCI processing, also assisted with questions relating to the completion of the EPSQ and reviewed the EPSQ prior to submission of the required agency.

4/2022

Security Analyst 07/2007 to 10/2010

Qinetiq North America (DIA) 40hr Week – Falls Church, VA

Assisted in conducting preliminary and final review statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures.

Conducted background investigations of individuals who were confirmed to occupy a position whereas determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information was required.

Reviewed reports of criminal records, traffic violations and financial reports.

Assisted with the processing of civilian, military and contractor Indoctrination assuring they received the proper clearance.

Processed debriefing of clearances for those employees who departed the agency.

Maintained and monitored security databases for monitoring, tracking personnel security clearances and investigation information.

Provided Notifications of Incoming Personnel (NIP) to appropriate staffing officer, notifying them of nominees and their eligibilities.

Updated the Defense Clearance Investigations Index (DCII), JPAS, PS3 system, and the Scattered Castles database for accuracy of DoD clearances.

Prepared reports resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations.

Served as the Counterintelligence Field Activity (CIFA) single point-of-contact to the Washington Homeland Security (WHS) Security Division for processing personnel security clearance eligibility for access to SCI.

Drafted summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases, pending derogatory information.

Implemented/completed and monitored the SSBIPR Program of military and civilian employees for continued assignment for positions requiring access to classified information.

Ensured that Personnel Security (PERSEC) staff reviewed available information in the DCII, JPAS database and all other available databases prior to submission of collateral or SCI clearance packages.

Initiated suspense actions on all personnel for submission of their EPSQ for SCI processing, also assisted with questions relating to the completion of the EPSQ.

Assistant Program Manager 04/2004 to 07/2007

Pitney Bowes Government Solutions (DOJ) 40hr Week – Washington, DC

Managed a staff of 16 employees.

Overseen day-to-day operations of the Department of Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) mailroom distribution and assignment of casework to the Adjudicative Division while maintaining internal personnel security database systems.

Reviewed and Approved the accuracy of employee's timesheets bi-weekly.

POC for subordinate suggestions and grievances then provided feedback/solutions to the Program Manager, when appropriate.

Entered clearance information in the Navy Automated Case Management System (NACMS) and JPAS, in accordance with DONCAF SOP.

Initiated and processed personnel security investigations by utilizing JPAS, PS3 and e-QIP portal databases.

Assisted in conducting preliminary and final review of statements from personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures.

Conducted background investigations of individuals who were confirmed to occupy a position whereas determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information was required.

Assisted in developing, implementing, and organizing the employee's incentive cross-training programs.

Interacted and worked well with others while managing multiple tasks.

Maintained and updated all project related documents.

Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.

Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

Team Lead/ Personnel Security Specialist 03/2003 to 04/2004

US Investigation Services (DONCAF) 40hr Week – Washington, DC

Managed a staff of 12 employees.

Managed the operations at the Department of Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF).

Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion.

Maintained internal personnel security database systems for Adjudicative Division.

Scoped information submitted on SF-86, contacted subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms.

Made determinations of suitability for employment with access to classified information, if required.

Prepared reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations.

Assisted in independent decisions and exercised judgment that could have a substantial effect on the operation while implementing goals and objectives consistent with the DONCAF's mission, vision, values, work plans, work products and services.

Conducted preliminary and final review of statements of personal history and related data, prior to initiating background investigation procedures.

Drafted summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases.

Performed administrative tasks to support the position, which included filing, copying, faxing, heavy interaction with the customers and provided strong customer service support.

Performed weekly status report for all incoming (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret and SCI) correspondence.

Examined incoming classified correspondence distributed and assigned to appropriate personnel for adjudication.

Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services.

Education

Spingarn High School - 2400 Benning Road N.E. Washington, DC

Training:

Cyber Security - Jan - 2023

I&A Intelligence Oversight - Feb 2023

Records Management - Mar 2023

OPSEC Basic Awareness - Apr 2023

Annual Refresher - Apr 2023

Protecting Personal Information – May 2023

Introduction to Information Security – Jun 2023

Introduction to Risk Management – Aug 2023

SAP Overview – Aug 2023

Identifying and Safeguarding PII – Aug 2023

JCAVS User Levels 2-6 – Sep 2022

Insider Threat Awareness – Oct 2022

DoD Locks Approved to Safeguard Classified and Sensitive Materials – Nov 2022

Introduction to Physical Security – Dec 2022

Systems and Computer Skills:

Electronic Security Questionnaire (ESQ) System

Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)/ Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

Scattered Castles and Web Intelligence Search Engine (Wise)

Security Support System (PS3),

Defense Clearance Investigation Index (DCII)

Security Operations (SECOPS), Sentinel, FBInet,

Operating Systems:

Windows 2010, Windows XP; Windows 7

Office Packages:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word Perfect

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