Security Clearance Law Enforcement

Timmy L. Thornton

Cellular 703-***-****

**********@*****.***

Security Management / Senior Leadership / Emergency Management / Law Enforcement / Military

Veteran: United States Army Officer (Airborne Infantry)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance: Department of Homeland Security-Federal Protective Service

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Accomplished and highly dedicated former United State Army Officer and Security Professional with over 30 years of experience managing, federal government security contracts, with a vast background in security operations, working with various law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Federal Protective Service (FPS), DC Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Park Police, U.S. Marshals Service and various chiefs of Police from agencies such as DC Metro PD, the Department of Commerce, Department of Veteran Affairs and U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH). Proficient in computers, CCTV, Fire and Safety systems. I am customer service focus and team building oriented. Possess a wide-range of experience in all aspects of designing, developing, evaluating, planning and directing security protection services to ensure that sensitive information, equipment, and other materials is not compromised, sabotage, stolen, misused or subjected to malicious mischief, or other acts. Throughout my military and civilian career, I have been responsible for the protection of sensitive or classified information, personnel, facilities, installations, and other sensitive materials, resources to protect against criminal, terrorist or hostile intelligence activities. Conducted Emergency management tablet top exercise, security investigations, participated in Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, managed personnel security clearance processes, conducted investigations, implemented improvements to existing personnel and security procedures and policies. Served as the principal advisor to the government Contracting Officer, and the government Facility Security Officer (FSO) Manager. Knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and methods.

CORE SKILLS AREAS

Leadership / Management

Regulatory compliance and Quality Assurance

Physical Access Control System

Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)

Coordinating Foreign National visits

Evaluating Physical security plans and procedures

Advising Contracting Officer Representatives

Industrial security / Physical security

Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Experienced in analyzing and resolving security problems in Physical Security, Personnel Security (PERSEC,) Information Security (INFOSEC) and Industrial Security (IS), coupled with providing guidance to senior management on these matters.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Contract Manager, Hana Industries, Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC

Managed and led the day-to-day security operations for the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Protective Service; coordinating and communicating with federal government stakeholders, providing guidance on all issues covering the full gamut of security and emergencies operations; evacuations, emergency preparedness, and risk management.

Provided leadership for a 24/7 physical security operation consisting of an armed Federal Security Force of 83

Protective Security Officers (PSO), supporting the U.S. Secret Service, Department of Justice, Department of

Commerce, and the Federal Trade Commission throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC.

Responsible for Human Resources management; staffing scheduling, training, recruiting, performance evaluation, payroll, quality assurance, talent development, strategic planning and change management.

Plan, implement and direct safety and security procedures to safeguard employees, VIPs, visitors, property and information against sabotage, criminal activities, terrorism, civil disturbance, work place violence, and other threats.

Worked closely with Federal Protective Service Law Enforcement officials, local and federal agency such as the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Marshals, DC Metropolitan Police, U.S. Park Police and the Department of Justice.

Facilitate training for Weapons, CPR/First Aid/AED, MEB, OC, and certification for Virginia and DC credentials.

Processed CIWs (Contract Information Worksheets), HSPD-12 credentialing for FPS Suitability.

Supervised Command Center CCTV operations, Access Control and Visitor Management system.

Served as the principal advisor to the Director of the National Capital Region, federal government stakeholders, Physical Security Managers, the Contracting Officer and the Security Manager for the U.S. Attorney Office.

Security Program Manager, MVM Security, National Institute of Health Bethesda, MD

Managed and led the day-to-day security operation for the National Institute of Health; coordinating and communicating with federal government stakeholders, providing guidance on all issues covering the full gamut of security and emergencies operations; evacuations, emergency preparedness, and risk management.

Provided leadership for a 24/7 physical security operation consisting of a Security Force of 424 Security personnel, 34 Security managers, and 3 QA managers, supporting a campus population of over 10,000 employees at the NIH campus.

Responsible for Human Resources management; staffing scheduling, training, recruiting, performance evaluation, payroll, quality assurance, talent development, strategic planning and change management.

Worked closely with the NIH Chief of Police, local and federal agencies such; as the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Services, and the Montgomery County Police department.

Planned, implemented and directed safety and security procedures to safeguard employees, VIPs, visitors, property and information against sabotage, criminal activities, terrorism, civil disturbance, work place violence, and other threats.

Supervised CCTV operations, Access Control and Visitor Management system.

Served as the principal advisor to the NIH Chief of Police, Safety Director and the Contracting Officer, and MVM Vice President of Operations.

Security Operations Manager, Coastal International Security, Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC

Managed and led the day-to-day security operation for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Office of Security and Law Enforcement Division. Coordinating and communicating with federal government stakeholders, providing guidance for all issues covering the full gamut of security and emergencies operations; evacuations, emergency preparedness, and risk management.

Provided leadership for a 24/7 physical security operation consisting of a Security Force of 151-Armed Protection Security Officers (PSO), Special Police Officers (SPO) and 5 Security Managers supporting five different Department of Veterans Affairs buildings throughout Washington, DC.

Responsible for Human Resources management; staffing scheduling, training, recruiting, performance evaluation, payroll, quality assurance, talent development, strategic planning and change management.

Worked together with the Office of Security and Law Enforcement, local and federal agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Service, and the DC Metropolitan Police department.

Planned, implemented and directed safety and security procedures to safeguard employees, VIPs, visitors, VA property and information against sabotage, criminal activities, terrorism, civil disturbance, work place violence, and other threats. Responsible for the CCTV operations, Access Control and the Visitor Management system.

Served as the principal advisor to the Chief of the Office of Security and Law Enforcement, Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Protection, government Contracting Officer, and the Director of the National Capital Region.

Security Operations Manager, Omniplex International Security, Department of Homeland Security

Managed and led the day-to-day security operation for the Department of Homeland Security. Coordinated and communicated with federal government stakeholders, providing guidance for all issues covering the full gamut of security and emergencies operations; evacuations, emergency preparedness, and risk management.

Provided leadership for a 24/7 physical security operation consisting of a Security Force of 120-Armed Protection Security Officers (PSO), supporting two federal buildings and four commercial secured facilities.

Responsible for Human Resources management; staffing scheduling, training, recruiting, performance evaluation, payroll, quality assurance, talent development, strategic planning and change management.

Planned, implemented and directed safety and security procedures to safeguard VA’s employees, VIPs, visitors, property and information against sabotage, criminal activities, terrorism, civil disturbance, work place violence, and other threats. Responsible for the CCTV operations, Access Control and the Visitor Management system.

Director of Security, DC Public Schools - Metropolitan Police Department Washington, DC

Managed the day-to-day security operation the DC Public Schools System (DCPS) as a contractor for the Metropolitan Police Department School Safety Division. Managed the day-to-day $30 million dollars DC City’s government security contract. Responsible for the DCPS CCTV operations, Access Control and the Visitor Management system.

Provided leadership for a Security Force consisting of 430 Special Police Officers (SPOs), 12 Security Managers and 100 Metropolitan Police Department School Resource officers (SRO). Responsible for the safety and security for 149 District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), with a student population of 67,000.

Responsible for Human Resources managements; staffing, training, recruiting, discipline, quality assurance, and risk assessments.

Planned, implemented and directed safety and security procedures to safeguard against criminal activity, civil disorder, terrorism, gang and work place violence and other threats.

Served as the principal advisor to the DCPS Chief of School Security, DC Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Metropolitan Police Schools Safety Division Commander and the DC Metro Assistant Chief of Police.

United States Army (Various Worldwide Assignments) – February 1982 to February 2001

Protocol Officer, Military District of Washington, Fort McNair Washington, DC

Protocol Officer for the U.S. Army, Military District of Washington, National Capital Region. Responsible for conceptualizing, planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of ceremonies and special events activities for visits of high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries.

Commander, Joint Security Area-Joint Security Battalion, U.S. Army Republic of Korea (DMZ)

Commanding Officer, responsible for leading and commanding military operations of a joint 540 (325 U.S. Army Soldiers and 215 Korean Soldiers) Light Infantry command for the Joint Security Area – Joint Security Command for the United Nations Command in Korea.

Conducted physical security and tactical security missions inside the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of Korea.

Developed and implemented strategies for success, organized and led training exercises.

Provided security protection for the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Commander-In-Chief of Korea, Directors from the CIA, FBI and Congressional delegate and other high ranking foreign governmental officials during their visits to Panmunjom. Conducted combat patrols along the military demarcation line (DMZ),

Accomplishments:

Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Twice awarded the Army Commendation Medal

Awarded the Army Achievement Medal

Battalion Adjutant, Joint Security Command-Joint Security Area, U.S. Army Republic of Korea (DMZ)

Led 540 soldiers, responsible for the planning, development and administrative support to sustain the combat readiness of the battalion.

Developed and implemented training programs for enlisted personnel aimed at improving operational and combat readiness.

Conducted briefings to U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Commander-In-Chief of Korea, Directors from the CIA, FBI and Congressional delegates and other high ranking foreign governmental officials.

Supervised the planning, staff development and Human Resources administrative support to sustain the combat readiness of the battalion.

Coordinated logistical and medical support for field operations, including personnel transport and supply chain management.

Accomplishments:

Twice awarded the Army Commendation Service Medals

Twice awarded the Army Achievement Medal

Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, 82nd Airborne, U.S. Army Fort Bragg, NC

Led and trained an Airborne Infantry platoon consisting of 50 paratroopers responsible for conducting airborne infantry tactical missions.

Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon-assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over $1 million.

Led patrols and Quick Reactions Forces (QRF) in Port-au- Prince, Haiti, poised to respond on a very short notice, in less than fifteen minutes.

Established forward operating bases to conduct reconnaissance and security operations to establish security and assure de facto public administration in rural areas of Haiti.

Accomplishments:

Twice awarded the Army Commendation Medal

Twice awarded the Army Achievement Medal

Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal

Platoon Sergeant, Intelligence and Security Command, U.S. Army West Berlin, Germany

Led and trained 60 personnel U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Signal Intelligence Cryptologic Analysis in the detection, acquisition, identification and exploitation of foreign communication.

Supervised the detection, acquisition, identification and exploitation of foreign communication. Provided Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) collection support to the U.S. Government with interaction with various organizations inside DOD, the Military Services, and throughout the Intelligence Community.

Conducted intelligent briefing for National Level Intelligence consumer within a Sensitive Compartment Information Facility (SCIF).

Accomplishments:

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal

Second awarded Army Commendation Medal

Third awarded Army Achievement Medal

EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Harold Washington College, Business Management, Chicago, IL (Dean’s List)

Bachelor of Science, Campbell University, Business Administration, Buies Creek, NC (Dean’s List)

U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, GA (Basic & Advance Course)

U.S. Army Military Academy, West Point, NY (Leadership Studies)

U.S. Army Command General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS, (Combined Arms & Services Staff)

U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, (Military Science)

U.S. Air Force Enciphered Communication School, Goodfellow, TX

U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare School, Pensacola, FL

National Disaster & Emergency Management University: FEMA: Emergency Management, Incident Command courses

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft applications: Word / PowerPoint / Excel / Access

Proficient with Payroll systems such as WinTeam and Paylocity

Cloud-base communication platform: Zoom and Teams

MILITARY EDUCATION

Officer Training

Officer Candidate School (Distinguished Military Graduate)

Infantry Officer Basic Course (Honor Graduate)

Airborne School

Infantry Officer Advance Course (Honor Graduate)

Combined Arms Service School (CAS3)

Jump Master School

Ranger School

Long Range Reconnaissance - LRP

Infantry Special Weapons course

Bradley Commander’s course

MILITARY AWARDS

Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM)

Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 5 Oak Leaf Clusters

Army Achievement Medal (AAM) 6 Oak Leaf Cluster

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Army Presidential Unit Award

Ranger Tab

Senior Parachutist Badge

Pathfinder Badge

Expert Infantry Badge

CUI/CMI

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Trainer / Talent Development

Interpreting regulations

DD-254, SF-86, e-QIP, CIW, & eAPP

Personnel security

Operational security

Awarded the United Nations Service Medal

Earned the Senior Parachutist badge

Earned the Expert Infantrymen badge

Selected as Instructor of the Quarter – Battalion’s Leadership and Development program

Earned the French Commando School

Enlisted Training

US Air Force Enciphered Communication course

US Navy Electronic Warfare School

US Army Signal Intelligence School

US Army Military Police School

US Army Special Forces Operations Course

Basic Noncommissioned Officer course

Primary Leadership Development course

Humanitarian Service Medal (Operation Uphold Democracy - Haiti)

Army of Occupation Medal – West Berlin, Germany

United Nations Medal

Army Superior Award

Army Presidential Unit Award

Good Conduct Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters

Noncommissioned Officer Professional

Development

French Commando Badge

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