Deputy Security Program Manager - Physical Security

Ronald E. Slade II Deputy Security Program Manager - VAXCOM

RONALD E. SLADE II

SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL SECURITY CLASSIFIED OPERATIONS McLean, VA 703-***-**** **********@*****.*** Active TS/SCI with Polygraph PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Security operations leader and U.S. Air Force veteran with 15+ years of experience across classified construction security, armed nuclear security, law enforcement, military operations, personnel leadership, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead security teams, enforce post orders and access-control requirements, coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders, mentor personnel, conduct inspections and vulnerability assessments, and sustain mission continuity in high-consequence environments. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph; experienced with ICD 705, NISPOM, TEMPEST/EMSEC principles, SCIF/SAPF construction security, and critical infrastructure protection. CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical Security Program Leadership • Armed Security Operations • Classified / Sensitive Facilities

• Personnel Supervision & Mentoring • Post Orders / SOP Enforcement • Staffing & Shift Coverage

• Access Control & Visitor Management • Security Inspections / Audits • Incident Response & Investigations

• ICD 705 / NISPOM Compliance • SCIF / SAPF Construction Security • TEMPEST / EMSEC Controls

• Risk & Vulnerability Assessment • Government / Client Coordination • Training & Performance Management

• Time & Attendance Oversight • Report Writing & Briefings • Critical Infrastructure Protection PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMENTUM Northern Virginia

Site Supervisor / Lead Construction Surveillance Technician Mar 2025 - Present

• Lead daily CST security operations supporting classified government construction, assigning coverage, directing personnel, and ensuring continuous surveillance of sensitive work activities.

• Coordinate with government security representatives, construction management, contractors, and project leadership to resolve security issues, staffing needs, and operational changes.

• Enforce site post orders, access-control procedures, ICD 705 requirements, RED/BLACK separation, and other TEMPEST/EMSEC controls under applicable technical-security guidance.

• Mentor and coach CST personnel on surveillance procedures, security awareness, documentation standards, escalation protocols, professional conduct, and performance expectations.

• Conduct security inspections, compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments; identify anomalies or procedural deviations and drive corrective action before mission impact.

• Review daily logs, incident reports, surveillance records, and security documentation for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness; communicate significant issues to leadership. AMENTUM Falls Church, VA

Construction Surveillance Technician Apr 2024 - Mar 2025

• Monitored secure construction activities through physical surveillance, patrols, CCTV, and technical security measures to protect classified facilities and information.

• Controlled and inspected personnel, tools, materials, and equipment entering or leaving restricted areas; documented suspicious activity, security anomalies, and procedural violations.

• Worked with contractors and cleared personnel to resolve security concerns while maintaining detailed activity logs and accreditation-supporting records.

Ronald E. Slade II Deputy Security Program Manager - VAXCOM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

DOMINION ENERGY - NORTH ANNA POWER STATION Louisa, VA Nuclear Security Officer II Nov 2019 - Apr 2024

• Protected nuclear facilities and sensitive assets as part of a highly regulated armed protective force, defending against intrusion, sabotage, theft, and other security threats.

• Enforced post orders, access-control policies, protected-area procedures, and response requirements; operated alarm, surveillance, communications, and physical-security systems.

• Conducted security patrols, searches, vulnerability assessments, drills, and emergency-response activities while coordinating with federal, state, and site stakeholders. CITY OF RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT Richmond, VA

Police Officer Oct 2015 - Nov 2019

• Responded to criminal incidents, emergencies, disturbances, and suspicious activity; conducted investigations, interviews, evidence collection, surveillance, and detailed report preparation.

• Applied sound judgment and de-escalation techniques in dynamic situations and coordinated with supervisors, investigators, prosecutors, emergency services, and partner agencies.

• Enforced federal, state, and local laws; maintained evidentiary documentation and provided courtroom testimony while operating with discretion, accountability, and professionalism. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Various Locations

E-5 Staff Sergeant - Security, Finance & Deployment Readiness Feb 2005 - Apr 2013

• Served as a Noncommissioned Officer responsible for accountability, personnel readiness, training compliance, financial management, and mission support within structured military operations.

• Served as a Foreign National Escort in Northern Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom, providing armed security, access control, and personnel oversight in a high-threat environment.

• Managed readiness and administrative programs, verified personnel met deployment and training requirements, and coached Airmen while reinforcing standards, discipline, and mission accomplishment. SELECTED SECURITY LEADERSHIP VALUE

Security Program Execution: Experience translating security requirements into daily staffing, post coverage, inspections, documentation, incident response, and corrective-action follow-through. Personnel Leadership: Hands-on background supervising, mentoring, training, and holding security personnel accountable across classified, nuclear, law-enforcement, and military environments. Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Comfortable briefing and coordinating with government representatives, contractors, project managers, law-enforcement partners, and senior leadership. High-Consequence Operations: Proven judgment in 24/7, armed, classified, regulated, and emergency-response environments where procedural discipline and reliable coverage are essential. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION

Associate's Degree - Business Administration

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

CLEARANCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• OSHA 30 - Construction Safety (2024)

• OSHA 10 - General Safety (2024)

• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Certified

• First Aid & CPR Certified

TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite Personnel Scheduling Time & Attendance Security Reporting Incident Documentation Metrics Tracking Risk Assessment Compliance Monitoring Records Management Training Coordination Operational Briefings

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