ALADEGOKE AKINSOLA
Bowie,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated Security Specialist professional that possess and execute a broad knowledge of division processes to include Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security and Industrial Security. Personable leader who comfortably interacts with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Personnel Security Specialist within DoD framework
- Presides over daily personnel security-related activities and maintenance of established personnel security program in accordance with DoD Regulation 5200.2-R, personnel Security Program policies Executive Order 13467, as amended by Executive Order 13869 and knowledgeable of other DoD and federal agencies
- Conducts prescreening interviews for Sensitive Activities (SA) position candidates
- Conducts interviews with personnel requiring security clearances and provides assistance on e-QIP
- Processes Background data pertaining to Single Scope Clearance investigations
- Conducts Local Records Checks (LRCs) with Law Enforcement Agencies and the Court System
- Communicates and coordinates directly with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) along with the DoD CAF
- Provides assistance to individuals when derogatory information develops in the course of the investigation
Director of Investigations
GISS
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted random and effective entry/exit reports (badge trace) via security software and video monitoring
- Conducted physical workspace and personnel security inspections
- Managed handling, storing, and destruction of classified materials in compliance with DoD directives
- Enforced security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials daily
- Conducted security indoctrinations utilizing digital media support equipment
- Conducted investigations for high priority and complex cases where assigned team required support.
- Verified proper documentation of investigations according to best practices and standards and tracked cross-references to final report.
- Developed and implemented guidelines and practices for conducting effective investigations and properly applied due process principles.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Guided investigators and practice consultants and verified that work conformed to established standards, procedures and timelines.
Law Enforcement Specialists
Metropolitan Police Department
10.2004 - 09.2022
- Conducted witness or victim interviews, as required, to clarify allegations of a questionable nature with regard to Serious crimes
- Performed record checks utilizing WALES, NCIC
- Work in collaboration with Federal Law Agencies including: FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, Federal Protective Service
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Education
Masters of Cyber Security - Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics & Cyber Investiga
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC12.1991
Skills
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation
eQIP
Microsoft Office
- Sensitive Information Handling
- Interviewing Expertise
- Report Writing Abilities
- Security Investigations
- Research Proficiency
- Case Management
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Documentation Skills
Accomplishments
Collaborates with the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community in the protection of the Homeland
Job Related Training
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+); CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) now GRC; CompTIA Security+ (Sec+); DoD Course & Exam in Information Security for Contractors; DoD Course and Exam in Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting; DoD Course & Exam in Insider Threat Awareness; DoD Course and Exam in Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness;Safeguarding Classified Information in the Counterintelligence Course and Exam; Basic Industrial Security for the Government Security Specialist Introduction to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Certification and Accreditation Process Course and Exam; Risk Management for DoD Security Programs; Introduction to Personnel Security Adjudication; Security Policies, Principles and Programs Course and Exam; Introduction to DoD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing Course and Exam; Completed Certification Courses Related to e-QIP; Transmission and Transportation of Classified documents for Industry Course and Exam; Personnel clearances;Integrating Counterintelligence (CI) and Threat Awareness into Security Programs Course; Completed an additional five online courses pertaining to Information and Personnel Security.
Affiliations
Military Intelligence, Association of Federally Certified Background Investigators
Timeline
Security Specialist
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency
08.2023 - Current
Director of Investigations
GISS
09.2022 - 07.2023
Law Enforcement Specialists
Metropolitan Police Department
10.2004 - 09.2022
Masters of Cyber Security - Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics & Cyber Investiga
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of The District of Columbia
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