Alonzo C. Taylor Jr.
Alexandria,United States
Summary
Professional with strong background in security management, adept at ensuring safety and integrity of facilities. Skilled in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and emergency response planning. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently forced on achieving optimal security outcomes. Known for reliability and effective communication within team environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Security Officer
LEIDOS
10.2022 - 12.2023
- As the new FSO, passed our Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) annual inspection in November 2023
- Supported the 32 CRF National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) has the Facility Security Officer for two buildings
- As the primary FSO, conduct security briefings and initiating certain security actions
- Inspect classified accounts for compliance with the security regulations and policies regarding protection of classify information and COMSEC material
- Up-dated Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) for the Facility
- Process sub-contractor DD245sby interacting with all military, disciplines,customers,vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with security requirements
- Verify clearance information in JPAS and debriefing ans separation information into same
- Ensured that everyone in both building maintained training requirements for current Threat Cons in and around the area
- Reported any incident to the DCSA in regards to missing classified documents
- Up-dated DISS for foreign visitors coming into the building on official business and ensure that every employee understood their role
- Did the end of day check of all safes under my program
Support Staff
Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DOD CAF)
10.2014 - 05.2021
- Support the Adjudicative Program (correspondence preparation, classified document control, submission of activity reports, procurement of office supplies and related functions) along with experience using legislated security requirements (Executive Orders 10450 and 12968, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704, minimum Personnel Security Standards and Procedures governing eligibility for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information)
- Taught fire safety procedures and shelter in place to over 250 civilian personnel in Military 1 Division
- Demonstrate excellent oral skills and written communications to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear and concise manner to Division Chief, Team Chief, Branch Chief, and Security Managers
- Develop guidelines for applying criteria covering derogatory information requiring extensive experience and personnel judgement
- Open/close the suite, order supplies for the whole suite, conduct safety briefings for new employees, ensure during incidents that might occur (fire/active shooter), so everyone knows what action needs to be taken and brief outcomes to the Division Chief
Physical Security NCO
United States Air Force (Traditional Reservist)
01.1994 - 02.2012
- Severed as the Physical Security NCO while deployed to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq and while performing Physical Security and Force Protection outstanding duties received a Certificate for the Unsung Hero Award from his peers
- Selected by Brig General Severson the 459th Wing Commander to be the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection NCOIC for the 459th Air Refueling Wing
- Lead ATO for multiple events supervising a security detail while liaising with hotel security and local LE
- Technical subject matter expert offering guidance to various levels of leadership and over 21 Antiterrorism Level II Instructors, by constantly staying abreast and maintaining a working knowledge of National Security policies, DoD, and aerospace goals, policies, objectives, and missions
- Administers and coordinates the DoD security program and other related security activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and procedures with standard Antiterrorism policies
- Selected as escort security detail for Major General McIntosh during the AFRES Senior Leadership Conference in January 1995 and 1996
- Received the award Honor Graduate during Readiness Training Course out of Five Security Force Squadrons
- Called to duty 07/2007 to 02/2008 by order of the President, mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to create a secure environment for the Iraqi government to restore order, eradicate WMD and destroy terrorist operatives
- Called to duty 09/2001 to 6/2003 by order of the President, mobilized in support of Operation Noble Eagle to provide homeland security in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks
- In support of Operation Enduring Freedom, forward deployed to Moron Air Base, Spain, in support of the U.S
- War effort in Afghanistan
- During the deployment to Moron Air Base, Spain in support or Operation Enduring Freedom, was the Flight Sergeant for over 100 hundred aircraft and a 15-man crew for 4 months without a mishap
- Technical expert and Certified Force Protection Level II Instructor thus taught Level I Antiterrorism/Force Protection Training Course which included senior executive service personnel, high level officials, over 1200 wing personnel members, 75 civilian personnel with a 100% compliance every year
- As the antiterrorism officer for the 459th Air Refueling Wing conducted project manager threat assessment, vulnerability assessment and force protection exercise
- Created physical security programs and policies for the installations
- Wrote Operation Instructions (OI’s) for unit and assisted other units with OI’s
- Reviewed units and prepared a bi-monthly inspections and report findings and/or any other concerns to the Wing Commander
- Developed curriculum and curriculum review to identify areas that require further physical security instruction which developed ahead of planned schedule and administered to personnel prior to usage of base operations
- Selected through a competitive process within the unit to attend the Emergency Medical Technician Instructor Course
- Upon completion of the course, began a comprehensive training program in Self Aid and Buddy Care ensuring 100% certification of unit members
- Developed and implemented a non-existent Hazardous Material and Waste Management Program for the 459th Security Forces Squadron which brought the unit in compliance and was recognized by the Wing
- While deployed to Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait for Operation Southern Watch from February 1999 to June 1999 volunteered to work with the Tactical Automated Security System (TASS) and the Wide Area Surveillance Thermal Imager (WSTI) which ensured compound security
- Being certified as a medic in the United States Air Force and was the Security Forces Medic while the unit was conducting heavy weapons training at Quantico Maine Corps Base, Virginia then served has a medic as part of a security force protection in Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, in which I responded to six incidents
Technical Security Expert
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
05.2010 - 09.2011
- As technical security expert briefed senior leaders on the BRAC move
- Recommended upgraded security features which were accepted and approved, thus innovating internal security functions
- Received several DISA awards
- Inspected collateral and Sensitive Compartmental Information Facilities (SCIF) ensuring all high risk/sensitive property was accounted and no classified information was left unfounded in six sites
- Leveraged expertise of physical, industrial, educational and informational security to collaborate with DOD personnel
- Directed multiple security programs for developing, planning, managing and evaluating all facets of Antiterrorism/Force Protection, Operations Security and Information Security for 20 Department of Defense conus and oconus sites
- Initiated the “first ever” U
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- Government Secure Telework Center which included creating security policies and standards for a customer base of over 14 personnel per day to include SCIF requirements and mandatory training sessions
- Expert at building strong communication with stakeholders and interpreted diverse guidelines, consisting pertinent Executive Orders, Federal Laws, National Security and Defense Directives, Director of Central Intelligence Directives, and Military Department Regulations pertaining to assigned security programs
- Protected and secured assets worth over $50 million through comprehensive planning and implementing Physical Security from April 2011 to August 2011
Education
MBA - Business
University of Maryland Global Campus
07-2026
Bachelor of Science Degree - Homeland Security
University of Maryland
01.2016
Skills
- Facility Security Officer
- NR Emergency Medical Trainer
- CPR Instructor
- Anti-Terrorism Level II Instructor
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Volunteer EMS
Accomplishments
Received the Kirkuk Regional Air Base Top III UNSUNG HERO AWARD in January 2008
Was coined by LT Gen Gary L. North, Commander USCENTAF (USAF) for outstanding duties as the Physical Security and Force Protection NCO
Received Honor Graduate in March 2003 while at the Expeditionary Readiness Training Course
Received a Certificate of Appreciation for rendering Self Aid/Buddy Care to a member of the 70th Aerial Port Squadron while deployed to Charleston AFB, SC while off duty
Was a member of the Andrews AFB, MD Hazardous Spill Response Team
Certification
- Adjudicator Professional Certification
- Anti-Terrorism Level II Instructor
- Certified in Dynamics of International Terrorism
- SCIF Certification
- Mary’s Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
- GSA Inspector Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
- Self-Aid/Buddy Care Instructor
- Combat Medic Course
- Law Enforcement Officer Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia General Instructor Certification
- Certified Facility Security Officer
Specialty
- Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) using NISPOM (32 CRF National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual).
- Certified Adjudicator using E-Quip, DISS (Defense Information System for Security), JPAS, DCII, SCII, SIPRNET.
- Wing Antiterrorism Level II Officer ensured over 1200 service members and 75 civilians trained yearly.
- Worked on the Force Protection Working Group (FPWG) and Threat Working Group (TWG) for the unit and the base.
- Trained as a Security Exercise and Evaluation Program, Certification SCIF, GSA Authorized Safe and Vault Technician, worked with/around alarms systems and knowledgeable of Hazardous Waste Operations.
Securityclearance
Top Secret (SCI) with Poly
Training
- Operational Value of Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment Training
- Physical Security and Protection of Classified Material
- FEMA Continuity of Operations (COOP) Courses
- Hazardous Waste Manager Course
- Hazardous Operation Course
Professional Highlights
- While deployed to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, received a coin from Lt. Gen Gary L. North, Commander USCENTAF (USAF) for outstanding duties while performing Physical Security and Force Protection along with a Certificate for the Unsung Hero Award from my peers.
- Technical subject matter expert offering guidance to various levels of leadership and over 21 Antiterrorism Level II Instructors, by constantly staying abreast and maintaining a working knowledge of National Security policies, DoD, and aerospace goals, policies, objectives, and missions.
- Trained over 3000 people in Anti-Terrorism Level I Course.
- Trained over 200 DOD CAF personnel in fire safety and shelter in place in Suite 200.
- Initiated the 'first ever' U. S. Government Secure Telework Center requiring mandatory training sessions.
- Protected and secured assets worth over $50 million through comprehensive planning and implementing Physical Security from 04/10 to 08/11.
Timeline
Facility Security Officer
LEIDOS
10.2022 - 12.2023
Support Staff
Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DOD CAF)
10.2014 - 05.2021
Technical Security Expert
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
05.2010 - 09.2011
Physical Security NCO
United States Air Force (Traditional Reservist)
01.1994 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - Homeland Security
University of Maryland
MBA - Business
University of Maryland Global Campus