Dynamic Physical Security Specialist with extensive experience at the IRS and Homeland Security, specializing in risk assessment and incident management. Demonstrated success in project management and emergency response, implementing security protocols that significantly enhanced safety and compliance. Proficient in report writing and conflict resolution, delivering effective solutions in high-stakes environments. Committed to advancing security measures to protect critical assets and ensure organizational integrity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Security Specialist
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Saint Louis
03.2022 - Current
Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations, and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed.
Reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs).
Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements security projects in assigned areas. Projects at this level typically involve a small facility, a limited scope project in a large facility, or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL).
Uses technical expertise to complete written reports and briefing documents developed from site reviews and risk assessments. Reviews and provides feedback on the reports and findings of lower-graded employees.
Coordinates emergency incidents to provide support to first responders. Provides responses to complex or significant emergency incidents, including reporting and recording them to appropriate management levels and authorities.
Overseeing the personnel entry control system, granting access to new hires, and removing access from terminated employees using the Velocity system.
Provides authoritative advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment, systems, and space alterations necessitated by security considerations. Develops creative new approaches to resolve problems when resources, space, or funding are not available or are extremely limited.
Assessed current level of protection against external threats such as trespassers or intruders.
Inspector/Physical Security Specialist
Federal Protective Service (DHS/FPS)
Saint Louis
09.2016 - 03.2022
Ensured that all required Taser and defensive tactics training is developed and available to all Region 6 personnel. Specific roles include development of course content based on regulatory and policy requirements or specific requests from field operations leadership. Responsible for ensuring that all FPS inspectors are provided with required training, including comprehensive training for new employees, as well as required annual and periodic refresher training for current staff.
Continuously evaluates the impact of new and improved physical security procedures, implements changes when appropriate, and measures their impact on programs, missions, and strategic plans by conducting an analysis to integrate and coordinate physical and electronic security operations with tenant agencies.
Coordinates with Designated Officials on government property to ensure reporting of misappropriations, loss, theft, or other criminal related crimes. Develops local plans and programs appropriate to the support mission and tenant activities, protecting national security interests against terrorism, espionage, sabotage, and related threats.
Participates in classified conferences and meetings with tenant agencies, and assists in the development of classified documents.
Developing and implementing physical security and crime prevention programs through Facility Security Assessments.
Ensured the conformance to rules, policies, and laws by implementing the Federal Protective Service process for managing risk to federal facilities. As someone who monitors and conducts activities in the Protective Security Officer (PSO), Facility Security Assessment (FSA), and Technical Countermeasure programs, I ensure that activities are completed in compliance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards. Through these programs, I ensure relevant parties comply with all applicable rules, policies, and laws; and I conduct inspections to ensure compliance and bring violators into compliance.
Perform first responder functions, incident management, and other critical operational and emergency planning duties.
Review standards, policies, procedures, and methods to administer security investigations related to the protection of buildings, grounds, and property, and other property owned, occupied, or secured by the Federal Government.
Conducted risk assessments, compliance security reviews of high value federal facilities to include Federal Court Houses, FBI and DEA facilities, to identify threats against them, and to identify physical security controls needed to meet required physical security policies and standards. Reports include identification of areas requiring corrective actions and recommendations for appropriate security safeguards addressing identified vulnerabilities, threats, and weaknesses.
Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
Collaborates with FPS program managers, field operations leadership, and headquarters leadership on current and future training needs.
Providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.
Directs, plans, and coordinates complex analyses of programs (current or proposed), projects, and/or processes, and considers factors such as the impact on customers, other programs, policies, procedural changes, staffing, training and support requirements, risk factors, costs, and available alternatives.
Assists in criminal investigative work, coordinating assignments involving evidence, other sensitive documents, and physical property.
Hear and resolve complaints from employees, and refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
Assures compliance with all statutes, laws, and government facility rules and regulations through enforcement actions, and protects the civil rights of all persons on property under Title 40 U.S.C., Section 1315. Thoroughly versed in Title 18 USC – Crimes and Criminal Procedure, Title 41 CFC, Subpart C – Conduct on Federal Property.
Draft investigative and incident reports to ensure accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to established procedures. This has resulted in the completion of quality-written reports requiring little to no corrections during the review process.
Monitor and examine activities involving theft, fraud, or official misconduct using investigatory analysis.
Provides expert technical advice on a wide variety of issues, including legislation, regulations, and other guidance related to the Personnel Security program and processes. Meets with top-level managers and executives within the Service and OPM to define the overall goals and objectives of the program.
Conducts compliance inspections for PSO contracts, reviewing and ensuring the quality and contracting requirements are met. Reviews facility-specific post orders and monitors the performance of work and activities.
Insured continuous interaction with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials to ensure an effective exchange of accurate crime data and related information during the investigation processes.
Identify and seize property used in illegal activities on or near Federal Property. Present evidence to U.S. An attorney will testify on the validity of evidence procured at crime scenes.
Leads or participates in functional and cross-functional research studies involving the analysis of technical data in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of security. Frequently makes inquiries to stakeholders about issues affecting operational performance and investigative priorities.
Maintenance Technician
Performance Food Group
Rock Island
09.2015 - 09.2016
Maintained and repaired all building systems, including forklifts, batteries, battery chargers, HVAC equipment, refrigeration system, dock doors and ramps, sprinkler system, the roof and all electrical services.
Performed annual inspections on refrigeration compressors, including change oil and filter, disassemble compressor for internal inspection and align mechanical couplings.
Inspected various equipment and building areas, including air compressors, roof-mounted equipment and sprinkler systems and recorded data from inspections.
Design and initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.
Maintained a comprehensive file system of all periodic and unscheduled maintenance, along with updating the parts room with essential items.
Assisted in ordering/categorizing parts while practicing basic budges policies.
Corrections Officer/Corrections Case Manager
Missouri Department of Corrections
Vandalia
08.2011 - 09.2015
Scheduled, assigned, and supervised over 300 inmate work schedules and provided.
Analyzed workload, defined priorities and established logical task flow for best use of manpower, space and organization.
Monitored production and reassigned personnel as necessary to address priorities in high production areas.
Enforced workplace safety regulations and policies in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Maintained personnel, time and attendance, training, payroll and productivity records.
Conducted daily safety briefings and reviewed employee workloads, making adjustments as needed.
Mentored supervisory candidates on technical and leadership skills.
Aviation Support Equipment Technician; E-5
United States Navy
Norfolk
01.2006 - 06.2011
Investigated accusations of equipment abuse from department heads and Leading Petty Officer.
Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
Provided protective service to high ranking dignitaries and government officials.
Maintain, repair, and test ground equipment electrical systems.
Troubleshoot and repair ground support equipment hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Coordinated the production efforts of five work centers encompassing 20 technicians completing 5246 maintenance actions and 27 Intermediate Maintenance Activity Requirements. Plan and assign daily work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of monthly and daily work.
Directly responsible for maintaining 96 percent support equipment readiness rate during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Responsible for training ships company and squadron personnel on Support Equipment.
Interview Undesignated sailors with ships company applying to join the rate of Aviation support technician.
Only Navy enlisted person qualified to instruct and qualify personnel on Grove Crane Operations.
Dictated minor disciplinary measures for junior sailors, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
Submitted comprehensive reports detailing maintenance actions, part request, and projected work schedule.
Evaluated work performance of subordinates/junior sailors and made recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action. Recommended promotion on a yearly basis.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO
08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2010
Skills
Risk assessment
Incident management
Project management
Conflict resolution
Report writing
Emergency response
Training
Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program, 08/01/19
Use of Force Instructor Training Program, 08/01/19
Axon Taser Instructor, 04/01/19
Fraud Procurement Indicators, 03/01/19
Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program, 11/01/18
National Protection and Programs Directorate Common Core Course Curriculum Review, 08/01/17
Physical Security Training Program, 04/01/17
Uniformed Police Training Program, 01/01/17
Motivational Interviewing, 08/01/13
Forensic Interviewing, 06/01/12
Advanced Report Writing, 11/01/11
Accomplishments
Facilities Management and Security Services Special Act Award for Superior Perfomance