Austin Smith
Gainesville,VA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jr. Physical Security Specialist
U.S. State Department- ARMADA Ltd. Contractor
01.2021 - Current
Jr. Physical Security Specialist within the Project Coordination Division (PCD) of Diplomatic
Security Services within the U.S. State Department.
- Manage activities of European regions within PCD of Diplomatic Security.
- Assist with writing and editing physical security documents relating to U.S. embassies, consulates, and residences.
- Track coordinated efforts of team in all matters of physical security, including building and designing of new buildings or upgrades to old buildings.
- Apply Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act (SECCA) to U.S. embassies and consulates overseas.
- Perform threat assessments and physical security surveys to U.S. Department of State facilities overseas.
Armed Diplomatic Security
U.S. State Department - Inter-Con Security Systems
04.2020 - 12.2020
Diplomatic Security Officer protecting the United States State Department
- Allowed for safe and secured area to advance American foreign policy and interest and
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Security Assistant
SECURITY 1 SOLUTIONS, LLC
07.2019 - 11.2019
Security assistant for Sprint Federal Services (Government contractor).
- Escort uncleared visitors into areas that require government clearance.
- Monitor area using CCTV for any uncleared personnel.
- Issued IDs and access control for any unclear personnel.
- Alarming and disarming SCIF areas.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2019
Skills
- Surveillance
- Physical Security
- Law Enforcement
- Conflict Management
- Military Experience
- Supervising Experience
Military Service
U.S. Army National Guard
Rank: First Lieutenant/ O-2
Military Police Lieutenant
- Officer in the Virginia Army National Guard
- 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion- 229th Military Police Company
- Platoon Leader- May 2020-October 2022: 229th Military Police Company. Lead, supervise, train 30 Military Police soldiers in all Military Police functions and tactics.
- Executive Officer (National Guard)- October 2022- Present: 229th Military Police Company. Supervises the Operations Cell, Supply Section, and Mechanics Shop of the Military Police Company to allow a successful functioning unit. Second in command of the Military Police Company (120 Soldiers) behind the Company Commander.
- Operations Officer (Title 10 Active Duty)- October 2023- Present: United States Army Training and Doctrine Headquarters. Operations Officer in Charge for TRADOC youth program, Operation Victory's Edge in the Washington DC area of operations based out of Ft. McNair. Lead a team of 10-15 Soldiers in a community outreach and youth development program aim towards building a positive future for Americas next generation.
- State Side Activations: June 2020 Richmond, Virginia Civil Disturbance Control Mission. 2021 D.C. Capitol January 6th Uprising Quick Reaction Force. 2021 President Joe Biden Presidential Inauguration Area Security Support. 2022 Governor Glenn Youngkin Virginia Gubernatorial Inauguration Standby Quick Reaction Force.
- Overseas Missions: August 2022 Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Regional Cooperation 22, Multi-national field exercise between US and partner nations.
Certification
Department of the Army: LEOSA
- December 2020 to Present
- Qualified DoD Law Enforcement Officer
- HR 218 LEOSA qualified
Department of the Army: Antiterrorism Officer
- March 2023 to Present
- Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course
Department of the Army: Investigative Officer
- February 2023 to Present
- Financial Liability Investigator of Property loss/damage
- Line of Duty Investigator (job related injuries)
- Suicide and suicide attempts investigator
Department of Defense: OPSEC II
- Operational Security Level 2
Department of Defense: Security Clearance
- Top Secret
First Aid Certified
CPR/AED Certified
United States Army Military Police School
Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course (MP BOLC)
Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri
November 2019- April 2020
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Accredited
- Taser Certified
- O/C Spray Certified
- Baton Certified
Affiliations
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
- Brother of the Zeta Iota Chapter
- Community Outreach Chairman
Timeline
Jr. Physical Security Specialist
U.S. State Department- ARMADA Ltd. Contractor
01.2021 - Current
Armed Diplomatic Security
U.S. State Department - Inter-Con Security Systems
04.2020 - 12.2020
Security Assistant
SECURITY 1 SOLUTIONS, LLC
07.2019 - 11.2019
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University
Department of the Army: LEOSA
- December 2020 to Present
- Qualified DoD Law Enforcement Officer
- HR 218 LEOSA qualified
Department of the Army: Antiterrorism Officer
- March 2023 to Present
- Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course
Department of the Army: Investigative Officer
- February 2023 to Present
- Financial Liability Investigator of Property loss/damage
- Line of Duty Investigator (job related injuries)
- Suicide and suicide attempts investigator
Department of Defense: OPSEC II
- Operational Security Level 2
Department of Defense: Security Clearance
- Top Secret
First Aid Certified
CPR/AED Certified
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