Blaine Nelson
Homestead,Florida
Summary
Versatile and disciplined professional 14+ years in high-level armed nuclear security, including 6 years on site adversary/tactical team. Proven ability to lead in high-pressure environments, execute strategic objectives, and build cohesive, mission-ready teams. Adept in crisis response, regulatory compliance, operations leadership, and tactical readiness across diverse industries. maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
Allied Universal Security Services
Homestead, USA
12.2019 - 06.2025
- Supervise personnel performance and conduct; mentor junior officers and oversee training schedules.
- Conducted daily safety briefings and site safety walkdowns to proactively identify and resolve potential hazards.
- Generated and assigned work orders to maintenance and operations teams based on reported safety concerns.
- Received and documented safety concerns from employees, developing written reports and mitigation strategies to address risks.
- Created incident reports for injuries or safety violations and implemented corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure ongoing team compliance site procedures, and security requirements regulated by the NRC.
- Lead readiness assessments, security drills, and force-on-force (FOF) simulations.
- Supervise armed security officers protecting critical infrastructure at a nuclear power facility in accordance with procedure and site regulations.
- Conduct daily job briefings, conduct inventory of vital security equipment, review incident reports, and ensure adherence to strict procedural and safety protocols.
- Provide leadership during high-risk scenarios and coordinate with plant management, law enforcement, and security personnel.
- Monitor intrusion detection systems, CCTV, and access control systems.
- Respond to security threats and emergencies including medical events, fire alarms, and unauthorized access attempts.
Site Adversary Force (SAF) - Team Lead
Allied Universal Security Services
Homestead, USA
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Joined SAF team tasked with testing and evaluating the effectiveness of nuclear power facilities security plans.
- Traveled to various nuclear facilities across the U.S. to execute simulated adversary attacks and drill scenarios.
- Operated in high-speed, low-visibility training environments using advanced tactics, weapons handling, and teamwork.
- Provided detailed after-action reviews and contributed to security improvements.
Security Officer – Armed Nuclear Security
Allied Universal Security Services
Homestead, USA
05.2011 - 12.2019
- Maintained a security posture at fixed posts, patrol zones, and access control points.
- Monitored surveillance systems, enforced restricted area access, and responded to alarms and incidents.
- Participated in defensive tactics, firearms qualifications, and emergency response drills.
- Maintained readiness for potential threats including terrorism, insider threats, and sabotage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Dixon, IL06-1992
Skills
- Operations Management
- Safety
- Security & Emergency Response
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Firearms & Defensive Tactics Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Reporting & Documentation
Certification
- Security Officer Qualification
- State Firearms Qualification G-license D-license (Rifle, Pistol)
- Central alarm station operations qualification
Personal Information
Additional Information
Additional relevant training and continuing education available upon request.
Timeline
Lieutenant
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2019 - 06.2025
Site Adversary Force (SAF) - Team Lead
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2019 - 06.2025
Security Officer – Armed Nuclear Security
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2011 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School