Brandon Gallacher
Baytown,TX
Summary
An accomplished Information Technology and Security Specialist professional with 5 years in the information technology industry and 16 years in the field of security, I continue to improve through education, learning from other security professionals, and job growth. I consider myself a career Security Specialist with experience ranging from physical security, industrial security, personnel security, force protection, law enforcement, protective services, education and training, and security administrative duties. I have worked some form of security as an Active Duty member and an Air National Guardsman, Highly analytical, dedicated, and intuitive professional, powered with proficiency in threat assessment, monitoring of security systems, coordination with various service providers, and providing close personal protection and security. Possess expertise in emergency procedures, enforcement administration, corporate security protection, executive protection practices, risk mitigation, and inspection procedures and practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
DCS Corp
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Review of current policy and protocol
- Implementing new and updated procedures, policies
- Enforce compliance of all security procedures
- Establish a Secure Room for classified communications
- Ensure all authorized personnel have required training and certifications
- Review of the training program
- Ensure all required training is completed for all required personnel
- Brief leadership on daily, weekly, monthly goals, activities and other important events.
Special Operations Agent
Bedrock Protection Agency
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Implementing company security regulations that apply to operations
- Implementing statement taking/report writing, daily activities log, evidence log, and witness statements
- Protect company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
- Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property, apprehend criminals and evict violators
- Patrol randomly or regularly building and perimeter
- Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment.
Police Officer
Department of the Air Force
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Extensive training in defensive driving, self-defense, firearms, statement taking/report writing, daily activities log, evidence log, witness statement, Armed Forces traffic ticket, traffic violation notice
- Experienced in working in a classified/ confidential environment, in high stress environments (Active shooter, domestic incidents and, medical emergencies)
- Prepare manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials
- Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventative action to be taken.
NCOIC Main Entry Facility/Flight Chief Certified, Security Forces
United States Air Force/Air National Guard
09.2011 - 01.2017
- Certified all members of the flight were up to date and current in all security procedures, concepts, protocols, and developed other training programs to make fellow personnel more efficient
- While deployed to Bamako, Mali, gained recognition as key person in ensuring personal protection for high profile personnel, such as Generals and delegates
- Protect conventional weapons systems and other resources, defend personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces.
Advantor Operator, PL-2/3 Area Supervisor, Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2011 - 08.2015
- Compound Controller and alarm monitor for the Roland R
- Wright Air National Guard Base in support of the total base security
- Process security clearances and program access for employees from start to finish including dealing with JPAS, EQIP, Indoctrination, security folders, and de-briefings
- Created and conducted annual Security Awareness, Training, and Education (SATE) briefings to all employees as an annual requirement.
Response Force Leader, Security Force
Utah Air National Guard
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Served as a training advisor for Phase I and II Airmen ensuring preparedness before duty
- Responding officer to any incident within proximity of the flight line
- Lead a group of volunteers to coordinate a fundraiser during road tax season, helping raise over $2700 over a 5 day period.
Assist. NCOIC Arms Room, Response Force Member, Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Quality control of firearms and parts before final processing according to guideline and manuals
- Responded to a fuel spill within the area helping with cordons and evacuating procedures
- Testing and firing of all firearms to ensure functionality and to make any corrections.
Response Force Member, Security Forces
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 05.2010
- Processed contractors and visitors onto the installation and conducting 100% search of all vehicles entering
- Deployed to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom conducting Training and Support Operations.
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
Salt Lake City, CO05.2015
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
Montrose, CO05.1998
Skills
- Establishing Networks
- Configuration of hardware
- Personal Protection
- Protection of sensitive documents
- Implementing policies and guidelines
- Information tracking such as UCJIS, SFMIS, NIBRS, DBIRS
- Adaptability
- Security knowledge and terminology
- Extensive knowledge on CCTV
- Access Control specialist
- Dispatcher/Command and Control
- Computer Expertise: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarized with JPAS, EQIP, and overall security clearance processing
- Familiarized with the Joint Air Force Army Navy (JAFAN) 6/0, 6/3, 6/9 series safety and security regulations
- Being able to adapt to any situation due to my roots and upbringing in the military
- Leadership skills acquired from the military that are desirable
- Previously taken online courses through the Defense Security Service (DSS) on topics ranging from being a Program Security Officer, Industrial Security, working in a secured facility, and handling of Secret material
- Possess a current active Secret security clearance
Militaryeducationandtraining
- CQD Personnel Security Course, Level 1 and 2, Camp Bullis, TX
- Counter Surveillance Course, Creech AFB, NV
- High Threat Vetting Course, Fort Bliss, TX
- Defensive Tactics Course, Fort Bliss, TX
- Security Selection Course, Malmstrom AFB, MT
- High Threat Protection, Lackland AFB, TX
- Motorcade Operations, Fort Bliss, TX
- Course 15, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Distance Learning
- Security Forces 7-Level Craftsman Course, Lackland AFB, TX
- Salt Lake City SWAT School, Salt Lake City, UT
- LaSorsa Executive Protection, Tactical Driving, and TCCC Course, Miami, FL
- Airmen Leadership School, Salt Lake City, UT
- Combat Life Savers Course, Camp Bullis, TX
- Detainee Operations, Camp Bullis, TX
- Security Forces Technical School, Lackland AFB, TX
- Air Force Basic Training, Lackland AFB, TX
References
Please refer to me for the references required.
Timeline
Security Manager
DCS Corp
10.2021 - 04.2022
Police Officer
Department of the Air Force
01.2017 - 05.2018
Special Operations Agent
Bedrock Protection Agency
04.2016 - 10.2021
Response Force Leader, Security Force
Utah Air National Guard
10.2013 - 12.2014
NCOIC Main Entry Facility/Flight Chief Certified, Security Forces
United States Air Force/Air National Guard
09.2011 - 01.2017
Advantor Operator, PL-2/3 Area Supervisor, Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2011 - 08.2015
Assist. NCOIC Arms Room, Response Force Member, Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2009 - 09.2011
Response Force Member, Security Forces
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 05.2010
Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
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