Chanel Jackson
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist with proven expertise in compliance monitoring and risk assessment. Adept at developing training materials and enhancing security protocols, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC
05.2022 - Current
- Managed personnel security investigations for compliance with federal regulations.
- Coordinated background checks and security clearances for new employees.
- Reviewed and processed security-related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed training materials on personnel security policies and procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities within the workforce.
- Advised management on personnel security best practices and regulatory changes.
- Implemented improvements to enhance efficiency in security processing workflows.
- Conducted internal audits of personnel security processes to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained during onboarding process.
- Interacted with external agencies regarding background checks, and other personnel security matters.
- Reviewed security clearance requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Advised senior management on best practices related to protecting sensitive data assets.
- Researched emerging technologies related to personal identity verification systems.
- Assisted in the development of training materials related to personnel security processes and procedures.
- Maintained records of all personnel security activities in accordance with agency requirements.
- Managed the process for granting or denying access to classified information.
- Participated in special projects related to personnel security as needed.
- Collaborated with Human Resources department to resolve issues related to employee access rights.
- Performed periodic reviews of employee files for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored personnel security operations to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Coordinated the issuance of badges and other identification credentials for employees.
- Made recommendations for approval, disapproval or modification of clearance based on information uncovered.
- Created and updated files on each applicant.
- Kept highly classified and sensitive information completely confidential.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Interior
Lakewood, Colorado
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated background checks and assessed candidate eligibility for security access.
- Developed and maintained records of personnel security files and documentation.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address security concerns and risks effectively.
- Provided guidance on security policies and procedures to staff members.
- Assisted in training new employees on personnel security protocols and practices.
- Managed personnel security investigations for compliance with federal regulations.
- Coordinated background checks and security clearances for new employees.
- Reviewed and processed security-related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed training materials on personnel security policies and procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities within the workforce.
- Advised management on personnel security best practices and regulatory changes.
- Implemented improvements to enhance efficiency in security processing workflows.
- Conducted internal audits of personnel security processes to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained during onboarding process.
- Interacted with external agencies regarding background checks and other personnel security matters.
- Reviewed security clearance requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Advised senior management on best practices related to protecting sensitive data assets.
- Researched emerging technologies related to personal identity verification systems.
- Assisted in the development of training materials related to personnel security processes and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on personnel security matters including access control systems, visitor management systems, and physical security standards.
- Maintained records of all personnel security activities in accordance with agency requirements.
- Investigated potential violations of personnel security policies and procedures.
- Managed the process for granting or denying access to classified information.
- Participated in special projects related to personnel security as needed.
- Analyzed threats to personnel safety and took appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with Human Resources department to resolve issues related to employee access rights.
- Performed periodic reviews of employee files for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Monitored personnel security operations to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Coordinated the issuance of badges and other identification credentials for employees.
- Made recommendations for approval, disapproval or modification of clearance based on information uncovered.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Designed and implemented plans to secure computer files against breach, destruction, or accidental modification.
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
- Determined possible breach of company proprietary data to unauthorized resources and analyzed past performance data to enhance operations.
Education
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California, CA05-2002
Skills
- Background checks
- Compliance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Internal auditing
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training development
- Personnel security expertise
- Insider threat detection
- Adjudication Decision-making
- Personnel vetting procedures
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Labor
05.2022 - Current
Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Interior
07.2020 - 05.2022
Allan Hancock College