Christina Brandon

Serves as a Field Security Specialist (GG12/13) with the United States Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM), G2 INSCOM Security Operations Center (ISOC). Responsible for strengthening the Army security posture by providing an operational enterprise capability to receive, analyze and oversee the mitigation of reportable activities as a key component of the Army Security Office, while delivering tailored security awareness briefings and products to personnel across the Army, and providing integrated security support to the Army Insider Threat Program. Provides supplemental alert notifications for Continuous Vetting Reports (CVR) issued by the Vetting Risk Operations Center (VROC). Provides initial alert notifications for Law Enforcement Reports, Human Resource Reports, Counterintelligence Reports, Information Security and Assurance, and User Activity Monitoring triggers to Security Managers and Special Security Officers (SSO) following all regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and policy letters, within my area of responsibility (AOR). My AOR includes Soldiers, DA Civilians and Contractors who work in the United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Installation Management Command (IMCOM), Army Material Command (AMC), Arkansas National Guard (ARNG), Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG), Mississippi National Guard (MSNG), United States Army Reserves (USAR) units, and the Personnel Confinement Facility (PCF). When there is an approved Exception to Policy, submit incident reports in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), DISS Central Verification System (CVS) on behalf of the Command. This action ensures reports are submitted within the required timelines and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Consolidated Adjudication Services (CAS) is notified of previously unreported information. Assists Security Managers in preparing security documentation for the appropriate organizational personnel and the adjudicative process. Coordinates with geographically aligned Command Security Managers, local Security Managers and Special Security Managers to initiate appropriate actions to address derogatory information. Offers sound regulatory guidance to Security Managers to assist key leaders in implementing recommended courses of action that ensure compliance with the Department of the Army (DA) and Department of Defense (DoD) support to the Insider Threat Program. Conducts key leader engagements to ensure the decisions of Security Managers and organization leaders align with established reporting requirements. Presents tailored security briefings to supported organizations’ key leaders and Security Managers. Supports internal and external security professionals across areas of personnel security relative to Insider Threat. Confirms reports which may have a Counterintelligence (CI) nexus are appropriately distributed. Offers guidance to Security Managers and key leaders to ensure compliance with DA and DoD security program regulations, policies, methods and procedures. Provides detailed notes and accurate data into the case management system designated as the Army Security Response Tool (ASRT). Utilizes an analytic tool known as Kibana to explore, visualize, and analyze case data which operates a powerful suite of analytical tools and applications for quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC). Continuously monitors open cases to ensure adjudicative due process is moving toward a favorable determination by the DCSA CAS. Send notifications to Security Managers on all individuals who receive a No Determination Made or Unfavorable Security Determination which may be detrimental in the safeguarding of National Security. Monitor local law enforcement reports and Serious Incident Reports, which reveal previous or current credible derogatory information that is unreported to DCSA CAS and assist Security Managers in complete and concise reporting to DCSA CAS. Assist with planning and execution of Security Professional Forums that have the potential to reach audiences across all Army Command Teams and Security Professionals via Microsoft Teams. Provide assistance to the DA G2 Army Security Office when requested. Serve as one of two ISOC Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holders; responsibilities include assisting requesters with seeking quotes, market research, providing request details and justification, and obtaining Section 889 representation. Ensuring the Purchase Request and Authorization (PR&A) form is accurate, routing the form to various personnel for approval and uploading required documents into US Bank. Completed the Security Professionals education Development (SPeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) in 2020 and keep up to date with the continuing education requirements in order to maintain my certification. Enhanced employee security awareness with comprehensive training programs.

Served as the Fort Sill Fires Center of Excellence (USAFCoE) Personnel/Industrial Security Program Manager providing support to Department of the Army (DA) Soldiers, Civilians and contract personnel. Received and processed requests for personnel security investigations in accordance Department of Defense (DoD) and DA regulations and policies for personnel who require access to classified and controlled unclassified information. Advised/coordinated with FORSCOM, TRADOC, MEDCOM, CECOM and other tenant unit Security Managers/Directors/Commanders and made initial determinations as to the type of security investigation needed (i.e., initial, periodic reinvestigation or upgrade). Initiated clearance requests through the Personal Security Investigations Portal (PSIP). Worked with CPAC to ensure new employees had the proper background investigation/security clearance for the position they applied for based on position sensitivity. Reviewed Standard Form 86, FBI fingerprint results and local police background checks for derogatory information ensuring only cleared personnel were granted suitability or access to national security information. Processed background investigations for compliance with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements for un-cleared contractors. Granted interim suitability/Secret eligibility for all USAFCoE employees, FORSCOM/TRADOC Soldiers and Accession personnel assigned to Fort Sill who met the requirements in accordance with the regulations and 13 adjudicative guidelines. Ensured Soldiers who completed Basic Training possessed the appropriate level security clearance before being released to attend additional Training. Processed DA Form 2875 for computer accesses. Reviewed, analyzed and processed derogatory information received from the DoD CAF, Fort Sill Police and INSCOM Security Operations Center (ISOC). Provided guidance and assistance to Security Managers and Command teams with appropriate responses and assured completed packets were uploaded to DISS. Captured and submitted fingerprints via SWFT to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for suitability, security clearance requirements, employment, concealed weapon permits etc. Served as the Fort Sill, Defense Information System for Security (DISS) account manager, with direct responsibility for creating accounts for all Fort Sill security professionals. Primary administrator for Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), responsible for in and out processing, entering incident reports, processing visit requests, indoctrinating personnel requiring access to classified information, updating the Security Clearance Access Roster (SCAR) and creating JPAS accounts for newly assigned Security Managers assigned to Fort Sill. Managed the Fort Sill Industrial Security (INDSEC) program in accordance with regulations and policies. Provided analysis and interpretation of complex security requirements in the development of Secret/Top Secret (TS) and TS/SCI Performance Work Statements (PWS) /Statements of Work (SOW), DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specifications and SCI Addendums. Provided clarification to Industry Facility Security Officers (FSO) regarding contract security requirements and processes. Validated Industry Facility clearance records utilizing the NISS Application, coordinated with internal COR, Program Managers and Contracting Officers over agency contract requirements. Provided technical advice on approved classified destruction devices and methods. Assisted with inquiries on security violations, including compromises and recommend whether or not administrative discipline and/or corrective action was required. Prepared, lead, coordinated, facilitated and executed Personnel and Industrial security quarterly training/briefings and provided subject matter expert guidance, support and assistance to Fort Sill Security Managers for the execution of their assigned duties. Prepared, executed and compiled results for Personnel and Industrial security Staff Assisted Visits and Command Inspections. Lead, coordinated, and executed quarterly Security Manager/S2 training. Responsible for collecting data and submission of the Installation Status Report (ISR) and assisting the Division Chief with developing the Performance Assessment Review (PAR) briefing which is presented to the Garrison Commander for submission to the Installation Status Report (ISR). Served as the Fort Sill Technical Advise Representative (TAR) for all childcare functions/cases, the Primary Key Custodian, Alternate Physical Security Officer, Primary Building/utilities Officer and Fire/Safety Officer and assumed leadership responsibilities within the FCoE G32 when required, leading three Security Specialists who worked in Information, Personnel, Industrial Security and SETA.

Served as a Fort Sill Physical Security Inspector and Crime Prevention Officer (GS 07/09). Conducted Physical Security and Crime Prevention evaluations in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Army (DA) regulations and policies, to ensure all areas (i.e., arms rooms, motor pools, COMSEC vaults, hospitals, schools, museums, airfields etc.) were in compliance with regulatory guidance. Developed the physical security inspection schedule for FORSCOM, IMCOM, TRADOC and Tenant organizations for the Physical Security Branch. Administrator for the Security Management System (SMS), physical security report/survey software program. Performed physical security surveys, recommending what type of protective coverage (lights, locks, fences etc.) and alarm components were needed to provide adequate protection of aircraft, weapons, ammunition, COMSEC equipment, Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVA), High Risk Targets (HRT), high-risk personnel and other government property. Reviewed Corps of Engineer (CoE) drawings of new and renovated construction plans to ensure all physical security measures were taken into consideration and made recommendations to the CoE if they were not. Primary administrator for the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection Systems (ICIDS) alarm system on Fort Sill. Ensured access to alarmed areas was current and authorized; briefed users on correct access and securing procedures to over 425 alarmed areas. Developed, updated and taught quarterly Physical Security and Crime Prevention seminars to Military and Civilian personnel; Provided information on proper security measures, use of forms, inspection procedures, and how to conduct a risk analysis, and covered Army Regulation 190 series requirements. Reviewed and implemented DoD and DA doctrine and ensured all Security Managers were aware of the requirements and updates. Served as the Physical Security Division Government Purchase Card holder; responsible for ordering, receiving and inventorying ICIDS alarm equipment and office supplies. Served as the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Security Manager, Personnel Security duties included initiating, reviewing and providing assistance in submitting background investigation information using the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) and later eQIP (Electronic Questionnaire for investigation Processing). Analyzed information prior to completing requests to ensure that all the information was correct and accurate. Managed the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) keeping abreast of personnel security clearances, visit requests, input incident reports, updated the Personnel Security Management Network (PSM Net), reviewed notifications and reports on all DES personnel. Monitored DES personnel for continued security clearance eligibility and suitability, provided assistance with letters of intent to deny clearances (LOIs) and Initiated and maintained Standard Form 312, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) on personnel with clearances, ensuring they were forwarded to gaining organizations, and coordinated with the installation Personnel Security Branch on security clearance matters. Participated in numerous Anti-terrorism (AT), and Joint Service Integration Vulnerability Assessments (JSIVA). Regular member of the installation Force Protection (FP) working group. Attended quarterly Threat Working Group meetings. Responsible for the DES Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program, providing crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing non-clinical support to sexual assault victims; Safeguarded documents pertaining to sexual assault incidents and protected information that was case related. Provided SHARP, Level I Anti- terrorism and annual Crime Prevention for over 250 DES employees. Responsible for updating Fort Sill Regulation 190-1. Primary Key Control Officer for over 1,500 Installation and building keys. Acting Chief of the Physical Security Division in the Chief's absence.

Briefed thousands of Department of the Army (DA) Soldiers, Family Members and Civilian employees annually on the hazards of Drinking and Driving, Shoplifting Prevention, Sexual Assault Awareness, Deployment Safety and Crime Prevention procedures. Promoted child safety through the use of child identification cards and going to local elementary schools and talking to the children about Stranger Danger and general safety tips. Supported events such as Red Ribbon Week, Cops & Kids Picnic, Moonlight Walk Against Drugs and numerous other events. Researched crime trends and created Crime Prevention briefings. Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes. Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes. Performed security checks on buildings and residences. Enforced traffic ordinances and directed traffic as needed. Interviewed suspects and witnesses at crime scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities. Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed. Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm. Served as the Law Enforcement Command’s Assistant Security Manager, reviewed investigative Standard Form (SF) 86 and reports for completeness and accuracy (such as employment applications, investigative questionnaires, affidavits, etc.) to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation. Registered nearly 10,000 privately owned vehicles (POVs) into the Central Operations Police Suite (COPS) database, which assisted in providing force protection for the Fort Sill installation and the DA Military and Civilian workforce. Conducted Physical Security and Crime Prevention evaluations to ensure all areas (i.e., arms rooms, motor pools, COMSEC vaults, hospitals, schools, museums, airfields etc.) were in compliance with regulatory guidance.