James Gorczynski
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps, specializing in incident management and security risk assessment. Proven track record in developing training programs and enhancing team collaboration, ensuring compliance with military standards. Recognized for attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a secure environment for personnel and sensitive information.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
11.1998 - Current
Battalion Personnel Security Manager
United States Marine Corps
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented security protocols ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Developed incident reports documenting events for further analysis and strategic planning.
- Conducted over 15 investigations of security incident or breaches, documenting findings and reporting them to Higher Headquarters.
- Provided training of the Defense Information Systems for Security to 5 Marines.
- Maintained detailed records of security incidents, enabling proper analysis for future preventative measures.
- Monitored building access, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry into secure areas of the facility.
- Conducted background checks and security clearances for new hires, maintaining trustworthy workforce.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Conducted thorough background investigations and screenings for new personnel to ensure security clearance eligibility.
- Developed and implemented personnel security protocols to enhance compliance with government regulations.
- Handled incident reports from the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) for over 600 Marines.
Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed training programs to improve Marine Security Guard and contract guard personnel on skills and knowledge to protect Embassy personnel.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing team cohesion.
- Prioritized crisis response readiness cultivating a resilient adaptable team capable managing unforeseen challenges with confidence and expertise.
- Assisted in implementing facility security policies and procedures for two different US Embassies.
- Regularly reviewed and updated security systems and procedures for the safety of the Embassies and personnel inside.
- Assisted the Regional Security Officer at the embassies with training and direction with the local guard personnel providing external security on site 24/7.
- Maintained security records and reports in compliance with Marine Security Guard policies.
- Briefed higher-ranking officers on detachment activities regularly maintaining transparency regarding current status and future objectives.
- Provided training and re-fresher training to Marine and Local Guard Force on security awareness and emergency procedures.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Ensured security compliance through regular inspections and assessments of unauthorized access points.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time.
- Conducted safety drills and training sessions to enhance team readiness and emergency response capabilities.
- Collaborated with military personnel to develop operational strategies for high-risk environments.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the interior of the Embassy to include classified areas.
- Maintained visitor, key and badge logbooks for all Cleared American, Foreign Service Nationals and escorts.
- Conducted after hours security checks for any classified breaches and left unsecured classified areas, and wrote security incidents as required.
- Coordinated with local and Regional Security Officers during emergencies around the embassy compound.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Security Management
American Military University
Charleston, WV12-2019
Skills
- Employee onboarding
- Identity verification
- Sensitive information handling
- Physical security measures
- Incident management
- Security incident reporting
- Security risk assessment
- Background checks administration
- Honest and dependable
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Battalion Personnel Security Manager
United States Marine Corps
06.2023 - Current
Detachment Commander
United States Marine Corps
08.2010 - 08.2013
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
03.2004 - 03.2007
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
11.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Security Management
American Military University
Combat Veteran; Marine Security Guard and Detachment Commander
Awarded a Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) for role in the 2003 Iraq invasion as an artillery cannoneer.
Awarded the Marine Security Guard Ribbon as an watchstander during my tenure at the embassies of Pretoria, South Africa;
Lima, Peru and Singapore, Singapore and returning three years later to serve as a embassy Detachment Commander at the embassies of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Ankara, Turkey.