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James White

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Multifaceted and adaptable security and safety professional with 24 years of progressive experience across a broad range of security functions both in the federal and private sectors. Proven ability to utilize anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security knowledge and experience to meet challenges and improve quality in the field of critical infrastructure security. Technical expertise in the Safeguards and Security (S&S) areas of contractor protective force operations, facility operations and safety, emergency management, counterintelligence, cyber system operations, classified matter protection and control; information and personnel security, protection and management of government property and critical assets Responsible for providing mission-critical security services while maintaining high levels of accountability and professionalism.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Specialist II

Chenega
01.2025 - Current

Safeguards & Security and Emergency Response SME (Consultant to Federal Staff)

  • Provides subject matter expertise in Safeguards and Security (S&S) and Emergency Response to Federal Staff of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy Carbon Management (FECM) and Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), a key national security infrastructure.
  • Supports development and implementation of Critical Performance Measures (CPMs) in alignment with Federal mandates including Executive Orders, CFRs, DOE directives, and applicable local policies related to national security and emergency preparedness.
  • Assists in administrative oversight across six primary S&S program areas: Program Planning & Management (PPM), Protective Force (PF), Physical Security (PHY), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Foreign Visits and Assignments (FVA).

Security Police Officer

Strategic Petroleum Reserve
02.2016 - 12.2024
  • Provide security and control access for the personnel and property of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)
  • Responsible for providing first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary both, in office and field settings
  • Knowledgeable of qualification and operation requirements for DOE firing range through firsthand experience maintaining Protection Force Officer (SPO1) status
  • Lead safety initiatives as the Elmwood Complex Safety Champion to ensure compliance with client policies and procedures as well as presenting safety-related information to peers, management, and the client
  • Participates as Opposition Forces Performance Tester to ensure operational readiness of mission-critical SPR security systems through on-site inspections at all SPR facilities and providing the client information to identify and improve deficiencies, including controller duties for security force-on-force exercises through participation and observation
  • Financial Secretary and Treasurer of local 704 Union, responsible for collecting and controlling monetary assets
  • Monitoring and enforcement of S&S OPSEC requirements to ensure protection of sensitive and/or classified information and government assets

Security Officer

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for maintaining order and ensuring the safety of hotel guest's and staff within the grounds of the 504-room hotel
  • Led a team of four security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling, writing, and filing reports
  • Monitored advanced audio-video equipment to ensure quality assurance
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement to aid in on ongoing investigations
  • Ensured privacy of hotel guests and sensitive information
  • Firearms Safety & Handling
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Counterterrorism Strategies
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Strong background in Quality and Performance Assurance implementation and oversight
  • Critical Infrastructure Security
  • Incident/accident investigation
  • Strong Client and Interagency Relations
  • Quality assurance of Security & Surveillance Operations
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, specifically Department of Energy (DOE) Safeguards and Security

Patrolman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2011 - 07.2015

Performed over 2,000 hours of patrol and sentry duties and assisted with over 65 Incident Complaint Reports ranging from domestic violence, traffic accidents, and larceny.

● Conducted ten escorts of High-Value Assets and provided over 360 hours of Anti-Terrorism force protection as coxswain.

Chief Of The Guard

U.S. Navy Deployment
05.2009 - 07.2011

Supervised watch standers in both Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Piracy defense to ensure safe passage of high-value assets through 30 choke-point transits, 26 high-threat port visits valued at over $500 million in combat equipment and 100 million gallons of fuel.

● Responsible for issuing new gear to over 100 personnel valued over $1 million without a single discrepancy. ● Developed training sessions to increase weapons qualifications within the unit

Patrolman

Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron
04.2008 - 11.2008
  • Assigned as a Patrolman with the Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron, responsible for the security of $6 Billion in Pacific Air Force assets and aircraft
  • Responded to over 60 incident complaint reports in a Law Enforcement capacity
  • Conducted on the job training for nine coxswains in small boat operation skills, standard operating procedures, and waterside force protection fundamentals
  • Firearms safety
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Trained Defensive Tactics
  • Military
  • Customer service
  • Security
  • First aid
  • Performance Tester

Patrolman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2007 - 02.2009

Assigned as a Patrolman with the Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron, responsible for the security of $6 Billion in Pacific Air Force assets and aircraft.

● Responded to over 60 incident complaint reports in a Law Enforcement capacity.

● Conducted on the job training for nine coxswains in small boat operation skills, standard operating procedures, and waterside force protection fundamentals

● Firearms safety, Microsoft office, Time management, Trained Defensive Tactics, Military, Customer service, Security, First aid, Performance Tester

Education

High School Diploma -

Armwood High School
Seffner, FL
05-2006

Skills

  • Firearms Safety & Handling
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Counterterrorism Strategies
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Quality and Performance Assurance
  • Critical Infrastructure Security
  • Incident/accident investigation
  • Client and Interagency Relations
  • Quality assurance of Security & Surveillance Operations
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time management
  • Trained Defensive Tactics
  • Military
  • Customer service
  • Security
  • First aid
  • Performance Tester

Certification

  • NIMS 100
  • NIMS 200
  • NIMS 700
  • NIMS 800
  • American Board for Certification in Homeland Security 1-3
  • American Board for Certification in Homeland Security IV
  • FEMA IS-100
  • FEMA IS-200
  • FEMA IS-700
  • FEMA IS-800
  • FEMA IS-400
  • HPI-100DE
  • HPI Fundamentals for Performance and Reliability
  • PTT-100DE Performance Test Command Structure
  • PFT-390DE
  • Engagement Simulation Systems
  • Basic Security Police Officer Training
  • Master-At-Arms 'A' School
  • MSRON Embarked Security Combat Skills
  • IS-100.C
  • IS-200.C
  • IS-700.B
  • IS-800.D
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30

Accomplishments

  • Performed over 2,000 hours of patrol and sentry duties and assisted with over 65 Incident Complaint Reports ranging from domestic violence, traffic accidents, and larceny
  • Conducted ten escorts of High-Value Assets and provided over 360 hours of Anti-Terrorism force protection as coxswain
  • Supervised watch standers in both Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Piracy defense to ensure safe passage of high-value assets through 30 choke-point transits, 26 high-threat port visits valued at over $500 million in combat equipment and 100 million gallons of fuel
  • Responsible for issuing new gear to over 100 personnel valued over $1 million without a single discrepancy
  • Developed training sessions to increase weapons qualifications within the unit

Timeline

Security Specialist II

Chenega
01.2025 - Current

Security Police Officer

Strategic Petroleum Reserve
02.2016 - 12.2024

Security Officer

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
08.2015 - 02.2016

Patrolman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2011 - 07.2015

Chief Of The Guard

U.S. Navy Deployment
05.2009 - 07.2011

Patrolman

Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron
04.2008 - 11.2008

Patrolman

U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2007 - 02.2009

High School Diploma -

Armwood High School
James White