Joel Martinez
Valley Center,CA
Summary
Dynamic Physical Security Specialist recognized for strong project management, security training, and emergency preparedness skills. Expertise in developing comprehensive project plans and conducting site inspections to enhance security measures across multiple locations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Security Specialist
NV5 Geospatial
Carlsbad, CA
07.2019 - 10.2025
- Advised Program Director on all aspects of physical security matters.
- Managed physical security systems (CCTV, IDS PACS) program for 159 Department of Defense Education Activity sites, both domestic and international.
- Provided expertise on physical security strategies, conducting site inspections to identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
- Effectively plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects using principles, methods, and standard techniques that are appropriate to the specific project.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participated in the selection of eight security technicians (CCTV).
Radio/Satellite Capabilities Manager
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to the Company Director overseeing 110 personnel on radio frequency capabilities, satellite communication capabilities, and radio network architecture.
- Responsible for the accountability of over 400 items of communications equipment, including cryptographic classified items, totaling over $5 million.
- Communications Security custodian, responsible for the accountability of all classified equipment, acquisition, issuing, and destruction of classified cryptographic keying material.
- Supervised the daily operations of the Radio/Satellite department, consisting of 50 personnel members.
- Mentor personnel in their military occupational specialty development, develop leadership qualities among junior supervisors, and conduct periodic performance reviews.
Communications Department Director
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Senior communications capability advisor to the Company Director of 300 personnel on all technical issues related to the planning, implementation, and capabilities of various communications networks and systems.
- Serve as the communications tactical network systems planner and engineer.
- Key Management Infrastructure Local Element Custodian and advisor to the Director of the Company on all matters concerning KMI, COMSEC, and classified procedures, policies, and standards.
- Information Systems Coordinator supervising the daily task and operations of the Information Technology Help Desk.
Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised company operations planning functions, personnel training requirements, and equipment maintenance management schedules.
- Advisor to the Company Director on all matters concerning near, mid-term, and long-range operational planning, training requirements, and company capabilities and deficiencies.
- Provide technical guidance on the employment of company communications personnel and equipment for multiple exercises and operations, both domestically and abroad.
- Design and develop a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for multiple company projects and operations in order to meet mandated timelines, and establish administrative, logistical, and operational requirements.
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Palomar College
San Marcos, CADiploma -
Edna High School
Edna, TX05-1999
Skills
- Project management
- Security systems
- Active shooter response
- Security risk assessment
- Security training
- Security project management
- Facility security
- Emergency preparedness
- Physical security audits
- Security consulting
- Team leadership
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Physical Security Specialist
NV5 Geospatial
07.2019 - 10.2025
Radio/Satellite Capabilities Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2018 - 06.2019
Communications Department Director
United States Marine Corps
03.2017 - 09.2018
Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 02.2017
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Palomar College
Diploma -
Edna High School