John MAHAN
SAP Security Specialist
Summary
Security professional prepared for high-impact roles. Strong expertise in risk assessment, background investigations, and compliance with security protocols. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results. Skilled in threat analysis, access control, and incident response, ensuring organizational safety and security.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Air Force Civil Service
09.2024 - Current
- Directed personnel security operations for multiple Special Access Programs (SAPs), ensuring strict compliance with Top Secret/SCI eligibility, SAP indoctrination, and continuous evaluation requirements.
- Managed access authorization and need-to-know determinations, coordinating indoctrinations and maintaining accountability within JADE and other access control systems.
- Administered badge creation and physical access control processes for SAP facilities, overseeing credential issuance, access level determinations, and entry/exit monitoring to maintain compliance with DoD and SAP security standards.
- Led SAP security training initiatives, developing and delivering initial and annual refresher courses to reinforce awareness of classified handling and nondisclosure obligations.
- Executed SAP debriefings and termination procedures, ensuring personnel acknowledged continuing lifetime security obligations and maintaining integrity of program protection.
Aircraft Painter
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared classified aircraft sections and components for painting by masking, stripping, and surface washing; blended and mixed paints, inks, and coatings for precise application in small, confined spaces.
- Applied finishes and performed detail touch-ups on sensitive aircraft surfaces, ensuring quality standards were met, while maintaining strict adherence to DoD and SAP security protocols.
- Safely managed and disposed of hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and California state regulations; certified in half-mask and full respirator usage.
- Coordinated painting processes for production parts on classified aircraft, utilizing standard measuring equipment, sealants, and power hand tools to achieve mission-critical results.
Painter
David Robbins Painting
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of a small painting company, managing tool and parts inventory, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating replenishment and vendor orders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Directed surface preparation and application processes, safeguarding client property, and establishing standardized procedures for efficient and damage-free painting operations.
- Implemented safety and compliance measures, training team members on OSHA standards, hazardous material handling, and proper waste disposal to maintain a safe and professional job site.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment, initiating proactive maintenance and repair actions to extend asset lifecycle, reduce downtime, and control operational costs.
Security Officer
G4S-Saint Joseph Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed physical security operations, overseeing access control, badge issuance, and inventory of security equipment to ensure uninterrupted protection of facilities and sensitive assets.
- Implemented and enforced security protocols, including controlled area safeguarding, barrier systems, and intrusion detection monitoring, reducing vulnerabilities across operational sites.
- Conducted routine inspections of security systems, cameras, and equipment, initiating preventative maintenance, and coordinating repairs to sustain mission-critical SOC operations.
- Trained personnel on security procedures, OSHA compliance, and emergency response protocols, while ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials to maintain a safe and secure workplace.
- Performed physical checks of personnel's belongings at entry and exit points, enforcing prohibited item policies, and mitigating insider threat risks within secure facilities.
Education
GED Or High School Diploma -
Insert High School
Location Here 05.2001 -
Skills
- Personnel Security Program Management (SAP/SCI/DoD)
- Access Control & Badge Issuance (SAPF, Controlled Areas, SOC environments)
- Physical Security Measures (intrusion detection, surveillance systems, barrier controls)
- Insider Threat & Personnel Monitoring (reporting, travel, financial disclosure)
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring & Incident Response
- Hazardous Materials Handling & OSHA/State Regulatory Compliance
- Classified Aircraft Maintenance Support (surface prep, coatings, finishes)
- Inventory & Asset Management (tools, equipment, and security systems)
- Security Training & Indoctrination (initial, refresher, and emergency response)
- Facility Inspections, Personnel Searches, & Compliance Enforcement
Certification
SFPC
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Air Force Civil Service
09.2024 - Current
Aircraft Painter
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - 09.2024
Painter
David Robbins Painting
05.2018 - 10.2023
Security Officer
G4S-Saint Joseph Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2018
GED Or High School Diploma -
Insert High School
05.2001 -
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