Julia Parks
AFSO/Security Specialist
Gate City,VA
Summary
Skilled Security Specialist/AFSO with over 8 years of experience managing facility and personnel security. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and security procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist/AFSO
BAE Systems / Holston Army Ammunition Plant
06.2018 - Current
- Manage and support organization-wide privacy and security management measures.
- Support security measures in accordance with Defense (DoD) contract terms and conditions, government requirements, and company policies.
- Work cross-functionally to support Security strategies related to Industrial Security programs (Security, Fire, and Emergency Services and Business Continuity.)
- Maintain and evaluate ATF licenses and clearances for 900 employees, such as addition of new employees to license and removal of departing employees.
- Verify citizenship and give security briefing to all new employees.
- Assist in processing international and US visitor request
- Conduct employee Tier 3 Investigations/SF86 process to obtain security clearances. Support cleared plant employees with reporting/training and briefing/debriefing.
- Monitor and update DISS records for cleared employees.
- Administer electronic fingerprinting. Update and monitor records in SWFT.
- Assist FSO with DD254 documents.
- Record observations and occurrences and interview witnesses to complete and submit incident reports and insider threat investigations into SIMS.
- Review photos and videos for various departments and subcontractors to verify that there are no OPSEC violations.
- Assist various departments with CUI markings on documents and drawings.
- Draft reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Update shift logs and produce daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Support physical security requirements, risk evaluations, audits, investigations, and protection of assets.
- Administer security programs and procedures for classified/unclassified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
- Support data management, analytics, and reporting, including security operations plans and documented event reports.
- Currently possess an active secret clearance for access to various government programs.
- Currently have active accounts in SIMS, DISS, SWFT and NISP,
Security, Safety, Health and Environmental Coord
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Collaborate with employees and management to develop, prepare, and implement safety, security, health and environmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with all of the above teams to promote and ensure a safe work environment.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols
Explosives Plant Operator
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems
04.2002 - 06.2015
- Monitored control equipment in operation buildings.
- Sampled material to be sent to lab for testing.
- Weighed and shoveled blended material for packaging, drying and transporting.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators
- Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators
- Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency
Education
No Degree - Office Systems Technology
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN04.2001
Skills
- Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Clearance Management
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Operation Monitoring
- Threat Management
- Clearance Oversight
- Federal and State Regulation Compliance
- Investigate Incidents
- Screen Personnel
- Policy Development
- Access Management
- Policy Updates
- Personnel Protection
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Grounds Security
- Critical Thinking
- Vulnerability Management
- Entrance Control
- Crisis Management Plans
- Write Reports
- Attentive and Observant
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Cooperative Attitude
- Periodic Reinvestigations
- Security Operations Experience
- SSP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Security Specialist/AFSO
BAE Systems / Holston Army Ammunition Plant
06.2018 - Current
Security, Safety, Health and Environmental Coord
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems
06.2015 - 06.2018
Explosives Plant Operator
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems
04.2002 - 06.2015
No Degree - Office Systems Technology
Northeast State Community College
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