LaSean Brunson
Suitland,MD
Summary
Adept Personnel Security Specialist, interested in the 120-day detail in the Workforce Support Branch. I have a proven track record at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, excelling in regulatory compliance and mental health first aid. Leveraged advanced adjudication skills and critical thinking to enhance security processes, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining classified information integrity and supporting Workforce Wellness and Services Division and the Women's Employee Resource Group programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE)
03.2018 - Current
- Perform adjudicative determinations for applicants, contractors, task force officers, attorneys and background reinvestigations based upon applicable Executive Orders (EO), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) orders, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Justice (DOJ) and BATFE directives
- Analyze resumes, employment references, fingerprint results, criminal history reports, credit bureau reports, Reports of Investigations (ROI), polygraph examinations, court records, tax records and various background checks and security forms
- Prepare letters of denial, abeyance, advisement, and revocation of security clearances and/or eligibility for continued federal employment
- Perform subject interviews to address and clarify unmitigated concerns, as well as compose comprehensive summaries of adjudicative decisions
- Lead point of contact for national security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access debriefings for all separating BATFE staff
- Performed new hire orientation and conducted security clearance briefings
- Grant and administrative withdraw security clearances
- Update the OPM portal of all adjudicative actions and determinations
- Volunteered to support the Office of Regulatory Affairs with two major firearm rulemaking projects by serving on a three-month EPS detail
- Volunteered as a tester to assist the JSTARS development team with disaster recovery system performance which allowed the team to quickly identify JSTARS recovery time during a production server fail
- Appointed lead on special projects
- Conduct training on agency processes, requirements, and management expectations
- Volunteer often with planning, coordinating, and hosting Personnel Security Division special events/functions
- Volunteered for the PERSEREC eInterview project to support and participate in the application development, testing and prototype assessment of an electronic interview mobile application
- Wellness Advocate Coordinator/Certified in Mental Health First Aid: Provide mental health first aid to members of my office by being a safe and trusted source, providing mental health and work/life balance support through BHS/EAP resources
- Disseminate bi-weekly to monthly information pertaining to Workforce Wellness and Services Division (WWSD) programs and initiatives
- Provide monthly information and resources regarding social, mental and physical health awareness
- Volunteer member of the Women’s Employee Resource Group (WERG), participate in various outreach initiatives, perform research of community needs, strategize and formulate plans of action, create cost effective ideas to provide resources
- Supervisor: Tonya Nelson, Tel: 202-648-9314
Personnel Security Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
09.2009 - 03.2018
- Initiated employees, contractors, and task force officers into the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQip)
- Reviewed security questionnaires for completeness and accuracy, then released security questionnaires to OPM
- Performed adjudicative determinations for employee reinvestigations, contractors, task force officers and foreign nationals based upon applicable EO, HSPD-12, DNI, DEA and OPM directives
- Performed subject interviews to address and clarify unmitigated concerns, as well as composed comprehensive summaries of adjudicative decisions
- Analyzed and determined appropriate investigative level based upon agency requirements and/or access to sensitive or classified information
- Conducted training pertaining to agency requirements and management expectations
- Initiated and developed procedures to improve efficiency of workload
- Reviewed security packages for completeness of all forms and required documents
- Conducted security inspections and audits for field personnel, which included interviewing Division Security Officers (DSO) for collection of data, compliance of all security procedures and policies and background investigation status
- Prepared reports for corrective action and/or recommendation to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC)
- Initiated required criminal and credit checks such as the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Information Systems (NADDIS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems (NLETS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Experian
- Prepared letters of denial and revocation of security clearances and/or eligibility for continued federal employment
- Processed SCI requests pursuant to all DNI directives and EO
- Served as the source of information for the SCI program
- Conducted personnel security briefings to advise of security requirements
- Designated clearance levels for Position Descriptions utilizing the Position Designation Tool
- Acted in supervisory capacity as required
- Conducted training on agency requirements and management expectations
- Appointed lead on special projects
- Supervisor: Tonya Nelson, Tel: 202-648-9314
Owner
Block Party Amusements, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Block Party Amusements was an event/amusement rental and event planning, design business
- Planned, coordinated, organized, managed, designed weddings, milestone celebrations, corporate events, and charitable functions for nonprofit organizations
- Utilized creative ideas to solicit sponsors and funding through donations for Block Party Amusements hosted community outreach events
- Timely delivered, setup/dismantled event/amusement rentals and when required operated amusement rental equipment
- Created all event and rental documentation, to include rental and event contracts, Standard Operating Procedures and training manuals
- Hired and terminated staff
- Created staff expectations, goals, and milestone agreements
- Trained personnel on safety and operating procedures for all equipment
- Processed payroll, secured and paid vendors, recorded and documented sales/revenue, reported annual sales tax, reconciled bank and credit card accounts, created and maintained cash flow statements, performed comparative analysis
- Ordered equipment and supplies, maintained inventory
- Maintained maintenance and service records for all rental equipment and business vehicles
- Established friendly, yet professional relationships with clients, vendors and venues
- Maintained a positive, supportive, encouraging, respectful work environment which created staff who provided outstanding customer service
- Created a safe space for open communication amongst myself and all staff members
- Organized and hosted team building events
- Block Party Amusements was an event/amusement rental and event planning, design business
Information Management Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
12.2002 - 09.2009
- Obtained detailed critical/incident information from DEA personnel and other law enforcement entities involving threats, shootings, and significant enforcement activity around the world
- Functioned as the point of contact for DEA entities, field offices, legal attaches, other government agencies and the general public
- Confidential Source (CS) Coordinator: Reviewed Confidential Source Establishment (DEA-512) forms for adherence to DEA policies, procedures, and the DEA Agents manual
- Recommended specific course of action to facilitate the establishment of CS
- Tracked CS information, conducted name and criminal queries in NADDIS
- Provided guidance regarding the CS establishment process
- Performed vehicle and name queries in NCIC and NLETS
- Provided guidance to the Duty Agents regarding operating procedures and critical incident notification requirements
- Prepared Time and Attendance reports and conducted audits for the submission to the National Finance Center (NFC)
- Monitored the DEA’s Special Agent Alert System
- This system track Special Agents (SA) assigned to overseas posts
- In the event a SA was in distress or kidnapped, I tracked their location, reported the location to their Country Attaché’ and remained in communication with the Country Attaché’ or local law enforcement until the SA was located
- Prepared a report upon the conclusion of each incident
- Monitored radio traffic of SA’s during enforcement activities
- Certified Virginia Criminal Information Network Operator: Processed critical data referencing Virginia State Law Enforcement matters to include the death of State, Local, or Federal law enforcement officers in the line of duty
- Provided technical assistance to DEA Field Divisions regarding computer equipment and software upgrades
- Maintained the conference room, setup audio visual equipment and PowerPoint presentations
- Supervisor: Michael Metzger, Tel.: 202-307-3630
Education
Certification in Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Mgmt -
Community College of Philadelphia
Online11-2023
US Graduate School
Washington, DC01.2010
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD01.2001
Skills
- Mental Health First Aid
- Microsoft 365
- ATF Investigations Management Enterprise (AIME)
- JPAS
- OPM Portal/CVS/PIPS
- M-204 (DEA Inquiry Database)
- Advanced Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication
- DoD Personnel Security Adjudication
- Reciprocity in the Personnel Security Program
- Train-the-Trainer
- Automated Position Designation
- DOJ Continuity of Operations Overview (DOOP)
- DOJ Business Writing
- Event Planning
- Legal Ethics
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Critical thinking
- Security risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- NCIC experience
- Sensitive information handling
- Classified information control
- Case management
- Report writing
- Background investigations
- Research proficiency
- Security briefings
- Documentation skills
- Background investigation
- Employee file updates
Affiliations
- Trustee at New Mount Nebo Baptist Church
- Nurse at New Mount Nebo Baptist Church
- Operate the audio/visual and computer equipment for New Mount Nebo Baptist Church
- Own and operate a nonprofit, 501c3 organization that brings awareness and resources for mental and emotional health
Accomplishments
- Outstanding performance evaluation, 2023, 2024
- Time-off Award, 2019, 2022
- Individual Cash Award, 2022, 03/2023, 11/2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE)
03.2018 - Current
Personnel Security Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
09.2009 - 03.2018
Owner
Block Party Amusements, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2018
Information Management Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
12.2002 - 09.2009
Certification in Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Mgmt -
Community College of Philadelphia
US Graduate School
University of Maryland University College
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