Layne Austin Jones

Work History

Commander Support Staff

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

03.2021 - Current

Led eight Traditional Reservists through administrative and human resources duties while attending Unit Training Assembly and Annual Training
Tracks member's medical, training, leave, and duty status
Establishes standards, reviews progress, and rates assigned personnel on bi-annual evaluations
Manages unit Participation, Leave, Awards, Evaluations, Defense Travel System, and Human Resource programs.
The team accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Air Force

08.2018 - 05.2023

A highly skilled technician with supervisory and training responsibilities
Responsible for their subordinates' development and effective accomplishment of all assigned tasks
Ensured proper and effective use of all resources under control to ensure the mission is effectively and efficiently accomplished
Increased personal and subordinate resilience by championing social, physical, mental, and spiritual domains of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and encouraging others
Led and developed subordinates and exercised effective followership in mission accomplishment
Demonstrated and facilitated a climate of effective followership by willingly owning, explaining and promoting leaders' decisions
Developed innovative ways to improve processes, reduce costs and improve efficiency and provide suggestions up the chain of command that will directly contribute to unit and mission success
Guided, trained, instructed, and developed subordinates to be technically ready to accomplish the mission and ensured prepararation to accept increased levels of authority and responsibility
Provided feedback and counseling to subordinates on performance, career opportunities, promotions, benefits, and entitlements.

Administrative Support Technician

452 Maintenance Group

03.2021 - 07.2022

Grade: GS-6
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Administer and monitor elements of the unit personnel programs: Monitors participation of assigned reservists, records absences, processes rescheduled and equivalent training utilizing the Unit Training Assembly Processing System (UTAPS)
Manages the unit's immunization, physical, fitness management, and Ancillary Training programs
Accomplishes procedural actions concerning manning control, assignments, classification, relocation processing, personal affairs, records maintenance, promotion, Officer/Enlisted Performance Reports,
Unfavorable Information File (UIF), counseling, reenlistment, separation, special actions and related personnel administration
Updates, inquires, and processes actions through Personnel Data System
Responsible for input of data pertaining to military personnel such as awards and decorations
Prepares briefings, answers questions, responds to correspondence and ensures accurate tracking of pending and completed suspenses
Train personnel within the unit on applicable personnel and admin programs: Prepares training outlines, lesson plans, and tests
Conducts in-house training and on-the-job training for unit personnel
May be tasked to monitor upgrade training for unit assigned personnelist or administrative personnel
Standards: - Effectively conducts appropriate in-house and on-the-job training classes
Communicates clearly and concisely the objectives of the course material, ensuring comprehension by all attendees
Ensures upgrade requirements for assigned personnelists or administrative personnel are completed in a timely manner
Perform administrative office support functions: Uses a variety of office automation hardware, software, and peripherals to perform a wide variety of administrative tasks
Prepares file plan in accordance with prescribed Air Force instructions and manuals utilizing AFRIMS
Disposes of obsolete or superseded files according to table and rule
Used electronic publications library to access instructions and directives
Used electronic forms program to access and complete required forms
Prepares reports and related correspondence in accordance with Air Force Instructions
Distributes mail and messages, recording the receipt, suspense, and completion dates as appropriate
Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations
Prepares man-day, annual tour, and temporary duty orders using AROWS-R
Answers telephone, greets visitors and provides information requested or refers to appropriate staff
Standards: - Makes effective use of available office automation technology
Accurately maintains files
Effectively establishes controls and suspense dates and follows up to ensure required actions and responses are made within deadlines
Ensures orders are accurately prepared, approved by appropriate official, and contain the appropriate fund cites
Courteously receives, greets, and answers questions of visitors and promptly answers telephone calls
Provides timely, accurate, and factual information to customers
Assist Sr ART/Commander/Superintendents/Flt Chiefs w/UTA & Orders Planning: Coordinates billeting and messing for all unit personnel and the necessary acquisition of resources to include clothing, protective gear, and equipment
Serves as a funds manager for Reserve Personnel Budgeting and Accounting System (PBAS) and Travel Budget and Accounting System (TBAS)
Works directly with supervisor and subordinate chiefs to establish funds requirements to support unit needs
Monitors the maintenance, acquisition, and storage of supplies and equipment
May serve as supply and equipment custodian for the functional area
Standards: - Accurately ensures requirements related to a specific action are met
Ensures adequate fund requirements are obtained to support theunit mission
Provides Unit Personnel Support services: Oversees or accomplishes activities in support of the unit's civilian and military personnel, ensuring all necessary actions are accomplished and finalized This includes the management and update of the Unit Training and Participation System (UTAPS) and other personnel, participation and pay computer and web-based databases
Acts as the civilian pay timekeeper; ensuring in/out processing of unit personnel; reviewing, finalizing, processing, and tracking civilian appraisals, military performance evaluations, awards and decorations, and administrative personnel actions
Acts as the unit focal point for all military and civilian personnel actions, coordinating with outside agencies and providing assistance to unit personnel and supervisors.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.

Base Defense Operations Controller

39th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

06.2020 - 02.2021

Protects personnel and property, prevents pilferage, supervises road traffic, enforces traffic laws and regulations, maintains good order, furnishes information and directions, community policing, performs escorts and building checks
Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
Developed strategic plans to warn, control and evacuate personnel and thegeneral public from critical zones.
Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
Directs alarm response to surety assets and base facilities
Oversees recapture and recovery operations, and emergency response situations, and dispatches units based on priority.
Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch, and firefighting crews.
Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
Relayed the latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations

Instructor

39th Security Forces Squadron

10.2019 - 06.2020

Plans, Develops, implements and trains locally generated and Air Force directed materials
Instructed Nuclear Surety, Personnel Reliability, Explosive Safety tasks enabling members eligibility for work around surety resources
Mentored two personnel on execution of training leading to surety, law enforcement and tactics training completion for 430 personnel
Lead Asset Command Disablement instructor enabled unit asset disablement and defense capabilities in attack scenarios
Laser Safety Officer, instructed laser safety principles both in classroom and practical application methods
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Non-Lethal Individual Weapons Instructor: mentored 160 personnel on non lethal capabilities, objective control techniques and Use of Force factors relating to taser, OC Spray, vehicle disablement devices, riot control equipment, acoustic hailing devices, ocular warning devices along with non-lethal weapons ammunition weapons
Oversaw office of two instructors for 3 week 67 class unit introduction training
Evaluated Arming and Use of Force, Recapture and Recovery, nuclear surety, baton performance, shoot/no-shoot scenarios, individual movement tactics, close quarters battle, defense against standoff attacks, post attack reconnaissance techniques, firearm handling and coaching techniques, safety principles and host nation rules of engagement /laws
Wing Inspection Team member: evaluated personnel for duty certification on Armory, response team leader and exclusion area entry control duties
Lead Ability to Survive and Adapt instructor specializing in Active shooter survivability and response tactics for base population
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.

Flight Security Controller

Forces Squadron

04.2018 - 09.2019

Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
Provided Critical command and control for 138 Security Forces over 8,500 square miles territory in the defense of $3.3 Billion assets
Operated Vital communications system, remote visual assessment technology providing sole link between missile launch crews and alarm response
Responsible for security and accountability for
Communication security materials up to CLASSIFIED SECRET documentation, programmed and uploaded encryption material
Controlled entry and exit to launch control centers and launch facilities utilizing encrypted device authentication and entry authority lists
Instructed personnel on Bomb Threat response, Close Quarters
Battle techniques, IED Recognition, dismount and mounted patrol operations, and medical evacuation procedures
Oversaw security operations for for in-operational nuclear related alarm system restorations, facility maintenance operations random anti-terrorism measure implementation cryptographic material transportation, nuclear convoy operations, critical component transfers, and three nuclear surety inspections
Squad Leader for 10 defenders, tracked personal development, weapons qualification status, duty position evaluations, skill level upgrade training, standards advisement, enforcement of standards, evaluation and other supervisory tasks.

Defense Operations Controller

Missile, Missile Security Forces Squadron, Security Forces Squadron

04.2017 - 03.2018

Provided Critical command and control for 138 Security Forces over 8,500 square miles territory in the defense of $3.3 Billion assets
Operated Vital communications system, remote visual assessment technology providing sole link between missile launch crews and alarm response
Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
Communication security materials up to CLASSIFIED SECRET documentation, programmed and uploaded encryption material
Identified Protection Level one facility detection discrepancies, dispatched personnel for visual assessment and re-enabled system operation
Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
Evaluated current computer systems and network infrastructures to identify weaknesses and develop countermeasures.
Developed strategic plans to warn, control and evacuate personnel and general public from critical zones.
Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
Helped implement disaster plans, coordinating teams and resources to swiftly respond to problems.

Commander Support Staff

Security Forces Squadron

10.2016 - 03.2017

Managed 7 programs for two agencies; squadron with 468 personnel and security forces group with 919 members
Supervised Newcomers sponsorship program, monitored 175 personnel, scheduled pertinent appointments and ensured accountability
Assisted four Arming and Use of
Force monitors, vetted personnel for misdemeanors enabling 919 personnel arming status
Managed ground and weapons safety program for 249 members , conducted spot checks for Occupational Health and Safety breaches
Identified and corrected safety breaches, recorded and reported inspection results
Oversaw the Special Duty Pay program for 800 individuals, 3 units
Identified and corrected 545 pay discrepancies ensuring reparation
Project officer for Security Forces Group leave and meal allowance, granted $25,000 back-pay for entitlements, revitalized leave process for 947 personnel increasing return compliance by 50%
Agency Emergency Management Representative

Response Force Member

91st Missile Security Forces Squadron

02.2015 - 10.2016

Performed On-Scene Commander duties; controlled response forces to Nuclear Recapture and Recovery Operations
Strategically Mitigated security breaches of 8.5K square mile Area of Responsibility for 15 facilities and 150 Protection Level Resources
Planned and executed pre-departure, departure, mission and performed objectionably reasonable force to effectively neutralize active threats
Thwarted two unauthorized personnel access to nuclear assets by detaining, Identifying and securing $14M of Air Force Global Strike Command Assets.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Commander Support Staff

Non-Commissioned Officer

Administrative Support Technician

Base Defense Operations Controller

Instructor

Flight Security Controller

Defense Operations Controller

Commander Support Staff

Response Force Member

Education

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management

Associate's degree - Criminal Justice

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

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