Matthew Leyba
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dedicated security professional with over six years of experience in military law enforcement, physical security, and surveillance monitoring. Currently supporting Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) functions through CCTV surveillance, alarm monitoring, access control observation, incident documentation, and emergency response support. Proven ability to identify suspicious activity, maintain situational awareness, and communicate effectively during security incidents. Committed to protecting personnel, facilities, and assets through proactive monitoring and professional service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
GSOC Operator
Allied Universal Security Services
Richardson, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained and operated control systems for system operations, including monitoring alarms, and responding to emergency situations.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers concerning operational issues that may arise during shift changeovers, or while on duty.
- Compiled reports detailing daily activities, production volumes and downtime events.
- Executed work orders issued by supervisors according to established guidelines.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
Team Leader
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised team members during daily operations and provided guidance as needed.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Managed inventory of equipment used by the team, ensuring that items were properly maintained and accounted for at all times.
- Managed CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.
Military Police
US Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Monitored communications networks for suspicious activity, identified anomalies, and reported findings to superiors.
- Gathered evidence at crime scenes; interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects.
- Conducted random checks of personnel identification cards for security purposes.
- Monitored CCTV systems for suspicious activity or potential threats.
- Developed plans for responding to terrorist incidents or other high-risk scenarios.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Maintained an up-to-date understanding of relevant national security policies and protocols governing the use of classified material.
- Gathered details about enemy forces, troop movements. strengths, tendencies and activities.
- Determined connections between criminal activities by linking suspects.
Education
Trade - Welding
Universal of Technical Institution
Irving, TX03-2023
Skills
- Coaching
- Team Supervision
- Documentation and Reporting
- CCTV review
- Emergency Response
- Situational Awareness
- Keen observer
Certification
- Cyber Awareness Challenge
- Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)
- Anti-Terrorism level 1
- OPSEC
- SERE 0.2 Level A SERE Education and Training
- Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)
- Joint Staff Composite Risk Management Operations
- SHARP(Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention): Standing Strong
- Personal Financial Management (8hrs.)
- Information Security Program Training
- Oleoresin Capsicum level 1
- Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) Operators New Equipment Training (OPNET)
- Suicide Prevention
Accomplishments
- Army good conduct medal
- National defense service medal
- Army service medal
- Overseas service medal
Timeline
GSOC Operator
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2024 - Current
Team Leader
US Army
03.2021 - 05.2022
Military Police
US Army
02.2018 - 02.2021
Trade - Welding
Universal of Technical Institution