Maxwell Highsmith

• Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of audit process.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
• Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
• Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring high level of satisfaction during audit process.
• Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within team.
• Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.

General Responsibilities

Work with the SLED Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) unit to identify issues/deficiencies/errors with LIvescan submissions from agencies across the state. Develop training to provide to Law Enforcement Agencies and Criminal Justice Practitioners utilizing a Livescan system to correct errors.

Ensure all agencies are collecting information according to SLED and FBI Standards. Provide training on proper collection of fingerprints, palm prints, mugshots.

Specifically:

+ Review errors within AFIS to identify training needs at Livescan Locations. Conduct training at Livescan locations to ensure information is entered properly.

+ Remain knowledgeable of SLED and FBI procedures for fingerprint submissions and provide training as necessary. Ensure all field personnel such as Sheriff's offices, Detention Centers, and Coroner's offices to name a few are properly updated with state laws and protocol manuals.

+ Identify program training needs through any audits and needs assessment research to design, implement, schedule training, and prepare all training materials and handouts. Report any concerns/issues from local agencies to Automated Fingerprint Identification System Supervisor.

+ Stay apprised of system modifications and ensure local Automated Fingerprint locations and aware of any updates.

• Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.

• Ensured timely submission of all required personnel security documentation by efficiently organizing and tracking ongoing clearance requests.
• Conducted periodic trainings for staff on proper handling of sensitive materials, minimizing risk of unauthorized disclosure or compromise.
• Enhanced security clearance processing by conducting thorough background investigations and documentation reviews.
• Collaborated with other departments to address any potential security concerns or breaches, upholding company-wide safety standards.
• Managed the revocation and reinstatement process for suspended or revoked clearances, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions were taken.
• Assisted in maintaining a secure working environment through regular audits and inspections of security measures.
• Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of employee records, ensuring accurate tracking of personnel security clearances.

This position is located at the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security Office. This is a ARNG National Guard position requiring military membership. Duties are as follows:

1) 40% = Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel. Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background / clearance investigation for any questions or corrections.

2) 30% = Uses automated systems and software to assist in analysis and research. Uses a variety of methods to track, monitor and maintain files concerning the status of pending, current and in-progress investigations and re-investigations for Secret and Top Secret clearance holders.

3) 15% = Performs duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/ determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilians employees, contractors and/ or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.

4) 15% = Executes established policies and procedures required for the personnel security program. Implements and executes policies and procedures in accordance with Federal Regulations.

• Note: VOLUNTEERED to travel across South Carolina to deliver impactful training programs geared toward solving issues with Military Members and their security clearances. Played a crucial role in supporting J2's role in the education/training and resolution of capturing/retaining /maintaining Military Talent. Played a critical role in resolving long-standing security clearance issues. This task opened up J2 to locate and resolve long-standing Military Talent with problematic security clearance issues.
• Maintained strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive personal information, adhering to all applicable privacy regulations and guidelines.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of new personnel security policies, contributing to an improved overall framework for managing classified information.
• Reduced security risks by implementing strict access controls and monitoring of classified materials.

• Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
• Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
• Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
• Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
• Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
• Reduced knowledge gaps within the organization by creating comprehensive intelligence products tailored to specific audience needs.
• Strengthened situational awareness among key stakeholders by delivering concise, actionable intelligence briefings.
• Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
• Maintained subject matter expertise in assigned areas of responsibility through ongoing professional development activities.
• Participated in multi-disciplinary teams working on high-priority projects that required rapid response capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Identified potential threats by conducting thorough research on global events and trends.
• Enabled more informed decision-making processes by translating complex data into easily digestible visuals for non-analyst stakeholders.

Primarily responsible for the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence. Integral to providing Army National Guard personnel with information about enemy forces and potential battle areas.

JOB DUTIES:

1) Prepare all-source intelligence products to support the Combat Commander.

2) Assess the significance and reliability of incoming information with current intelligence.

3) Establish and maintain systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files.

Pertinent Job skills:

1) Critical thinking.

2) Preparing maps, charts and intelligence reports.

3) Military symbology.

4) Using computer systems.

• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
• Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
• Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
• Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
• Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.
• Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
• Investigated reported incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
• Optimized physical security barrier installations, resulting in reduced vulnerability of company assets to theft or damage.