Focused Physical Security Specialist and Army Veteran with TS/SCI Clearance, years of experience and leadership. Big on integrity, and maintains secure environments in all aspects for others.
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Michael Knott
Columbia,MD
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Chenega CorporationColumbia, MD
Physical Security Specialist
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Managed and operated Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security and (SCIF) operations.
- Executed facility blueprints.
- Created and issued SCIF access badges.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Updated SOPs.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property, monitoring access control, monitoring video surveillance, verified photo IDs and tickets, sounded alarms while calling police or fire department when necessary, and searched individuals and baggage for weapons as well as other prohibited items.
- Conducted various inspections.
- Ensured SIC is properly taken care of.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Assisted with data spills.
- Prepared courier packages and maintained logs.
- Conducted various interviews.
- Performed daily functions for the Special Security Office (SSO) and SCIFs.
- Assisted OSP with processing and shredding classified documents.
- Escorted personnel.
- Drafted CSP.
US ArmyFort Carson, CO
Physical Security Specialist
10.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Managed and operated Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security and (SCIF) operations.
- Executed facility blueprints.
- Created and issued SCIF access badges.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Updated SOPs.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property, monitoring access control, monitoring video surveillance, verified photo IDs and tickets, sounded alarms while calling police or fire department when necessary, and searched individuals and baggage for weapons as well as other prohibited items.
- Conducted various inspections.
- Ensured SIC is properly taken care of.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Assisted with data spills.
- Prepared courier packages and maintained logs.
- Conducted various interviews.
- Performed daily functions for the Special Security Office (SSO) and SCIFs.
- Assisted OSP with processing and shredding classified documents.
- Escorted personnel.
- Drafted CSP.
- Initiated physical security programs and trained 1,000's of soldiers on workplace violence, fraud, staff safety and physical site security.
- Conducted confidential investigations, maintained security records, files and data and evaluated and recommended best physical security systems, software and equipment.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Education
Currently Picking The Right SchoolLocal
Bachelor's Degree from Security Services Administration And Management
University Overview
- Knowledge of OPM clearance procedures
- Experience of 5 CFR 731, 5 CFR 732, E.O. 12968, E.O. 13467, E.O. 13764, 32 CFR 2001, 32 CFR 2003, and ICD/ICS 700 Series National Policy
- TS/SCI Clearance
- OPM databases: CVS, PIPS, NP2
- OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication
- SSO Operations; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations
- SCI Personnel Security
- SCI Information Security
- SCI Physical Security
- SCI TEMPEST
- SCI Industrial Security
Skills
Soft Skills:
- Integrity
- Multi-tasker
- Encourages, motivates and works well with others
- Reliable
- Takes Initiative
- Conflict Resolution
- Organized
- Hard Skills:
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Military Experience
- Weapons Training
- Emergency Management
Certification
- Insider Threat Certification
- Counterintelligence Certification
- OPSEC Awareness Certification
- PII Certification
- Cyber Awareness Certification
Timeline
Physical Security Specialist
Chenega Corporation
08.2019 - Current
Physical Security Specialist
US Army
10.2015 - 08.2019
Currently Picking The Right School
Bachelor's Degree from Security Services Administration And Management
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