Omeka Palmer
Stone Mountain
Summary
Security professional with comprehensive experience in managing site security and operations. Proven ability to enhance security measures and coordinate effectively with teams to achieve goals. Dependable and adaptive, known for strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Security Manager
ICSS (Department of State)
09.2002 - Current
- Manage end-to-end physical and personnel security functions, including clearance verifications, visitor control, access authorization, and background check support.
- Responsible for ensuring the personnel safety and security of passport adjudicators, visitors, and the protection of property and assets.
- Set up and provide PIV badges to employees.
- Conduct pre-employment screenings and preliminary suitability determinations for applicants requiring access to secure facilities and/or classified information.
- Maintain security clearance records and personnel files in accordance with privacy and information assurance policies.
- Provide daily oversight to a team of security officers; train and mentor staff on personnel security procedures, information protection, and handling of sensitive PII.
- Conduct and document investigations involving personnel misconduct, unauthorized access attempts, and insider threat concerns.
- Develop security education materials and briefings to support continuous improvement of site-wide security awareness.
- Maintained comprehensive security logs, ensuring compliance with regulations, also prepared and managed work schedules for a team of over 100+ officers.
- Monitor and analyze physical access control systems, issuing and revoking credentials based on clearance status and role changes.
- Supervisor: Eric Aid – May contact
- Hours per week: 40+
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Security File & Records Management
- Access Control Systems
- Incident Reporting/ Risk & Threat Assessments
- Law Enforcement & Agency Coordination
- Security Training & Briefings
Accomplishments
- Received leadership awards for demonstrating strong leadership skills and commitment.
- Supervised team of 100+ employees.
Certification
- CPR / First Aid / AED, American Heart Association
- Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Site Security Manager
ICSS (Department of State)
09.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University