Paul Flaks
Eagle River
Summary
Results-driven Security Professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing security strategies. Expertise in risk assessment, access control, and emergency response planning. Known for reliability, collaboration, and a strong commitment to integrity and vigilance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
Department of Air Force
06.2024 - Current
- Streamlined security lifecycle management for personnel in Special Access Programs.
- Developed comprehensive security framework as Site Security Manager for JITTC.
- Advised senior leadership on security compliance and risk management at JITTC.
- Guided junior staff through personnel security packet corrections and submissions.
- Processed security clearance applications efficiently, ensuring timely approvals.
- Evaluated foreign travel requests to minimize risks to information and personnel.
Security Specialist
Department of Air Force
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced compliance with ODNI, DoD, NSA, and USAF policies.
- Established procedures to safeguard classified national defense information effectively.
- Facilitated bi-weekly security briefings to educate personnel on security protocols.
- Managed requests for personnel security investigations in line with directives.
- Guided four Unit Security Managers in processing security clearance requests.
- Reviewed physical security programs to ensure personnel received adequate security education.
Security Assistant
US Army
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Safeguarded over 200 personnel through effective Security Program management.
- Enhanced Battalion security by overseeing Physical Security program implementation.
- Streamlined DACAP enrollment and briefings for assigned personnel in Battalion.
- Developed and managed comprehensive Individual Antiterrorism Plans for the Battalion.
- Executed Battalion Antiterrorism Program, improving overall safety protocols.
Police Officer
Department of Air Force
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced security for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson by monitoring Intrusion Detection Systems.
- Responded to IDS alarms by dispatching patrols and generating detailed reports.
- Executed access control measures in compliance with installation regulations and protocols.
- Conducted preliminary investigations while collecting and preserving critical evidence for cases.
- Utilized law enforcement information systems to obtain and safeguard sensitive information.
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Safeguarded Personal Identifying Information (PII) in compliance with regulations.
- Utilized secure communication methods for PII exchange across CONUS and OCONUS.
- Ensured document accuracy through detailed review processes and verification.
- Maintained comprehensive records and forms related to assigned responsibilities.
- Conducted interviews to gather information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
Wayland Baptist University
Anchorage, AK11.2018
Associate of Arts - undefined
Intelligence Operations Studies-Counterintelligence
Douglas, AZ11.2013
B. A. S. Justice Administration - undefined
Wayland Baptist University
Anchorage, AK11.2012
Associate of Arts - undefined
General Studies
Mannheim, Germany05.2003
Skills
- Security Data Applications,
- Defense Information Security Systems
- Incident response
- Access control
- InfoSec
- Physical security
- CCTV monitoring
- Emergency response
- Identity management
- Threat management
- Risk management
- Clearance management
Accomplishments
- Planned and conducted security training with approximately 60 Security Forces personnel ensuring a better understanding of site security policies.
- Briefed approximately 15 Mental Health Providers regarding Adjudicative Guidelines.
- Managed Security Coordinators across three installations.
- Performed primary security manager duties as the security assistant for the last quarter of 2021 and third quarter of 2022 due to the security manager position being vacant.
Certification
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certificate 03/2022
- Antiterrorism Basic Officer Course 12/2020
- Military Police Investigator Course 11/2018
- Counterintelligence Support to Force Protection 03/2014
- Counterintelligence Investigations 03/2014
- U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent Course 11/2013
- Military Police One Station Unit Training 12/2005
AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Certificate of Achievement, Combat Action Badge, Driver’s Badge.
Military Service
- U.S. Army 07/2005 – 12/2015
- Army National Guard: 01/2016 - Present
Citizenship
- United State of America
- Veteran’s Preference: 10 points
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Security Specialist
Department of Air Force
06.2024 - Current
Security Specialist
Department of Air Force
08.2022 - 06.2024
Security Assistant
US Army
09.2020 - 08.2022
Police Officer
Department of Air Force
04.2019 - 08.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - undefined
Intelligence Operations Studies-Counterintelligence
B. A. S. Justice Administration - undefined
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Arts - undefined
General Studies
Master of Arts - Management
Wayland Baptist University