LARRY PORTER
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Watchful Security Supervisor committed to maximizing facility security and minimizing risks. Monitors facilities with safety of visitors and staff in mind. Leads team of security professionals to protect facilities and guests.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Chief Security Officer/Information Systems Security Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
04.2017 - Current
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Chief Security Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
04.2006 - 04.2017
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Master Sergeant
US Army
07.1980 - 08.2005
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of Maryland
06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
06.2005
Skills
- Personnel & Physical Security
- Information Assurance & Cybersecurity
- COMSEC & Classified Material Handling
- Facility Security & Access Control
- Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning
- Security Clearance Adjudication (TS/SCI & SAP)
- Security Audits & Risk Assessments
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Policy Interpretation & Local Implementation
- Interagency & Contractor Coordination
- Construction Security Compliance
- Federal Regulations: DCID, NISPOM, ICD, and DOJ/FBI policies
- Regulatory compliance
- Business continuity planning
- Risk management expertise
- Network security architecture
- Staffing and scheduling
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Employee schedule coordination
- Company risk mitigation
- CCTV experience
- Security team management
- Interviews and interrogations
- Access systems and patrol
- Security screening
- Security team leadership
- Operational effectiveness
- Investigative procedures
- Daily status reports
- Crime prevention
- Emergency management
- DHS armed handgun training
- Audit compliance
- Loss prevention trainer
- Accounting investigations
- Valid US passport
- Policy enforcement
- Incipient fire safety training
- Residential management
- Takedown maneuvers
- Threat assessment
- Dispatch
- OSHA training
- AED training
- Security resource management
- Employee performance evaluation
- ATM tech training
- Court testimony
- Security personnel training
- CCTV monitoring
- MDTS training
- Compliance management
- Defensive driving training
- Asset protection
- Interrogation techniques
- C-cure and S2 knowledge
- Relationship building and management
- Personnel supervision
- Firearms training
- Physical restraint training
- Employee relations
- Risk analysis
- X-ray Hi-scan training
- Security resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Security officer development
- MEB baton training
- Incident investigation
- CPR and child CPR training
- Staff management
- AED certified
- Security training
- Resource allocation
- Skilled public speaker
- Security management
- Site visits
- Daily incident reporting
- Report analysis
- Background investigations
- Company risk management
- Safety and security procedures
- Safety and security regulations
- Criminal law
- Security officer training
- Security systems expertise
- Program auditing
- Security planning
- Loss prevention expertise
- Access control
Accomplishments
- Oracle DBA for intelligence systems and managed databases for training of intelligence personnel.
- Primary System Administrator for Solaris systems
- Documented and resolved construction security issues that prevented a halt in the construction schedule, which led to a zero loss in operational tempo.
- Achieved access control efficiency by introducing a badge system for replacement of reception badges which were constantly being lost or misplaced.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop projects as spreadsheets and provide graphic presentations for discussion.
- Achieved on-time completion of physical security construction projects by completing oversight and input to security requirements with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- FEMA Certified – Continuity of Operations (COOP) Management
- NIST Compliance Training – NIST 800-171, NIST 800-12
- Industrial & Physical Security Certifications – ICD 705, TEMPEST
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Associate Chief Security Officer/Information Systems Security Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
04.2017 - Current
Chief Security Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
04.2006 - 04.2017
Master Sergeant
US Army
07.1980 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of Maryland
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