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Randell McMillin

Middletown,OH

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Personnel Security Lead with 8+ years of comprehensive experience in managing and enhancing security protocols for top-tier organizations. Possesses a coveted TS/SCI clearance, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and assets. Adept at overseeing personnel security processes, risk mitigation, and compliance with government regulations. Proven ability to lead and mentor security teams, ensuring the highest level of protection for personnel and classified data. Known for exceptional attention to detail and a track record of maintaining the highest security standards.

A results-driven professional with a proven ability to adapt to evolving security landscapes while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Ready to bring expertise and leadership to a dynamic security environment, with a keen interest in transitioning to the cybersecurity field to leverage and expand upon extensive security knowledge.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Personnel Security Lead

Air Force
5 2023 - Current

· Managed all aspects of personnel security, ensuring compliance with government regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.

· Served as backup Security Manager, overseeing security protocols, risk assessments, and incident response strategies.

· Mentored and trained security teams, fostering a culture of vigilance and adherence to the highest security standards.

· Implemented and optimized personnel security processes, reducing security incidents by 20% and enhancing organizational security posture.

· Conducted thorough background checks and security clearances, maintaining meticulous records and ensuring timely renewals.

· Developed and executed security awareness programs, significantly improving staff understanding and adherence to security protocols.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to mitigate security risks, ensuring the safety and integrity of organizational assets.

· Managed the secure operation of the SIPR room, ensuring compliance with all security protocols and regulations.

· Supervised the opening and closing procedures of the SIPR room, guaranteeing strict adherence to security protocols.

· Conducted regular audits and inspections to ensure the integrity and security of the SIPR room, addressing vulnerabilities promptly.

· Maintained and updated access control lists, ensuring only authorized personnel accessed the SIPR room.

· Coordinated with IT and security teams to resolve security-related issues within the SIPR room.

· Implemented and enforced physical security measures, including surveillance systems, to protect sensitive information.

· Trained staff on SIPR room protocols, enhancing overall security awareness and compliance.

· Documented all SIPR room activities, maintaining detailed logs for auditing and compliance purposes.

· Conducted security briefings and debriefings for personnel accessing the SIPR room, ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and protocols.

· Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SIPR room operations, aligning with evolving security requirements.

· Regularly updated safe and door codes for the SIPR room, maintaining high security and access control.

· Implemented strict protocols for code changes, maintaining detailed records and logs for compliance and auditing.

· Coordinated with authorized personnel to schedule and communicate code changes, minimizing disruptions and maintaining operational security.

· Conducted security briefings on code changes and best practices for maintaining code confidentiality.

· Performed regular inspections to ensure proper functioning of locks and access control systems in the SIPR room.

· Updated and maintained all forms and documentation related to SIPR room access, ensuring compliance with the latest security protocols and regulations.

· Developed and revised forms to streamline access procedures, enhancing clarity and reducing processing time.

· Conducted thorough reviews of existing forms to identify and implement improvements, ensuring they met evolving organizational and regulatory needs.

· Coordinated with security and administrative teams to disseminate updated forms, providing training and guidance on proper usage.

· Maintained accurate records of all changes to forms, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with security standards.

· Implemented electronic form management systems, enhancing accessibility and reducing manual paperwork.

· Ensured all personnel were informed of changes to forms and procedures through regular briefings and updates.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and incorporate best practices into form updates, promoting continuous improvement.

· Responded to inquiries and provided support to staff regarding SIPR room access forms.

· Ensured all forms complied with data protection and confidentiality requirements, safeguarding sensitive information.

· Served as the primary point of contact for reporting and managing security incidents and insider threat activities, ensuring timely and accurate communication.

· Conducted thorough investigations of reported security incidents, gathering and analyzing evidence to determine scope and impact.

· Developed and implemented incident response protocols, enhancing the organization’s ability to effectively address and mitigate security threats.

· Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, including security teams and law enforcement, to resolve security incidents.

· Maintained detailed records of all reported security incidents and insider threat activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

· Provided regular briefings to senior management on the status and resolution of security incidents, offering recommendations for improving security measures.

· Led training sessions for staff on recognizing and reporting security incidents and insider threats, fostering a culture of vigilance and accountability.

· Collaborated with the cybersecurity team to integrate physical security measures with digital security protocols, creating a comprehensive security strategy.

· Implemented and monitored insider threat detection programs, utilizing advanced tools and analytics to identify and address potential risks.

· Developed and updated policies and procedures for incident reporting and management, ensuring alignment with best practices and evolving security standards.

· Conducted regular audits of DISS accounts to identify discrepancies or potential security vulnerabilities, proactively addressing issues to enhance data protection.

· Provided comprehensive training and support to team members on DISS account management, empowering them to efficiently request and manage accounts for their personnel.

· Demonstrated analytical skills by initiating security investigations through NBIS, conducting fingerprinting using SWFT, and reviewing SF 86 forms before sending them for review.

· Initiated and managed the process of security clearance reinvestigations for personnel, ensuring compliance with government regulations and organizational security protocols.

· Conducted comprehensive OPSEC assessments and vulnerability analyses, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies to protect classified and sensitive data.

· Oversaw the management of all incident reports related to personnel security, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to security breaches and violations.

· Developed and maintained a comprehensive incident reporting system, facilitating the collection, documentation, and analysis of security incidents involving personnel.

· Collaborated with HR, legal, and compliance teams to investigate and address security incidents, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and legal requirements.

· Orchestrated regular team gatherings to promote open communication, share updates, and address challenges, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

· Developed and implemented comprehensive personnel security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

· Demonstrated commitment to personnel security excellence by staying current with evolving security threats and best practices, continuously enhancing the organization’s security posture.

· Conducted comprehensive SAR code reviews for Air Force, Civilian, and Contractors to verify position billets and submitted justifications for necessary adjustments.

· Reviewed DISS (Defense Information System for Security) profiles to assess and validate security clearances, ensuring individuals did not possess excessive access privileges.

· Conducted SCI access reviews to verify personnel’s need for SCI access based on their positions.

· Completed rigorous training programs in TASS, TASM, and SPOC (now MPASS, MPASM, and SPOC), demonstrating a strong understanding of their critical roles in national security.

· Managed over 50 contractors’ CAC access as an active TA (MPASS) member, verifying employment every six months and assisting with USID/NEATS cards for foreign nationals.

· Acted as the primary DISS account manager, demonstrating proficiency in creating, maintaining, and updating accounts for security department personnel.

· Conducted audits of DISS accounts to identify discrepancies and security vulnerabilities, proactively addressing issues to enhance data protection.

· Provided comprehensive training and support on DISS account management, empowering team members to efficiently manage accounts for personnel.

· Initiated security investigations through NBIS, conducted fingerprinting using SWFT, and reviewed SF 86 forms before submission for review.

· Managed the process of security clearance reinvestigations for personnel, ensuring compliance with government regulations and organizational protocols.

· Conducted OPSEC assessments and vulnerability analyses, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to protect classified data.

· Oversaw incident reports related to personnel security, ensuring swift and coordinated responses to breaches and violations.

· Developed and maintained an incident reporting system, facilitating the collection, documentation, and analysis of security incidents.

· Collaborated with HR, legal, and compliance teams to investigate and address security incidents, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.

· Facilitated team gatherings to promote communication, share updates, and address challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment.

· Developed and implemented personnel security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

· Stayed current with evolving security threats and best practices, enhancing the organization's security posture.

· Conducted SAR code reviews to verify position billets and submitted justifications for necessary adjustments.

· Reviewed DISS profiles to assess and validate security clearances, ensuring appropriate access privileges.

· Conducted SCI access reviews to verify personnel's need for access based on their positions.

· Completed rigorous training in TASS, TASM, and SPOC (now MPASS, MPASM, and SPOC), demonstrating proficiency critical to national security roles.

· Managed contractors' CAC access, verifying employment every six months and assisting with USID/NEATS cards for foreign nationals as an active TA (MPASS) member.

· Acted as the primary DISS account manager, proficiently creating, maintaining, and updating accounts for the security department personnel.

  • Managed a team of security professionals, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures for optimal safety standards.

HVAC Technician

Air Force Reserves
12.2021 - Current
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
  • Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
  • Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
  • Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
  • Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
  • Installed, maintained and repaired commercial refrigeration systems.
  • Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
  • Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
  • Retained careful and thorough maintenance and repair records in case customers required future service.
  • Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
  • Analyzed, modified and repaired digital control systems.

Security Specialist

SierTek LTD
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • As a Security Specialist I work for the 711th HPW on WPAFB. I
    in/out process new civilian/military/contractors and interns that
    work for the 711th.
  • Utilized DISS(Defense Information Security System) to check Security clearances.
  • I work with Intrusion Detection System as well as working with
    GSA approved security locks.
  • I use VI badging system to issue out AFRL badges.
  • Operated the access control system to give building and room access.
  • I conducted annual audits of the ACS and monitor CCTVs.
  • Added and removed personnel to the Entry Authority List for
    sensitive compartmented information facilities.
  • Conducted OPSEC walk through for foreign nation that attended
    meetings.
  • Initiated and tracked over 300 personnel security clearances
    since starting this position.
  • Adept at using various security tools and technologies to detect
    and respond to security incidents.
  • Conduct a security check of the building at the end of everyday
    inspecting doors and rooms that could potential be a hazard or
    security incident.
  • Worked closely with building facility office to ensure all door
    scanners are working properly and initiate work orders if any our
    found faulty
  • Conduct RAMs as instructed by leadership to ensure we keep up
    on safety and security protocols.

Security Escort

Air Force
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • As a Security Assistant for Nasic my job was to escort individuals
    through the building who didn’t have the proper clearance.
  • I also monitored construction workers that were building the new
    Nasic building.
  • During my escorts/monitoring I would ensure that the individuals
    were following the proper procedures and policy’s.
  • I would ensure that when I was escorting personnel into
    classified area to announce and make the presence know that I
    was entering a specific room/area with someone who didn’t have
    the proper clearance.

Installation Patrolman

Air Force
11.2015 - 12.2021
  • Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat
    tactics to protect stateside and international bases.
  • Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
  • Retrieved statements and testified in official judicial
    proceedings.
  • Worked closely with team to capture high-value enemy
    individuals.
  • Conducted operations using various light and heavy infantry
    weapons and tactics.
  • Maintained professionalism and efficiency while working closely
    with leadership.
  • Worked with development department to coordinate efforts for
    volunteer and donor cultivation.
  • Maintained over $1B. In equipment with no loss by using
    Security and Tactic measurements.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face to-
    face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and
    customers to find workable solutions.
  • Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
  • Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to
    apprehend suspicious individuals.
  • Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee
    and visitor safety.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and
    injury.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant
    individuals to private areas for processing.
  • Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to
    prevent intrusion.
  • Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and
    passports prior to authorizing passage.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for
    trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to
    property.
  • Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and
    embezzlement and reported findings to law enforcement.
    Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious
    behavior.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and
    other prohibited items. Guarded restricted areas to prevent
    unauthorized entry.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice focus in Security Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
10.2024

Skills

    Employee and Visitor Screening

    Security Regulation Enforcement

    Customer Service

    Intrusion Detection

    Policy Updates

    Access Management

    Background in Personnel Security

    Team Leadership

    Data Entry

    Microsoft Applications

    Detail-Oriented

    Incident Reporting

    Background Investigations

    Clearance Monitoring

    Security Briefings

    Data protection

    Incident Response

    Security Policies

    CCTV Monitoring

    CCTV experience

    Site Visits

    Access systems and patrol

    Threat Assessment

    Emergency Response

    Report Analysis

    Risk Analysis

    Personnel Supervision

    Regulatory Compliance

Certification

EPA

Timeline

Security Specialist

SierTek LTD
07.2022 - 05.2023

Security Escort

Air Force
07.2022 - 07.2022

HVAC Technician

Air Force Reserves
12.2021 - Current

Installation Patrolman

Air Force
11.2015 - 12.2021

Personnel Security Lead

Air Force
5 2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice focus in Security Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Randell McMillin