ROBERT DeCROCE
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in security management at TRAX International, adept at ensuring compliance and implementing effective security measures. Proven leadership in training and mentoring personnel, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in risk management and public speaking, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and mission success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Student (Instrument Flight Rules/Commercial Pilot)
ARIZONA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER
Glendale
11.2024 - Current
- Currently enrolled, pursuing a certification to become instrument and commercial rated pilot
Program Manager (Facility Security Officer/Manager)
TRAX INTERNATIONAL, LLC
White Sands Missile Range
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed all areas of the classified security program, ensures compliance with government and company security policies.
- Planned/coordinated force protection and security measures to include but not limited to: operations security, information security and industrial security in accordance with Department of Defense and U.S. Army and Air Force regulations.
- Provided guidance and oversaw security for information technology belonging to the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and other agencies/companies utilizing WSMR.
- Authored and provided training and refresher training for company personnel on security related issues. Ensured company maintained a zero tolerance for security incidents.
- Oversaw personnel security clearances, visitor control practices and required physical and industrial security implementation, inspections and corrections.
- Developed, implemented and managed document control procedures for classified information.
- Conducted periodic reviews of the security program to ensure effectiveness.
- Managed, trained, and mentored contractor personnel assigned to WSMR G-2 Security Office. Personnel were responsible for the day-to-day security operations of ATEC security on WSMR. Additional duties included security inspections, personnel security oversight, information security oversight, and physical security oversight.
- Reviewed, corrected, and approved all derivative classifications for over 200+ military and contract tests per year.
- Maintained and processed the DD Form 254 for contract and subcontractors.
Program Manager (Antiterrorism Officer/Security Specialist)
GEEKS AND NERDS Corporation
White Sands Missile Range
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned/coordinated force protection and security measures to include but not limited to operations security, information security and industrial security in accordance with Department of Defense and U.S. Army regulations.
- Responsible for WSMR Army Test and Evaluation Command’s (ATEC) OCONUS travel program.
- Developed and published Random Antiterrorism Measure Program, making ATEC assets a hard target.
- Created tracking sheet for over 300+ classified containers and open storage areas; ensured all containers were inspected and had combos changed on an annual basis within the 4,000sq mile WSMR range and Holloman Air Force Base.
Program Manager (Wing Antiterrorism Officer)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Luke AFB
12.2005 - 04.2014
- Oversaw force protection for 160 F-16 aircraft valued at $3.9B+ and 65,000 active, reserve and retired personnel.
- Planned/coordinated force protection measures, construction standards and conducted vulnerability assessments.
- Designed gate entry serpentine in accordance with Unified Facility Codes, to make Luke AFB a harder target.
- Coordinated antiterrorism measures for new F-35 aircraft projects. Ensured all projects meet or exceed DoD Standards.
- Managed four Air Shows and over 200 personnel; each multi-day event had over 200K international spectators.
Team Building Facilitator and Budget Oversight (Air Advisor)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Mazar-E-Shariff
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught English to 20 Afghan Air Force flight crew. Utilized Microsoft Office programs to develop and track training progression. Increased mission success in 'English only' coalition airspace by over 25%.
- Utilized Joint Personnel Adjudication System to verify clearances to authorize US and coalition forces access to classified work centers. Ensured the physical security of personnel and classified materials (US and NATO).
- Taught 2 Afghan Air Force Intelligence Officers to conduct and track background checks on personnel.
- As a Contractor Officer Representative, was responsible for tracking of $20M+ in new construction projects. Inspected and enforced environmental and safety requirements and that they were met per contract requirements.
- Completed 40 hour of Information Awareness training to become the Unit Information Protection Officer.
Manager (Superintendent Plans and Programs)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Luke AFB
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Investigated 3 Fraud, Waste and Abuses cases. Investigation resulted in a 20% decrease in vehicles claims.
- Steered Air Force Resiliency Program. Assisted in providing counseling for personnel returning from deployment.
- Responsible for the review, update and publishing of security regulations for the installation.
Human Resources Director (First Sergeant)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Luke AFB
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Advised the director with career development training and human resource issues for 237 personnel.
- Led teaching panels for military personnel and provided key guidance on career growth and leadership skills.
- Provided on-target recommendations on company personnel issues and ensured firm and fair treatment.
- Designated point of contact for after-hours emergencies ranging from law enforcement response to medical and personal emergencies. Primary information conduit between base, and local emergency services offices.
Education
Certificated Facility Security Officer Program Management for Processing Facilities - Security
CDSE
Washington DC10-2014
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education, Human Services
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TXAssociate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, ALCertificate - Force Protection Intelligence Formal Training Unit/Antiterrorism Level II
US Air Force
Ft Dix, NJCertificate - Security Engineering
US Army Corps of Engineer
Washington D.C.Certificate - Anti-terrorism Instructor Qualification Course
US Air Force
Creech AFB, NVSkills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- Publisher
- Access
- Large Event Manager/Coordinator Experience
- File Plans
- Documentation Maintenance
- Operations Security
- Information Security
- Quality Control/Standardization Inspection
- Special Access Programs
- Public Speaking
- Personnel Security
- Physical Security
- Information Technology Security
- Training and Evaluation
- Navigation systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Weather assessment
- Technical communication
- Team collaboration
- Situation awareness
- Decision making
- Risk management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Time management
- Adaptability to changing conditions
- Decision-making under pressure
- Flight planning and navigation
- Emergency procedures management
- Crosswind landing techniques
- Leadership qualities
- Emergency management
- Public speaking
- Continuous learning mindset
- Fuel management
- Mission planning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Safety protocols
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student (Instrument Flight Rules/Commercial Pilot)
ARIZONA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER
11.2024 - Current
Program Manager (Facility Security Officer/Manager)
TRAX INTERNATIONAL, LLC
10.2015 - 06.2018
Program Manager (Antiterrorism Officer/Security Specialist)
GEEKS AND NERDS Corporation
10.2014 - 09.2015
Team Building Facilitator and Budget Oversight (Air Advisor)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.2012 - 06.2013
Manager (Superintendent Plans and Programs)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
08.2011 - 06.2012
Human Resources Director (First Sergeant)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2010 - 08.2011
Program Manager (Wing Antiterrorism Officer)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2005 - 04.2014
Certificated Facility Security Officer Program Management for Processing Facilities - Security
CDSE
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education, Human Services
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
Certificate - Force Protection Intelligence Formal Training Unit/Antiterrorism Level II
US Air Force
Certificate - Security Engineering
US Army Corps of Engineer
Certificate - Anti-terrorism Instructor Qualification Course
US Air Force
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