Ronniel Leavell
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Dedicated Personnel Security Specialist with over 15 years of military and industrial security experience. Recognized for implementing robust security protocols that enhance personnel safety and compliance. Expertise in risk assessment, security policy development, and crisis management, contributing to organizational integrity and operational efficiency. Committed to advancing security measures to protect assets and personnel effectively.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Parker Tide
Washington , DC
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Entered data into the e-APP system for processing from initiation to completion for the facility population, including conducting a quality review of the information submitted, and communicating with the customer in person, by email, and/or phone, to ensure proper completion of the e-APP.
- Access the DCSA CVS/PIPS database to review the customer's prior investigation information.
- initiated paperwork for background investigations, corresponded with applicants for clarifying information, and submitted e-QIP packets to be reviewed and forwarded to OPM.
- Previous federal contracting experience.
- Strong oral and written communications.
- Proficient in MS Office skills.
- Reviewed investigation requests documentation for accuracy and completeness and processes e-QIP packets for employees
Personnel Security Specialist
Jacobs Technology
Tampa, FL
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed in-depth investigations into personal backgrounds of applicants.
- Created and updated files on each applicant.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Conducted updates needed for reporting purposes and managed candidate pipeline candidates
- Thorough knowledge of government security clearance processes
- Deep knowledge of performing investigations and analyzing results
- Remarkable ability to work according to DoD regulations
- Outstanding ability to manage common access cards
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written forms
- Extremely detail oriented/organized
- Checked clearance statuses in DISS for potential candidates
- Uploaded candidate fingerprints into internal systems as needed
Industrial Physical Security Specialist
Raytheon Technologies
Largo, FL
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Created physical security training programs and curriculum and managed training for employees on workplace safety and physical site security.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Oversaw full security for restricted and closed areas as necessary with coordination by the Facility Security Manager.
- Assisted with badges throughout the facility and performed random checks to ensure facility compliance.
- Familiar with Community Directives (ICD) 705, IC Technical Specification for ICD/ICS 705 Version 1.4 and Intelligence Community Standard (ICS 705-1.)
- Knowledgeable on JPAS
Personnel Security Manager
United States Coast Guard
Clearwater, FL
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Implement a personnel security program that is compliant with the contractual requirements Department of Defense and numerous other federal civilian agencies
- Intimate familiarity with NISPOM (DoD 5220.22-M)
- Process security clearances; conducting trainings / indoctrination briefings / debriefings; process incoming/outgoing visit requests and certifications; maintain the personnel security database and prepare management reports as required
- Knowledge of personnel security policies, concepts, practices and methodologies
- Knowledge of investigative requirements in order to verify compliance and adequacy of the investigation
- Analyze reports of investigations, investigative documents and other records to apply critical thinking towards a suitability/eligibility determination
- Knowledge required to lead or participate as a technical expert in efforts to resolve major policy and program problems requiring innovative solutions; and to effectively interface with other security personnel, operating program and field managers, and contractor official
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Coast Guard
Manama, Bahrain
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Established the ability/flexibility to move from one task to another and to be available for a variety of tasks as the need arises
- Demonstrated ability to collect and organize data in a cohesive manner for use in the Access Commander database
- Conduct security briefings/debriefings, established and maintained security education program and briefings
- Updated the Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP) for DoD and Special Access Programs, completion of SF86 packages, open investigations for employees requiring updated Periodic Reinvestigation's
- Completed DD-254 packages, fingerprinting, prepare visit authorization letters (VALs), use of JPAS, and coordination with customer security representatives to process security clearance requirements
- Maintained security clearance records and processed security clearance documents for personnel requiring access under multiple government contracts and subcontracts
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Coast Guard
Miami, FL
07.2005 - 06.2016
- Initiated eQip application and monitor periodic reinvestigation's for the agency’s personnel.
- Reviewed SF-86 and other pertinent security documentation relating to the adjudication process.
- Designed and conducted new employee orientations and security briefings. Ensured that new MDA personnel are properly in-processed and out- processed in compliance with the Standard Form 312 “Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement”, NATO and CNWDI requirements.
- Provided foreign travel briefings to government employees as necessary.
- Processed and maintained Secret Document Database for over 2500 personnel in the organization.
- Assisted the Human Resource Department with developing and maintaining human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
- Obtained security clearances and investigation data via the DCII, JPAS and/or EPSQ, personnel security databases.
Work Center Supervisor, USS Trenton
US NAVY
Norfolk , VA
06.2003 - 09.2004
- Charged with leading watch teams about navy vessel, using systems such as sipernet, GCCS, LINK 11, tactical radars, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence.
- Balanced management priorities, scheduled maintenance, and urgent repairs.
Constructed realistic complex training scenarios and identified areas for improvement. - Trained members on the following systems, JPASS, Equip, Sipernet, GCCS, and Aegis Systems.
Operations Watch Stander
US NAVY
San Diego , CA
06.1996 - 10.2003
- Developed and Supervised rigorous training schedules for personnel aboard ship, resulting members qualifying ahead of schedule.
- Operated complex C4ISR computer systems providing tactical data to operations duty watch Captain.
- Deployed to Middle East and hostile locations, produced raw intelligence and information to units operating in theater, briefed unit commanders.
- Trained new members on complex systems such as sipernet, Link 11, Top Secret Message traffic systems, EKMS, and tactical radars.
Education
Associate of Science - Technology Development And Management
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL 2025
Summary of Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Front line supervisor with over 15 years of experience in Personnel Security
- Strong oral and written communication skills for interviews and briefings.
- Thorough knowledge of government security clearance processes
- Analytical expertise to identify security vulnerabilities and inform decision-making
- Proven ability to develop and write Reports of Investigation.
- Outstanding ability to manage common access cards
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written forms
- Skilled to understand DCSA regulations and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Superior ability to multi-task
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Parker Tide
05.2023 - 03.2025
Personnel Security Specialist
Jacobs Technology
05.2022 - 05.2023
Industrial Physical Security Specialist
Raytheon Technologies
10.2019 - 11.2021
Personnel Security Manager
United States Coast Guard
07.2017 - 09.2019
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Coast Guard
06.2016 - 06.2017
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Coast Guard
07.2005 - 06.2016
Work Center Supervisor, USS Trenton
US NAVY
06.2003 - 09.2004
Operations Watch Stander
US NAVY
06.1996 - 10.2003
Associate of Science - Technology Development And Management
St Petersburg College
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