Brandon G. Thomas
Manassas,VA
Summary
To obtain a position in the realm of security with which I can display my skills set, as well as expound upon my prior experiences and enforce all the security measures required to make the environment as safe and secured as possible
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Escort
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and implemented physical security programs.
- Conducted complex and confidential investigations, maintained security records, files and data and evaluated and recommended best physical security systems, software and equipment.
- Greeted and registered visitors, issuing required identification badges or safety devices.
- Assembled and checked required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
- Monitored visitors' activities to confirm compliance with establishment regulations and safety practices.
- accompany/escort those visitors/construction contractors without a security clearance to ensure no inadvertent disclosure or breach of security
- Conduct routine and random patrols to include perimeter door checks.
- Enforce personnel identification procedures as prescribed directives and policies.
- Conduct verbal warnings, as required, to ensure employee conformance to proper display of badges.
- Carried a radio, which was Government Furnished Equipment, always when not actively escorting in a secure space.
Access Control Specialist
Cencore
Warrenton, VA
12.2022 - Current
- Observes the work of personnel under escort to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements
- Reports non-compliance with safety, security, and scope of work to the Escort Supervisor, and escalates
- Immediately stops any unsafe and/or unsecure work to prevent injuries and security incidents
- Conducts metal detection screening of all personnel entering and exiting secure areas at the Datacenter to prevent the infiltration/exfiltration of unauthorized data bearing devices and electronics
- Collects and turns in the Shift Activity Reports (SAR) at the end of the shift
- Escalates information about incidents
- Served as the Control Room Supervisor
- Conducts proactive patrols looking for and reporting suspicious activity, property damage, malfunctioning equipment, policy violations, SOP compliance, and other government standards compliance, etc
Escort Contract
PAE
Anchorage, AK
07.2022 - 11.2022
- accompany/escort those visitors/construction contractors without a security clearance to ensure no inadvertent disclosure or breach of security
- Conduct routine and random patrols to include perimeter door checks.
- Enforce personnel identification procedures as prescribed directives and policies.
- Conduct verbal warnings, as required, to ensure employee conformance to proper display of badges.
- Carried a radio, which wasGovernment Furnished Equipment, always when not actively escorting in a secure space.
Escort
Chenega
Huntsville, AL
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and implemented physical security programs.
- Conducted complex and confidential investigations, maintained security records, files and data and evaluated and recommended best physical security systems, software and equipment.
- Greeted and registered visitors, issuing required identification badges or safety devices.
- Assembled and checked required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
- Monitored visitors' activities to confirm compliance with establishment regulations and safety practices.
Escort
Tech USA S: Dotson
Huntsville, AL
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Wells 7800 Highway 20 P:, May contact: yes
- Maintains the organization's automated security systems and employee identification card system
- Serves as the point of contact for security system related issues
- Develop and provides training to employees on use and features of security systems
- Gathers, reviews, and prepares reports on a variety of narrative and/or statistical data in the areas of information security, physical security, industrial security and personnel security
- Maintains security program records
- Interprets facts in order to implement security related regulations and policies Manage the overall security of the facility, materials and personnel
- Manage, administer, and coordinate the safeguarding of classified information and material
- Supervise classified material safeguards, classification management, security inspections, COMSEC security and personnel clearances
- Develops security information papers and briefings
- Apply security regulations for protection of classified information and other sensitive information to avoid compromise of classified or sensitive information
- Assess security risks and vulnerabilities to develop operational plans to minimize risk to programs within the organization
- Ensure CCWS Security Policies and procedures are current, compliant with governing directives and accurately reflect the PEO mission.
Security Guard
Visions of Learning Academy, S
Huntsville, AL
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Cynthia Seay 1622 Pulaski Pike P: 256-337-6225, May contact: yes
- Provide a visible security presence Be cognizant of suspicious persons, and safety and security hazards Politely challenge suspicious persons, or persons in need of assistance to determine their business in their building Manage, operate and respond to security and life safety equipment, including CCTV and access control systems Maintain and account for all keys and access cards, issue to vendors and contractors as needed Ensure fire lane in front of building remain clear Other duties as assigned
- Performing security patrols, interior and exterior, via foot of up to 3 floors, protecting property from theft, fire and water leaks and writes reports provide any needed assistance to customers, employees and visitors with the department's procedures
- This assistance may come in the form of lifting or carrying incapacitated or injured persons, assisting with building evacuations, promptly investigating water leak as well as fires
- Enforce building security procedures, including parking regulations Use automated patrol software system to document building patrols Respond to alarms, emergency situations and other calls for assistance You may also be asked to perform other related duties as assigned by a Site Supervisor, Lead Officer, Security Manager or Operations Manager.
Security Guard PT
American Security, S: Carl Howard
Huntsville, AL
08.2018 - 08.2020
- 401 Diamond Dr. P: 256-508-4843, 35895 May contact: yes
- Provide a visible security presence Be cognizant of suspicious persons, and safety and security hazards Politely challenge suspicious persons, or persons in need of assistance to determine their business in their building Manage, operate and respond to security and life safety equipment, including CCTV and access control systems Monitor elevator operations, report all issues to engineering Maintain daily activity log, and all other associated paperwork Maintain and account for all keys and access cards, issue to vendors and contractors as needed Ensure fire lane in front of building remain clear Other duties as assigned
- Performing security patrols, interior and exterior, via foot of up to 18 floors, protecting property from theft, fire and water leaks and writes reports provide any needed assistance to customers, employees and visitors with the department's procedures
- This assistance may come in the form of lifting or carrying incapacitated or injured persons, assisting with building evacuations, promptly investigating water leak as well as fires
- Enforce building security procedures, including parking regulations Use automated patrol software system to document building patrols Respond to alarms, emergency situations and other calls for assistance You may also be asked to perform other related duties as assigned by a Site Supervisor, Lead Officer, Security Manager or Operations Manager.
Access Control
Phoenix Services S: John Reid
Redstone Arsenal, AL
03.2011 - 08.2018
- 2939 Johnson RD P: 256-842-7971, 35898 May contact: yes
- Maintains the organization's automated security systems and employee identification card system
- Serves as the point of contact for security system related issues
- Develop and provides training to employees on use and features of security systems
- Gathers, reviews, and prepares reports on a variety of narrative and/or statistical data in the areas of information security, physical security, industrial security and personnel security
- Maintains security program records
- Interprets facts in order to implement security related regulations and policies Manage the overall security of the facility, materials and personnel
- Manage, administer, and coordinate the safeguarding of classified information and material
- Supervise classified material safeguards, classification management, security inspections, COMSEC security and personnel clearances
- Develops security information papers and briefings
- Apply security regulations for protection of classified information and other sensitive information to avoid compromise of classified or sensitive information
- Assess security risks and vulnerabilities to develop operational plans to minimize risk to programs within the organization
- Ensure CCWS Security Policies and procedures are current, compliant with governing directives and accurately reflect the PEO mission.
Security Guard PT
Dynamic Security S: Jacob Wilbanks
Huntsville, AL
07.2010 - 02.2018
- Watches for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive
- Assists Security Officer in developing, implementing, and monitoring various security programs to assure adequate security controls are in place
- Patrols assigned area on foot, on bicycle, or in motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities
- Prepares routine, standardized reports
- Provides escorts as necessary
- Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
- May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Security Guard
Visions of Learning Academy
Huntsville, AL
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Cynthia Seay 1622 Pulaski Pike P: 256-337-6225, 35816 May contact: yes
- Provide a visible security presence Be cognizant of suspicious persons, and safety and security hazards Politely challenge suspicious persons, or persons in need of assistance to determine their business in their building Manage, operate and respond to security and life safety equipment, including CCTV and access control systems Maintain and account for all keys and access cards, issue to vendors and contractors as needed Ensure fire lane in front of building remain clear Other duties as assigned
- Performing security patrols, interior and exterior, via foot of up to 3 floors, protecting property from theft, fire and water leaks and writes reports provide any needed assistance to customers, employees and visitors with the department's procedures
- This assistance may come in the form of lifting or carrying incapacitated or injured persons, assisting with building evacuations, promptly investigating water leak as well as fires
- Enforce building security procedures, including parking regulations Use automated patrol software system to document building patrols Respond to alarms, emergency situations and other calls for assistance You may also be asked to perform other related duties as assigned by a Site Supervisor, Lead Officer, Security Manager or Operations Manager.
Education
Diploma -
Faith Covenant Academy
05.2008
Skills
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Observant
- Report writing
- High level of integrity
- Firearms expertise
- Screening wands
- Investigative skills
- Identity checks
- Premises surveillance
- Risk mitigation
Certification
Top Secret Security Clearance with Poly
Certified Alabama Armed Security License (Security Guard Specific)
First aid, AED and CPR certified
References
References: Available upon request
Timeline
Escort
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Access Control Specialist
Cencore
12.2022 - Current
Escort Contract
PAE
07.2022 - 11.2022
Escort
Chenega
07.2021 - 07.2022
Escort
Tech USA S: Dotson
11.2019 - 08.2021
Security Guard PT
American Security, S: Carl Howard
08.2018 - 08.2020
Security Guard
Visions of Learning Academy, S
02.2018 - 11.2020
Access Control
Phoenix Services S: John Reid
03.2011 - 08.2018
Security Guard PT
Dynamic Security S: Jacob Wilbanks
07.2010 - 02.2018
Security Guard
Visions of Learning Academy
02.2008 - 06.2010
Diploma -
Faith Covenant Academy
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