Tammy Hernandez
Personnel Security Specialist
Altus,OK
Summary
Thorough Personnel Security Specialist with vigilant nature and 27 years of experience in security-related roles. Good research and investigation skills. Dedicated and hardworking security professional well-versed in investigating, reviewing information and confirming details of applicant backgrounds to determine appropriate clearance levels. Familiar with fingerprinting, evaluating criminal histories and checking the Defense Information System of Security (DISS) database.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief, Personnel Security
United States Air Force
02.2015 - Current
- Conducted background investigations and security checks for employees and contractors.
- Assembled and maintained applicant files.
- Determined suitability of clearance levels based on results of background checks for over 5,000 government employees.
- Prepared and submitted reports outlining findings.
- Maintained confidentiality of classified and sensitive materials.
Operations Security Program Manager
United States Air Force
10.2010 - Current
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, budget implementation, disciplinary reviews, training and manpower work schedules.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Foreign Disclosure Officer
United States Air Force
10.2010 - Current
- Operated intelligence exchange activities with foreign governments and international affiliates.
- Reviewed all courseware on 3 different airframes for foreign national students to ensure there wasn't any unauthorized disclosure.
Retired Security Forces
United States Air Force
08.1990 - 01.2011
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV2014
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Organizational Policies
- Personnel Management
- Policy Implementation
- Personnel Files
- Confidential Records Management
- Onboarding, Training and Development
Certification
- Operations Program Manager - Jun 2016 (re-certified)
- Foreign Disclosure Officer - Dec 2017 (re-certified)
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certificate Apr 2023
Security Clearance
Top Secret Clearance Aug 2022
Timeline
Chief, Personnel Security
United States Air Force
02.2015 - Current
Operations Security Program Manager
United States Air Force
10.2010 - Current
Foreign Disclosure Officer
United States Air Force
10.2010 - Current
Retired Security Forces
United States Air Force
08.1990 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Public University System
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