Tiffany C. Colbert
Fayetteville,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable Security Specialist. Adept at identifying and mitigating potential security risks, having successfully implemented various security protocols and measures. Proven ability to manage security operations and demonstrate keen problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
PEO Missiles and Space, G-2 (This is a federal job)
05.2023 - Current
- Serves as the Government SAP Security Officer (GSSO) for the STARE Project Office, responsible for the security management and operations of assigned Special Access Programs (SAPs).
- Develop, implement, and monitor multi-disciplined policies, procedures, and controls to support program objectives and prevent compromise of SAP material.
- Conduct site visits, security compliance inspections, inquiries and investigations of government and contractor facilities. Conduct and manage accreditations and de accreditations for contractor SAP facilities IAW with DoDM 5205.07, ICD 705 and NISPOM
- Utilize systems such as JADE and DISS to manage over 600 personnel records
- Review DD 254’s and Statement of Work for completeness and accuracy
- Conduct Security, Education and Training requirements for over 200 personnel
- Provided security support to the Integrated Fires Munition Command (IFMC) Project Office which included working with the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) in reviewing and providing recommendations for Foreign Visit Requests, conducting classification and marking reviews for classified, CUI and public release reviews IAW Executive Order (E.O.)13526
- Receive, process and assist with wrapping and safeguarding of classified material while utilizing DA Form 3964
- Routinely attends meetings providing security knowledge and expertise for a specific program or product
- Assisted in writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures
- Review Security Classification Guides (SCG’s) and discuss updates with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)
- Involved in Reviewing SF-86, OF 306, Position Description for Pre-Appointments and Eligibility determination IAW DoDI5200.02 and AR 380-67.
- Work closely with CI agents to provide Foreign Travel Briefings/Debriefings to include Threat Level and Threat Reporting to personnel traveling OCONUS
- Supervisor: Robert Williams (256-876-9784)
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0080 Security Administration
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 12
Security Specialist
Army Aviation and Missile Command, G-2 (This is a federal job)
02.2020 - 05.2023
- As the security manager for the AMCOM operations center, I provide general security support to include Information, Personnel, Operations, Communications, Industrial Security, and Foreign Disclosure
- Assist the industrial security representative with reviewing DD 254’s and answering any questions related to the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS). Reviews and signs OPSEC cover sheets.
- Provides advice and guidance on protection of classified information to Program Executive Offices (PEOs), the US Army Aviation and Missile Command Commander, and Staff Elements.
- Coordinates intelligence and security products and services on behalf of the PEO, AMCOM Commander and Staff Elements.
- Conduct routine security inspections, investigations, inquiries, and staff assistance visits for subordinate activities located off of the installation to ensure compliance IAW AR 380-5 and DoD 5200.01, Vol 4.
- Provide preliminary inquiry reports and recommendations for corrective actions for all security incidents.
- Review and sign system authorization access requests, Review and submit Visitor Access Request utilizing DISS
- Maintain the overall security posture of the area
- Provide guidance to AMCOM employees on the marking, safe handling, and destruction of classified, unclassified, PII and CUI to prevent misuse or compromise of information.
- Implement and track Security, Education & Training Awareness (SETA) Program
- Review, update and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to general, information, personnel, and operational security.
- Coordinate security clearance investigations and re-investigations with the PERSEC office
- Assist with the in/out processing of AMCOM employees to include assisting with establishing Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) accounts.
- Maintain & update SF 700’s (security container Info) 701’s (End of Day), and 702’s (Security Container Check sheet) and change security container combinations.
- Attend quarterly OPSEC and physical security council meetings.
- Establish access control procedures for open storage area to include use of classified Video Tele-Conference (VTC) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET).
- Maintain, protect, and update courier cards utilizing DD Form 2501.
- As the AMCOM SIPRNET security representative I conduct staff visit inspections with the local Network Enterprise Center (NEC) to ensure all DoD and Army regulations and policies are being followed. I am involved in the program management process for constructing new SIPR and SVTC locations.
- Complete security and risk assessments utilizing DA Form 7278, assist with TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews (TCR) documents
- Works closely with the Continuity of Operations (COOP) action officer in establishing Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, and training exercises for AMCOM military, civilian and contract personnel.
- Supervisor: June Pylant (256-683-7251)
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0080 Security Administration
- Pay Plan: GG - Grades Similar to General Schedule.
- Grade: 12
Security Specialist
Fox Army Health Center (This is a federal job)
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Serves as a Security Specialist for the Fox Army Health Center (FAHC) with responsibility for administering the security program, and planning and conducting comprehensive security surveys and inspections.
- Implements storage controls, document markings, transfer controls, reproduction and destruction activities to enhance commands security.
- Participates in counter-terrorism programs and exercises, while providing the chain of command with THREATCON advisories.
- Manages Key Control Program to ensure only authorized personnel receive access to various locations and items within the facility.
- Recognized by FAHC Commander for establishing new security procedures for key control program that further enhanced security for the overall facility.
- Conducted on-site security assessments and surveys to assess security threats and identify vulnerabilities.
- Utilizes electronic security systems, such as DISS and Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT).
- Review items such as communications, security regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Conducts routine security inspections, investigations, inquiries, and provide recommendations to FAHC commander.
- Assist in managing subordinates in their overall responsibility with physical security and response to situations involving violent or disruptive visitors in the facility.
- Supervisor: Anthony Erskine (256-955-8888)
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0080 Security Administration
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 9
Lead Police Officer
Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) (This is a federal job)
12.2012 - 11.2019
- Promoted to Sergeant within 2 years for superior performance
- Manage and evaluate other's work performance in all areas of law enforcement and security operations.
- Input/extract and analyze statistical data to include completing and reviewing QA/QC reports for IMCOM HQ
- Write, review and update local SOP’s, policies and procedures
- Maintain and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other sensitive documents that relate to DOD personnel and resources
- Provided application of national policy, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to DOD and physical security operations.
- Conduct classroom and field training exercises with supervisors and peers.
- Responsible for the storing, issuing, and maintaining accountability of organizations sensitive item materials as well as conducting monthly inspections of AA&E material
- Integrates financial, personnel and logistical data to build and deliver strategic security requirements
- Review and complete law enforcement reports that are forwarded to senior advisors and installation commander
- Unit administrator for local reporting and tracking system (ALERTS, weapons registration)
- Conducted complex investigations pertaining to misdemeanor and felony crimes while assigned as a military police investigator
- Led more than ten security and law enforcement personnel for base wide exercise including natural disasters and active shooter scenarios
- Revised training program and materials for new hires that led to overall improvement of employee performance
- Assist in the hiring process of new employees, reviewing resumes and conducting interviews ensuring the most qualified candidates are hired
- Review and manage work schedule for over 10 employees to include annual/sick leave
- Appointed as alternate evidence custodian for the military police investigations section
- Supervisor: Mark Collins (256-876-7565)
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0083 Police
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 7
Armed Security Officer
Department of the Army, Directorate of Emergency Services (This is a federal job)
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Controls movement of more than 40 thousand individuals and vehicles onto the installation daily by verifying proper identification badges for access, inspecting vehicles for weapons, drugs, harmful chemical agents, or explosive devices.
- Conduct routine physical security inspections of over three hundred DOD and Army assets involving various weapons systems.
- Maintain and update visitor entry list by ensuring appropriate clearance and background checks are conducted.
- Provided over one hundred security escorts for contractors, government and DOD personnel involving weapons systems and classified material to safe haven or other appropriate location
- Maintained accountability of keys and access badges
- Supervisor: Lt. Harry Duke (256-876-4195)
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0085 Security Guard
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 4
Armed Security Officer
Walden Security
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Point of Contact for various security operations taking place on the installation such as physical and personnel security and movement of resources
- Awarded officer of the month
- Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions regarding site safety and threat mitigation measures.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Enhanced security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring CCTV systems for suspicious activity.
- Supervisor: Tim Walters (256-874-3397)
- Hours per week: 40
Security Assistant
SOS Security
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided outstanding customer service and security for over 1,200 Verizon Wireless employees.
- Completed written reports on security violations/incidents.
- Issued and maintained accountability of security and visitor badges to include access codes.
- Attend meeting with facility security manager to discuss changes in policies and procedures
- Implemented new physical security measures such as use of CCTV and access badges which led to better utilization in personnel
- Hours per week: 40
Security Forces (Police)
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 04.2007
- Monitoring Facility Operator/March 2005 –April 2007
- 702nd MUNSS, Buchel, Germany
- Responsible for receipt, storage, maintenance and control of US munitions in support of German Air Force 33rd Fighter Bomber Wing
- Monitored Weapons Storage Area and Intrusion Detection System in support of $500 million worth of Protection 1 Level resources in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Lead a 5-person joint security response team during exercises, annual inspections and actual emergency situations which prevented theft of 35 K in cash/property
- Worked with NATO security forces, improvising and monitoring new security measures for the protection of NATO assets
- Coordinated emergency response with local fire, police and ambulance services
- Applies command, control, and communications techniques using radios, phones and Secure Telephone Unit-III systems. Accounts for classified, unclassified and controlled information
- Entry controller/July 2003 –March 2005
- 5th Security Forces Squadron, Minot, ND
- Controls entry into alarmed monitoring facility and weapons storage area (WSA) for Level 1 assets. Documents and reports failures with Intrusion Detection System
- Actively patrolled and controlled access to highly sensitive restricted areas containing Protection Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Aircraft, petroleum bulk storage, and nuclear and non-nuclear munitions areas.
- Safeguarded sensitive national defense information such as Secure Compartmented Information Facilities and open classified storage areas.
- Knowledgeable of small infantry and counter-terrorist tactics, methods, and procedures and maintain proficiency in automatic weapons and tactics for defending against and/or repelling adversarial forces
- Maintained security operations of flight line in protection of USAF B/52 aircraft and Protection Level 1 and 2 resources
- Worked as 2-person security flight team member while deployed to Uzbekistan which consisted of conducting airfield assessments, and assisting aircrews in the performance of their duties, transporting and providing security for military personnel to include U.S. and foreign dignitaries
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix Arizona State University
07.2017
Skills
- Access control
- Professionalism
- Incident response
- InfoSec
- Physical security
- Emergency response
- Security policy development
- Vulnerability assessment
- Threat analysis
- Security awareness training
- Information security administration
- Sensitive information handling
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 individuals in the development of personnel training records.
Certification
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Physical Security Certification (PSC) SPeD Certifications - Renewed 2024
- OPSEC Officer- 2023
Timeline
Security Specialist
PEO Missiles and Space, G-2 (This is a federal job)
05.2023 - Current
Security Specialist
Army Aviation and Missile Command, G-2 (This is a federal job)
02.2020 - 05.2023
Security Specialist
Fox Army Health Center (This is a federal job)
11.2019 - 02.2020
Lead Police Officer
Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) (This is a federal job)
12.2012 - 11.2019
Armed Security Officer
Department of the Army, Directorate of Emergency Services (This is a federal job)
07.2010 - 12.2012
Armed Security Officer
Walden Security
03.2008 - 07.2010
Security Assistant
SOS Security
06.2007 - 02.2008
Security Forces (Police)
United States Air Force
04.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix Arizona State University
Awards
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster
- National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long
- Basic Force Protection Badge.
- Awarded Civilian Service Medal by Department of the Army (2014)
- Awarded Police Officer Of The Year (2014)
- Awarded Letter of Recognition from Commander of Fox Army Health Center for re-developing new policies and procedures for key control program which led to a successful physical security inspection (2019)
- Letter of Recognition from AMCOM's, CG, MG Royar for implementing and updating new 2-factor entry control procedures for open storage area. (2020)
- Numerous cash, time off awards, and step increases while working for G-2, supporting Army Aviation and Missile Command & the Program Executive Office’s (PEO’s)
Training
- Intro to SAP- 2024
- Antiterrorism Level II Course- 2023
- Antiterrorism Training Seminar- 2023
- ISOC Security Conference- 2024
- OPSEC, Level II- 2021
- Army Lo/Clo Seminar- 2024
- SPeD Certifications- SFPC, PSC (Re-certified 2024)
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