Vince Forbus
Summary
I am an accomplished Security Manager with 20 years of civilian security experience and 21 years of military experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, and innovated driven to gain efficiencies and streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments. Proficient in training and mentoring security employees to maintain high standards of security down to the last team member.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
Energy Harbor Nuclear Power Company
12.2016 - Current
- Ensure Compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission Requirements.
- Manage a section budget in the amount of approximately $18,000,000.00, which includes Labor, Professional Services, and Other than labor.
- Investigated incidents and write, review reports, oversee and ensure changes are made to the Security Protective Strategy in accordance with NRC guidelines.
- Oversee a team of security professionals which include operational and support staff members, Access Authorization personnel, Security Officers and Security Shift Supervisors. .
- Serve as Liaison and coordinated Offsite support with Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Response agencies
- Fulfill responsibilities as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) facility manager in accordance with the Site's ERO Plan
- Conduct Assistant Outage Director responsibilities during Site Planned and unplanned outages.
Superintendent, Security Operations
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Responsible for overseeing the operation and performance of 4 Security Shifts.
- Ensuring the Site Security Plan is implemented as written and in accordance with NRC Regulatory Guidance.
- Ensure staffing levels of the security shifts are adequate to met regulatory requirements and site needs. .
- Oversee the training unit to ensure proper training is being conduced and in accordance with the regulatory guidance.
- As an ERO member fulfill the duties of the Security Coordinator in the Technical Support Center.
- Manage all personnel issues that arises within the Security Operation Unit to include FMLA, Short Term Disabilities, and Long Term Disabilities programs.
Security Shift Supervisor
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Ensure requirements of the Site Protection Protective Strategy are implemented and adhered to.
- Create and maintain shift schedules.
- Oversee the performance and behaviors of 15 security officers and conduct performance evaluations of those officers annually.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Coordinate security activates to support site requirements.
Human Performance Advocate
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
11.2007 - 01.2010
- Monitor INPO Performance indicators in relation to worker behavior and performances
- Advise Site Managers and Senior Leadership members of treads in performance and recommend solutions.
- Oversaw guided the Human Performance Team activities to help monitor station personnel performance.
Security Officer
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
04.2004 - 11.2007
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Ensure compliance with Site Protection Security Plan.
Special Forces Warrant Officer
US Army
06.1992 - 04.2004
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Conducted Combat operations in the Central Command Area of Influence.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Assisted in creating high-level briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Created useful and timely information to support combat operations.
- Coordinated with other interservice and government agencies to share resources.
- Developed standard operating procedures/orders for Special Forces Team operations and activities.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Trained in Airborne operations, Underwater dive operations, mounted vehicle operations, Motocross, mountain climbing skills, hand to hand combat trained, and M1AI Abrams Tank operations.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, automatic rifle, machine gun, handgun, mortars, shoulder mounted anti-tank weapon systems, shoulder fired anti-aircraft weapon systems, all warsaw pack weapon systems, and explosives.
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army
01.1989 - 06.1992
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support combat operations.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Developed intelligence assessments for high-level government officials and stakeholders.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Trained and licensed on operations of 2 1/2 ton truck, Humvee, and 5 ton Fork lift.
- Trained in Airborne operations, Underwater dive operations, mounted vehicle operations, Motocross, mountain climbing skills, hand to hand combat trained, and M1AI Abrams Tank operations.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, automatic rifle, machine gun, handgun, mortars, shoulder mounted anti-tank weapon systems, shoulder fired anti-aircraft weapon systems, all warsaw pack weapon systems, and explosives.
Special Forces Communications Sergeant
US Army
06.1987 - 01.1989
- Endured highly stressful situations and worked in physically demanding settings, remaining calm and composed.
- Organized and supervised Special Forces Team personnel in installation and utilization of radio equipment, satellite communications, networks and wire communications systems.
- Supervised communication functions for special operations and secret missions.
- Installed secure, encrypted radio communication systems for transmission and receiving of classified messages.
- Trained and licensed on operations of 2 1/2 ton truck, Humvee, and 5 ton Fork lift.
- Trained in Airborne operations, Underwater dive operations, mounted vehicle operations, Motocross, hand to hand combat trained, and mountain climbing skills.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, automatic rifle, machine gun, handgun, mortars, shoulder mounted anti-tank weapon systems, shoulder fired anti-aircraft weapon systems, all warsaw pack weapon systems, and explosives.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
07.1985 - 06.1987
- Supervised and led infantry squad, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Infantryman
US Army
04.1983 - 07.1985
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted combat drills.
- Responded to enemy threat with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted combat drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, automatic rifle, machine gun, handgun, mortars, shoulder mounted anti-tank weapon systems, and explosives.
- Trained and licensed on operations of 2 1/2 ton truck, and army jeep.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2011
Associate of Science - General Studies
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN06.2000
Skills
- Security Officer Development
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Training Oversight
- Emergency Response
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Resource Allocation
- Staff Monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Security Team Management
- Safety and Security Regulations
- Open Water Diver certified
- Accomplished Western Horseman
Timeline
Security Manager
Energy Harbor Nuclear Power Company
12.2016 - Current
Superintendent, Security Operations
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
03.2013 - 12.2016
Security Shift Supervisor
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
01.2010 - 03.2013
Human Performance Advocate
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
11.2007 - 01.2010
Security Officer
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
04.2004 - 11.2007
Special Forces Warrant Officer
US Army
06.1992 - 04.2004
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army
01.1989 - 06.1992
Special Forces Communications Sergeant
US Army
06.1987 - 01.1989
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
07.1985 - 06.1987
Infantryman
US Army
04.1983 - 07.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Cleveland State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Austin Peay State University
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