Antwan Cooper Email & Phone Number

San Diego Ca

As a Personnel Security Specialist my duties included but are not limited to: Supporting a comprehensive Personnel Security program in order to effectively manage the program (both internally and externally) as it interfaces with other government activities, agencies, and Department of Defense contractors. Utilizing technical knowledge to effectively audit internal security functions to identify possible vulnerabilities/deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and/or risk mitigation strategies; Understanding the objectives and plans of multiple security programs to make recommendations, and accommodate differing program requirements.Assisting the PERSEC Branch Head with the maintenance of a Security Education Training Awareness program; Assisting management in administering a Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP); review and evaluate PERSEC-related information derived from the CEP for assigned personnel; Making recommendations relative to suitability and clearance eligibility for employees and prospective employees prior to assignment to positions requiring classified access or sensitive duties.Assisting with the development standard operating procedures for the operation and protection of information, personnel, and assets; Developing written policies and procedures to cover multiple security objectives to meet mission requirements; Creating written assessments from evaluation of vulnerability studies and checklists to recommend corrective actions.Advising decision makers on Personnel Security program related issues that impact personnel decisions within an organization; Communicating with customers to explain and advise on security requirements pertaining to personal security actions, background and clearance eligibility requirements, in/out processing, access to classified information, and other related security topics.

Informaiton Warfare Training Command San Diego

Personnel Security Specialist/SSOInformation Warfare Training Command San DiegoOctober 2010 – December 2016My position is to serve as a Personnel Special Security and Special Security Officer. Performed the day-to-day operational duties within the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) in support of all SCI-associated security programs and measures. Implemented policies and procedures required to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs and to protect SCI resources with Security. Functioned as a technical specialist on all SCI security matters as well as other areas of classified security and classification guidance. My duties required incumbent to maintain currency on a variety of different security program interrelationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to apply this knowledge to protect SCI facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. experience in access control; to include verifying authorization documents, search procedures, issuing badges, and other venues to authorize accessexperience in the Personnel Investigation process to include initiation, review, submission, and reviewing all levels for accuracy and completenessexperience in retrieving and recording security clearance and access information in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), or other applicable databases experience in physical security to include the concept of security in depth, security systems (placement and operation) and the supporting documentation experience in reviewing items and conditions on a physical survey, such as alarms being active, access vulnerabilities, unsecured material and visitor log use experience in annotating records, reviewing architectural charges, reconfiguration of space usage and placement of security systems. Working with the following systems NP2, e-Qip, DoD GateKeeper/CATS

San Diego

Was the expert advisor to department heads concerning handling, storage, classification marking and routing of classified official correspondence to ensure the safeguarding of classified information.Was the expert advisor to the department heads concerning handling, storage, classification marking and routing of classified official correspondence to ensure the safeguarding of classified information. Examined records, books, reports, correspondence, and other related data; conduct interviews; analyze data and evaluate. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, as needed. Provided technical direction and guidance to assigned team members. Updated the standard operation procedures and policies for daily security operations and emergency situations evidence, assist with surveillance and undercover operations; obtain subpoenas and search warrants; and locate defendants and witnesses. Provided briefings to new DoD employees, either singularly or in groups. Maintained the physical means which are used for protection and security. Maintained procedural and technical methods to enhance DoD physical protection. Conducted DoD vulnerability assessments of the ship by identifying and arranging for the appropriate liaison from personnel, physical, and information specialist to address and correct DoD security inadequacies. Prepared incident reports and follow up on matters requiring additional investigation.

Bahrain

Was the accounts manager for the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) conducting inquiries and investigations and managed Access Control, Lock, and Safe programs and facilitated the issuance of Common Access Cards, Access Badges, Visit Requests, In-process and Out-processing of personnel and random security evaluations for compliance.- Made security clearance determinations for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites. - Compiled reports of investigation (ROI) on the progress of various cases, seizures and arrests, etc.- Reviewed, evaluated and adjudicated reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, - Operated and monitored the use of the Security ID Badging system and/or smartcard issuance stations.Denied, revoked, suspended, and restricted security clearances that were consistent with national security and/or suitability issues.- Advised on personnel security policies.- Assisted with the development of security policies.

Bahrain

Was the accounts manager for the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) conducting inquiries and investigations and managed Access Control, Lock, and Safe programs and facilitated the issuance of Common Access Cards, Access Badges, Visit Requests, In-process and Out-processing of personnel and random security evaluations for compliance.- Made security clearance determinations for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites. - Compiled reports of investigation (ROI) on the progress of various cases, seizures and arrests, etc.- Reviewed, evaluated and adjudicated reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, - Operated and monitored the use of the Security ID Badging system and/or smartcard issuance stations.Denied, revoked, suspended, and restricted security clearances that were consistent with national security and/or suitability issues.- Advised on personnel security policies.- Assisted with the development of security policies.