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21St Security Forces Sq

Directed 260 security and police personnel in protecting 3 Major Commands Headquarters and equipment valued at $31 billion, manages the 2nd largest MWD kennels in the USAF inventory, and formulated 150 hours of mandated security and law enforcement training.Controls planning, implementation and funding for physical security operations designed to meet United States Air Forces protection level 1 to 3 assets. Oversees on-scene command and control operations for active shooter, major accidents and incidents, force protect condition changes. Formulates security policy and procedures, physical security standards. Briefs base vulnerabilities & risk assessments; advises 21st Space Wing leadership on risk tolerance, establishes base security postures, directs and employs tactical response forces

Peterson Air Force Base, Co

Organizes and collaborates with Department of Defense critical infrastructure and resource management offices on vulnerability assessments. Senior enlisted Future Operations Cell representative, plans, projects, assigns subordinate commands mission assignments.Executes Military Command Authority assigned tasks assigned to the Future Operations Cell. Integrated Ballistic Missile Defense force protection subject matter expert. Reviews component program assessments on installations and systems to ensure compliance with operational directives. Institutes remediation plans between Service Departments and Missile Defense Agency. Ensured installation compliance with established USSTRATCOM 583-2 DMBS Physical Security Program and Air Force 31-101, Integrated Defense. Acts as the division security manager ensuring compliance with established DoD and Air Force personnel security directives, manages Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), validates contractors through Contractor Verification System (CVS). Reviews personnel security nominations (SF 86’s, DD 254’s) and approvals clearance submission paperwork for accuracy, submits completed clearance submissions to Office of Personnel Management for completion. Conducted investigation, reporting violations and compromises to SSO for corrective actions for risk mitigation. SCIF manger, certifies and inspects facility to meet Department of the Air Force instructions and regulations. Controls visitor access, acts as escort official, conducted entry and exit inspections. Managed security awareness and education program for division

Minot Air Force Base, Nd

Primary logistical advisor to the commander for 450 men, responsible for $ 11.5 million of equipment and vehicles. Managed a $370,000 budget. Responsible for controlling the procurement of durable and expendable items under the budget and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy and success, including the scheduling and movement of personnel.

Minot Air Force Base, Nd

Led 480 man 5th Civil Engineer Squadron and 440 people 91st Operations Group First Sergeant. Acted as the primary advisor to the unit commander on all issues affecting morale, welfare, and discipline of assigned personnel. Provided guidance and counseling to all personnel with regards to career planning and professional development. Liaisoned with federal, state, local and base law enforcement, child protective services and domestic violence agencies.

Nas Keflavik, Iceland

Conducted higher-headquarters antiterrorism vulnerability assessments, maintained antiterrorisms program tailored to Iceland Defense Force missions and terrorist threats to protect joint priority resources, facilities, service members and family members. Led command investigator for Iceland Defense Force, responsible for providing 24hr on-call investigations for over 3,700 defense force members assigned to Keflavik and Reykjavik cities. Acted as liaison with Icelandic National police and US Embassy as well as Iceland Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Served as the senior controller for Iceland Defense Force Joint Operations Center.

Moody Air Force Base, Ga

Non-commissioned officer in charge of investigation sections, responsible for investigating violations of Federal Criminal Code, State law and Uniform Code of Military Justice. Managed United States Customs and Air Force Law enforcement terminal system programs, interviewed witnesses, interrogated suspects and subjects, protected evidence and testified in court-martials and civilian court as directed. Certified explosive and narcotic dog handler and served as a member of Lowndes County Law Enforcement Intelligence unit, passed criminal information and intelligence.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Criminal Justice

Associate Of Applied Science Degree, Criminal Justice

Associate Of Applied Science Degree, Human Resource Management