Ken Young Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provides assistance to the Embassy Regional Security Officer by self developing work schedules and assignments including helping to manage the Embassy's extensive physical and information security program maintaining proper security measures for the protection of classified material. Maintained accurate inventory of all Diplomatic Security equipment requisition of new equipment as needed. Updating and maintaining the Mission Emergency Action Plan (EAP), including discreet testing. Managed the issuance of ID badging for all staff including operating the Global ID badge system and maintained accurate records of all controlled badging materials. Residential security coordinator responsible for the physical security of staff residences according to guidelines and requirements for residential security under the SETL crime classification system. Conducted periodic renewal surveys for current and proposed housing to ensure suitability and compliance before occupancy. Research and determine cost estimates and sourcing for security upgrades to residences. Coordinate repairs and upgrades with procurement and contractors. Install and repair residential security alarms and security locks. coordinated the removal andreturn to stock of security equipment upon decommission of residences and offices. Conducted training for post staff on the use of security equipment. Liaise with the local guard force to ensure proper staff and coverage taking into consideration the changing threat conditions at post. Responsible for the HIRSCH / Velocity access control system at post. Maintaining and repairing and revalidation current user databases. Programming new user information and issue codes to new users determined by clearance levels. Inspecting access control keypads and terminals and scheduling them for repair as and when required. Assisting in the changing of codes and combinations on Posts various access control, systems including X-08, X-09, UNICAN and other access control systems.

Kept up to date with agency’s operations to ensure staff safety and security was maintained through implementing security initiatives and trainings to reduce perceived threats. Performed security threat and risk assessments as the security situation changed.Regularly met law enforcement authorities and others from diplomatic and other communities to gather and analyze security related intelligence to determine likely threats to programs. Visit facilities to ensure procedures are implemented in accordance with guidelines. Supervised local guard force of 30 employees and ensured that continual training was provided in guidelines and protocols,Participated in the recruitment and selection of security personnel. Represent agency on security issues including the development of concepts for the coordination of joint activities and services with other agencies. Reviewing and interpreting policy guidelines for personnel and physical security procedures and providing guidance to ensure compliance; developing and recommending specific procedures to address weaknesses and vulnerabilities in all security systems. Provide technical assistance, standards and specifications for the procurement of electronic security systems and overseeing the work conducted by contractors to ensure adherence to contract specifications. Conducted independent research, evaluated and interpreted intelligence reports to determine extent of any possible threat to operations. Drafted internal intelligence and security reports and prepared oral and written assessments for use in briefings, reports and other analytical products. Conducted training on security guidelines and procedures to all staff taking into account their level of responsibility with the chain of security adherence.

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