Ronald Rivas
San Diego
Summary
Offering solid foundation in security principles and strong desire to learn and grow in security-focused environment. Brings fresh perspective and ability to quickly grasp complex security concepts. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and attention to detail in Personnel Security role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
63d Readiness Division
01.2015 - Current
- Administered security awareness training programs, promoting a culture of vigilance and proactive threat mitigation among employees.
- Conducted thorough interviews with applicants to assess suitability for security clearances, resulting in a high-quality workforce.
- Evaluated employee foreign travel requests for compliance with regulatory guidelines, minimizing risks associated with compromised information or personal safety concerns.
- Performed regular audits of physical access controls at facilities housing classified materials or operations, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
- Collaborated with other security specialists to develop and execute comprehensive risk assessments, reducing potential threats to personnel safety.
- Served as a subject matter expert during internal audits or inspections relating to personnel security functions, ensuring full compliance with established standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all personnel clearances within the organization, facilitating smooth auditing processes and timely reinvestigations as required by law.
- Assisted in the development of contingency plans for emergency situations involving personnel security matters, bolstering organizational preparedness levels.
- Provided expert guidance on personnel security matters to senior leadership, improving decision-making processes.
- Handled challenging or complex cases involving multiple issues related to personnel security clearances, ultimately resolving concerns while minimizing risk to the organization.
- Led periodic reviews of access control systems, ensuring the consistent protection of classified information from unauthorized disclosure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN02-2018
Skills
- Security auditing
- Risk assessment
- Access control
- Security training
- Collaboration skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Critical thinking
- Security policy development
- Security awareness promotion
- Classified information control
- Customer service
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA) 2024 JULY
- Security Manager Course (SMC) United States Army Reserve (USAR) 2012 FEBRUARY
- Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course United States Army Reserve 2015 DECEMBER
- Physical Security Officer Course (PSOC) United Stated Army Reserve 2021 MAY
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Level Certification – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
63d Readiness Division
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
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