Jose Pinzon Galarza
Waddell
Summary
Decorated bilingual veteran, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in different roles of increasing responsibility during a 14-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Worked with Homeland Security operations through private contracting traveling across the country escorting asylum refugees. Effective bilingual communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
MVM Inc
07.2023 - Current
- As a Site Supervisor, I enforce program changes and ensure compliance with contract requirements, company policies, and applicable laws. I oversee quality control plans, conduct random spot checks during transportation events, and manage operational inspections of offices, vehicles, and equipment. I supervise a team that includes Office Administrators, Logistics Specialists, and Transportation Specialists, providing coaching, mentoring, and corrective action when needed. I manage logistics staff schedules, vehicle maintenance, and driver dispatch, ensuring smooth operations. Additionally, I review employee training statuses and certifications to ensure compliance, onboard new staff, and monitor performance metrics using proprietary software, recommending IT improvements. I also provide timely reports to executive management and maintain accurate data within company systems.
Security Forces Flight Chief
Air National Guard
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Supervised police officer procedures and operating methods, enabling independent performance of a full range of police officer activities. Proficient in special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing personnel access controls and preventing unauthorized access to high- security areas. Well-versed in the rights of detained individuals and organizational rules regarding the appropriate use of force for apprehension. Experienced in the tactics, techniques, and procedures for functioning as a quick reaction force team member in support of integrated base defense and operation of specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment. Knowledgeable in the preparation and response to catastrophic events, enemy attacks, and related threats to installations, with the ability to operate the Incident Management System and the Security Force Management Information System.
- Security Manager, overseeing the Information Protection Program for the 87 personnel assigned. Maintained the INFOSEC (Information Security) Program on classification, marking, protection, and declassification of classified information according to DoDM 5200.01 Vol.1-3_AFMAN 16-1404 Vol.1-3. Provide guidance during security incidents to investigation officials in order to mitigate security concerns to national security. Assist commanders and key staff with implementation of new programs, processes, and procedures such as CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) training.
- Implementing the PERSEC (Personnel Security) Program for assigned personnel in accordance with DoDM 5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405. Processed background investigation requests for personnel utilizing the NP2 and e-QIP Portals. Monitor and maintain active security clearances granted by the DoD CAF (Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudication Facility), utilizing the DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) and DISS (Defense Information Security System). Provided commanders and leadership with accurate information and recommendations when issues arose that may have impacted a member’s ability to maintain a security clearance. Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
- Anti-Terrorism representative developing, planning, coordinating, and conducting installation-level AT (Anti-Terrorism) exercises and program reviews for the military installation, managing scheduling and performing higher headquarters assessments. Supplied analytical support for the development of policies, implementation plans, and strategies required to execute Joint Staff anti- terrorism programs, coordinating AT program efforts with staffs, adjacent or higher headquarters, and non-DoD stakeholders. Effectively managed command AT vulnerabilities and mitigation efforts utilizing the CVAMP (Core Vulnerability Assessment Management Program).
Transport Specialist
MVM Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2022
- · Assigned to overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to support 24/7 operations across the country. Ensured safe and secure transportation of asylum-seeking refugees by MVM's transportation's land and air policies and procedures. Conducting bag searches and pat downs to maintain safe and secure travel. Communicated with dispatch to discuss and report disturbances or occurrences on route, utilizing proprietary company software to log updates. Explained laws and regulations in Spanish to refugees to promote understanding and adherence to requirements. Coordinated with multiple state agencies, Border Patrol, ICE, and U.S. Marshal in ERO (Enforcement Removal Operations), to maintain scheduled transport and transfer of custody.
Civil Engineer
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
08.2008 - 08.2016
- · 2008 to 2013 assessed and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions. Applied pesticides in accordance with military protocols to inside and outside of structures.
- Deployed to Kyrgyzstan in 2013 for 6 months as a Security Escort. Where I patrolled and monitored premises, responded quickly to incidents, assessed active situations for security concerns, and provided security escort for essential personnel while in country.
- Long tour to South Korea from 2014-2016, monitored military and civilian environmental engineering activities, confirmed compliance with security procedures, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations, and trained 120 military personnel in CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives) protective measures from North Korea.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Entomology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2016
Skills
- Traffic/Collision Investigations
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective communication
- AFJIS
- Alarm Monitoring
- CCTV/Alarm Monitoring
- Fluent Spanish
- Data Entry
- DISS (Defense Information System for Security)
- JVS (Joint Verification System)
Objective
Seeking a position as a Provisional Nuclear Security Armed Responder to provide thorough security. Including monitoring and documenting activities on security shift logs, conducting mobile and foot patrols of protected/vital areas, and responding to alarms and assessing security events to take the necessary contingency actions.
Timeline
Site Supervisor
MVM Inc
07.2023 - Current
Security Forces Flight Chief
Air National Guard
08.2019 - 06.2023
Transport Specialist
MVM Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2022
Civil Engineer
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
08.2008 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Entomology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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