Eric Mclelland

DoD SPeC Physical Security (PSC) and Security Fundamentals Professional (SFPC) certified Physical Security Specialist with 12 years of diverse and cutting-edge leadership, coupled with 5 years of IT service expertise. Highly trusted manager with experience leading diverse and efficient teams focused on process improvement. Disciplined, detail-oriented and technically-astute expert on applying best security systems and practices for assets enterprise wide. Dedicated to thorough and courteous communication while providing frequent feedback, and ensure teams are executing core competencies that are in line with company directives and vision. 

United States Air Force

 -Physical Security, NCOIC

 Tampa, FL 10/2021 -02/2023

• Technical subject matter expert for Physical Security systems, policies, procedures, and enterprise wide security strategy to include; CCTV, Biometrics, Access and Entry Control, Alarm Systems (Advantor), as well as primary point of contact for all restricted and controlled areas. •Project officer for $6M SATCOM installation that linked Air Force Material Command (AFMC) with 3 units to align Special Security Officer's (SSO) Special Access Program (SAP) personnel security requirements for Protection Level 2 asset in accordance with guidance outlined in DoD Directive 5205.07.

• Developed enhancements and improvements to security standards while maintaining and monitoring access control and video surveillance with full knowledge of federal, state and local laws for 46 separate controlled sites valued at over $90M. 

•Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addresses physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials. 

•Performed site inspections which identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and created physical security programs for DoD assets valued at over $90M. •Managed and led the execution of evaluations of all secured facilities within the confines of the Installation. Ensured all vulnerabilities identified as part of this evaluation process were thoroughly documented and that effective mitigation actions were taken to resolve security deficiencies. (AMC/IG award winner for best practice)

•Communicated Emergency Management departmental, organizational and industry information to staff to help each person better carry out organizational goals.

Tetra Tech

Site Safety and Security Assessor

Riverview, FL 

11/2022 -12/2022 

•Reviewed and analyzed stakeholder security components for 30-day Iowa School District Project to include: Electronic Security Systems, Video Management and Surveillance Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Policies and Procedures. 

•Captured critical information and documentation for each assessment using a software tool then reviewed and developed a thorough summary for each task to address identified security vulnerabilities for stakeholders. 

United States Air Force 

-Physical Security Systems Support, Flight Chief 

Tampa, FL 03/2016 -10/2021

 •Information Assurance Officer {IAO) -vetted and authorized personnel for use of NIPR/SIPR and controlled access programs utilizing DD Form 2875 with coordination through Communications Focal Point (CFP) for privileges. 

•Cybersecurity Officer (CSO) -ensured personnel adhered to all applicable regulation and guidance governing device usage and access privileges. Coordinated with Wing Cybersecurity Office (WSO) for Classified Material Incident (CMI) handling, reporting and disposition. Managed Units Classified material program. 

•Managed procurement, maintenance, accountability, and disposal of $3.5M of IT equipment supporting a 427 personnel organization. 

•Processed client support tickets to troubleshoot and correct hardware and network issues for an inventory of over 1.2K devices. 

•Senior leader that was directly responsible to lead, supervise, train and guide the professional growth and development of 185 personnel. 

•Provided constant expectations and provided frequent and timely feedback in the execution of the enterprise mission and commander's vision. 

United States Air Force 

-Base Defense Operations Controller Indian Springs, NV 

11/2010-03/2016 

•Managed CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems. 

•Identified security issues, drafted incident reports and contacted law enforcement when needed. 

•Directed responses to alarms, security incidents, security events, and other system outages and events. 

•Reviewed emergency action messages, extracted relevant information from emergency orders and sent instructions to guide response forces.this

Expected in 09/2023

Customer User Support & Cybersecurity Specialist 

ACI Learning Dallas, TX 

10/2020 

Bachelor Of Science: Information Technology, Programming 

American Military University West Virginia 

11/2018 

Associate Of Applied Science: Criminal Justice Community 

College Of The Air Force Maxwell AFB 07/21 

Leadership And Supervision 

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Tyndall AFB, FL 

• Distinguished Graduate 

• Commandant Award Winner 

12/16 

Leadership And Supervision

Airman Leadership School 

Tampa, FL 

• Distinguished Graduate 

• Academic Achievement Award