Patrick J. Compton

Experience

1. Security Specialist (Personnel)

   U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC), G2 · Rock Island Arsenal, IL

   2023 – Present
   • Provide program management and procedural guidance for the ASC Personnel Security Program across the command's worldwide logistics mission.
   • Review and process security clearance requests; make suitability/fitness determinations for DoD civilian and military personnel in sensitive positions.
   • Process HSPD-12 credentialing and suitability/fitness determinations for contractor personnel, supporting CAC issuance and installation access.
   • Implemented incident response protocols for incidents involving PII and classified information; deliver CUI and classified-material training and briefings.

2. Physical Security Specialist & Electronic Security Systems Administrator

   U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal, Directorate of Operations · Rock Island Arsenal, IL

   2020 – 2023
   • Managed the installation Access Control System securing doors, buildings, and gates for thousands of user accounts; installation SME on C-CURE 9000 and CCTV software.
   • Information System Owner and System Administrator for critical servers supporting IDS, CCTV, and entry control systems.
   • Established an IDS maintenance and services contract BPA (an Army first), recognized as a “Best Practice” by the RIA Senior Commander.
   • Credentialed Physical Security Inspector and Contracting Officer’s Representative on multiple maintenance and service contracts.

3. Department of the Army Security Guard

   U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal, Directorate of Emergency Services · Rock Island Arsenal, IL

   2017 – 2020
   • Controlled vehicle, visitor, and pedestrian access; screened employees, visitors, and contractors for installation access using NCIC III.
   • Performed inspections to detect contraband, smuggling, and fraud; operated IDS and electronic badging systems.

4. Service Advisor and Parts Manager

   Terry Frazer’s RV Center · Eldridge, IA

   2015 – 2017
   • Managed service department workflow and scheduling; wrote repair orders and estimates and verified warranty coverage.

5. U.S. Air Force: Retired Master Sergeant (E-7), 20 years

   Aircraft Armament Systems (AFSC 2W1) · Italy, Idaho, Republic of Korea, Germany

   1995 – 2015
   • Senior Load Monitor, 704th MUNSS, Ghedi Air Base, Italy (2013–2015): Chief of the Weapons Load Monitor Section, ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of Protection Level 1 assets supporting NATO.
   • Program Security Manager, 366th Operations Group, Mountain Home AFB (2010–2011): oversaw protection of classified information at five secure facilities; streamlined enhanced security reviews, cutting processing time 75%.
   • Loading Standardization Crew Member (2011–2013) and Activity Security Monitor (2008–2010), Mountain Home AFB: standardized loading procedures for 150+ personnel; processed clearance paperwork.
   • Earlier: Weapons Flightline Expediter, Load Crew Chief, and Load Crew Member, leading armament maintenance and munitions loading.

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