Melissa Vargas

Brief the corporate office, program manager, client, and FPS; identify, correct and report any violations of policy or procedures, as well as plan, develop, review and institute policy and procedures; Conduct monthly audits with FPS of PSOs file reviews to ensure required licenses, permits, and certifications are valid; Through advance and short notice notifications through the COTR, review a minimum of 10% of the personnel files monthly reporting the result to the PM and corporate office with any corrective actions; ensuring all 120 personnel are GSA compliant; received 100% audits results for the last consecutive 42 months; conduct reports for the corporate office and FPS; assist and conducts investigation on clients complaints, employees’ issues; authorized representative for initiating E-Qip applications for background investigations. Provide policy oversight and administration duties that do not involve changes to the scope, price, schedule, and terms and conditions of the Protective Security Officer (PSO) contracts for 5 facilities in the Washington DC metro area. Provide feedback and information to all affected facility tenants in assigned facilities building solid relationships. Ensure post requirements are included in the post orders. Work with the program manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other agency personnel concerning PSO services ensuring execution in accordance with the contract; Collaborate with various stakeholders addressing security requirements and issues, finding solutions in compliance with the PSO contracts.

Supervised the security of $350 million in national defense assets; controlled entry and exit to Missile Alert Facilities and Launch Facilities; assessed threat situation, prioritizes response and dispatched forces to investigate and neutralize the situation; experienced in handling confidential materials; responsible for issuing and turn-in of flight weapon and equipment; proficient at research and legal report writing; experienced at proofreading and checking content of investigation reports; proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments; experienced in complex radio communications; leader and supervisor of six people for protection level 1 resources ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DOD). Conducted random patrols and routine sweeps in various areas that included the inspection of vehicles, packages, and personnel as direct. Gathered information to write reports which detail the results and activities performed, followed up on findings.