Omar Ballard

Background

About Omar Ballard

High threat diplomatic security and sensitive facilities protection professional with extensive experience and training, including assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq. Broad background as firearms instructor, operations supervisor, tactical commander and military trainer. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Accomplished Personnel Security Specialist with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. Innovative and team focused leader with innate ability to communicate with interdisciplinary teams to advance the organizations priorities and various security process improvement initiatives. Served as Tactical Commander for 10-man unit providing Department of State diplomatic security in Afghanistan and Iraq. Planned and provided mobile, air, and static venue management ensuring safe and secure operations. Served as Emergency Response Team Member (ERT/QRF air/land). Conscientious investigator with knowledge of law enforcement principles and processes. Diplomatic and tactful in all communications. Proficient in coordinating, analyzing, and managing budgetary methods, practices, and policies for Department of State contract personnel security units in Iraq and Afghanistan. Provided security oversight for cleared facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Conducted recurring security vulnerability assessments of cleared industrial facilities performing on classified contracts for the U.S. government, which included especially sensitive Special Access Programs. Conducted security violation investigations. SKILLS & EXPERTISE • Personnel Security • Operations Management • Training & Mentoring • Project Management • Employee Supervision • Force Protection • Logistics and Supply • Resource Management • Mission Planning • Special Tactics • Emergency Response Team • Weapons: AK 47, Glock 19, M4/M16, M203, 870, 249, 240B, 50 Cal, M67, AT-4, M60, and a number of foreign weapons