Anthony J. Echevarria Perez
Summary
Security professional with comprehensive understanding of risk management and safety procedures. Known for enhancing security measures and maintaining high standards of vigilance. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving security needs.
Professional security specialist with strong background in safeguarding assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills, thoroughness, and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Proficient in risk assessment, surveillance operations, and emergency response planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Security Inspector
United States Army Garrison, Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Manage and oversee 148 Japanese Security Guards ensuring comprehensive training and policy compliance, through quarterly evaluations, training, feedback and results.
- Conduct thorough site surveys to maintain high standards of security and safety regulations. Performed vulnerability assessments at nine installations and performed detailed evaluations on 200+ secured buildings.
- Develop, implement and update security protocols and procedures for entire United States Army Garrison areas.
- Manage an Intrusion Device System (IDS) encompassing over 52 sites, training, maintenance, inspect, adding personnel and providing access to all structures, vaults and highly critical assets sites.
- Coordinate open-based events with over 5,000 guests, ensuring security and logistical arrangements are handled effectively.
- Manage, Provide credentials and sponsor over 148 Japanese personnel via Mission Partner Identity Credential Access Management (MPICAM) System.
- Serve as Safe Custodian managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for IDS records for a time period set at 10 years.
- Served as Program Manager for Unit Deterrent Leader collecting uranalysis samples and maintaining a 100% Turn in success rate.
- Provide guidance to service members and help generate transition plans while meeting the FY23 and FY24 goals as a Retention Advisor.
- Maintained a fleet of 19 vehicles with a value over $200,000.00
- Serve as action officer/analyst, identifying programs that need improvement, deliver, coordinate with department/section leadership, develop incentive programs & training.
- Develop and implement Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAMs) for all Defense Logistics Agency Army affiliated sites across Okinawa, serving as an Anti-Terrorism Officer.
- Manage 2,689 users and 439 unauthorized statuses within the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), coordinating with military police and pass & ID for proper user access to military installations and ensuring unauthorized personnel are banned.
- Created an Emergency Action Plan Directorate of Emergency Services Offices encompassing safety, emergency and security regulations.
- Received, Troubleshooted, implemented equipment received by Defense, Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to develop and implement security measures evaluated over $50,000.00.
- Key Accomplishments
- Operate in a GS-11 position to perform quality assurance, security protocols, and safety systems for nine military installations across Okinawa, Japan. Work in a team of three to oversee all duties despite a 40% loss of typically allocated manpower.
- Hand selected for the Physical Security Inspector position to attend specialized Conventional Physical Security training to become a fully credentialled Physical Security Inspector. Graduated a notoriously difficult program within the 85th percentile.
- Created an action plan to reduce garrison spending by conducting site inspections and determine the use and operability of the IDS, reduce spending by $70,000.00.
- Conducted a manpower analysis for the installation pass office. Compared passes issued compared to filled positions as well as analyzed nearby joint-service installations for context. Identified a 62% manning gap and presented information to the installation vice-executive director. Helped drive the decision to lobby and allocate funding to meet pass office needs.
- Issued 97,000 cards/passes within 1-year to service members, dependents and contractors personnel ensuring contractual agreements, maintenance and military mission is successful.
- Develop a new tailored USAG-O Form 14927EJ receiving Endorsement from key stakeholders like Anti-Terrorism Officer, Military Intelligence and Provost Marshalls Office.
Military Police Desk Sergeant/ Dispatch
United States Army Garrison, Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Evacuated installation wide during Tsunami.
- Communicated Effective Critical Communication Customer Service, public relations, and Conflict resolution.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, Leadership and supervision, Team management, Operational oversight, Staff supervision.
- Problem solving and decision-making Crisis management, Risk assessment, Strategic planning.
- Administrative and organizational skills, Office management Record-keeping, Data analysis.
31B Military Police Officer/ Mobility & Maneuver
United States Army, Various Location
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the management and security of property valued at $4,000,000.
- Handled sensitive information and equipment, ensuring confidentiality and security.
- Managed team-size elements, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Successfully deployed to five different countries, demonstrating adaptability and leadership.
31B Military Police Officer
United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, Kansas
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed team-size elements, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Served part of Quick Response Force that was deployed to Fort Myres as deterrent for people trying to break into the white house.
- Responded to over 100 cases in that area of responsibility.
Education
Cyber Security
University of Colorado Springs
ColoradoCyber Security
University of Colorado Springs
ColoradoSkills
- Homeland Security
- Cybersecurity
- Physical Security Management
- Intrusion Device System Management
- Security Policy Enforcement
Technical Skills:
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Site Survey Conducting
- Event Coordination
Soft Skills:
Certification
Certificate in Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University of Colorado Springs, September 26, 2023
Sports Coaching
Nationally accredited licensed to coach in Puerto Rico.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Personal Training
Timeline
Physical Security Inspector
United States Army Garrison, Okinawa, Japan
05.2024 - 06.2025
Military Police Desk Sergeant/ Dispatch
United States Army Garrison, Okinawa, Japan
12.2022 - 04.2024
31B Military Police Officer/ Mobility & Maneuver
United States Army, Various Location
08.2021 - 12.2022
31B Military Police Officer
United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas
09.2019 - 08.2021
Cyber Security
University of Colorado Springs
Cyber Security
University of Colorado Springs