Peter Tyson Filmanski
Henrico
Summary
Experienced Contract Federal Background Investigator with a decade of expertise in security operations and risk assessment. Specializes in executing comprehensive background investigations and overseeing security systems, maintaining high standards of compliance and documentation accuracy. Strong time management and organizational capabilities, focused on enhancing personnel security and access control protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Investigator
Xcelerate Solutions
Richmond
12.2024 - Current
- Adjudicated to a Top-Secret Security Clearance
- Evaluate national security applications for accuracy, enhancing the integrity of the background investigation process and facilitating timely clearances.
- Conduct complex security investigations for federal entities, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.
- Review and validate security clearance documents, identifying and addressing discrepancies.
- Facilitate interviews across various platforms, gathering critical information efficiently.
- Compile detailed reports for adjudication, contributing to informed security decisions.
- Consistently make or exceed monthly production and quality quotas
Contract Federal Background Investigator
Peraton
Richmond
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Adjudicated to a Top-Secret Security Clearance
- Evaluated national security applications for accuracy, enhancing the integrity of the background investigation process and facilitating timely clearances.
- Conducted thorough security investigations for federal entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Led interviews across various platforms, gathering critical data for security assessments.
- Compiled detailed investigation reports, facilitating informed adjudication decisions.
- Managed multiple contracts, delivering timely and precise investigative results.
Commercial Security Systems Account Executive
Johnson Controls
Richmond
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Cultivated strong customer relationships by actively addressing security concerns, resulting in increased client retention and trust.
- Conducted thorough site surveys to identify optimal security solutions.
- Designed tailored access control and video systems for diverse businesses.
- Collaborated with integrators for seamless system installations and upgrades.
Facilities Security Specialist
CarLotz
Richmond
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented advanced security protocols, enhancing safety across 11 dealerships and significantly reducing incidents of unauthorized access.
- Standardized the company's procedure regarding the removal of access control and intrusion detection permissions from employees no longer employed at the company.
- Maintained the operational effectiveness of all electronic access control, intrusion detection and video management systems.
- Established a company-wide physical security policy and incident response plan that improved safety and security for all company employees.
Technical Security Coordinator
Dominion Energy
Richmond
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Evaluated security protocols and identified vulnerabilities, leading to enhanced protection measures for critical infrastructure across the region.
- Coordinated technical security installations at substations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to meet security standards, enhancing infrastructure protection.
- Programmed access control and surveillance systems, improving substation security.
Security Coordinator
Chesterfield County Government
Chesterfield
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced security protocols across county facilities, leading to measurable improvements in safety and a reduction in incidents.
- Developed tailored security solutions for various departments, improving safety measures.
- Assisted in maintaining and troubleshooting IP-based access control and video systems.
- Conducted facility assessments, implementing effective security improvements.
- Collaborated across departments to address security needs and achieve measurable results.
Loss Prevention Manager
Southern States Cooperative
Richmond
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed loss prevention for 125+ locations, enhancing security protocols.
- Led security measures at HQ, implementing advanced access control systems.
- Coordinated security device installations, optimizing asset protection.
- Conducted security training for 300 employees, improving emergency readiness.
Security Coordinator
Atlantic Union Bank
Richmond
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Analyzed security protocols to identify vulnerabilities, leading to enhanced safety measures and a more secure banking environment.
- Managed IP-based systems, optimizing security operations across the region.
- Implemented unified access control, improving safety at all locations.
- Delivered active shooter training to 500+ staff, boosting preparedness.
- Collaborated on security program development, strengthening institutional safety.
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.1997
Skills
- Communication skills
- Security clearance processing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Personnel security expertise
- Time management strategies
- Organizational effectiveness
- Background investigations
Certification
- Introduction to Personnel Security, 09/01/24, Present
- DCSA STEPP Introduction to Personnel Security Certification, 03/01/24, Present
- ODNI National Training Standards (NTS) Certificate for Contract Federal Background Investigators, 03/01/24, Present
Additional Experience
Previous contract federal background experience from 2002 until 2013 with USIS starting as an Investigator I and finishing as an Investigator IV. Worked on federal background investigation contracts various federal government and intelligence community agencies providing quality reports of investigation in a timely manner. Additionally as Field Training Officer, from 2006 until 2013, trained and mentored new and struggling investigators.
Timeline
Contract Investigator
Xcelerate Solutions
12.2024 - Current
Contract Federal Background Investigator
Peraton
02.2024 - 11.2024
Commercial Security Systems Account Executive
Johnson Controls
01.2023 - 02.2024
Facilities Security Specialist
CarLotz
07.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Security Coordinator
Dominion Energy
10.2021 - 07.2022
Security Coordinator
Chesterfield County Government
02.2021 - 09.2021
Loss Prevention Manager
Southern States Cooperative
04.2019 - 02.2021
Security Coordinator
Atlantic Union Bank
02.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
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