Paul Dietrich

About Paul Dietrich

As a Physical Security Manager at Velera, I lead company-wide daily security operations, overseeing physical security across seven U.S. facilities. My responsibilities include developing and maintaining security policies, managing budgets, personnel, software, and equipment, and leading security investigations. With extensive experience in risk assessment, security training, and project management, I strive to create a secure environment that protects company assets and employees. I am committed to fostering a culture of safety and collaboration, while building strong relationships with law enforcement and emergency personnel to strengthen organizational security efforts.

Experience

1. Physical Security Manager

   Velera

   Aug 2024 — Present · Fort Worth, TX, US

   Oversee Daily Security Operations company wide. Manage Physical Security personnel and incidents through 7 different facilities within the U.S. Develop and maintain Physical Security policies and procedures. Manage Physical Security budget, software, equipment, and contracts. Identify risks and develop countermeasures and mitigation strategies. Responsible for building and maintaining a Security conscious environment to protect company assets and employees.Lead and mentor Security personnel.Point of contact for all security investigations.Build relationships with law enforcement and emergency personnel at all company locations.Project management of security equipment of ongoing builds and renovation of company property.Experience with Financial compliance and Banking security regulations with PCI assessments and Security Audits (SOC/BDO)

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor's of Science, Liberal Arts - Management and Admin Studies

  2015 — 2016

• Central Texas College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

  2008 — 2008

• Cochise College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Intelligence Operations

Skills

• Information Security
• Operations Management
• Humint
• Personnel Supervision
• Source Intelligence
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Team Management
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Weapons
• Investigation
• Financial Accounting
• Tactics
• Process Improvement
• Military Operations
• Military Leadership
• Dod
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Intelligence
• Operational Planning
• Emergency Management
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Public Speaking
• Personnel Security
• Military
• Surveillance
• Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Interrogation
• Analysis
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training