William Johnson

About William Johnson

As an accomplished corporate security and risk management executive, I offer an established record of delivering security protection within a corporate environment, including enterprise security strategy planning, management, and investigations. I’m adept at assessing threats, implementing executive protection and special event security plans and directing the implementation of all types of physical security systems. I also bring expert negotiation, decision-making and critical thinking abilities with a track record leading and developing teams.My background includes extensive experience in personnel development, supervision and management, as well as investigation techniques and administration. I am knowledgeable in city, state and federal laws and regulations as well as reviewing, understanding and applying applicable standards to ensure compliance with specific corporate operations in various geographic and regulatory environments.Notable achievements include: Led design and implementation of plant-level and enterprise-level physical security systems, including ID and credentialing, card access, surveillance, intrusion detection, alarms, incident reporting, and visitor management. Recognized as Subject Matter Expert in CFTAS, ITAR, GDPR, NDAA, EAR, NISPOM, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, CMS Minimum Security Requirements, and other US federal and international security standards and regulations. Steered complex security technology projects, including design, bidding, bid review, implementation, and commissioning for Arconic plants and Highmark / AHN facilities while working with onsite operational personnel.Key strengths include: Risk Management/Mitigation Threat Assessment Emergency Response/Public Safety Team Leadership/Management Security Department Creation Crisis/Conflict Resolution Firearms Use/Safety Regulatory Compliance Effective Communication Budget Management

Experience

1. Security Specialist

   Duquesne Light Company

   Jan 2021 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   As a Security Specialist, I maintain a consistent level of physical security measures, including adherence to all regulatory compliance efforts. I am responsible for assessing threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities and providing thorough, cost-effective, and compliant solutions to mitigate risk. I perform physical security and vulnerability assessments, evaluate mitigation strategies, recommend solutions, and execute approved plans. I participate in regulatory compliance risk assessments, audits, and ensure that appropriate federal standards of compliance are maintained. I perform high-sensitivity investigations, participate in or perform threat assessments, and perform liaison activities with local, state, and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies as required. I act as the project lead on departmental initiatives and emergency response activities.

Education

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Executive Leadership

  2005

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  Criminology

  1984 — 1986

• Carlow University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

  2004

Skills

• Security Management
• Private Investigations
• Risk Assessment
• Access Control
• Homeland Security
• Project Delivery
• Management
• Team Building
• Investigation
• Firearms Handling
• Risk Management
• Security Technology and Systems
• Protection
• Corporate Security
• Executive Protection
• Leadership
• Emergency Management
• Security Policy Development
• Training
• Criminal Investigations
• Security
• Internal Investigations
• Physical Security
• Regulatory Compliance
• Law Enforcement
• Closed-Circuit Television (Cctv)
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Security Operations
• Security Audits
• Surveillance
• Strategic Planning
• Crisis Management
• Counterterrorism
• Firearms Instruction
• Program Management