Robert Daniel Riggan is a seasoned protection professional targeting a director position in security, leveraging extensive experience in emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity. He has held significant roles in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other organizations, focusing on risk management, compliance, and security operations, while achieving numerous accolades for performance. Riggan’s education includes coursework in security management, complemented by professional development in various security disciplines.

1. ROBERT DANIEL RIGGAN, CEP
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 — Robert.Riggan@verizon.net — 540.226.6208
Target Position: SECURITY DIRECTOR
SECURITY OVERSIGHT, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Seasoned Protection Professional with the business acumen and breadth of experience in multiple disciplines to
successfully merge security oversight, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity into a
holistic corporate protection program that is both practical and profitable. Unique approach consolidates efforts, reduces
costs, ensures harmony, manages risks, and is simpler to implement than traditional stovepiped protection programs.
ASIS Certified in Executive Protection.
 Engineer enterprise-wide, risk-based approach to strategically plan, direct, and coordinate holistic programs in the
protection of executives, employees, customers, guests, facilities, assets, and information
 Leverage cross-functional collaboration and employee buy-in to optimize preparedness efforts and foster a safe,
secure, and productive working environment
 Spearhead crisis response actions and provide liaison function to law enforcement, emergency response, local
government, and other agencies and entities as applicable
 Pioneer collaborative development of viable business continuity and operational contingency plans by line of business
stakeholders and mission essential function leaders
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Executive Protection Policies, Plans, & Procedures Security Operations
Audits, Evaluations, & Surveys Risk Management Loss Prevention
Efficiency & Quality Control Information Safeguarding Internal Investigations
Education & Training Emergency Management Contingency Planning
Security & Crisis External Liaison Regulatory Compliance Fiscal Budgets & Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Washington, D.C., November 2010–April 2015
PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER / SELECTIVE ACQUISITIONS SECURITY MANAGER (GS-14), December 2013–April 2015
SENIOR SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICIAL (FERO) - all concurrent
positions
Provided Special Access Program security operations support services directly to the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) and to the Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis. Concurrently defined security
parameters, regulatory requirements, and information safeguarding aspects on acquisition requests for proposal and their
subsequent award contracts for the DHS Office of Selective Acquisitions.
 Served as security liaison between the White House National Security Committee and the Secretary of DHS
 Aided the Special Access Program Chief in review and revision of 3 policy and 2 procedures documents
 Directed security and regulatory compliance for 46 contracts; portfolio valuation: $275 million
 Audited program files and created corrective action plans for 53 contracts; portfolio valuation: $300 million
 Safeguarded highly sensitive information as the Information System Security Manager for 1 closed network
 Conducted security education & training for 2 executives and 4 managers on 1 secure communications system
 Surpassed 4 peer security managers; selected as #1 performer; awarded monetary and time-off bonuses
PROGRAM MANAGER / SECURITY SPECIALISt (GS-14), July 2012–November 2013
SENIOR SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICIAL - all concurrent positions

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Pioneered Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) compliance program for the 3rd
largest Federal
Department. Examined all applicable regulatory guidance including Executive Orders, U.S. Code, Federal Regulations,
Departmental Policies and Instructions, and Technical Standards in the creation of a comprehensive compliance program
including checklists, schedules, corrective action plans, and travel budget projections.
 Co-authored the majority of DHS Instruction 121-01-012, the DHS SCI Security Program
 Critiqued and edited the DHS HQ SCI Compliance Manual
 Organized and launched over 300 regulatory compliance reviews
 Trained and mentored 2 Compliance Inspectors
 Awarded monetary bonus; sought out to join the Special Access Program Control Office staff
BRANCH CHIEF / SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST (GS-14), November 2010–July 2012
SENIOR SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICIAL - all concurrent positions
Administered security operations support to DHS’s most critical and active directorate and its associated 24/7/365
National Operations Center. Applied analytical risk management to refocus security efforts. Standardized internal
investigations. Updated plans and procedures. Upgraded security training. Aligned 4 direct reports / subordinate SSOs in
boosting efficiency of response and advancing quality control in their respective security support roles.
 Flipped a directorate level, holistic security program from marginal to outstanding in less than 90 days
 Established uniform security processes and procedures for 9 classified and 24 sensitive controlled areas
 Integrated contingency planning and emergency management into security protocols for 33 areas of responsibility
 Delivered initial and annual security training to over 400 operations employees
 Strengthened information safeguarding and expedited the investigation and resolution of security incidents
 Recognized for accomplishments 7 times with letters of appreciation and with 1 service commendation award
 Selected to establish a department-wide sensitive compliance program; laterally moved to facilitate
ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES
CONTRACTED TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC)
SENIOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OFFICER, Arlington, VA, March 2009–November 2010
Officiated as Special Assistant to, and on behalf of, FDIC’s Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Administered emergency preparedness training and compliance for FDIC’s 2 Headquarters facilities in Washington, D.C.,
1 campus in Arlington, VA, 8 Regional Offices across the U.S., 2 major Field Offices, and 10 alternate sites. Introduced
risk-based approach in contingency planning, emergency management, and incident response protocols.
 Reviewed and revised Continuity of Operations, Emergency Action, Devolution, and Pandemic Plans
 Created workplace violence awareness and prevention programs instituted in 23 facilities across the country
 Built virtual exercises and delivered training to executive leadership at 8 regional and 2 area offices
 Overhauled the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity programs in less than 6 months
 Conducted 19 emergency evacuation and/or fire drills at 3 FDIC facilities within the DC Metro area
USIS, Falls Church, VA, November 2005–February 2008
Security company providing investigative services and cleared personnel to work on classified government contracts
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER April 2006–February 2008
DIVISION SECURITY DIRECTOR, SENIOR FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (FSO), AND VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SERVICES (DCJS) COMPLIANCE AGENT - all concurrent positions
Directed security operations, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity for an $850 million
security services corporation comprised of 3 business divisions, 7,500 full-time employees, 2,500 as-needed contractors,
and 43 facilities worldwide. Engineered enterprise-wide, risk-based approach to strategically plan, direct, and coordinate
holistic protection programs in the safeguarding of executives, employees, customers, guests, facilities, assets, and
information. Defined program scope, resources, and funding requirements to carry out the corporate security program.
Ingrained security in day-to-day business, demonstrating its ROI in growing business footprint and in loss prevention.

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 Authored USIS’s corporate security policies, plans, and procedures
 Collaborated in-depth with Business Development Team; awarded a $300 million, 10 year federal contract
 Outsourced up to 6,000 security personnel who served in more than 120 locations across the globe
 Shared P&L responsibility with Business Development and Program Managers for 100+ classified contracts
 Spearheaded renovation of and accreditation for 3 classified and 1 highly sensitive secure areas
 Responded to threats, gathered intelligence, oversaw investigations, and determined corrective actions
 Supervised 2 Security Directors, 1 Security Manager, and 6 other direct reports
SECURITY DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL SECURITY DIVISION, November 2005–April 2006
DIVISION FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY MANAGER - all concurrent positions.
Directed security operations, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity for the 2nd
largest of
USIS’s 3 business divisions. Engineered enterprise-wide, risk-based approach to strategically plan, direct, and coordinate
holistic protection programs in the protection of executives, employees, customers, guests, facilities, assets, and
information. Defined program scope, resources, and funding requirements to carry out the division security program.
Ingrained security in day-to-day business, demonstrating its ROI in growing business footprint and loss prevention.
 Increased number of viable candidates for cleared contractor positions; reduced overall security processing time by
30%
 Shared P&L responsibility with Business Development and Program Managers for 100+ classified contracts
 Administered security programs for 1 SCIF, 1 SAP, 2 Secure Suites, and multiple controlled areas
 Mentored 6 direct reports and 2 mentor/protégé companies in National Industrial Security Program implementation
 Passed bi-annual security audits from 3 oversight Agencies
 Elevated to first ever Chief Security Officer for USIS
Previous Positions Held: Contractor Positions
USIS, INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM MANAGER, Falls Church, VA, September 2004–November 2005
USIS, INTELLIGENCE WATCH OFFICER, Falls Church, VA, May 2004–September 2004
BETA ANALYTICS INTERNATIONAL, INC, SENIOR PROGRAM PROTECTION ANALYST, Arlington, VA, August 2003–March 2004
EDUCATION
American Military University | Charles Town, WV | Major: Security Management | GPA: 4.0/4.0
More than 50% college coursework completed | Credits Earned: 67 semester hours
SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION
 Executive Protection, ASIS – July 2015
 Security Policies, Principles, and Programs, DSS – April 2014
 Alarm and Surveillance System Design and Circumvention Training, DoD – January 2014
 Active Shooter: What You Can Do (IS 907), DHS – April 2011
 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, FEMA – March 2011
 Continuity of Operations, FEMA – March 2011
 Security Architecture and Engineering, Parts 1, 2, and 3, ASIS – September 2007
 How to Survive the First 48 Hours of a Disaster, ASIS – September 2007
 Realizing the Return on Security Investment, ASIS – September 2007
 Suicide Bomber Training, Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy – June 2005
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 American Society for Industrial Security, International (ASIS)
 Member of: Business Resiliency Consultants USA
 Security Industry Professionals
 Active Shooter Intervention

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 Golden Key International Honor Society
OF NOTE
Passport current; enjoy international and/or domestic travel; possess understanding of multi-national corporations.
Experienced with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
Seasoned instructor in self-defense including the safe and effective use of firearms and edged weapons.
Former career Marine: Awarded Navy Commendation Medal, 3 Navy Achievement Medals, and 21 lesser awards.
Willing to travel and/or relocate.