Summary: Aubrey Spivey has 21 years of identifiable security/law enforcement experience in the public and private sector. Consequently, his resume is exceptional, and it is believed that he will raise the bar in training, and the coordination of policy and programs. Subsequently, Mr. Spivey has limited operational security experience, and he will require mentoring if he is offered a position at AWS. Overall, Mr. Spivey was prepared for the interview, and he was able to answer questions proposed by the interviewer, while asking relevant follow-up questions.
Pros: Mr. Spivey currently works for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Protection, and is a Security Specialist, who liaisons with multiple federal entities. …show more content…
Spivey has an impressive background in security, and law enforcement, which would contribute to AWS’s overall security mission. Consequently, Mr. Spivey displayed customer obsession, while talking about his peers, and subordinates, and it is believed that he would embrace AWS leadership principle of learning and being curious, as he develops the needed security operational skills to be successful at AWS.
AWS Leadership Principle: Insist on the Highest Standards
Question: Tell me about a time when you have been unsatisfied with the status quo.
In 2014, Mr. Spivey worked for the U.S. Department of State, as the Unit Lead for the Body Guard Protective Security Operations Program. Mr. Spivey said that upon taking over the program, he was unsatisfied with the five day training regime give to foreign nationals, and believed there was an opportunity for restructuring the training program to benefit the students enrolled in the program.
What did you do to change it?
Mr. Spivey coordinated with the Regional Security Manager (RSM), and requested that the training program be extended to two weeks to give his students the opportunity to learn multiple mission critical skills. Unfortunately, the RSM declined to extend the program, based upon budgeting constraints, and requested that he deliver the needed results within the five day training …show more content…
Spivey embraced the philosophy of insisting on the highest of standards, while developing the best in class field operatives in the bodyguard program.
AWS Leadership Principle: Deliver Results
Question:
Tell me about a time where you not only met a goal, but considerably exceeded expectations.
In 2011, Mr. Spivey worked for the U.S. Department of State, as the Academy Training Lead for the Afghanistan Presidential Protective Services. During his tenure, he managed multiple security personnel, while ensuring the operational effectiveness of his training program. Consequently, Mr. Spivey not only met operational goals, but exceeded expectations by receiving buy-in to increase the overall training period to two weeks, which improved the effectiveness of his student-graduates.
How were you able to do it?
Mr. Spivey met with key stakeholders, and justified the need to increase the training timeline. Through his partnership with the Regional Security Manager, Mr. Spivey was able to incorporate several new training modules into the program, which increased his student’s knowledge base.
What challenges did you have to