Brandon Skidmore
Gastonia
Summary
Nuclear Security Shift Lieutenant offering 9+ years experience with a Law Enforcement background of 7 years. An 8-year veteran of the US Air Force and the NC Air National Guard as an Avionics Technician and Loadmaster on heavy aircraft. Highly motivated individual who requires minimal supervision. Accomplishes tasks under high stress situations while following job procedure and policy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Security Shift Lieutenant
Duke Energy
Huntersivlle, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Directed and organized fleet-level security force meetings to enhance operational effectiveness during March 2026 without issue.
- Achieved successful pre-outage security preparations by effectively leading security teams. Facilitated the accomplishment of all outage goals during the spring outage through strategic security management.
- Summarized key insights and lessons learned from outages in interdepartmental meetings to promote continuous improvement.
Nuclear Security Officer
Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Station
Huntersville, NC
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Achieved and maintained CAS/SAS Operator certification.
- Achieved and maintained Response Team Leader certification.
- Nuclear Instructor certified
Nuclear Security Officer
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
Huntersville, NC
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Performed regular foot patrolling on entire protected area, vital area and gates to monitor nuclear facility security.
- Managed lawful access control functions at Owner Controlled Access (OCA) entry points to prevent unlawful access to area with any weapons or contraband.
- Supervised and monitored centralized alarm system and warning systems to detect any unlawful presence in high security zone.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
Sheriff's Deputy
Gaston County Sheriff’s Office
Gastonia
06.2011 - 11.2017
- NC Promoted to Sergeant February 2016
- Promoted to Corporal July 2013
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for domestic violence cases for entire county.
- Designated Immigration Officer thru partnership with Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (287G)
- Conducted investigations and interviews to pursue illegal immigrants with falsified information on applications for asylum, visas or citizenship.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal standards.
C-130 Loadmaster
NC Air National Guard
Charlotte, NC
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Used both manual and electronic methods to compute aircraft weight and balance.
- Achieved optimal balance by loading cargo in accordance with accurate calculations of aircraft center of gravity and specific flight requirements.
- Interpreted cargo and passenger load briefings and reviewed all plans and documentation.
- Performed pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems.
- Checked placement of cargo and passengers against aircraft restrictions.
- Conducted tactical supply drops through various methods in hostile and austere environments.
- Provided humanitarian relief to multiple locations due to natural disasters.
Team Leader
FedEx
Charlotte, NC
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Planned loads according to cargo specifics and overall policies and regulations.
- Met aircraft configurations by security cargo and mail on pallets and in place.
- Supervised and led a crew of 6-8 individuals.
Avionics Maintenance Technician
NC Air National Guard
Charlotte, NC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
Education
Architecture
Gaston College
Dallas, NCDesignated Immigration Officer
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Charleston, SCCorrespondence Course
Airman Leadership School
San Antonio, TXBasic Law Enforcement Training
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-2013
Skills
- CAS/SAS Operator
- Response Team Leader
- Nuclear Industry Instructor
- Lead Controller for Security Force on Force Exercises
- Duke Energy LEAD Graduate
- Security Shift Supervisor
Timeline
Nuclear Security Shift Lieutenant
Duke Energy
05.2025 - Current
Nuclear Security Officer
Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Station
12.2021 - 05.2025
Nuclear Security Officer
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
11.2017 - 12.2021
Sheriff's Deputy
Gaston County Sheriff’s Office
06.2011 - 11.2017
Team Leader
FedEx
03.2007 - 06.2011
C-130 Loadmaster
NC Air National Guard
01.2007 - 01.2012
Avionics Maintenance Technician
NC Air National Guard
01.2005 - 01.2007
Designated Immigration Officer
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Correspondence Course
Airman Leadership School
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Gaston College
Architecture
Gaston College