Thomas A. Williams
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in executive protection and risk assessment at the Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Proven leader who served 20 years on active duty, attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. Developed security strategies and training teams, excelling in crisis management and operational planning. Recognized for enhancing interagency coordination and achieving mission success in high-threat environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Chief / Supervisory Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
Fort Belvoir
01.2020 - Current
- Selected by CID supervisors to lead the SECDEF Protective Operations Travel Team as the officer in charge, based on consistent, outstanding performance.
- Trained agents in executing global executive protection missions for Secretary of Defense and senior officials.
- Coordinated with the U.S. Secret Service and federal agencies to ensure seamless security operations.
- Managed high-profile protective, encompassing overseas missions in high-threat environments.
- Developed security SOPs for executive residences and operational deployments.
- Selected over peers to oversee worldwide protective mission planning and execution.
Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
Fort Belvoir
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed executive protection missions for former Secretary of Defense M. Esper and others.
- Coordinated global protective operations in austere environments, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Developed comprehensive security strategies to mitigate risks during high-profile events.
- Trained and led teams in operational protocols for various protective assignments.
Task Force
Joint Special Operations Command
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Selected among top six out of 14 soldiers during challenging U.S. Army Selection and Assessment course.
- Youngest participant recognized for elite task force selection based on skill proficiency.
- Excelled in assessment process, showcasing distinct capabilities compared to fellow candidates.
- Served as subject matter expert for Joint Task Force in Sensitive Site Exploitation during combat operations.
- Trained Afghan Special Forces on SSE collection and other tactics.
Criminal Investigator / Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
Fort Carson
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Led over 40 felony investigations, collecting digital evidence and conducting interrogations.
- Assisted in joint investigations with the FBI, resulting in convictions and lengthy prison sentences.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior agents and supported promotion board preparations.
- Maintained 100% accountability of unit evidence and sensitive items.
Military Police Soldier
US Army
Fort Carson
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Performed routine patrol duties such as responding to alarms, conducting surveillance operations, issuing citations for minor offenses and providing assistance during natural disasters or civil unrest.
- Deployed in support of Operation New Dawn to Iraq in 2011.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft, and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Coordinated with legal, medical, and mental health professionals to address the needs of victims and suspects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2018
Skills
- Executive protection
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Security operations
- Crisis management
- Operational planning
- Surveillance techniques
- Interagency coordination
- Evidence collection
- Investigative techniques
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Suspect apprehension
- Firearms training
- Defensive tactics
- Interrogation skills
- Cultural awareness
- Locating individuals
- Interviewing techniques
- Biometric analysis
- Controlled tactical operations
- Physical fitness
- Court preparation
- Tactical operations planning
- Search warrant execution
- Witness interviews and interrogations
- Stakeout planning and execution
- Detailed report writing skills
- Electronic data recovery techniques
- Hand-to-hand combat training
- Affidavit preparation skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Crime scene preservation
- Training and development
- Threat analysis
- Crisis negotiation
Awards
- Multiple Army Commendation Medals
- Meritorious Service Medals
- Recognized as top 20% of all rated CW2s in Senior Rater assessments
- Endorsed for promotion to CW3 and assignment to leadership positions
Advanced Training
- Warrant Officer Candidate School
- Warrant Officer Basic Course
- Warrant Officer Advance Course
- Hostage Negotiation Course
- Protective Services Training (PST)
- Certified Detail Leader 3 (DL3) – Executive Protection
Affiliations
- Investing
- Financial Coaching
Accomplishments
- Developed Standard Operating procedures and updated documentation for the Army CID, Executive Protection Directorate
- Army Meritourious Unit Commendation
- Army Superior Unit Award
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Afghanistan Campaign
- Iraq Campaign
- Joint Service Achievement Medal x2
- Army Commendation Medal x2
- Army Achievement Award x3
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Good Conduct Medal x3
- Combat Action Badge
- Driver's Badge
- Global War of Terrorism Service
Timeline
Team Chief / Supervisory Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
01.2020 - Current
Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
12.2018 - 01.2020
Task Force
Joint Special Operations Command
10.2013 - 06.2014
Criminal Investigator / Special Agent
Dept of the Army Criminal Investigation Division
08.2012 - 09.2013
Military Police Soldier
US Army
02.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
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