Chad Brandon

Executive Protection Specialist with 20+ years of combined military and law enforcement experience, recognized for leadership and commitment to excellence. Demonstrates expertise in intelligence collection, threat assessments, and tactical operations, complemented by strong skills in customer service and situational awareness. Adept at adapting to dynamic environments, with a proven track record in crime trend analysis and surveillance detection to enhance security operations.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALIST - Independent Contractor - Indianapolis, IN

• Experienced in providing protective services to C Suite clients, as well as Professional Athletic teams and events to include the FIFA World Cup.
• Use surveillance to monitor environments, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Analyze open-source and social media intelligence to enhance protective measures.
• Coordinated seamless security logistics for high-profile events, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing client exposure to potential threats.
• Leveraged advanced communication tools to maintain real-time situational awareness, supporting rapid decision-making and proactive interventions.

COURT SECURITY OFFICER - US Marshal Service/Walden Security - Indianapolis, IN

• Provided personal protection inside the courtroom or federal buildings for court officials, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, and other members of the judicial process.
• Provided security by patrolling the interior and exterior of the courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
• Provided clear guidance to courthouse guests, fostering a welcoming atmosphere while upholding strict security standards.

POLICE OFFICER - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department - Indianapolis, IN

• Assigned to high crime urban district where I responded to ~100 calls per month involving traffic incidents and alleged robbery, domestic violence, homicide, and other criminal activity.
• Named December 2022 "Officer of the Month" for outstanding police work.

POLICE OFFICER/CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYST - Brownsburg Police Department - Brownsburg, IN

• Served as Department Defensive Tactics/Use of Force and General Instructor for 6+ years.
• Served as the lead tactical bleacher for department Emergency Response Team for 7 years and participated in over 50 SWAT operations to include: Armed Barricaded Subjects, High Risk Warrant Service, Rapid Response.
• Recognized for outstanding performance with "Officer of the Year" award in 2015 for conducting interstate drug interdiction; leadership, and commitment in solving critical investigations.
• Analyzed criminal intelligence data to identify patterns, supporting actionable insights that advanced ongoing investigations.

HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR/INFANTRYMAN - United States Army - Monterey, CA

• Awarded over 15 times for personal initiative, commitment to excellence, tactical and technical competence, demonstrating a high level of morale and discipline and leadership.
• Responsible for the accountability, maintenance, and readiness of equipment valued over $100K resulting in zero damage or losses, as well as the safeguarding and maintenance of Classified Information.

BACHELOR'S - INTELLIGENCE STUDIES - American Public University System (2006 - 2010)

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS - Cochise College (2002 - 2006)