Robert L. Gilbert Private Investigator – Security Specialist
Woodbridge, VA 703-***-**** - ***@*************************.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated physical security professional with over 15 years of experience as a Chief private investigator, armed security officer, and executive protection specialist. With an additional 12 years of federal law enforcement and police experience, I bring a wealth of present day, real-world, knowledge in risk assessment, crisis management, compliance and strategic planning to enhance organizational life safety/security posture. My strong people skills and proven leadership qualities enable me to thrive in high-pressure, unknown chaotic/dangerous assignments, ensuring effective team collaboration and task execution. I aim to be a productive asset to any organization I partner with, leveraging my expertise to foster a safe and secure working environment.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CEO, Homeland Protection Service, LLC (disabled veteran/off-duty police protection agency)
Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services registered (DCJS).
Credentialed Executive Protection Agent, Washinton Commanders (contractor)
Maryland and Virginia Private Security Guard Registrations (advanced armed)
Armed Security Officer (w/poly), Fairfax VA County Government (contractor)
Special Agent, (GS-13) Immigration, Internal Affairs (USCIS)
Armed Park Ranger, Fairfax County VA Parks (contractor)
Private Detective Agency, Washington DC
Private Investigator Virginia
Federal Special Deputy U.S. Marshal
Special Agent (H-Band), Federal Air Marshal
Sergeant, U.S. Secret Service, Special Weapons and Tactics Team Leader
Staff Sergeant, Active-Duty Marine and Ready Reserves
Tactical Response Officer, Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, NRC (contractor) KEY SKILLS
Presented high-risk mission briefings to federal agents, police, security, and the public.
Provided expert civil and criminal court testimony in court under oath.
Drafted complex investigative written, video and photo reports admitted as evidence.
Submitted hundreds of hours of admissible video and damning evidentiary photography.
Created/presented security training to diverse audiences (active shooter, hostage survival SERE).
Developed written procedures for federal agencies and private organizations.
Developed and presented police academy curriculum to law enforcement and private security recruits.
Protection detail leader, developing operational plans and lead large cadres of Agents.
Supervised/lead 100’s of police officers on tactics, use of force, arrest procedures and report writing.
Class President, federal law enforcement training, leading 50 USSS and Capitol Police recruits.
US Marine Staff Sergeant, U.S. Embassy Security Guard Battalion (MSG), A/Detachment Commander, and small unit leader in a wartime theater.
TRAINING
Fairfax County VA MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior)
Fairfax Criminal VA Justice Academy’s Interrogation and Nonverbal Deception courses
Counter Surveillance and hostage survival (SERE) training Instructor to DHS/FBI/USCIS
DHS Physical Security Specialist Academy (FLETC)
DHS/USCIS Field Security Manager/Officer (FSO) Academy
Instructor on safeguarding sensitive/classified material (COMSEC-SBU-CUI-PII)
Course developer and SME for the FLETC, Protective Operations course, Glynco GA
Federal Air Marshal Academy (75% failure rate), Artesia, New Mexico
USSS Emergency Response Team (SWAT) Academy, Team Leader (90% failure rate) Continued Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 2
USSS Police Academy (98% GPA), Beltsville, MD
Federal Police Academy, GA (98% GPA with honors). Glynco GA (class president)
NRC, Nuclear, Biological, and Radiological Fundamentals school, New Hampshire
USMC, Security Guard Battalion Academy (MSG), Quantico VA
USMC Staff and NCO resident academy
USMC Recruit Basic Training, 2nd MarDiv, 12th Marines, Paris Island, NC CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Employment Condition Fairfax/Law Enforcement Polygraph January 2024
Employment Condition Drug Tested January 2024 (3 times)
Employment Condition Psychological Assessment January 2024
Baton, Pepper Spray, Handcuffing, CPR, AED (annual/current)
Fairfax/FBI Firearms Course (perfect score 300)
Employment Condition Physical Fitness Test (2 times 2024)
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act qualification (LEOSA - HR218)
Compliance Agent, Commonwealth DCJS
Concealed Carry Weapon Permit
Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Association (VFW)
Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA (10 years)
Notary Public, Commonwealth of Virginia (15 years)
FBI FD-258 Fingerprint Taking Technician (10 years)
DCJS Advanced Firearms w/Patrol Rifle Endorsement (10 years) AWARDS = MILITARY / CIVILIAN
USSS, Top Gun High Shooter Competition Award (MP-5, M-4, .357 pistol)
Three USMC Meritorious Promotions (E6)
Navy Achievement Medal (2-stars)
USMC Good Conduct Medals (3-stars)
USMC Expert Rifle / Pistol (7-awards)
20+ Letters of Commendations
Multiple on-the-spot cash awards
Federal Distinguished Service Award, from Pres George W. Bush (highest U.S. award given) EDUCATION (over 15-year prior)
Northern Virginia Community College, on campus
New Hampshire Technical College, on campus
University of Maryland, College Park, online
Central Texas College, on campus
Marine Corps Institute, online
VIPs I protected in the private sector since 2015 - Present: NASA astronauts, Pope Francis, Prince Edwards, George Bush Jr., Bill Clinton, Mike Pence, Hillary Clinton, Gov. Palin, Sen. Scott, Sen Warner, Sen. Cruz, Sen. McCain, William Barr, Gen. William Boykin, Gen Franks, Gen Petraeus, Col. North, Saudi Army General, Saudi Princess and Prince(s), Kurdistan PM family, UAE Sheikh/Sheikha, Vietnamese PM, Donald Trump, Dr. Michio Kaku, Megan Kelly, Julian Turner, Merriam Ibrahim, Shelia Johnson, Johnson & Johnson, Goodyear, Mars Corp, Le Vain Jewelry, Glenn Beck, Peruvian Amb, DOL Eugene Scalia, Yoko Ono, Deutsch Bank CEO, Koch Industries CEO, Dow Chemical CEO, CAT CEO, Family Research Council CEO, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Hollister, Thompson Router, Salient Corp, Volkswagen, Argentina Soccer Team & Lionel Messi, The Travel Channel, Politico, CPAC, IMF, VICE News, Business Round Table, Jewish Foundations, The Bookings Inst, The Federalist Soc, Micro-Strategies, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Post, Grey’s Anatomy, Glen Beck, Newt Gingrich, Pepsi, Kellogg Co. Doctors Without Borders, MTV, Bill Graham Assoc, Israeli medical delegation, Oracle, Kevin Heart & wife, Lady Gaga, Fox News, Bull Run Winery, Broad Run Brewery, Sunshine Ridge Winery, Uptown Alley, Bar Louie, Prince William County Parks, VA PWC County Fair, The Virginia Gold Cup, Marriott Intl Hotel Chain, Conrad Hotel, Mayflower Hotel, Renaissance Hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Mclean client with a net worth of 6.5 billion, just to name a few