E-7 · Army · 2005 – 2025
Brent
Gardner
Physical Security & Force Protection Leader
Jarrell, Texas
Open to work
Summary
Force Protection Specialist with 20 years of security operations and leadership experience. I've designed and implemented comprehensive physical security plans for multi-facility organizations, led threat assessments across critical infrastructure, and trained hundreds of personnel on antiterrorism and emergency response protocols. Currently holding Top Secret/SCI clearance and actively managing AT/FP programs for complex organizational assets.
Impact
37
Facilities managed for 100% security compliance
1,200+
Personnel trained on security protocols
20
Years in force protection and security operations
Experience
2025-Present
Force Protection Specialist
Forged Arrow · Austin, TX
- Created a comprehensive Physical Security Plan for five stand alone facilities within the greater Austin, Texas region
2020-2025
Military Advisor
USArmy, 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade · Fort Hood, TX
- • Briefed over 125 stakeholders and 40 personnel in an open forum, communicating protective strategies and operations, which facilitated 100% understanding among participants, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement .
- • Contributed over 60 volunteer hours to search and recovery operations following a major flood, assisting in locating human remains and personal effects.
2018-2020
Senior Advisor
US Army, 1st Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division · Fort Hood, TX
- • Served as a Senior Advisor to the Brigade Commander, enhancing security protocols through collaboration with local and international law enforcement agencies, leading to 100% compliance in security measures across 37 facilities while supervising as a trusted advisor, exerting influence in policy execution.
2017-2018
Operations Manager
US Army, C Company, 795th Military Police Battalion · Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- • Coordinated and scheduled all medical and administrative appointments for over 1,200 soldiers, increasing appointment compliance by 30% and participating in initiatives to improve service delivery, also ensuring compliance with contractor guidelines.
2015-2017
Training and Development Manager
US Army, C Company, 795th Military Police Battalion · Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- • Led the training and development of approximately 1,000 individuals in essential skills, ensuring high competency in basic Soldier and law enforcement skills during five 20-week programs, enabling matting of skills for higher performance and excellence.
- • Managed facility and key access for a secure environment, maintaining accountability for over 425 keys with 100% precision in compliance with safety procedures, ensuring all property accountability was upheld by utilizing MSI to manage access logs efficiently.
Skills
Force Protection
Physical Security · Antiterrorism · Access Control · Key Control · Microsoft Office Suite · Emergency Management · Operational Security · Arms Ammunition and Explosives · Security Suvey · Threat Assessment
Education and certifications
Degree · 2024
Associate of Science , Homeland Security
Trident University International
Cert · 2026
US Army Antiterrorism Officer Basic/Advanced
US Army
Cert · 2025
Google Project Management
Coursera
Cert · 2017
US Army Conventional Physical Security and Crime Prevention
US Army
Cert · 2017
US Army Drill Sergeant Academy
US Army
Cert · 2014
FEMA G-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
FEMA
Cert · 2012
Interservice Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor
USMC
Service record
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- E-7
- Years served
- 2005 – 2025
- Specialty / MOS
- 31B
- Security clearance
- Top Secret/SCI