Brandon Flax
White Plains,MD
Summary
Dedicated public safety professional with twenty-four (24) years of experience in high-pressure environments seeking to transition into another career. Brings strong customer service, conflict resolution, leadership, and safety management skills with a proven record of professionalism and teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer / Detective / Supervisor
Prince George’s County Police Department
Prince George's County, Maryland
09.2006 - 02.2026
- Progressively promoted through patrol, investigative, and supervisory assignments.
- Promoted to Corporal (Supervisor) in 2013.
- Conducted Administrative tasks, too include payroll, budgeting, scheduling and employee discipline.
- Supervised and mentored officers and detectives in patrol and investigative divisions.
- Oversaw team operations, ensuring adherence to policy, safety standards, and professionalism.
- Served in multi-jurisdictional task force assignments requiring coordination across agencies.
- Managed payroll for employees.
- Facilitated scheduling and payroll for large shopping centers.
- Served on Board for International Association of Auto Theft Investigators.
- Evaluated Intelligence information.
- Evaluate needs and recommend priorities.
- Develop budget recommendations for available resources against needs and priorities and identify resource requirements for future fiscal years.
- Liaise with Federal, State and local police departments, other U.S. Government entities to ensure that resources are appropriately targeted and avoid duplication of efforts.
- Draft formal memoranda, presentations, and reports; and brief senior Department personnel.
- Responded to emergency situations requiring quick decision-making and calm under pressure.
- Ensured public safety in high-risk and fast-moving environments.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety protocols.
- Provided direct service to diverse communities with professionalism and empathy.
- Managed conflict resolution and de-escalation in emotionally charged situations.
- Built trust with community members, victims, and stakeholders.
- Detective, Hyattsville Detective Bureau (2011).
- Robbery Detective, Regional Investigation Division (2013–2015).
- Assistant Supervisor, Regional Investigation Division South (2015–2018).
- Member, Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement (W.A.V.E.) Task Force (2018–2023).
- Detective, District 4 / Oxon Hill (2025–2026).
- One of Maryland’s largest law enforcement agencies.
- Numerous military citations, too include multiple combat action ribbons.
- Detective of the Year – Prince George’s County Crime Solvers (2016, 2019).
- Public Safety Hero – Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce (2019).
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community policing initiatives and outreach programs.
- Investigated incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for case resolution.
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure public safety and community trust.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in law enforcement.
- Developed crime prevention strategies, leading to improved community engagement and reduced crime rates.
- Managed critical incident responses, coordinating with emergency services for effective resolutions.
- Analyzed crime data trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation within the department.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Tank Crewman / Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Served as M1A1 crewman and crew chief with 2nd Tank Battalion and 22nd MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit).
- 2003 Deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom as M1A1 Tank crewman
- 2004 Deployed to Iraq for Battle of Fallujah, lead tank section as lead crew chief on multiple combat missions
- 2005 Deployed with 22nd MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) as lead instructor, training international military units and served as unit crew chief on over 25 combat missions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD05.2013
Skills
- Passenger & Public Safety
- Emergency Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Cultural Awareness & Communication
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Policy & Procedure Compliance
Training
- Field Training Officer School
- Basic & Advanced Investigator Schools
- Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation
- Search Warrant Seminar
- Train the Trainer Certification
- Domestic Terrorism & Specialized Investigations Training
- Served as lead instructor for Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement (W.A.V.E.) Unit
- Coordinated multi-jurisdictional quarterly training
Awards
- Numerous military citations, too include multiple combat action ribbons.
- Detective of the Year – Prince George’s County Crime Solvers (2016, 2019).
- Public Safety Hero – Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce (2019).
Timeline
Police Officer / Detective / Supervisor
Prince George’s County Police Department
09.2006 - 02.2026
Tank Crewman / Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College