Christopher R. Marlow
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Senior federal operations leader with over 20 years of continuous government service across the Department of Justice and United States Navy, specializing in high-reliability operations, security systems, and mission-critical environments. Proven ability to lead large-scale operations, enforce compliance, and manage risk in complex, high-security, and technically demanding settings. Experienced in infrastructure oversight, emergency response, personnel management, and operational continuity. Recognized for decisive leadership, accountability, and the ability to perform under pressure in safety-sensitive and regulated environments aligned with defense industry standards.
Committed with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GS-13 – Complex Captain
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
Tucson, Arizona
05.2004 - Current
- Senior operations executive responsible for full-spectrum security and facility operations within a multi-level federal correctional complex.
- Directed mission-critical operations involving life safety systems, infrastructure security, and continuity of operations for a population of 1,800 inmates.
- Managed cross-functional teams of up to 270 personnel, including custody, technical, and support staff.
- Executed and oversaw an annual operating budget exceeding $4M, including labor, equipment, and infrastructure-related expenditures.
- Served as incident commander during emergencies, including large-scale disturbances, coordinating response efforts across internal and external agencies.
- Enforced compliance with federal regulations, safety protocols, and operational standards, ensuring audit readiness and inspection success.
- Led labor relations, disciplinary actions, and workforce performance management in accordance with DOJ and OPM guidelines.
- Participated in hiring panels and workforce planning, aligning staffing with operational requirements.
- Coordinated with regional leadership and external law enforcement partners to ensure mission success.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Equipment (ABE2)
United States Navy
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Served as Catapult Work Center Supervisor (Cat Captain) responsible for aircraft launch and recovery systems.
- Maintained and operated steam catapult and arresting gear systems on a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.
- Certified through Catapult “C” School (Lakehurst, NJ) as a subject-matter expert.
- Performed and supervised preventive and corrective maintenance on mission-critical launch systems.
- Qualified Quality Assurance Safety Inspector, ensuring all systems met operational and safety standards prior to use.
- Supported 10,000+ aircraft launches with zero mishaps, demonstrating precision and adherence to strict safety protocols.
- Operated in high-tempo, high-risk environments requiring technical accuracy and teamwork.
- Utilized precision measurement tools and calibration instruments to align and verify performance of steam catapult systems during refurbishment in a shipyard environment.
- Supervised maintenance crews supporting rotary, hydraulic, and steam-driven machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Installed and serviced O-rings, pumps, valves, and associated hydraulic/steam components.
GS-12 – Captain
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Directed daily operations of a secure facility, including movement control, housing operations, and emergency preparedness.
- Supervised Lieutenants and specialized response teams, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage.
- Led responses to critical incidents, ensuring rapid stabilization and restoration of operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to post orders, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
GS-9-11 – Lieutenant
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Served as shift commander, overseeing institutional security and operational execution.
- Conducted incident investigations, reporting, and after-action reviews.
- Initiated and managed lockdowns, searches, and emergency protocols.
GS 7-8 – Senior Officer Specialist
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Performed advanced security operations requiring technical and procedural expertise.
- Mentored junior staff and supported specialized operational functions.
- Executed high-risk duties including escorts, searches, and emergency response.
GS-5-6 – Correctional Officer
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Maintained safety, security, and order within a federal correctional environment.
- Conducted counts, searches, and inmate supervision in accordance with policy.
Education
San Andreas High School
Hollister, CASkills
- Bilingual (Spanish – Advanced proficiency)
- Strong technical communication and report writing
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation expertise
- Experience with evidence handling and investigative procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data systems
- Knowledge of safety standards, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in secure environments requiring confidentiality and discretion
- Firearms proficiency and tactical training
- Skilled in intelligence analysis and threat identification
- Ability to analyze, assess, and respond to complex operational challenges
Additional Qualifications
- Aviation Warfare Specialist
- Fully Qualified Catapult Operator
- Decorations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy “E” Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Flag Letter
Federal Service Experience - Department Of Justice
GS-13 – Complex Captain, Multiple Institutions, 05/01/04, Present, 40+ hours per week, Senior operations executive responsible for full-spectrum security and facility operations within a multi-level federal correctional complex., Directed mission-critical operations involving life safety systems, infrastructure security, and continuity of operations for a population of 1,800 inmates., Managed cross-functional teams of up to 270 personnel, including custody, technical, and support staff., Executed and oversaw an annual operating budget exceeding $4M, including labor, equipment, and infrastructure-related expenditures., Served as incident commander during emergencies, including large-scale disturbances, coordinating response efforts across internal and external agencies., Enforced compliance with federal regulations, safety protocols, and operational standards, ensuring audit readiness and inspection success., Led labor relations, disciplinary actions, and workforce performance management in accordance with DOJ and OPM guidelines., Participated in hiring panels and workforce planning, aligning staffing with operational requirements., Coordinated with regional leadership and external law enforcement partners to ensure mission success., GS-12 – Captain, Directed daily operations of a secure facility, including movement control, housing operations, and emergency preparedness., Supervised Lieutenants and specialized response teams, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage., Led responses to critical incidents, ensuring rapid stabilization and restoration of operations., Maintained strict adherence to post orders, safety standards, and regulatory compliance., GS-9-11 – Lieutenant, Served as shift commander, overseeing institutional security and operational execution., Conducted incident investigations, reporting, and after-action reviews., Initiated and managed lockdowns, searches, and emergency protocols., GS 7-8 – Senior Officer Specialist, Performed advanced security operations requiring technical and procedural expertise., Mentored junior staff and supported specialized operational functions., Executed high-risk duties including escorts, searches, and emergency response., GS-5-6 – Correctional Officer, Maintained safety, security, and order within a federal correctional environment., Conducted counts, searches, and inmate supervision in accordance with policy.
Special Assignments And Qualifications
- Disturbance Control Team (DCT) Leader
- Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
- Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) – continuity planning and emergency preparedness
- Special Investigations Supervisor (SIS) – intelligence gathering and investigative oversight
- Bus Operations – transported high risk federal inmates
Institutions Served
- USP Atwater
- FCC Tucson-Currently stationed
- FCI Herlong
- FCI Mendota
- FCI Safford
Veterans Preference
Honorable Discharge – U.S. Navy
Security Clearance
Held (U.S. Navy / DOJ)
Military Service
United States Navy (Active Duty), Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Equipment (ABE2), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), 01/01/00, 12/31/04, Honorable Discharge, Served as Catapult Work Center Supervisor (Cat Captain) responsible for aircraft launch and recovery systems., Maintained and operated steam catapult and arresting gear systems on a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier., Certified through Catapult “C” School (Lakehurst, NJ) as a subject-matter expert., Performed and supervised preventive and corrective maintenance on mission-critical launch systems., Qualified Quality Assurance Safety Inspector, ensuring all systems met operational and safety standards prior to use., Supported 10,000+ aircraft launches with zero mishaps, demonstrating precision and adherence to strict safety protocols., Operated in high-tempo, high-risk environments requiring technical accuracy and teamwork., Utilized precision measurement tools and calibration instruments to align and verify performance of steam catapult systems during refurbishment in a shipyard environment., Supervised maintenance crews supporting rotary, hydraulic, and steam-driven machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operations., Installed and serviced O-rings, pumps, valves, and associated hydraulic/steam components.
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
GS-13 – Complex Captain
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
05.2004 - Current
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Equipment (ABE2)
United States Navy
01.2000 - 01.2004
GS-12 – Captain
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
GS-9-11 – Lieutenant
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
GS 7-8 – Senior Officer Specialist
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
GS-5-6 – Correctional Officer
Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Prisons
San Andreas High School