Douglas Whitsel
Chelsea
Summary
Highly motivated security professional currently serving as Director of Safety and Security, with previous experience as a Nuclear Security Officer, Police Officer, and USAF Security Forces Team Lead. Comprehensive training in weapons, tactics, and physical security protocols. Hold a current Secret clearance and have previously maintained a DOE Q level clearance. Seeking a challenging and growth-oriented position where I can apply my expertise in safety, security, and leadership. Demonstrated strengths in team leadership, emergency response, and security operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Security Officer
Holtec Security International
Covert
10.2025 - Current
- Provided armed security and access control for high-security nuclear facilities, ensuring strict compliance with federal safety, security, and operational standards in a zero-tolerance environment.
- Conducted continuous monitoring, patrols, and response operations to prevent unauthorized access, theft, or sabotage of critical assets, maintaining 100% accountability and operational readiness.
- Executed rapid-response procedures and coordinated with internal leadership during alarms, inspections, and emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound judgment under pressure and adherence to the highest security protocols.
Director of Safety and Security
Chelsea School District
Chelsea
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted needs assessments and worked closely with leaders to correct problems and implement improvements.
- Evaluated existing security systems such as access control systems or surveillance cameras to determine if upgrades are necessary.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies for security-related issues.
- Researched emerging trends in school safety technologies and equipment.
- Collaborated with administrators to create effective policies related to school safety and discipline.
Security Police Officer II/CAS Operator
BEA/Idaho National Laboratory
Scoville
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Protect Special Nuclear Material, Category 4 and greater.
- Maintained a DOE Q level clearance.
- Operate the Central Alarm Station. Be a subject matter expert on all current policies and procedures and provide answers to any leadership in regards to them.
- Protect and monitor all classified materials and follow proper OPSEC principles
Police Officer
Department of Veteran Affairs
Battle Creek
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Responded quickly to dispatch, taking appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations.
Security Forces
United States Air Force
Camp Springs
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Led day-to-day security and access control operations for large, high-traffic facilities in both domestic and overseas environments, supervising teams of up to 27 personnel and safeguarding installations supporting up to 36,000 employees and residents.
- Managed emergency response, incident coordination, and perimeter security operations, including monitoring advanced alarm and surveillance systems, directing response teams, and protecting over $3.5B in physical assets with zero successful security breaches.
- Performed full-scope law enforcement and protective services duties, including patrol operations, investigations, traffic enforcement, and executive protection support for senior U.S. and international leaders.
Education
Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
2018
Leadership
Airman Leadership School
2016
Criminal Justice
United States Air Force Security Forces Academy
2012
Skills
- Effective team leader
- Trained in emergency response
- Vast security experience
- Extensive firearms training
- Law enforcement background
- Use of force expertise
Timeline
Nuclear Security Officer
Holtec Security International
10.2025 - Current
Director of Safety and Security
Chelsea School District
08.2024 - 10.2025
Security Police Officer II/CAS Operator
BEA/Idaho National Laboratory
04.2021 - 08.2024
Police Officer
Department of Veteran Affairs
09.2018 - 03.2021
Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 05.2018
Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Criminal Justice
United States Air Force Security Forces Academy