Joshua Johnson
Dry Ridge,Kentucky
Summary
Versatile and motivated security contractor with 10+ years of experience in physical security, personnel security, and communications security in dynamic, fast-paced operating environment, both in the U.S. and in overseas combat environments. Active DoS and DoD secret security clearance.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PSS Armed Diplomatic Security
GardaWorld Federal Services
Kyiv Ukraine
11.2025 - 09.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided armed security transportation for U.S Diplomats through out major cities in Ukraine.
- Provide advance missions on venues used for diplomatic meetings and foreign affairs services.
Corrections Deputy
Grant County Detention Center
Williamstown, KY
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported the overall mission of the correctional facility by upholding ethical standards and working diligently to maintain order, safety, and security within the institution.
- Enforced facility rules fairly and consistently, fostering order and respect among inmates.
- Streamlined administrative processes by utilizing technology-based solutions for recordkeeping tasks such as incident reports or shift logs.
- Provided guidance and support to new corrections officers, aiding in their professional development and overall success within the role.
- Fire arms instructor
- CERT member
Static Security Officer
Constellis
Reston, VA
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Oversee operations of access points to U.S
- Government facilities and personnel in high-threat contingency environments
- Schedule and conduct gate inspections, building checks, security lighting checks, and perimeter checks
- Identify and respond to suspicious individuals and objects by liaising with local U.S
- And host- country law enforcement units and specialists
- Plan and carry out security operations while ensuring regulatory compliance
Armed (ERT) Security
AEGIS LLC
Reston, VA
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Provide armed security
- Protect the lives and property of all U.S personnel on the American Embassy located in Kabul Afghanistan
- React to emergency high threat situations that may have occurred
- Isolate, contain, and neutralize emergency situations
- Managing and directing the activities of U.S personnel during high threat situations
- Conduct motorcade convoys to and from operational sights
Armed (ERT) Security Officer
ArmorGroup North America
Reston, VA
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Provide armed security
- Protect the lives and property of all U.S personnel on the American Embassy located in Kabul Afghanistan
- React to emergency high threat situations that may have occurred
- Isolate, contain, and neutralize emergency situations
- Managing and directing the activities of U.S personnel during high threat situations
- Conduct motorcade convoys to and from operational sights
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
0311 Infantry
Marine Corp Active Duty Service
Jacksonville, NC
12.2006 - 01.2010
- Conduct combat patrols providing survey and mapping skills assisting in mission success
- Provide risk management utilizing 5 paragraph order for mission operations
- Stay up to date on combat medical training, CQB, technical com's
- Proficient weapons training, with but not limited to M4, M249 SAW, M240 machine gun, M9 pistol, and M32 grenade launcher
- Iraqi campaign medal
- Afghanistan campaign medal
- Combat action ribbon
- Global war on terrorism medal
- Sea service ribbon with bronze star
- United States Marine Corp good conduct ribbon
- ISAF joint operations ribbon
Education
General -
Bluegrass Challenge academy
Fort Knox, KY11.2006
Skills
- Leadership/Management
- Physical Security
- Tactical Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Threat Assessments
- Written/Verbal Communications
- Team Building/Personnel
- Firearms Instructor
- Pepper ball instructor
- Defensive Tactics
- Restraint Application
- PSD advance missions
- Convoy Security Operations
Certification
- CPR
- Tactical driving
- WPS 3 PSS
- AED
- TCCC Medical training
- Infantry school
- Level 1 Exposure chemicals
- WPS ERT QRF
Timeline
PSS Armed Diplomatic Security
GardaWorld Federal Services
11.2025 - 09.2026
Corrections Deputy
Grant County Detention Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Static Security Officer
Constellis
03.2016 - 08.2021
Armed (ERT) Security
AEGIS LLC
10.2014 - 02.2016
Armed (ERT) Security Officer
ArmorGroup North America
10.2011 - 09.2014
0311 Infantry
Marine Corp Active Duty Service
12.2006 - 01.2010
General -
Bluegrass Challenge academy