Michael Madson
Active TS SCI
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the El Paso Police Department and the U.S. Army Reserve. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and tactical operations, recognized for developing comprehensive training programs, and maintaining unit readiness. Skilled at conflict de-escalation and fostering both community and colleague trust through effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
El Paso Police Department
10.2013 - Current
- Part of the Special Operations Group under dignitary protection that provided close body executive protection to multiple elected officials ranging from local elected to federal government assets.
- Developed multiple extensive training plans across multi-government agencies for approximately 40 individuals. Programs ranged from the latest firearms training, defensive driving techniques, and VIP extraction.
- State certified Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) class instructor allowing the classroom and practical instruction of policy and techniques. Ranked top in TCOLE class.
- Proactively pursued innovative training opportunities to stay current on best practices while maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Professionally recognized for consistently displaying sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impacted public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, further fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members.
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserve
12.2011 - Current
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Maintained strict adherence to military law enforcement standards, resulting in a safe environment for military personnel and assigned civilians.
- Responsible for unit trainings and operations for over 200 soldiers for proper procedures and protocols, while maintaining overall unit readiness and effectiveness for real world missions.
- Participated in anti-terrorism measures by identifying potential threats and taking appropriate action to mitigate risk.
- Multiple roles as Company Commander responsible for equipment totaling over $36 million dollars with zero loss.
- Served as the Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer for Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay responsible for implementing installation wide anti-terrorism measures and joint training between USMC, FBI and additional government agencies.
- Served as a Facility Officer-In-Charge for Joint Task Force - Guantanamo Bay which was responsible for the safe, legal, and humane care and custody of those assigned within the Department of Defenses only strategic detention complex.
- Developed a professional reputation as a reliable source of fact based and current information to develop briefs ranging from local military leadership and to Secretary of Defense.
- Maintained a calm cool and collected cadence while rapidly executing dynamic, high priority actions as assigned by the acting commander.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Moorhead, MN12-2011
Skills
- Crisis intervention and management
- Secure weapons handling and transport
- Conflict de-escalation
- Crime scene management
- Risk assessment and navigation
- Contingency planning
- Problem solving
- Tactical operations oversight
- Legal communications
- Team building
- Project planning
- Systems thinking
Accomplishments
- Received the El Paso Police Department Life Saving Award for outstanding work for resuscitating a citizen.
- Earned the El Paso Municipal Police Association Employee of the month recognition.
Timeline
Police Officer
El Paso Police Department
10.2013 - Current
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserve
12.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
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