Stephen Nathanson
Stevensville,MD
Summary
Highly skilled law enforcement and security professional with over 12 years of experience in physical security, insider threat detection, intelligence operations, and law enforcement training. Currently serving as an Officer-Technician with the U.S. Secret Service, specializing in video surveillance, access control, threat monitoring, and protective intelligence for high-risk locations, including the White House Complex and diplomatic sites. Proven ability to train and mentor new officers, enhance security protocols, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to mitigate risks.
Additionally serves as Director of Operations and Training at Armogan, developing specialized training programs to prepare candidates for law enforcement careers. Expertise in implementing modern training technologies, curriculum development, and career mentorship to improve candidate success rates.
Previously led as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, overseeing 75 soldiers and directing base security, mission analysis, and intelligence operations. Holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph and certifications in Taser Instruction, Force Science De-escalation, Tactical Medicine, and Counter-Insider Threat Strategies. Adept at risk assessment, security planning, open-source intelligence gathering, and crisis management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer-Technician, Uniformed Division
United States Secret Service
10.2017 - Current
- Conducted video surveillance using various camera systems to support insider threat detection strategies
- Performed Access Control at diplomatic sites and buildings in the White House Complex
- Advised diplomatic security sites on how to improve their physical security by means of physical security
- Led Threat Monitoring by advising/showing units of different subjects who are threats to the area
- Led Incident Response through the Joint Operations Center when responding to different Incidents around the White House complex and in the vicinity of Diplomatic locations
- Led Threat Intelligence operations through both the Joint Operations Center and in the field by ways of gathering intelligence on Protective Intelligence (PI) subjects
- Led Threat Prevention Engineering functions through OPSEC techniques and instructing Officers on cyber-safety
- Identified and removed impediments to enhance visibility, monitoring, and investigations capabilities
- Led security incident and breach investigations, managing post-incident reporting in urgent or critical situations
- Responded to different locations, collaborating with internal stakeholders to advise on potential insider and external threats
- Trained officers to improve performance and morale
- Briefed executive level leadership on emerging security threats and developed proposals to address these threats
- Managed data input into federal criminal databases, analyzing and providing crucial information to Officers and Officials
- Collaborated with diverse entities and divisions to enhance knowledge of potential insider threats
- Produced comprehensive intelligence reports in accordance with legal and regulatory frameworks
- Utilized access databases for secure entry to sensitive locations, ensuring compliance with insider threat programs
- Analyzed behaviors to assess threat levels or unusual interest in protected individuals
- Policing in the vicinity of critical locations, including the White House, Naval Observatory, and diplomatic sites throughout Washington, DC
- Responded to alarms and emergency calls related to insider threat incidents as well as external threats
- Verified immunity status and handled incidents involving diplomats at risk of arrest, coordinating with local authorities
- Maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI and Full Scope Polygraph through the DHS
- Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Test, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Tactical Medicine, Riot Control, Taser 7 Instructor, Force Science De-Escalation Instructor
- Served as a Field Training Officer, responsible for training new Officers in insider threat management, policy, law, and tactics
Director of Operations and Training
Armogan
06.2020 - Current
- Developed curriculum for potential Law Enforcement Candidates
- Implemented current technologies into the business in order to promote candidate success
- Assisted clients with becoming Law Enforcement Officers by way of training and preparing them for training and career success
- Have managed multiple employees and clients and we have grown the company by 100% over the past year.
Freelance Legal Expert
OUTLIER
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with AI systems to refine and professionalize legal language, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated responses.
- Worked on five different projects to improve AI systems teaching them different aspects of legal.
Military Police Officer, Captain, Company Commander
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
12.2013 - 05.2023
- Trained on Open Source Intelligence Gathering and Analysis and spent days working on Mission Analysis Briefings
- I was in charge of a Company / Detachment of 75 Soldiers
- I planned training and supervised the work completed by Soldiers
- Made security plans for the base and trained on those scenarios readying Soldiers for anything
- Maintained physical security of sensitive documents and equipment
- I have obtained a Secret Security Clearance through the DOD
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Law/Justice
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2017
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Valley Forge Military College
Wayne, PA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Legal research
- Strategic planning
- Report writing
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Integrity and honesty
- Operational efficiency
- Crisis management
- Access control
- Physical security
- Intelligence gathering
- Public speaking and instruction
Training
- United States Army Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course
- Microsoft Office Training while in High School and College and more throughout my military career
- Force Science De-Escalation Police Training
- TASER Instructor
- Open Source Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
- Completed training on different techniques through the Basic Officer Leadership Course in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri with the US Army
- Viewed open source information through social media posts and other posts on the internet
- Imagery Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
- Conducted video surveillance multiple times as well as analyzed pictures of subjects posted online
- Human Intelligence Gathering
- Conducted numerous consensual encounters with subjects who were possible or known threats to protectees or protected sites
- Insider Threat Awareness
- Cybersecurity Threat Awareness
- Uniformed Police Training Program
- United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Training Course
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- Civil Disturbance Unit Level Two Training
- Joint Operations Center Training
Timeline
Freelance Legal Expert
OUTLIER
02.2024 - Current
Director of Operations and Training
Armogan
06.2020 - Current
Officer-Technician, Uniformed Division
United States Secret Service
10.2017 - Current
Military Police Officer, Captain, Company Commander
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
12.2013 - 05.2023
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Valley Forge Military College
Bachelor’s Degree - Law/Justice
Rowan University
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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