Thomas Ronald DeLapo
Hamilton
Summary
Dynamic Senior Federal Air Marshal with extensive experience in intermodal security and law enforcement. Proven expertise in firearms training and behavior analysis, complemented by strong collaboration skills. Successfully participated in VIPR operations, enhancing transportation safety and confidence. Recognized for mission-critical decision-making, having flown approximately 7 million mission miles in service to the Department of Homeland Security.
Security professional with focus on maintaining safe and secure school environment. Proven ability to monitor and respond to potential threats while maintaining calm demeanor. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and proactive approach to security challenges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed School Security Officer
Tri-Shield Security & Protection Services
Hamilton Twp, NJ
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored student and staff activities to ensure safety and security in various schools
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Federal Air Marshal (FAM)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Philadelphia, PA
05.2002 - 12.2025
- Federal Air Marshal, May 2002 – Dec 2025
- Senior Federal Air Marshal, June 2013 – Dec 2025
- Senior Federal Air Marshal (VIPR/GBUO), March 2022 – Dec 2025
- Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) Team, now known as Ground Based Uniform Operations (GBUO), augments the security of multiple transportation modes in the Philadelphia area by conducting targeted, uniformed operations to protect and promote confidence in the nation's transportation systems.
- Leverage resources to provide enhanced detection capabilities, and provide a visible deterrent by building partnerships and collaborating with local law enforcement and transportation stakeholders.
- Completed Nuclear Detection training and Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection (PRND) training.
- Accountable for VIPR fleet vehicle management, record keeping, monthly reports, and sharing information with FAMS, TSA, and GSA fleet personnel.
- Assisted various stakeholders for the NSSE event for the funeral of former President Carter and the NSSE event for the inauguration of President Trump.
- Mission Flying FAM: Conducted domestic and international mission assignments protecting aircraft, passengers and crew.
- Maintained domain awareness in a global environment.
- Reviewed and analyzed mission-critical information.
- I volunteered for collateral duties and working groups.
- Flown approximately 7 million mission miles.
- Company Overview: Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS).
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Wrightstown, NJ
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Responsible for working in all the housing units and in constant supervision of all inmates in the units.
- Served as the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) of various housing units, including the Special Housing Unit (S.H.U.).
- Patrolled in an Outer Perimeter (O.P.). A vehicle is around the secure perimeter of the prison.
- I acquired my certification in Basic Prisoner Transportation (B.P.T.).
- Federal Correctional Institution, Ft. Dix, NJ, Wrightstown, NJ.
- Company Overview: Federal Correctional Institution, Ft. Dix, NJ, Wrightstown, NJ.
- Enforced institutional regulations and procedures to maintain security and safety within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing areas, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Warehouse Clerk / Emergency Roadside Customer Service Representative / Emergency Road Service Dispatcher
AAA Central-West Jersey (Currently AAA Mid-Atlantic)
Robbinsville, NJ
05.1994 - 05.2000
- Warehouse Clerk (approx.) 1994-1997
- Emergency Roadside (E.R.S.) Customer Service Representative (approx.) 1997-1999
- Emergency Road Service Dispatcher (approx.) 1999-2000
- Company Overview: AAA Auto Club, Robbinsville, NJ.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Law and Justice
The College Of New Jersey, Formally Trenton State College
Ewing, NJ08.1999
Associate Of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ06.1997
Skills
- 2 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) academies
- Centralized FAM training
- Visible intermodal prevention and response (VIPR) certified training
- Firearms training
- Practical pistol course
- 357 Sig Sauer
- 9 mm training
- Shotgun training
- M16 training
- AR-15 training
- Web EOC 20
- MS Office
- MS Teams
- Active shooter training
- Awareness training for mental health conditions
- Possess and maintain current SORA certification
- Possess and maintain current RPO certification
- Reid technique of behavioral analysis
- Possess and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
- Public safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliable and responsible
Certification
Training records with the Federal Air Marshal Service available upon request.
Timeline
Armed School Security Officer
Tri-Shield Security & Protection Services
02.2026 - Current
Federal Air Marshal (FAM)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
05.2002 - 12.2025
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
05.2000 - 05.2002
Warehouse Clerk / Emergency Roadside Customer Service Representative / Emergency Road Service Dispatcher
AAA Central-West Jersey (Currently AAA Mid-Atlantic)
05.1994 - 05.2000
Associate Of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor Of Science - Law and Justice
The College Of New Jersey, Formally Trenton State College