THOMAS SCHINDLER
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Retired U.S. Army Military Police NCO and law-enforcement professional with 30+ years of military, federal security, investigative, supervisory, and private-security experience. Skilled in analyzing problems, gathering and evaluating information, interviewing individuals, reviewing records, identifying inconsistencies, exercising independent judgment, organizing time-sensitive work, and preparing clear written reports.
Overview
2
2
Languages
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer / Site Supervisor
First National Center Security / TriCorps Security
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2021 - Current
- Analyze security and public-safety incidents using interviews, observations, surveillance systems, reports, and other information; compare facts, identify inconsistencies, and determine appropriate responses under established procedures.
- Prepare detailed reports documenting incidents, statements, observations, actions taken, and disposition while safeguarding sensitive information and communicating professionally with management, the public, and law enforcement.
- Exercise independent judgment during emergencies and suspicious activity; performed supervisory/administrative functions including scheduling up to 50 officers across multiple assignments.
- Supervisor: Martin Herman | 405-900-6899 | Salary: Not Provided | Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Deputy Sheriff / Detention Sergeant / Detective
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Asheville, NC
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Collected, reviewed, compared, and analyzed statements, records, evidence, criminal information, and investigative data to establish facts and determine appropriate law-enforcement action.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects, inmates, and others to elicit information; compared statements with records, evidence, observations, and known facts to assess credibility, identify discrepancies, and develop leads.
- As Detective, conducted surveillance, investigative research, records/database review, information analysis, case documentation, and follow-up; assigned through the Sheriff’s Office to a complex multi-agency law-enforcement task force involving local, state, and federal agencies.
- Prepared clear, logical investigative reports for supervisors, investigators, prosecutors, and authorized officials while protecting confidential and sensitive information.
- As Detention Sergeant, supervised up to 31 officers on 12-hour shifts; planned assignments, prioritized requirements, resolved problems, and ensured security and administrative duties were completed accurately and timely.
- Supervisor: Captain Jeffrey Littrell | 828-280-3792 | Salary: Not Available | Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Transportation Security Officer
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Fletcher, NC
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Applied federal security policies while screening passengers, baggage, and property; identified prohibited items, discrepancies, suspicious circumstances, and potential threats.
- Conducted inspections using X-ray, metal-detection, hand-wand, and explosive-trace equipment; evaluated screening results and communicated requirements professionally while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Part-Time, Approximately 26–35 Hours/Week | Worksite: 828-684-2226 | Supervisor/Salary: Not Available
Military Police / Operations NCO / Recruiting & Retention NCO
United States Army / Army National Guard
Various Locations
01.1986 - 09.2006
- Completed 20+ years of progressively responsible service in law enforcement, security, operations, administration, personnel management, recruiting, planning, supervision, and written/oral communication; served in leadership roles including Provost Sergeant and Operations NCO.
- During Operation Iraqi Freedom, completed customs/border-control training and supervised controlled entry/exit points and screening of personnel and property; also served as shift NCOIC for detention operations.
- As Readiness NCO, managed daily operational and administrative requirements for a 124-Soldier Military Police company, supervised staff, coordinated short-suspense requirements, maintained records, and managed an annual operating budget exceeding $1 million.
- As Recruiting and Retention NCO/Station Commander, interviewed applicants and reviewed, verified, and processed applicant information and supporting documentation; maintained greater than 90% processing efficiency, increased quality production 44%, and led the station to 110% mission accomplishment.
- Supervisor: Not Available | Salary: Military Pay by Rank | Full-Time Military Service, 40+ Hours/Week
Education
Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NYSkills
- Investigations & Interviews
- Information Analysis
- Records & Documentation Review
- Credibility Assessment
- Records/Database Research
- Report Writing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Independent Judgment
- Public Safety
- Sensitive Information
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- English & German
Languages
English
German
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Selected Training: BLET | Military Police | Customs/Border-Control | Detention Officer | Law Enforcement Leadership Academy | CIT | Verbal Judo | U.S. Army Recruiter Course | Station Commander Course | Advanced NCO Course
Personal Information
Title: HOMELAND DEFENDER (IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER) | GS-05
Timeline
Security Officer / Site Supervisor
First National Center Security / TriCorps Security
02.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff / Detention Sergeant / Detective
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
04.2009 - 07.2013
Transportation Security Officer
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
09.2006 - 03.2007
Military Police / Operations NCO / Recruiting & Retention NCO
United States Army / Army National Guard
01.1986 - 09.2006
Liberal Studies
Excelsior College