Brandon C. Gibson Jr.
Chantilly
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at the National Reconnaissance Office HQ, excelling in alarm monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to make critical security decisions and foster strong customer relationships, ensuring property protection and effective incident management. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and security in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Operations Center Lead Operator
National Reconnaissance Office HQ
Chantilly
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain certifications in Lenel alarm monitoring, CCTV capabilities, dispatch, and compose analysis reports utilizing multiple sources of information regarding incidents.
- Acting as the Lead Operator handling security decisions in the event of incident, or violations committed onsite.
- Prioritizing emergency response situations, relaying information to first responder units, and liaise with the Emergency Incident Commander until successful resolution of the emergency.
- Interacting with tenants in emergency/non-emergency situations through gathering relevant information to successfully resolve the incident.
- Acting in a supervisory role for tenant relations, alarm monitoring, and officer response during emergency situations. Situations to include ‘gate runners’, medical emergencies, and suite intrusion alarm dispatch.
Special Protective Officer
National Reconnaissance Office HQ
Chantilly
09.2023 - Current
- Obtained and maintained a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Secret Compartment Information) with a CI (Counterintelligence) Polygraph
- Responsibilities to include property access control, building protection, traffic control, vehicle and personnel inspections, regulation enforcement
- To maintain the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow officers and customers in the pursuit and apprehension of individual’s disregarding federally posted ordinance on-site.
Front End Assistant
Costco Wholesale
Chantilly
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative, and recognizing what needs to be completed without need for management direction
- Demonstrating strong communication skills while working as part of a team
Diplomatic Courier Division- Summer Intern
United States Embassy
Bangkok
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Obtained TS/SCI (Top Secret/Secret Compartmented Information) security clearance to handle Top Secret packages in the Diplomatic Security vault
- Securely handled packages ranging from Confidential to Top Secret to be sent out from consulates and embassies around Asia and Australia
- Composed and delivered diplomatic memos and data sheets for Couriers and Diplomatic Escorts exercising administrative abilities and organizational skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Minor - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Certificate of Leadership -
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Alarm monitoring and access control
- CCTV monitoring
- Security decision making
- Incident reporting and emergency response
- Customer relationship management
- Property protection
Current Clearance
TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Affiliations
- Eagle Scout Association: Boy Scouts of America
- Phi Eta Sigma, National Undergraduate Honor Society (2020 to 2023)
- Habitat for Humanity
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 08/01/25
- Handgun and Patrol Rifle Certification, VA Department of Criminal Justice Services, 08/01/25
- Handgun and Patrol Rifle Certification, US ICE Qualification Standard, 08/01/25
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Security Operations Center Lead Operator
National Reconnaissance Office HQ
09.2023 - Current
Special Protective Officer
National Reconnaissance Office HQ
09.2023 - Current
Front End Assistant
Costco Wholesale
07.2021 - 09.2023
Diplomatic Courier Division- Summer Intern
United States Embassy
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Minor - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Certificate of Leadership -
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
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