James Hamilton, Founder
James is a nationally recognized personal security expert and former FBI Supervisory Special Agent. For more than 30 years, he has been a protector, trainer, and advisor to the nation’s most at-risk individuals. He has real, practical, and unparalleled experience in violence prevention and personal security. This real experience was earned through service in local law enforcement, the FBI, and America’s premiere executive protection firm. He has protected government officials, high-net-worth individuals, and leading religious figures all over the globe and has empowered thousands of individuals to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world. He has dedicated his life to this particular area of expertise and is sought after by those seeking practical and sound security guidance.
Here are some highlights of his distinguished career:
Former Senior Vice President, Gavin de Becker and Associates
18 years as a FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Created the FBI’s Close Protection School
Tactical Instructor for New Agents at the FBI Academy
Program Manager for the FBI Overseas Survival Awareness Program where he instructed hundreds of Special Agents, Analysts, Employees, and Spouses in Personal Security Awareness and travel safety
Served on the elite FBI Director’s Protective Detail and FBI SWAT Team
Joint Terrorism Task Force Coordinator
Personal Security Advisor to the US Attorney General and two FBI Directors
Professional Certifications: FBI Firearms Instructor, FBI Tactical Instructor, FBI SWAT Operator, FBI Hostage Negotiator, FBI Driving Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor (ALERRT), GDBA Threat Assessment Management
Member of the International Protective Security Board and former member of the ASIS Executive Protection Council and the Board of Executive Protection Professionals
James earned his Bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.