Benjamin Wardell Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

With nearly 10 years in law enforcement, I am an Officer currently assigned to Atlanta's full-time SWAT TEAM. I was previously assigned to the Zone 4 Field Investigation Team (FIT). We specialized in plainclothes/undercover and surveillance operations that addressed various criminal activities that include, but are not limited to: narcotics, prostitution, guns, gangs, larcenies and intelligence operations. I have achieved Advanced Level SWAT certifications through Atlanta Police Department's GAPOST accredited SWAT School. Additionally, I am a designated Tactical Field Operator (TFO), which is tasked to address high-risk critical incidents such as providing tactical emergency casualty care for mass casualty situations, executive protection and active shooter response. I am also a Georgia state certified General Instructor/Trainer through the Atlanta Police Department.

Greater Atlanta Area

I am responsible for the business development and client relations of all current and prospective clients. I am also tasked with handling negotiations, adjustments and general overview of all contracts.

Greater Atlanta Area

Oversee all security operations at 55 Allen Plaza (multi-tenant/multi-purpose facility, Ernst & Young building) with SecurAmerica LLC.Investigated, wrote and collected reports in response to vehicular break-ins, collisions, larceny, fraud, threat assessments, monetary solicitation, etc. Assisted with local law enforcement regarding suspicious packages and suspected criminal activity.Coordinated with senior law enforcement personnel during Final Four event in Atlanta-2013. Experience with VISION labor management software.

Worked high priority in-house special events, closed campus security operations at 55-acre Jewish Community Center.Provided high level personal security for dignitaries and celebrities, such as the Israeli Consul General during the Jewish Independence Day celebration.

Atlanta Field Office

Observed President Obama’s Secret Service detail at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in March of 2012. Assisted in Secret Service advance team transportation duties and site security preparations for former President Jimmy Carter, former First Lady Laura Bush, and Republican Presidential Nominee Governor Mitt Romney. Assisted in the accountability of fraudulent evidence such as: computers, counterfeit notes, credit cards, etc.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

-U.S. Marine Infantry Assaultman (Specialized in Explosives and Rocketry)-Certified Open Water scuba diver-U. S. Government Secret security clearance-Served in a special operations capable unit for Middle East deployment-Completed Marine Corps Institute Course on Terrorism Awareness-Provided outer perimeter security for Presidential Candidate Senator John McCain in Iraq. -Conducted Hurricane Katrina relief and rescue operations in St. Barnard Parish.-Participated in the evacuation of 15,000 U.S. Citizens during the Lebanon Crisis. -Assisted and participated in combined operations and training with Jordanian, Pakistani, and French forces.-Served as Infantry Fire Team Leader during Iraq combat deployment. -Trained and certified over 500 Iraqi Police Officers during Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08.-Operated in conjunction with special operations forces in Iraq.-Negotiated with Iraqi tribal leaders for logistical and kinetic operations.-Served as the platoon’s intelligence representative for Middle East deployments.-Investigated and analyzed data in reference to intelligence reports and suspected target locations. -Interviewed detainees regarding alleged participation in terroristic involvement. -Collected and documented evidence/intelligence at target locations (crime scenes).

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Associate Of Science (As), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration