Josh McDaniel

Josh McDaniel has a diverse work experience in the fields of security, education, and training. Josh started their career in 2005 in the Air National Guard as a Law Enforcement & Security Specialist and later took on roles as an Education & Training Manager. In 2011, they worked as a Security Specialist at Lockheed Martin and then joined the US Navy as a Security Specialist in Range Operations. From 2011 to 2013, they worked at Proper Staffing, LLC as a Security Specialist, Trainer, Consultant, and Site Lead. Josh also worked at Linxx Global Solutions as a Security Services employee. In 2011, they joined the Air National Guard again as an Education & Training Manager. From 2011 to 2017, they served as a Security Specialist in Range Operations at the US Navy. In 2017, they joined Allied Universal as a Director of Security before moving to Memorial Hermann Health System as a Security Manager and later as the Security Education & Training Manager. In 2023, they worked as a Freelance Consultant in Education, Training, and Administration at Paddock 9 before taking on the role of Director of Training & Compliance at MetroNational.

Josh McDaniel's education history includes the following:

- From 2012 to 2023, they attended the Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security and obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Strategic Studies & Protection Management.

- Between 2006 and 2011, they studied at the University of Phoenix and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Organizational Security & Management.

- From 1998 to 2000, they completed the Criminal Justice Program Certification at Central Technology - Sapulpa Campus, specializing in Criminal Justice/Police Science.

- In 2010, they received a Professional Certification in Personal Protection/Executive Protection from the Executive Protection Institute in Winchester, VA.

Additionally, Josh McDaniel has acquired several additional certifications, including Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn in August 2022, Commissioned Security Officer (Level III) from the Texas Department of Public Safety in January 2022, G.L.O.V.E. Instructor from Compliant Technologies in May 2021, Certified Supervisor Healthcare Security Officer (CSHSO) from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) in February 2021, Building Fire Warden (Evacuation - High Rise Buildings and Hotels) from the City of Houston in April 2019, T.E.A.M. Faculty Trainer/Instructor from HSS in November 2018, Baton Training Instructor from ASP, INC (Armament Systems and Procedures) in October 2018, USAF Instructor from the United States Air Force in August 2014, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor from the US Navy in July 2012, Personal Protection Specialist (EPI, PPS) from the Executive Protection Institute in May 2010, Education & Training Specialist from the United States Air Force in February 2009, Counterdrug & Prevention Manager from the United States Air Force in October 2007, USAF Test Control Officer from the United States Air Force in April 2007, Self-Aid And Buddy Care Instructor (SABC) from the Air National Guard in February 2006, Police Officer I (Government Service) from the U.S. Department of Labor in June 2004, Professional Responsibility Certification (JAG) from the US Navy in April 2004, Military Cooperator/Agricultural Inspector from the USDA in October 2002, Intoxilyzer 5000 Infared Absorption Operator from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in May 2002, Law Enforcement/Security Specialist from the US Navy in December 2001, and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Instructor from the American Heart Association in July 2021.