Founder
Meet James Hamilton
Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent | Creator of the FBI's Close Protection School
James Hamilton
James Hamilton founded Hamilton Security Group on a simple principle: protection should be proactive, not reactive. After decades spent safeguarding FBI Directors, U.S. Attorneys General, and Fortune 500 executives, James saw a gap between what organizations needed and what the private security industry delivered. His mission is to bring government-level protective intelligence to every client — whether a global corporation reassessing its executive protection program or an individual seeking personal safety guidance.
Background & Credentials
Decades of Distinguished Service
Executive Protection Leadership
- Former Senior Vice President, Gavin de Becker and Associates
- 18 years as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent
- Created the FBI's Close Protection School
- Served on the elite FBI Director's Protective Detail
Training & Instruction
- Tactical Instructor for New Agents at the FBI Academy
- Program Manager for the FBI Overseas Survival Awareness Program
- Instructed hundreds of Special Agents, Analysts, Employees, and Spouses in Personal Security Awareness and Travel Safety
Law Enforcement & Intelligence
- FBI SWAT Team operator
- Joint Terrorism Task Force Coordinator
- Personal Security Advisor to the US Attorney General and two FBI Directors
- Deputy Sheriff/Criminal Investigator
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
Professional Memberships
- Director of Education and Training of the International Protective Security Board
- Former member of the ASIS Executive Protection Council
- Former member of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals
Education
- Bachelor's degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
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“James was instrumental in helping to develop Safety and Security protocols for our church. It is no secret that James is highly skilled and an authority in his field. But what I admire and respect the most is he is a man of high character and integrity who cares deeply about the work he is doing. He is a trusted friend and will no doubt add immense value to those who work with him.”— Daniel Floyd, Lead Pastor, Gateway Church
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