Darren Anger
Nolensville
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience in protective services, investigations, and leadership roles with the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security and United States Secret Service (USSS). Proven expertise in coordinating high-stakes security operations, mentoring junior agents, and managing budgets. Skilled in developing standard operating procedures, leading multi-agency collaborations, and executing complex protective and investigative missions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent (SSA)
Tennessee Office of Homeland Security
02.2024 - Current
- Direct 4 special agents assigned to state-wide FBI/Joint Terrorism Task Forces.
- Supervised 6 special agents in conducting detailed behavioral threat assessments and school security audits.
- Protective Operations Coordinator, including direct support to the USSS.
- Physical Protection & Operations Instructor
Senior Special Agent
USSS / Nashville Field Office
07.2011 - 12.2023
- Protection Coordinator
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for Lead, Transportation, and various site advances.
- Accomplished numerous Protection briefings for numerous local and state partner agencies, educating personnel on appropriate physical and motorcade protection protocols.
- Special Agent Mentor
- Trained junior agents in protective advances, protective intelligence investigations, white-collar criminal investigations, and administrative paperwork requirements.
- Budget Director empowered to manage an annual $70,000.00 reimbursement budget for the Cyber Fraud Task Force, with a 100% expenditure rate.
Special Agent
USSS / Dignitary Protective Division
08.2009 - 07.2011
- National Special Security Event (NSSE) Coordinator – 2010 State of the Union Address
- Ensured successful planning, coordination, and implementation of the overall NSSE Security Plan involving numerous law enforcement, public safety, and private industry partner agencies.
Special Agent
USSS / Presidential Protective Division
02.2005 - 08.2009
- Lead Advance Agent/Advisor
- Supervised an average of 20 advance personnel in developing and successfully executing the overall security plan for each protective visit.
- Entrusted to train new Lead Advance agents in proper protocols and administrative paperwork requirements.
- Back-up Supervisor – Working Shift
- Endorsed as the Working Supervisor in the absence of the Shift Leader.
- Empowered with operational control of Shift personnel near the protectee.
- Accountable for approving protection and administrative paperwork.
- Back-up Supervisor – Transportation Section
- Mentored junior agents in completing numerous protective advances.
- Responsible for ratifying protection and administrative paperwork.
Special Agent
USSS / Washington Field Office
05.2002 - 02.2005
- Back-up Supervisor
- Directed 2 separate criminal investigations squads and 1 protective intelligence team of an average of 25 agents each.
- Certified protection surveys, investigative reports, operational plans for arrest and search warrants, and administrative paperwork.
Special Agent
USSS / Baton Rouge Resident Agency
12.1998 - 05.2002
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations and physical protection missions.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings, presenting reliable evidence leading to successful prosecutions.
Police Officer
West Monroe, LA Police Department
08.1996 - 12.1998
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Economics
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston05-1997
Skills
- Protective Operations & Intelligence
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Financial budget oversight
- Operational guideline development
- Training & Instruction
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Professional networking
- Threat assessment
- Effective verbal communication
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent (SSA)
Tennessee Office of Homeland Security
02.2024 - Current
Senior Special Agent
USSS / Nashville Field Office
07.2011 - 12.2023
Special Agent
USSS / Dignitary Protective Division
08.2009 - 07.2011
Special Agent
USSS / Presidential Protective Division
02.2005 - 08.2009
Special Agent
USSS / Washington Field Office
05.2002 - 02.2005
Special Agent
USSS / Baton Rouge Resident Agency
12.1998 - 05.2002
Police Officer
West Monroe, LA Police Department
08.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Economics
Louisiana Tech University
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