Bryce VanDevender has over 21 years of experience in Air Force Security Forces, concentrating in leadership, management, and supervision. He has held roles managing security operations for military installations, aircraft, facilities, and missile fields. His experience includes emergency management planning, law enforcement, antiterrorism programs, and security training. He has a BA with honors in Homeland Security and an AA in Criminal Justice.

1. Bryce J. VanDevender
(253)219-1779
Bryce.vandevender@yahoo.com
Twenty one year Air Force Security Forces veteran with extensive experience; concentrating in
Leadership, management and individual supervision. I maintain focus on safety, efficiency of operation and
time management. Possess a military career experience with law enforcement, protecting installations
against all health, emergency and mass casualty events. Producing, coordinating and updating Emergency
Management plans. Possess highly effective communication skills with agencies at all levels of government
and civilian protection agencies.
 Active Government Security Clearance
 Professional Manager
 Several Weapons Qualifications
 Typing (42 CWPM)
 Valid Washington DL and CWP
 Trainer
 Supervisory Counseling
 Critical Thinker
 Problem Solver
 Washington State Guard Certified
EXPERIENCE:
2015-2016 Allied Barton Security Services, Boeing Field, WA 2015-2016
 Provided armed security for military and civilian aircraft worth a total of over $4 billion, secret and
top secret ITAR Information Security compliant facilities, 145 buildings across nine sites including
aviation security/screening procedures, and radioactive materials.
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Veteran, 1994 - 2015
2008-2015 Superintendent Mobility and Logistics and Quality Control Section Leader, Joint Base Lewis-
McChord, WA
 Managed 7 sections/21 personnel; oversight of 6 purchase card accounts valued in excess of $8M
 Superintendent of Combat Arms training for 1.9K personnel annually; ensured accountability for 704
weapons and related ammunition
 Evaluated 200+ Law Enforcement and Security members; developed testing program to ensure
quality control
 Directed Base level mobility education and training program for 1,300 personnel and liaised
preparedness for base wide exercises evaluated from Air force headquarters with leadership
 Received decoration for achievement in preparing a 186 member operational readiness exercise
team; developed solutions and identified improvements to achieve full exercise readiness
 Maintained budget and logistics for 45 deployed military members annually In support of national
objectives
 Received decoration for exceptionally meritorious Service during deployment to combat theater of
operations, led 17 personnel conducted all law enforcement and internal installation protection
during ground and mortar attacks
2000-2008 Installation Antiterrorism Officer and Police Shift Supervisor, Lackland AFB, TX
 Monitored Installation Antiterrorism program for over 45K base populace and billions in assets,
received meritorious service decoration for culmination of efforts during assignment
 Conducted Force Protection Group, Threat Working Group and Liaised with the Terrorism Joint Task
Force

2.  Managed and supervised police and security shift of over 70 people protecting classified Information
Facilities and over 40 mission capable military aircraft
 Supervised traffic operations for over 177 miles of roadway and 8 base entry points
incidents/accidents
 Operated control center for 30 patrols, 911 system, Texas Law Enforcement Terminal, 40 resource
alarms and 5 general phone lines
 Received Achievement medal during deployment for leading implementation of the Defense
Biometric Identification System and vetting 1,200 undocumented workers in the system
1998-2000 Missile Security Crew Chief and Missile Field Security Controller, Malmstrom AFB, MT
 Supervised security operations for a missile alert facility and 10 combat ready $70 Million ICBM
launch facilities, dispersed over a 5,500 square mile missile field
 Managed security crew of 8 members including providing annual/reoccurring training, scheduling
appointments, creating duty rosters and mentoring professional growth
 As security controller provided first line command, control, and communications for Intercontinental
Ballistic Missile (ICBM) field sector
 Controlled entry into Missile Alert Facility and 10 Missile Silo’s and tracked all movement in the area
 Response force leader during security contingencies and determined/applied physical security
requirements to missile security standards
 Received commendation decoration expertly leading a section which accomplished over 1,400
maintenance dispatch security details utilizing 24,000 posted hours service in 1999
1994-1998 Installation Patrolman and Entry Controller, McChord AFB, WA
 Provided security and law enforcement to the installations 60,000 person community/visitors and 75
assigned combat ready aircraft
 Investigated vehicle accidents, prepared reports, issued citations and preserved major crime scenes
 Promoted six months early for excellence monitoring entry and exit from installation as well as
patrolling 107 miles of roadway and 71 alarmed facilities
 Received decoration for superior duty performance consisting of denying installation entry and
assisting local law enforcement apprehend a fleeing bank robbery suspect with $4,900 of stolen
money
EDUCATION:
 BA W/Honors, Homeland Security, American Military University, Deans List (2015)
o Member of the Epsilon Pi Phi emergency/disaster management honor society
o Member of the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice honor society
 AA, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force (2011)
 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force (2014)
 Senior leadership Courses, Security Forces Academy and Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
 Antiterrorism Instructor Courses
 Incident Command/Hostage Negotiation Courses/Security Engineering Course/Military Supported US
Customs and Agriculture Courses