Jackson Chambers, MA

Jackson Chambers, MA, is a security operations and physical security leader with more than 20 years of experience across the U.S. Marine Corps, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, executive protection and healthcare security. He is the Principal Consultant of Jackson Chambers Security Consulting and a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC).

His work is summed up in one idea: building secure, resilient organizations. Jackson Chambers focuses on security operations, physical security and crisis management, and he is known for turning security programs that look good on paper into teams that actually perform when it matters.

Jackson Chambers’ background

His career started in the U.S. Marine Corps and continued through law enforcement and enterprise security leadership. He has also served as a police advisor in Afghanistan, mentoring the Afghan National Police in Kabul, and has advisory and instructional experience in both developed and developing nations.

In the private sector, he has held a series of roles that span the full range of modern security:

• Executive Protection Specialist with Security Concepts Group in Las Vegas, Nevada, handling protective security operations, risk assessment and threat management.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Officer with NV Energy in Las Vegas, focused on physical and critical infrastructure protection, security risk management and loss prevention.
• Security Training Manager with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, leading security operations training, program management and incident response training.
• Security Training Manager and Security Learning and Development Coordinator with WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania, covering security operations, workplace violence prevention, physical security, emergency management and incident response.

Since 2012 he has also run Jackson Chambers Security Consulting, providing advisory and training services to public and private clients in the Middle East, Asia and the United States alongside his full time leadership roles.

Results Jackson Chambers has delivered

His leadership has supported security programs across more than 100 geographically dispersed locations, combining physical security technology, access control and incident preparedness and response operations.

• Led security operations, emergency preparedness and training initiatives supporting multi site organizations and more than 5,000 personnel globally.
• Implemented enterprise security systems, crisis preparedness programs and scalable learning initiatives that contributed to a 66% reduction in workplace violence injuries.
• Deployed weapons detection systems, strengthened access control programs and coordinated vendors, policies and operational readiness across multiple facilities.
• Partnered with leadership across corporate, government and international environments to improve workplace safety and modernize physical security programs.

His skills span corporate security leadership, security policy development, risk assessment, physical security and vendor management, global security operations center (GSOC) operations, emergency and disaster planning, learning and development, loss prevention and investigative case management.

Education and credentials

Jackson Chambers holds a Master of Arts in Security Management from American Military University, where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society, and a Bachelor of Science in Security Management from Bellevue University, where he was named to the Dean’s List.

Certifications

• Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP)
• Certified Emergency Disaster Professional (CEDP)
• CPTED Practitioner, Florida Atlantic University
• Certified Anti Terrorism Specialist (CAS)
• Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP)
• Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ)
• Certified Instructional Designer, Global Skill Development Council
• Certified Learning and Development Professional, Global Skill Development Council
• FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Professional memberships

• International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), bound by its Code of Ethics
• International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP)

Security consulting services

Through Jackson Chambers Security Consulting, he offers independent, vendor neutral advice. He does not sell products. His services include:

• Security consultations that identify risks and strengthen protection strategies with practical, results focused advice.
• Security surveys and assessments that evaluate vulnerabilities and procedures and lay out a clear plan to reduce risk.
• Emergency planning with tailored response plans that improve coordination and preparedness.
• Security training and development focused on leadership, awareness and response skills.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to reduce crime through better site design.
• Expert witness and litigation support on security standards of care, negligent security claims and regulatory compliance.

Security training that builds real capability

Training is one of the areas where Jackson Chambers stands out most. As a certified instructional designer and learning professional who has led security training at two major health systems, he designs programs that change how officers and staff perform, not just programs that check a compliance box. His view is simple: training is an event, capability is the outcome.

Physical security assessments and CPTED

His assessments look at the whole picture, from access control and lighting to staffing, procedures and how people actually use a site. As a CPTED practitioner, he also helps organizations use design and layout to discourage crime before it starts.

Emergency planning and crisis management

With emergency management, incident response and counter terrorism credentials, he helps organizations prepare for the events they hope never happen. Plans are written to be used, with clear roles, coordination with local agencies and regular exercises.

Expert witness support

Attorneys turn to Jackson Chambers for independent analysis, expert reports and testimony on security liability, negligent security and regulatory compliance. His field experience and academic training let him explain what reasonable security looks like in clear terms.

Industries Jackson Chambers serves

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Energy and critical infrastructure
• Corporate and commercial organizations
• Residential communities and property owners
• Public safety agencies
• Organizations working in complex and high risk environments

Thought leadership

Jackson Chambers writes regularly about the realities of modern security leadership. His articles include One Profession, Multiple Realities, Security Doesn’t Fail at the Incident. It Fails at the Contract and Training Is an Event. Capability Is the Outcome. He has also written An Organization’s Guide to Understanding and Navigating the Security Industry.

He shares his knowledge as a speaker too, including talks on crime prevention and security assessments for the Russell Community Association, and on homeland security and critical infrastructure protection for the Society of American Military Engineers.

His approach

His work rests on three principles: integrity, preparedness and accountability. He believes security programs often fail long before an incident, in weak contracts, unclear standards or training that never builds real skill. His job is to find those gaps early and close them with clear, practical plans.

Colleagues describe him as a true friend and a leader with a wealth of knowledge who is always willing to help others grow. That mix of mentoring and hands on leadership shows up in every program he builds.

Fixing underperforming security programs

Many organizations already spend money on security but do not get the results they expect. Officers are on post, cameras are recording and policies are written, yet incidents still happen and staff are unsure what to do. Jackson Chambers helps leaders understand why.

He looks at how contracts are written, how standards are set and measured, how officers are trained and how the program connects to the rest of the organization. From there he builds a clear plan that aligns security with safety and compliance needs, so the program performs the way leadership expects.

Working in complex and high risk environments

From advising police in Afghanistan to protecting critical energy infrastructure and supporting busy hospital systems, he has worked in settings where the stakes are high and mistakes are costly. That experience helps him stay calm, practical and focused on what really reduces risk.

Why organizations choose Jackson Chambers

• Independent advice. He is vendor neutral, so recommendations are based only on what the client needs.
• Field and academic depth. Two degrees in security management backed by more than two decades of hands on leadership.
• Training expertise. Certified in instructional design and learning and development, with years leading security training at major health systems.
• Ethics first. As an IAPSC member, he follows the association’s Code of Ethics in every engagement.
• Clear communication. Plans and reports are written in plain language that leaders and staff can act on.

Clients and colleagues who have worked with Jackson Chambers, from fellow Marines to security professionals he mentored overseas, consistently point to his professionalism, his knowledge and his commitment to helping the people around him succeed.

Open to new leadership opportunities

Jackson Chambers is looking forward to his next chapter, where he can lead security operations, physical security and technology implementation, emergency preparedness and investigations to protect people, assets and business operations. He is ready to lead complex physical security initiatives and executive partnerships, and to strengthen enterprise security and organizational resilience.

He wants to serve an organization that values integrity, quality, collaboration and responsibility, and he thrives in environments built on dependability, respect, compassion and operational excellence. Organizations looking for a security operations leader, a security training manager or an experienced physical security professional are welcome to reach out.

Frequently asked questions about Jackson Chambers

What does Jackson Chambers specialize in?

Security operations, physical security assessments, security training and development, emergency planning, crisis management, CPTED and expert witness support.

How many years of experience does he have?

More than 20 years across the U.S. Marine Corps, law enforcement, executive protection, critical infrastructure protection and healthcare security.

What is his education?

A Master of Arts in Security Management from American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Security Management from Bellevue University.

Is he a member of IAPSC?

Yes. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants and the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners.

Does he offer expert witness services?

Yes. He provides independent analysis, expert reports and testimony on security liability and negligent security matters.

How to contact Jackson Chambers

Whether you need a security assessment, a training program, an emergency plan, an expert witness or an experienced security leader for your team, you can reach Jackson Chambers directly through the private contact form on this page. Your message goes straight to him and stays private.

It helps to share a little about your organization, your site or team and what you need help with. Whether it is a single assessment, a training program for your security officers, an emergency plan or a leadership role you are looking to fill, Jackson Chambers will reply with honest, practical next steps.

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