Gordon Hurley
Retired FBI Agent
Licensed Private Investigator
Licensed Security Officer
Served 31 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Assigned to FBI Offices in Tampa (FL), Atlanta (GA), Mobile (AL), FBIHQ (Washington, DC), Afghanistan, and Quantico (VA)
Investigated violent crimes to include Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Drug Trafficking, Gang-related cases, and Bank Robberies
Investigated white collar crimes and public corruption to include Wire and Mail Fraud, Bribery, and Embezzlements
Served on the SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams for FBI-Mobile
FBI Crisis/Hostage Negotiator for 28 years
Team Leader for the FBI’s enhanced Crisis Negotiation Team in Atlanta for 19 years
Provided dignitary protection for US Attorneys General and FBI Directors
FBI Liaison Agent to United States Secret Service. Provided dignitary protection for the Vice President and President of the United States during both domestic and international visits.
Served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) embedded with U.S. military units pursuing Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists
Security Coordinator (both physical and intelligence) for annual Mogadishu Mile run and commemoration in Columbus, GA/ Ft. Moore, GA
Certified FBI Academy Adjunct instructor
Georgia state certified police instructor
Georgia state POST certified police officer
Served as a Deputy and Detective with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Tampa, FL, for 5 years
Graduated from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Accounting
Graduated from Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, with a Master’s in Arts (Public Administration)
Graduated from the FBI National Academy, 260th Session
Numerous awards and commendations for overseas service
FBI Meritorious Service Medal for saving a life