Curtis E. Jones is an executive security, resilience, and governance advisor serving as a Fractional Chief Security Officer (FCSO) to organizations operating in complex and high-risk environments. With more than 30 years of experience across federal service, corporate leadership, and critical infrastructure protection, Curtis advises executive teams on how to align security, business continuity, and crisis leadership into a unified governance model.

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A U.S. Army veteran, Curtis served as a Military Police Officer and CID Investigator in Europe, and later as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal in Washington, D.C. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to service, discipline, and the protection of people, operations, and national interests.

 

Executive Leadership Experience

Curtis has held senior security and resilience leadership roles with global and enterprise organizations including:

• Amylin, BMS and AstraZeneca

• Pacira Pharmaceuticals

• Dexcom Inc.

• San Diego Gas & Electric Emergency Management

 

In these roles, he designed and implemented enterprise security frameworks, led business continuity programs, and developed risk mitigation strategies supporting multi-site and global operations. He currently serves as a Senior Leadership Planner for the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Exercise Series supporting Los Angeles Fleet Week, and has provided strategic security oversight for high-profile mixed-use developments, including Liberty Station in San Diego.

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National Advisory & Governance Roles

Curtis contributes at the national level through advisory and leadership roles, including:

• Appointee and Member, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

• Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Countering Targeted Violence and Terrorism

• Appointee Deputy National Sector Chief, Commercial Facilities Sector – FBI - InfraGard National Members Alliance

• Infrastructure Liaison Officer – San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center

• President Emeritus – InfraGard San Diego

 

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

Curtis is a sought-after speaker, panelist, and moderator on topics including executive resilience, crisis leadership, and enterprise security governance. He has contributed to major industry and government forums including:

• ASIS International

• Global Security Exchange (GSX)

• United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California

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National Leadership Training

FBI - InfraGard Leadership Training - Quantico 

FEMA - National Emergency Management Advanced Academy - LA Corhort

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Advisory Approach

As a Fractional Chief Security Officer, Curtis does not focus on tactical security operations alone. He works directly with leadership teams to:

• Strengthen decision-making structures during disruption

• Align security and risk programs with executive governance

• Build resilience frameworks that support operational continuity

• Enhance board-level visibility into organizational risk posture

 

Guiding Principle

Curtis approaches every engagement with a clear and disciplined philosophy:

“Failure is Not an Option.”