Joseph Bridges
Retired U.S. Marshal | Special Forces Veteran | Tactical Training Officer

Joseph Bridges is a highly experienced law enforcement and military professional with over three decades of dedicated service. His career began in 1988 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving 15 years on active duty and an additional five years in the Ohio National Guard. Joseph spent over 12 years as a Green Beret within the U.S. Army’s elite 5th and 10th Special Forces Groups, serving as a Medic, Intelligence Sergeant, and ultimately retiring as an Operations Sergeant. Throughout his military career, he deployed extensively across Europe, Russia, and the Middle East until his retirement in 2008.

In 2001, Joseph was selected to attend the prestigious U.S. Marshals Service Academy, launching a 20-year career as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. During his tenure, he held multiple key roles, including Fugitive and Court Operations, Counter Surveillance and Surveillance Detection, and Tactical Training Officer. Joseph’s assignments also included high-profile protective details such as the United Nations General Assembly, Federal District Judges, and U.S. Supreme Court Justices.

Joseph retired from the U.S. Marshals Service in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of operational excellence, tactical expertise, and unwavering commitment to public safety.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Special Forces Operations and Tactical Leadership

• Federal Fugitive and Court Security Operations

• Counter Surveillance and Tactical Training

• Executive Protection and High-Profile Security Details

Joseph Bridges’s extensive experience in both military special operations and federal law enforcement has made him a respected leader and tactical expert, dedicated to the highest standards of service and safety.