James Byron Astin

About James Byron Astin

I am a senior physical security and protection leader focused on one core mission:…

Experience

1. Asset Protection Team Leader

   Target

   Apr 2025 — Present · MO, US

   As an Asset Protection Team Leader within a high-demand, high-traffic retail environment, I lead safety, security, and threat mitigation operations aligned with enterprise objectives and real-world threat dynamics. Building on years of prior experience in executive protection, intelligence analysis, and physical security, I bring a mission-driven, high-readiness approach to safeguarding personnel, assets, and brand reputation.I oversee operational risk assessments, direct incident response protocols, and lead a team responsible for real-time threat management, theft deterrence, and emergency preparedness. My leadership ensures compliance with national standards, alignment with corporate integrity goals, and seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders during critical incidents.Relevant Competencies & Contributions:Applied advanced threat identification and external theft resolution strategies, reducing risk while enhancing store-wide operational resilience.Led investigations related to organized retail crime and fraud, supporting strategic loss prevention while protecting guest and team member safety.Executed crowd control and physical security protocols during peak demand, including event-based operations, civil unrest, and emergency drills.Mentored team members in protective posture, behavioral threat recognition, and best practices in physical deterrence and incident de-escalation.Integrated cross-functional insights with corporate protection policies to maintain a secure, guest-ready environment in alignment with crisis response priorities.This role continues to build on a career of principled leadership and applied protective intelligence, aligning directly with my ongoing mission to deliver elite, globally deployable security solutions for high-value individuals, critical assets, and organizations—executed with strategic precision, unwavering ethical integrity, and uncompromising honor.

Education

• Military Intelligence Corps, NSA (TS Clearance)

  Diploma of Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• U.S. Department of State

  Doctor of Science, HC

Skills

• Personal Training
• Wellness Coaching
• Community Empowerment
• Wellness
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Development
• Research
• Training
• Sports Nutrition
• Coaching
• Martial Arts Instruction
• Integrated Movement Training
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching
• Strength Training
• Public Speaking
• Fitness Training
• Personal Empowerment
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Weight Training
• Nutrition