Episode

015 - Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jerry Williams

Podcast: Outside the Secret Service Podcast
Published: Aug 26, 2025
Duration seconds: 6104
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Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jerry Williams recounts his journey from Uniformed Division posts in D.C. to investigations, Presidential protection for George H.W. Bush, Camp David assignments, and international advances in Northern Ireland. He shares memorable moments and lessons on leadership, process, and public service. This episode offers a candid, fast-paced look at daily life in the Secret Service, the evolution of protection and investigative work, and how those experiences shaped a long federal career after leaving the Service.