Dr. Jason Piccolo is a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security. Jason patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. border patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico border and went on to secure an assignment in the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell. He is the published author of Unwavering: A Border Agent's Journey, a firsthand account of the real-life border wars surrounding narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and undercover operations.
Jason hosts the popular podcast, The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo. Jason has interviewed a full spectrum of world-renowned guests; from military heroes to best-selling authors to Hollywood actors to world-class athletes. He dedicates his time volunteering with veteran organizations such as Hire Heroes USA and Veterati.
Jason has been a weekly featured guest on Court TV since September 2020. Jason has had numerous radio shows and podcast appearances. Jason has been a guest speaker at Blair Academy, ASIS-International National Capital Region, and the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival. Jason contributes regularly to major news organizations.
Jason earned a B.S in Law Enforcement, a Master’s in Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. He is also a certified fraud examiner and certified protection professional. Jason is a LEAN Green Belt, LEAN “Champion”, and is currently pursuing his LEAN Black Belt. Jason is a subject matter expert on the federal hiring process, specifically veteran hiring. Jason resides outside Washington D.C.
