Gordon retired as a Captain from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department in California after 31 years of full time service and then spent another 11 years as a retired annuitant on Peer Support and being the Peer Support Coordinator . During his service he worked in Corrections, Patrol, Detectives and was a member of the Narcotic/Gang Division and the Special Enforcement Detail (SWAT). Gordon was involved in multiple critical incidents but took the necessary steps to keep himself physically and mentally healthy throughout his career. Gordon has instructed in Basic SWAT, Firearms, Less Lethal Weapons, Custody Emergency Response, Stress and the Career, Post-Traumatic Stress and Basic Peer Support.