 He would continue in that position until 1990 when he was promoted to second lieutenant and became the head of the Executive Security Division, which is responsible for providing security for the Governor of Oklahoma, the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, and their immediate families.In 1994, Ward attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.Upon his return, Ward was reassigned back to OHP Troop A to become the supervisor of state troopers in Lincoln and Oklahoma Counties.