Young graduated from Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, IN in 1986 and went on to attend Manchester College. Following college, Young became a member of the Indiana State Police 48th Recruit Class, graduating in December of 1990.
Young was assigned to the Toll Road Post where he was assigned Zone 1, patrolling the Indiana Toll Road in Porter and Lake Counties. While patrolling on the Indiana Toll Road, Young spent time on the Interdiction Team and served as a Field Training Officer (FTO), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Instructor, and is Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) certified. Young was also a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) from 1996 through 2008.
Young has had several promotions during his time with the Indiana State Police. He was promoted to Corporal in 2004, Sergeant in in 2007, and ultimately Lieutenant in 2013.
Lieutenant Young lives in Porter County with his wife.