Charles McGuinness
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
- Dynamic Law Enforcement professional with over 20 years in intelligence analysis, operational leadership expertise, and strategic planning.
- Skilled in coordinating joint operations, providing expert security advice, and driving successful collaboration among local, state, and federal agencies to enhance investigative outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent, Private Sector Coordinator
FBI Tampa Division
Tampa, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated security presentations and awareness briefings for eight counties, enhancing community knowledge on security topics.
- Guided Tampa Bay InfraGard in developing and implementing security policies, strengthening regional security infrastructure.
- Coordinated joint operations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during Memphis Surge, improving inter-agency collaboration.
- Used defined research procedures to identify and resolve issues.
- Provided expert advice on security and investigative matters to partner agencies and organizations.
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Tampa Division
Tampa, FL
04.2017 - 07.2024
- Supervised Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Force, Feb 2022 - July 2024.
- Provided planning and tactical oversight on approximately 40 high-risk searches / arrest operations within this 2.5 year period, leading the division.
- The CAC / HT squad was rated as a Gold (High Performing) program in FY2024 & FY 2025 under my leadership
- Supervised Special Surveillance and Aviation programs May 2021 - Jan 2022
- Supervised composite Administrative and HUMINT squad, Feb 2020 - May 2021.
- Successfully led effort to consolidate administrative programs such as recruiting, firearms and training, and community outreach on one squad as directed by the SAC, under adverse circumstances at the start of the COVID shutdown.
- Successfully led and coordinated highly sensitive international source operations with SOCCENT partners during COVID shutdown.
- Supervised Lakeland Resident Agency, Tampa Division, April 2017 - Jan 2020, including five Special Agents, five Task Force Officers, three operational staff members; Drug and Gang Task Force, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Major Theft Task Force, White Collar Crime program, Violent Crime program.
- Supervised investigative teams, ensuring adherence to federal laws and procedures, enhancing overall compliance.
- Managed case assignments, guiding junior agents on operational strategies to strengthen investigative effectiveness.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with external agencies, sharing information to enhance investigative outcomes and foster inter-agency cooperation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members, fostering professional development opportunities.
- Advised prosecutors regarding the development of legal strategies related to criminal matters under investigation or prosecution.
- Executed search warrants on properties suspected of illegal activities while following protocols to maximize personnel safety.
- Reviewed case files and provided guidance to field agents on investigative techniques.
- Participated in multi-agency task force initiatives to combat terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking and other serious offenses.
- Collaborated with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate actions.
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington, D.C
Washington, District of Columbia
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Managed programs and initiatives for Indian Country Crimes Unit, enhancing operational effectiveness over 18 months.
- Developed a highly effective joint training with BIA and various Tribal Police partners for Special Agents and Tribal Police Officers newly assigned to Indian Country investigations.
- Served as Executive Assistant to the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director of the Criminal Investigations Division for 18 months.
- Advised and collaborated with multiple divisions at FBIHQ on source operations policies, recording of interview policies, inspection division requirements, and Office of General Counsel policy matters, ensuring compliance and operational alignment.
Special Agent
FBI Houston, Corpus Christi RA
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2009 - 05.2014
- Assigned as the primary Task Force Coordinator for Corpus Christi Safe Streets Gang TF.
- Operated advanced surveillance equipment during field investigations and undercover operations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigative findings and recommendations for prosecution.
- Assisted in arrest operations by coordinating logistics and ensuring team safety protocols were followed.
- Led small team of Agents and TFOs to arrest approximately 25 prison gang members and violent offenders on federal and state charges.
- Orchestrated the first comprehensive federal investigation on Texas Mexican Mafia prison gang with multiple Title III wiretap and undercover operations.
- Investigations, arrests, and convictions developed intelligence leading to network enterprise investigations of gang drug trafficking activity in Houston and Texas border cities with Zetas Mexican Drug Cartel in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
Special Agent
FBI Oklahoma City Division
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Assigned to White Collar Squad, working Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud matters.
- Developed multiple mortgage fraud cases across the state.
- Operated an informant from a mortgage fraud case which made significant contributions to a public corruption/drug trafficking network case in SE Oklahoma, leading to the arrest of public officials and dismantling a drug trafficking network.
- Assisted in high-risk arrests during exigent situations as a member of the SWAT team.
Leader/Senior Program Manager
United States Army National Guard
Redwood City, California
04.2003 - 10.2004
- Led training programs to enhance personnel adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Designed and implemented monthly training program for small unit, preparing them for Special Forces Assessment and Selection.
- Trained and completed highly competitive, physically demanding Special Operations course, demonstrating commitment to elite standards.
Assistant Professor of Military Science
United State Army Reserve
Santa Clara, California
02.2001 - 06.2003
- Led the ROTC Department's Training and Operations program at Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and San Jose State.
- Coordinated field training exercises, enhancing cadets' practical skills and fostering teamwork.
- Developed a four-year leadership and tactics curriculum, recognized as a model for other schools during bi-annual inspection.
- Conducted weekly leadership labs to deepen cadets' understanding of Army values, principles, and ethics.
Infantry Officer / Leader /Program Director
United States Army
Various locations, N/A
01.1992 - 10.2000
- Commander (Program Director), Bravo Company, 1-18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, March 1999 - Oct 2000; Schweinfurt, Germany.
- Led Mechanized Infantry company of 140 soldiers, supervised tactical training and deployment of personnel and over $29 million dollars in equipment including 14 M-2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
- Staff officer for logistics and operations in Germany and European theater, including deployment supporting NATO operations in Bosnia.
- Staff officer for logistics and operations while assigned to 25th Division, deployed to support security operations in Haiti.
- Led light Infantry and light Battalion Mortar Platoon, overseeing tactical training and mission execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-1991
Skills
- Intelligence analysis
- Threat assessment
- Security assessments
- Counterterrorism strategies
- Human intelligence collection
- Surveillance techniques
- Crisis management
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Cybersecurity
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and development
- Effective communication
- Counterterrorism strategies
Timeline
Special Agent, Private Sector Coordinator
FBI Tampa Division
08.2024 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Tampa Division
04.2017 - 07.2024
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington, D.C
05.2014 - 04.2017
Special Agent
FBI Houston, Corpus Christi RA
07.2009 - 05.2014
Special Agent
FBI Oklahoma City Division
06.2006 - 06.2009
Leader/Senior Program Manager
United States Army National Guard
04.2003 - 10.2004
Assistant Professor of Military Science
United State Army Reserve
02.2001 - 06.2003
Infantry Officer / Leader /Program Director
United States Army
01.1992 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Oklahoma