Dennis Guertin
Sloughhouse,CA
Summary
Senior leader with 25 years of experience in cross-functional environments. Proven expertise in strategic and operational management across diverse organizations. Specializes in investigations, intelligence gathering, security operations, and strategic planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
Sacramento, CA
12.2019 - 03.2024
- Formulated and directed strategic initiatives for the National Security Investigations Branch, including counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity programs.
- Provided operational oversight of Administrative Branch, managing Physical and Operational Security, Human Resources, IT, Automotive, and Inventory Management programs.
- Established strategic and operational relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to enhance intelligence, information sharing, and operational integration.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for security operations and investigations, to include continuity of operations and emergency response plans.
- Coordinated security operations, equipment and personnel to protect employees and property. Responsible for providing direction and oversight to security staff and contract security personnel.
Supervisory Special Agent, Terrorism Task Force
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
Sacramento, California
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Program manager for counterterrorism and national security investigations, providing operational and administrative oversight.
- Fostered and developed interagency cooperation through proactive intellgence sharing, engagement and liaison.
- Spearheaded high-profile investigations, resulting in successful prosecution and mitigation of counterterrorism threats throughout the division's area of responsibility.
Supervisory Special Agent, National Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
Washington, DC
09.2010 - 06.2014
- FBI Senior Counterintelligence Liaison to the Central Intelligence Agency, responsible for coordination and deconfliction of counterintelligence operations against national priority threat countries. (12 months)
- FBI Senior Counterterrorism Liaison to the Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Task Force, Afghanistan, responsible for providing operational guidance, executive-level decision making, and coordination of targeting and operations against high-value terrorism subjects. (6 months)
- Program manager for FBI counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Coordinated investigative and intelligence-sharing activities between multiple governmental agencies and foreign governments. (12 months)
- Supervisor of a Human Intelligence squad responsible for recruitment, development, and safety of human intelligence assets.(12 months)
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
Washington, DC
10.1997 - 08.2010
- Conducted complex investigations in counterintelligence and counterterrorism programs, leveraging human intelligence and interagency coordination.
- Performed techncial operations against subjects using court authorized electronic surveillance techniques.
- Conducted background investigations for personnel security clearances.
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army
Nationwide, USA
12.1990 - 09.1997
- Served as an officer in both conventional and special operations units. Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of personnel assigned under me.
- Assignments included leadership assignments in the 25th Infantry Division and the 75th Ranger Regiment.
- Graduated from the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses as the Honor Graduate. Successfully completed Ranger School and Jumpmaster School.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-1990
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Counterterrorism operations
- Intelligence sharing
- Risk assessment
- Security management
- Emergency response planning
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
Timeline
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
12.2019 - 03.2024
Supervisory Special Agent, Terrorism Task Force
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
07.2014 - 12.2019
Supervisory Special Agent, National Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
09.2010 - 06.2014
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
10.1997 - 08.2010
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army
12.1990 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Berkeley
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