Feodor (Fred) A. Ponomarenko
Executive Protection / Close Protection Officer Or Management
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Communicative retired law enforcement officer and executive protection agent who continues to be successful with 30 years at developing positive relationships with colleagues, citizens and clients. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meets California and most states legal requirements.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Police Officer
Daly City Police Department
01.2001
- Patrolled specific areas that were assigned.
- Prevented crime and enforced all traffic laws.
- Went to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and performed tasks, such as: Investigating potential criminal activity and conducting arrests, preparing reports documenting the incidents, appearing in court, and participating in community policing programs.
Executive Protection Agent/Manager
Various Companies
04.2008 - Current
- Provided security for the following:
- Executive/Close Protection for high-level executives from undisclosed names and companies without their consent.
- Executives & Employees for Non-Union Strike Picketers
- Workplace violence and reduction
- Celebrities. BP Oil Spill in the Louisiana Gulf Coast and Executives
- Co-Op event, EP team with U.S. Secret Service for numerous former Presidents. Provide security access control and audience movement.
- Co-Op EP team with U.S. Secret Service. Former Presidential running mate speaking engagements.
Regional Manager
Various Companies
01.2008 - Current
- Manage contract accounts, schedule security agents at posts, arrange preparation of security agents' travel from other areas outside the Bay Area, lodging, transportation, etc.
- Written and held employees accountable to policies and procedures, special operation policies (SOP)
- Project Manager for security teams for assisting corporations with labor disputes, demonstrations/looting, San Francisco Black and White Ball, New Year’s Eve Ball, San Francisco Aids Walk, San Francisco Aids Lifecycle Bicycle fundraiser ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and Robbery Suppression for major retail stores, work place violence and termination.
- Functioned in a vital role at Incident Command Operations.
Contract Security Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Contracted to Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the Diablo Service Area of Contra Costa County.
- Oversaw 45 security specialists that were part of a team including Administration, Payroll, Intel Technology Technicians, Compliance, Competency and Training Officer, Operations Supervisor, 10 shift supervisors, and LineStaff.
- Participated in a survey with the Joint Commission and Standards, and the California Department of Health Services. Completed property physical and risk assessments.
- Held employees accountable to policies and procedures, special operation policies (SOP), as well as ensured compliance with company, state, and federal standards and license requirements.
- Trained and mentored Security Officers and Kaiser Permanente personnel.
- Facilitated New Employee Orientation, instructed new nursing staff on abrupt patient behavior within the hospital and the Emergency Department, home hospice staff on potential threats, and other training upon administration’s request.
- Provided Executive Protection for top hospital officials.
- Functioned in a vital role at Incident Command Operations.
- Fostered professional long-term relationships with construction contractors and vendors.
Director of Security
Wells Fargo Bank Company and Morlin Asset Property Management LP
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Contracted to work for Wells Fargo Bank Company and Morlin Asset Property Management LP.
- - Supervised 14 security professionals for a 33-story office tower and a 5-story building, ensuring 24/7 protection for 3,000 occupants across 750,000 sq. ft.
- - Managed security clearances for Wells Fargo employees, contractors, and vendors.
- - Trained and oriented new staff; created Security Operation Plans (SOPs), policies, and procedures.
- - Directed training for Fire Life Safety Systems, including alarms and emergency protocols.
- - Acted as a liaison for contractors on CCTV and access control.
- - Collaborated with the Chief Engineer and Property Management to educate students on safety and operations.
Deputy Sheriff
San Francisco Sheriff’s Department
01.1988 - 01.2006
- Performed a broad range of duties encompassing courts, jails, and patrols.
- Was part of a special unit that included: criminal warrants service, emergency/hostage services, high-risk transports, fugitive recovery enforcement, surveillance, and while tactical driving following suspected persons of interest during investigations.
- Worked with multiple agencies on the Bay Area Russian Organized Crime Task Force to mitigate Eastern European organized crime in the Bay Area.
- Participation in emergency management of:
- 1989 San Francisco Earthquake, Rodney King Riots, O.J. Simpson Verdict Riots, and War Demonstrations, New Year’s Eve Disturbances
- Conceptualized and created an array of training materials, including Bomb threat incidents, policies and procedural documents for recruits, a guide to the first established departmental canine unit, a health and safety manual, how to address criminal laws (issuing an arrest, booking, prosecution, crime scene security and evidence collection).
Criminal Investigator
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Conducted criminal investigations, which entailed:
- Conducted interviews and interrogations, documented cases, and evaluated evidence. Provided subpoena services, executed search warrants, and made arrests. Investigated emergencies and officer-involved shootings while managing undercover operatives in collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement teams.
- Dignitary Close Protection of officials, protection of victims, and witnesses.
- Investigated Eastern European/Russian organized crime and raised awareness among law enforcement agencies and community groups. Recognized as a leading Russian organized crime expert in Northern California and fluent in the Russian language.
- Lectured at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, on Eastern European/Russian organized crime in Northern California.
Police Officer
Broadmoor Police Department
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce traffic laws. Responded to calls, investigated potential criminal activity, and conducted.
Education
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate -
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA01-1986
Skills
Executive Protection
Investigation
Firearms
Security Management
Russian Language
Security Plan Operations
Counter-terrorism
Emergency Response
English
Surveillance
Certification
Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Advanced, Intermediate, and Basic Certificates
Timeline
Executive Protection Agent/Manager
Various Companies
04.2008 - Current
Regional Manager
Various Companies
01.2008 - Current
Contract Security Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2007 - 06.2008
Director of Security
Wells Fargo Bank Company and Morlin Asset Property Management LP
02.2006 - 02.2007
Police Officer
Daly City Police Department
01.2001
Criminal Investigator
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office
01.1997 - 01.2000
Deputy Sheriff
San Francisco Sheriff’s Department
01.1988 - 01.2006
Police Officer
Broadmoor Police Department
01.1987 - 01.1988
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate -
College of the Redwoods
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, DEA: Outstanding contributions to drug investigations/apprehensions (1999), Certificates of Merit: San Francisco Sheriff's Department, for going above/beyond the call of duty (1990, 1992), Certificate of Merit: San Francisco Police Department, for going above/beyond the call of duty (1996)
COURSES
- Dignitary, Close Protection and Tactical Driving Certification
- NIA International
- 2016 – 2024
- Hostage Negotiation/Kidnap & Ransom Phase I & II
- Present