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James Black

Police Sergeant
Weatherford,TX

Summary

Accomplished USMC veteran and law enforcement professional with 13+ years of experience in high-stakes operations, complex investigations, tactical response, and organizational training & compliance. Expertise in use-of-force review, risk mitigation, crisis management, executive protection protocols, and developing high-performing teams. Proven leader skilled in evaluating incidents, implementing training solutions, and driving policy improvements to enhance safety and operational effectiveness. Seeking to deliver strategic value in corporate security, executive protection, risk management, or professional development roles in the private sector.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sergeant, Detective, Deputy Sheriff

Alameda County Sheriff's Office
San Leandro, CA
10.2012 - Current
  • Force Training and Compliance Sergeant (2022-Present).
  • Supervised corrections personnel, mainly in Maximum Security / Restrictive Housing (2022-Present).
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor (2016-Present).
  • Firearms Instructor (2018-Present).
  • Field Training Officer (2018-2022).
  • Special Victim's Unit Detective (2020-2022).
  • Patrol (2015-2020).
  • Special Response Unit Operator (2015-2022).
  • Special Response Unit Sniper (2019-2022).
  • Honor Guard Member / Instructor (2014-2018).
  • Detention and Corrections / Classification (2013-2015).
  • SERT, Team Leader (2015) / SERT, Assistant Team Leader (2014).

New Product Introduction Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors
Palo Alto, CA
09.2010 - 09.2012

Responsible for leading cross-functional teams to ensure engineering, manufacturing, and quality targets were met timely. Assisted with prioritizing product functions and capabilities on pre-production builds. Streamlined procedures to meet changing demands and increased productivity. Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of staff, as well as decreasing turnover and increasing retainment of employees. Had clear lines of communication with top tier management personnel.

Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector CH-53E

United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
08.2005 - 07.2010

Commanded teams of 30+ Marines maintaining strict standards of safety to protect them from harm. In charge of installation of aircraft systems and documentation including root/cause analysis for identified faults. Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and major components. Easily able to maneuver through multiple computer systems and applications.

Education

Criminal Justice -

Las Positas College
Livermore, CA

EMT Basic

San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA

Criminal Justice -

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Skills

Risk & Compliance: Use-of-Force Analysis, Policy & Training Development, Liability Reduction

Security & Operations: Tactical Response & Sniper Operations, Threat Assessment & Mission Planning, Crisis & Emergency Management

Leadership & Training: Firearms & Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer, Team Building & Mentorship

Investigations: Special Victims & Major Crime, Interview & Interrogation, Evidence Collection & Preservation

Certification

  • Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI) Core Course - 2021
  • Search Warrant Fundamentals - 2021
  • First Aid / CPR - 2025
  • Implicit Bias - 2020
  • Advanced Sniper Marksmanship Course - 2020
  • Sniper Marksmanship Course - 2020
  • Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) - 2020
  • Firearms Instructor - 2019
  • Field Training Officer - 2018
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor - 2017
  • Crisis Intervention Training - 2017
  • Marking Cartridge Safety Officer - 2016
  • Critical Incident for Patrol - 2016
  • Tactical Rifle - 2016
  • Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT School) - 2015
  • Drug Abuse Recognition (Advanced) - 2013
  • Drug Abuse Recognition - 2013
  • Basic Academy - 2013

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Alameda County Sheriff's Office
  • United States Marine Corps

Timeline

Sergeant, Detective, Deputy Sheriff

Alameda County Sheriff's Office
10.2012 - Current

New Product Introduction Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors
09.2010 - 09.2012

Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector CH-53E

United States Marine Corps
08.2005 - 07.2010

Criminal Justice -

Las Positas College

EMT Basic

San Diego Miramar College

Criminal Justice -

Ohlone College