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James Guarneri

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Dynamic security leader with extensive experience at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, excelling in crime scene management and collaborative team development. Proven track record in strategic planning and effective leadership, driving operational excellence and enhancing safety protocols. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within diverse teams.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
06.2023 - Current

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages daily operations, security protocols, asset protection, access control systems, prevention programs, and staffing levels for all shifts to ensure the safety and security of the Tribe, guests, vendors, and team members. Develops and implements protocols to ensure shift handoffs are seamless with little to no disruptions to operations.

Along with DPS senior leadership and other stakeholder groups such as the Gaming Commission, Emergency Services, or law enforcement, coordinates emergency responses, including natural disasters, accidents, and incidents. Provides guidance, mentorship, and direction to ensure efficient safety operations and a prompt resolution.

Assists in the development and drafting of operational and quality service strategies that ensure appropriate emergency responses while maintaining high service standards. Responsible for the effective and efficient deployment and execution of departmental and enterprise plans.

Ensures the appropriate application and adherence of departmental standards, compliance requirements, procedures and policies, applicable federal and state regulations along with tribal ordinances and all Indian gaming related regulations

Accomplishments:

Leadership Emersion Training graduate (LIT program)

Change Management 2023 Continuous Improvement graduate (Yellow Belt)

2024 YRC Critical Posts

2024 YRC Interoperability Training (Sergeants)

2024 FLY (Fixin to Leave Yaamava) Protocol

2024 Inconsistencies Committee Chairman

2024 Job Descriptions (PSA thru Captain)

2023 Highland Corridor Safety and Security Enhancement Project

Lieutenant

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
09.2020 - 06.2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as the Incident Commander during critical incidents, analyzing scenes and directing resources. Ensures crime scenes and perimeters are established, protects evidence, verifies medical aid has been provided, coordinates law enforcement response and evacuations, arranges traffic control, and ensures the Reservation is protected.

Collaborates with Lieutenants from other divisions and can be assigned to any DPS component. Provides timely and detailed notifications to Command Staff. Engages with various individuals to establish and maintain effective public relations and relationships with key stakeholders

Conducts detailed investigations, including personnel investigations. Reviews surveillance video and prepares detailed reports.

Recognizes and rewards exceptional work performance and disciplines poor work performance.

Strives continuously to ensure that their direct reports continue to develop professionally.

Develops strategic goals, including both short and long-term business objectives.

Understands, applies, and ensures the department complies with established professional standards, directives, approved procedures and policies, applicable federal and state regulations, tribal ordinances, and all Indian gaming-related regulations.

Ensures appropriate and adequate staffing and deployment of officers.

Manages their division’s budget effectively.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Training Manager

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
10.2019 - 09.2020

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and manage processes and practices for new security functions to ensure alignment with San Manuel business and community goals and objectives.

Manage the development and implementation of a robust training component for the enterprise, housed within DPS.

Develop training programs for DPS and related Casino and Tribal departments; emphasizing leadership, customer service, corporate security, casino security operations, patrol operations, prevention strategies, intelligence-driven operations, oral and written communications, and enforcement of state, federal, and tribal laws and ordinances.

Develop training schedules in conjunction with the needs of DPS, Casino departments, and Tribal departments; working with stake holders to determine training needs.

Equip the Training Staff to deliver outstanding training products/facilitation to stake holders and associated team members.

Administer training programs that build positive relationships with all internal/external customers which fosters a culture of process improvement and continual learning.

Analyze the needs of all related San Manuel entities and provide curriculum that responds to a fast paced and expanding business environment; align training goals and plans with the strategic vision of DPS, Casino, and Tribal organization.

Coordinates with educational institutions, training centers, and related organizations to provide additional training opportunities for DPS employees.

Identifies gaps in controls, processes and policies.

Strives continuously to ensure their direct reports continue to develop professionally. Training Manager Page 2 of 4

Develops strategic goals, including both short and long-term business objectives.

Understands, applies, and ensures the department’s compliance with established professional standards, directives, approved procedures and policies, applicable federal and state regulations along with Tribal ordinances and all Indian gaming related regulations.

Ensures positive working relationships within the department and with Tribal members, Tribal staff, casino and gaming management/employees, as well as with local law enforcement agencies.

Effectively manages their division’s budget.

Represents the department publicly and serves as a key representative of the Department of Public Safety’s services to internal customers, vendors and visiting patrons.

Interacts with a variety of individuals to establish and maintain effective public relationships.

Deals with the public courteously in order to establish and maintain effective public and customer relations.

Analyzes situations promptly and accurately; quickly adopts prompt, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

All DPS roles that require non-uniform and/or concealed carry of firearms, must comply with all California State Law, BSIS guidelines, and all DPS policies related to the use of firearms.

Other responsibilities, duties, tasks and assignments that contribute to the mitigation or response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.


Sergeant

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
10.2018 - 10.2019

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicates critical information to internal leadership and responds to calls, requests, emergencies by both the department and tribal needs.

Ensures adherence to departmental standards, rules, and regulations are followed and will support with revision and changes to any policies, procedures, and practices.

Reviews and coordinates the gathering of information for proper reporting and case classification.

Monitors assigned areas and assists with major incidents as needed.

Maintains authorized equipment and vehicles; determines necessity of emergency responses.

Assists in various divisions as needed, including but not limited to Investigations, and other specialized units.

Stays current with law enforcement best practices and legal updates.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Sergeant-Strat Dev/Sec Bur/ Patrol/Acad/Court

Orange County Sheriff Department
04.2003 - 10.2017

Strategic Development Sergeant:

Report to Undersheriff

Constructed OCSD 5 year strategic plan

Special Projects

Attend Command Staff meetings and keep minutes

Spread sheets to track excessive overtime

Research work for Command Staff

Power Point Presentations

SWOT analysis to develop 5 year strategic plan

Respond back to emails to the Sheriff in com-cate system

Security Bureau/Patrol Sergeant:

Oversee security of contract partner facilities

Communication with contract partner executives, managers, and supervisors

Liason with representatives of local LE agencies with facility jurisdiction

Supervise Deputies, Sheriff's Special Officers and Professional staff

Scheduling

Update Post Orders for the various facilities

Construct Post Orders for new contract facilities

Mentoring and Training

Plan, prioritize, assign, staff, and review work of sworn staff

Conduct Briefings

Tactical Sergeant (Academy):

Attended POST Academy Director/Coordinator training (POST Certified)

Attended POST Scenario Manager Training (POST Certified)

Attended POST Basic Academy Instructor Certification Course (POST Certified)

Maintained California Commission on POST compliance on all recruit training

Training Facility scheduling

Conducted Academy Graduation ceremonies VIP Briefings for

Conducted VIP Briefings for the Sheriff, Chief's of Police, and Dignitaries

Supervised staff of Arrest and Control instructors and maintained scenario safety

Court Operations Sergeant:

Security for safety and security of CJC Building, judges, attorneys, court staff, public, and inmates.

Terrorism Liaison Coordinator/Emergency preparedness coordinator

Teach courtroom/building security to judges and new employees

Conduct background checks on contractors and new employees'


Sergeant (Security Bureau/Patrol)

Orange County Sheriff's Department
11.2015 - 03.2017

Duties and Responsibilities:



Special Investigator

Orange County Sheriff's Department
08.1999 - 08.2002

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducted major complex narcotics/ money laundering investigations

Wire tap investigations, Surveillances, write and serve search and arrest warrants, seize narcotics, asset forfeiture, arrest offenders

Work closely with officers from Federal, State and Local Agencies

Deputy Sheriff

Orange County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 11.1999

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to calls for service, enforce laws, ensure public safety

Investigate criminal activity, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects

Preserve crime scenes, gather evidence, write detailed reports, arrest suspects, testify in court

Education

Engineering

SUNY At Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY

Criminal Justice

Rancho Santiago College
Santa Ana, CA

High School Diploma -

Commack High School South
Commack, New York
06-1982

Skills

  • Effective Leadership Skills
  • Long-Term Strategic Planning
  • Crime scene management
  • Collaborative Team Development

Accomplishments

Accomplishments:

Leadership Emersion Training graduate (LIT program)

Change Management 2023 Continuous Improvement graduate (Yellow Belt)

2024 YRC Critical Posts

2024 YRC Interoperability Training (Sergeants)

2024 FLY (Fixin to Leave Yaamava) Protocol

2024 Inconsistencies Committee Chairman

2024 Job Descriptions (PSA thru Captain)

2023 Highland Corridor Safety and Security Enhancement Project

Timeline

Captain

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
06.2023 - Current

Lieutenant

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
09.2020 - 06.2023

Training Manager

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
10.2019 - 09.2020

Sergeant

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
10.2018 - 10.2019

Sergeant (Security Bureau/Patrol)

Orange County Sheriff's Department
11.2015 - 03.2017

Sergeant-Strat Dev/Sec Bur/ Patrol/Acad/Court

Orange County Sheriff Department
04.2003 - 10.2017

Special Investigator

Orange County Sheriff's Department
08.1999 - 08.2002

Deputy Sheriff

Orange County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 11.1999

Engineering

SUNY At Farmingdale

Criminal Justice

Rancho Santiago College

High School Diploma -

Commack High School South
James Guarneri