James E Barnes
Columbus,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable, diligent and forward-thinking Director focused on optimizing protections for individuals and assets. Integrates new and improved strategies and technologies to better meet company's needs with minimal operational disruption and cost associated. Reviewed processes continuously to identify and correct deficiencies. Quick-thinking law enforcement professional skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under pressure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Safety & Compliance
Central Marketing Transport, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
03.2018 - Current
- Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Established and managed tracking, training, and safety coordination programs for all six companies.
- Analyzed specific benchmarks to evaluate success of each program change.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Improved workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital safety management systems.
- Monitored electronic surveillance systems, fire control systems, and closed circuit security systems to activities and behavior.
- Trained and mentored 200+ employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
- Brought about substantial operational improvements by reworking policies and enhancing enforcement.
- Boosted company profits by optimizing performance strategies and increasing efficiency.
- Established and communicated recruitment objectives and policies to employees.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
- Developed and managed the recruitment process, sourcing as many as 600 candidates each year.
- Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business.
- Align policy and procedures with local, state, and federal laws, as well as DOT, FMCSA, FSMA, and OSHA rulings, procedures, and laws.
Deputy Sheriff, Detective
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Georgetown, KY
04.2009 - 03.2018
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Eliminated process discrepancies by accurately investigating organized crime, homicide, fraud and other major crime cases while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Worked in undercover capacity to investigate illegal narcotic activities resulting in high level felony arrest and prosecution.
- Implemented physical surveillance activities and managed informants.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion, and combat skills during SWAT operations as a team leader.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics, approved nonlethal & lethal weapons, and K9 deployment.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Established and implemented policy and procedures for a regional collision reconstruction team.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors, as it pertained to our patrol and narcotic detection K9 teams.
Education
Certified Director of Safety -
North American Transportation Management Institute
Dubuque, IA01-2023
Police Patrol & Narcotic Detection K9 Handler -
North American Police Work Dog Association
Lexington, KY01-2016
Explosive Ordinance Disposal -
Playas Research & Training Center, US Army
Playas, NM01-2016
Certified Police Training Officer -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Richmond, KY01-2015
Collision Reconstructionist, Level I, II, & III -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL01-2013
Collision Investigator, Level I & II -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL01-2013
Advanced Collision Dynamics -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL01-2013
Master Firearms Instructor -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Richmond, KY01-2012
Advanced SWAT Instructor -
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department
Louisville, KY01-2011
Certified Peace Officer - Basic -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Richmond, KY01-2009
High School Diploma -
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY01-2006
150-Hour Professional Firefighter Certification -
Kentucky Fire Commission
Scott County, KentuckySkills
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Talent Recruitment
- Risk Mitigation
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Asset Protection
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Staff Management
- Company risk mitigation
- Operational effectiveness
- Report Analysis
- Criminal Law
- Safety and security procedures
Accomplishments
- 2012 - Kentucky Colonel Award
- 2013 - Kentucky Governor's Award
- 2022 - Lowest 3-year Liability Award
- 2022 - Lowest Workers Compensation Award
- 2023 - Lowest Workers Compensation Award
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - United States Environmental Protection Award
- 2023 - California Environmental Protection Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Safety & Compliance
Central Marketing Transport, LLC
03.2018 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, Detective
Scott County Sheriff's Office
04.2009 - 03.2018
Certified Director of Safety -
North American Transportation Management Institute
Police Patrol & Narcotic Detection K9 Handler -
North American Police Work Dog Association
Explosive Ordinance Disposal -
Playas Research & Training Center, US Army
Certified Police Training Officer -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Collision Reconstructionist, Level I, II, & III -
Northwestern University
Collision Investigator, Level I & II -
Northwestern University
Advanced Collision Dynamics -
Northwestern University
Master Firearms Instructor -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Advanced SWAT Instructor -
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department
Certified Peace Officer - Basic -
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
High School Diploma -
Scott County High School
150-Hour Professional Firefighter Certification -
Kentucky Fire Commission
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