Raymundo Castaneda
West Covina,CA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Security Team Member (Volunteer)
AUTHORS CHURCH
Glendora, California
06.2019 - Current
- Provide armed security for staff and congregation member
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety and security of all personnel
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks or hazards.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures during services and events.
- Provided support during special events to maintain a secure environment.
CHURCH GROUP FACILITATOR (Volunteer)
Authors Church
West Covina, California
12.2017 - Current
- Facilitated discussions on current issues and topics of interest among members of the group, using biblical principles.
- Encouraged participation and provided focus and guidance for discussions within group.
- Created an environment that is conducive to open dialogue between all members of the group.
- Negotiated and facilitated conflicts and disagreements that arose during group meetings.
- Encouraged members to get involved in new hobbies and activities to improve mental health.
- Facilitated group discussions to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
Executive Protection Specialist
ASI GROUP US
Los Angeles, California
01.2010 - Current
- Coordinated secure transportation for executives
- Managed risk assessments and security protocols
- Conducted threat analyses and vulnerability assessments
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential risks
- Communicated with law enforcement and emergency services
- Tracked movements of high-profile individuals using GPS tracking devices and other forms of surveillance technology.
- Identified areas where additional security measures could be implemented in order to improve overall safety levels within client premises or event sites.
- Provided verbal de-escalation tactics when needed to defuse potentially dangerous situations involving clients.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations utilizing appropriate defensive tactics in order to protect clients from harm.
- Performed background checks on personnel associated with clients' businesses as well as their personal contacts.
- Provided armed escort services for high-profile individuals during public appearances, meetings and events.
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles, California
03.1994 - 08.2023
- Custody Deputy (1994–2000)
- Court Services Deputy (2000–2005)
- Patrol Deputy (2005–2007)
- Traffic Investigator (2007–2008)
- Vandalism Investigator Specialist (2008–2010)
- Field Training Officer (2010–2013)
- Station Detective (2013–2015)
- Station Watch Deputy (2015–2023)
- Mobile Shooting Range Operator.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in Los Angeles communities.
- Provided training and mentorship to deputies on procedures, arrests, tactics, laws, policies, and writing proficiency skills.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal purposes.
- Testified in court proceedings as needed.
- Maintained order in a court setting and provided security for judges, jurors, witnesses, and other personnel.
- Supervised subordinate officers in carrying out their duties.
- Investigated traffic accidents involving injury or death.
- Conducted investigations on criminal activities to gather evidence and build cases.
- Managed emergency response situations, coordinating with multiple departments for effective action.
- Provided training on safety procedures and use of firearms.
- Trained personnel, as well as operated mobile firing ranges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The Union Institute
Cincinnati, OH10-2000
Skills
- Leadership abilities
- Self-learner
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Situational awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Group activity oversight
- Active listening
- Security protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Group facilitation
- Knowledge of legal procedures
- First aid certified
- Motivational speaker
- Detail-oriented
- Interrogation techniques
- Self-defense
- Emergency preparedness
- Spanish fluency
- Firearms expertise
Certification
- Dale Carnegie Customer Relations & Employee Development Course Award
- Behavioral Health Counseling, Internal Empowerment,Inc.
- Hazardous Material First Responder Operations Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Advanced Interrogation School
- Street Gang Investigation
- Basic Traffic Accident Investigations
- Leadership Development
- Field Training Officer
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Award, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
- Incident Command Management, Emergency Management Institute
- Vandalism Expert Stars Award, County of Los Angeles
Timeline
Church Security Team Member (Volunteer)
AUTHORS CHURCH
06.2019 - Current
CHURCH GROUP FACILITATOR (Volunteer)
Authors Church
12.2017 - Current
Executive Protection Specialist
ASI GROUP US
01.2010 - Current
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
03.1994 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The Union Institute