Robert Garcia
Indio,Ca
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience at Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, excelling in risk management and personnel oversight. Proven track record in investigative techniques, successfully leading complex cases and enhancing team performance. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering a culture of accountability, ensuring operational excellence and community trust.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff’s Lieutenant / Thermal Station Watch Commander / Administrative/Investigations Lieutenant / Chief of Police City of Coachella
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
12.2022 - Current
- As a Watch Commander, I oversaw Patrol Operations and the Field Training Program for newly hired Deputy Sheriff personnel assigned to the Thermal Station.
- I conducted random audits on personnel of their body worn camera’s, communications through text, and reports written.
- Ensured the deputies were aware that all our information received from ether call incidents or computer systems were confidential and not to be shared with persons outside law enforcement.
- I oversaw the training scenarios for my shift for active shooter calls, vehicle pursuits, and specialized investigations.
- As an Administrative Lieutenant, I conducted personnel investigations for unethical behaver, conduct unbecoming, and any citizen complaint on personnel.
- A thorough report was documented and depending on the findings the investigation, the report was closed with either discipline, non-discipline, or termination.
- I oversaw the functions of the station which included the ordering of furniture, the remodeling of offices, the maintenance, construction, and security of the station.
- Another function, rewriting and updating station policy.
- Ensured paperwork is updated for state inspections and per Cal/Osha.
- Ensure all personnel have access to updated Departmental manuals on policy and procedure.
- In coordination with other Department entities, also conducted risk management assessments for dignitary arriving to our Area of response.
- I have also conducted risk management assessments for large scale local music festivals where we staff over 100 law enforcement personnel and is visited by over 120,000 music goers.
- As an Investigations Lieutenant I oversee about thirteen investigators and four sergeants, and two specialized street teams consisting of twelve deputies.
- I ensured all investigations were being conducted and completed thoroughly.
- Depending on the outcome, reports were writing and filed with the District Attorney’s Office for charges filed.
- As the Chief of Police for the City of Coachella, I am the direct contact for the city and the sheriff’s department.
- I respond to complaints made to the city in regards to law enforcement, I review building permit submissions/plans and provide input on areas that pertain to law enforcement, such as surveillance camera locations, emergency exits, locations capacity, and if there are obstructions to the nearby roadways.
Sheriff’s Sergeant
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
03.2013 - 12.2022
- During this time, I have worked various locations within the Department, Indio Jail, Patrol Operations, Burglary Suppression Unit, Business District Team, Special Enforcement Team, and Special Investigations Bureau.
- This is a supervisor position where I supervised station level teams and a task Force with multiple law enforcement agencies attached.
- I was the direct supervisor for the deputies and investigators.
- I conducted inspections on personnel, completed work performance evaluations, completed worker’s compensation paperwork for injured employees, and maintained work schedules.
- I conducted daily briefings for personnel prior to going in service.
- I conducted daily audits on personnel body worn cameras, use of force incidents, vehicle pursuits, and Department CAD mail.
- I worked with criminal analyst to determine the characteristics of a criminal and their criminal activity.
- I was also responsible for scheduling training courses for personnel, maintaining a yearly budget which also included scheduling for conferences, lodging, food, transportation, and purchasing vehicles and equipment for personnel.
- Ensured personnel were enrolled in classes pertaining to legal updates in the California law and Department policy.
- I conducted personnel investigations regarding public complaints; due to being rude and discourteous, unethical misconduct, and any inappropriate personnel complaint; civil or criminal.
- Thorough documentation was completed, and the findings could have led to an unfounded report, non-sustained report, or sustained, which could have led to discipline or termination.
- I have conducted investigations regarding employee misconduct, fraud, harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest, threats of violence made by employees or public, and any other complaints made of an employee.
- These investigations were done on a timely basis and updates were given to higher administrative personnel.
Sheriff’s Investigator / Sheriff’s Lead Investigator III
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
05.2005 - 03.2013
- During this time, I promoted to the position of Lead Investigator III and worked undercover major narcotics.
- I’ve conducted investigations into Mexican Cartel members transporting narcotics into Riverside County.
- I have conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, in regards to crimes against persons or property.
- I also worked station level investigations.
- These investigations entailed crimes against children, persons, property, civil, fraud, and homicide.
- A thorough report was documented and, in many cases, submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for filing of specific charges.
- I was also the liaison to the local recycling business where I conducted theft of copper wire and metal materials from businesses or construction sites.
- I’ve also investigated cases that involved transient trespassers on either commercial or personal property.
- Penal code 602 forms were given for removal and/or the subject(s) were removed by arrest.
Deputy Sheriff / Field Training Officer / Target Team / Career Criminal Apprehension Team
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
04.1997 - 05.2005
- During this time, I held positions on various teams.
- I have investigated crimes against persons, fraud cases, civil cases, and property crimes.
- I have interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Each time a thorough report was documented and, in many cases, submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for filing of specific charges.
- Often, I have testified in court to the cases I have filed.
- I have trained newly hired deputies in different phases of the training program per Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Palm Desert, CA09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Palm Desert, CA11.2009
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA06.1989
Skills
- Risk management
- Investigative techniques
- Personnel management
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Problem solving
Training
- Riverside County Sheriff’s 136th Basic Academy, 09/01/97
- Traffic Collision Investigations, 04/01/01
- Field Training Officer, 07/01/02
- Tactical Communications/Arrest and Control, 04/01/04
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation, 11/01/04
- Behavior Analysis Investigative Interview and Interrogation Techniques, 11/01/07
- Criminal Investigation, 06/01/10
- Crime Scene Investigation, 08/01/10
- Supervisory Orientation, 06/01/11
- Vehicle Theft Investigation, 01/01/13
- Supervisory Course, 03/01/14
- Crisis Intervention, 05/01/16
- Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) #408, 04/01/18
- Tactical Communication/De-escalation Techniques, 02/01/20
- Management Course, 04/01/22
- Handling Citizen Complaints, 05/01/23
- Background Investigation, 03/01/24
- HDT Explosive Device Awareness, 04/01/24
- Harassment Prevention for California Employees, 08/01/24
- Strategic Communications, 12/01/24
- Occupational Safety and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, 07/01/25
- Violence in the Workplace for Managers and Supervisors, 09/01/25
Certification
- Basic Certificate, 08/01/99
- Intermediate Certificate, 07/01/04
- Advanced Certificate, 10/01/06
- Supervisory Certificate, 11/01/15
- Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) #408, 04/01/18
Personal Information
Title: Sheriff’s Lieutenant
Current Assignment
Administrative/Investigations Lieutenant/Chief of Police, City of Coachella
Timeline
Sheriff’s Lieutenant / Thermal Station Watch Commander / Administrative/Investigations Lieutenant / Chief of Police City of Coachella
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
12.2022 - Current
Sheriff’s Sergeant
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
03.2013 - 12.2022
Sheriff’s Investigator / Sheriff’s Lead Investigator III
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
05.2005 - 03.2013
Deputy Sheriff / Field Training Officer / Target Team / Career Criminal Apprehension Team
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
04.1997 - 05.2005
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Indio High School