Jonathan Barba

Experience

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  Colorado State Patrol

  Jun 2006 - Dec 2019

  Supervised Operational Services Branch's strategic direction and management and served as approving official responsible for exercising and managing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Grants averaging $6.25 million per year. Oversaw daily operations of Motor Carrier Safety and Assistance Section, Motor Carrier Programs and Training Section, Hazardous Materials Section, and Special Operations Section.Led significant strategic programs across CSP, including:● Appointed by Governor to serve as member of Colorado Tow Rate Task Force. Played key role in implementation of new Public Utilities Commission Tow Rate Rules, resulting in statewide standardization of tow rates for non-consensual law enforcement tows.● As Incident Commander for 2017 and 2018 United States Pro Cycling Challenge, led Incident Management Team (IMT) in planning and supporting United States Pro-Cycling Challenge. Developed national model for security and management of sporting events comparable to Challenge's type and structure.● Held accountability for Motor Cycle Operator Safety (MOST) Program to CSP from Colorado Department of Transportation● Orchestrated annual rulemaking process regarding minimum standards for operation of commercial vehicles, permitting, routing and transportation of hazardous and nuclear materials. Also contributed to intrastate transportation of agricultural products in state, claims for reimbursement for costs of response, and mitigation of hazardous substance incidents. Show less Controlled staffing, branch development, and maintenance for CSP Patrol Training Academy, leading and directing 30+ employees, 12 client-correctional agency staff, and patrol interns. Assisted HR with hiring, discipline, and mediation procedures. Served on Patrol's Leadership Development Committee, graduated from leadership program, and taught same program to cadets.• Administered $2.4M budget, as well as held accountability for Camp George Training Complex.• Facilitated cadet basic training and Field Training Officer (FTO) program. Served as authority for continuing education and curriculum development.• Revised and improved training and hiring procedures to meet changes in public safety expectations. Also coached and mentored staff members in aspects of organizational change to core leadership ideation of continuous improvement, critical thinking, self-reliance, quality customer service, innovation, and problem solving.• Recognized as thought leader, SME, and influencer for law enforcement training and best practices.• Led and developed model defensive tactics training program, earning recognition as model program by State of Colorado and nationally. Show less

  • District 3 Commander / Major

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Operational Services Branch Commander / Major

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Training Academy Commander / Captain

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  • Immigration Enforcement Unit Commander / Captain

    Jun 2006 - Dec 2008
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  Colorado State Patrol

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2024

  Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)

  Uphold mission of organization while managing operations and administrative functions for large region, including administering budgets and resource allocation. Supervise five field districts, three specialty branches, and State headquarters. • Deliver management expertise to Executive Security Branch with 120 staff and Communications Branch with 140 personnel while ensuring quality daily operations for entire region.• Hold accountability for implementing and monitoring patrol's body camera program with 1000 units, as well as retrofitted and transitioned to industry standard in-car camera system for 500 vehicles. Oversaw all aspects of program for deployment, including procurement, infrastructure, training, and policies and procedures compliance.• As Executive Sponsor for orchestrating training and implementation across organization, apply Four Disciplines of Execution program methodology to drive results based on principles of focus, strategic leverage, engagement, and accountability.• Brought rightsizing of two units and one branch to fruition. Assessed staffing and operational needs and improved efficiency of Patrol's Capitol Executive Security Unit, Dignitary Protective Services Unit, and new Executive Security Branch.• Applied working knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Record Management Systems (RMS).• Supported and championed CSP's life-saving mission and public safety as Executive Committee Member of Honorary Colonel's Advisory Board, comprised of volunteers.• As CSP HR and Employee Partnerships representative, served as point of contact, provided mediation, risk management, conflict resolution, talent and performance management, benefits and compensation, training and development, policy compliance, and workplace safety.• Selected to Chair Governor's Task Force on Responder Safety, collaborating with CSP for training and focusing on working more effectively with each other across disciplines, including fire, law enforcement, and EMS. Show less

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  Motorola Solutions

  Jun 2024 - now

  Customer Success Advocate