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Amy Hosier

Littleton,CO

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven leader and training commander with over a decade of progressive leadership experience with the Colorado State Patrol. Hand-selected by executive command for critical statewide initiatives, including securing elite CALEA Tri-Arc accreditation and pioneering the agency-wide body-worn camera integration. Proven expert in orchestrating multi-district operations, engineering data-driven safety programs, and building high-performance training academies. An influential mentor and strategic collaborator dedicated to operational excellence, administrative integrity, and community safety.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

POE Training Commander

Colorado State Patrol
01.2026 - Current
  • Direct comprehensive operations for POE training, successfully managing the academy, in-service development, and the FTO program.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Trooper Basic and Continuing Education divisions to align training protocols, streamline standards, and ensure agency-wide consistency.
  • Uphold academic and behavioral standards by actively monitoring compliance, identifying performance gaps, and administering formal corrective action plans for cadets.
  • Orchestrate end-to-end cadet evaluations, designing customized performance plans to track progress, foster professional growth, and ensure academy graduation readiness.
  • Provide strategic, second-level program oversight for the statewide FTO Program, ensuring supervisor accountability, policy standardization, and rapid dispute resolution across multiple districts.
  • Formulate and execute the training branch's tactical operation plans, ensuring state-wide alignment with Colorado State Patrol’s overarching strategic goals and safety missions.
  • Assess and optimize program efficacy across the Academy and FTO tracks, leveraging data-driven curriculum adjustments to proactively address regulatory changes and close operational skill gaps.

POE District Supervisor

Colorado State Patrol
11.2021 - 01.2026
  • Direct daily operational workflows, safety compliance, and personnel management for the Dumont Port of Entry (POE) facility.
  • Manage facilities, specialized equipment, and resources for the Dumont district, including one fixed port facility and two mobile units.
  • Conduct comprehensive employee performance evaluations, establish targeted performance plans, and closely monitor progress on corrective and disciplinary actions to ensure professional accountability.
  • Apply administrative discretion to resolve complex commercial carrier disputes and compliance complaints, balancing the economic needs of the trucking industry with infrastructure protection and state/federal regulatory guidelines.
  • Align Dumont district operations with agency-wide strategic goals and tactical plans, fostering a culture dedicated to public safety and operational excellence.
  • Redesigned and streamlined supervisor and officer tracking mechanisms, significantly improving data accessibility and reporting accuracy across the district.
  • Engineered and standardized a new monthly tracking form adopted across all districts, drastically reducing supervisor administrative time and unifying statewide reporting.
  • Selected as 1 of 15 agency coaches and subject matter experts for the 4DX methodology; promoted to 4DX Coordinator to liaise between branch leadership and executive command, driving operational alignment and accountability.
  • Spearheaded the integration and rollout of body-worn cameras for POE, creating comprehensive policies, operational forms, training blocks, and tracking processes for port officers.
  • Established a Wildly Important Goal focused on seatbelt enforcement, driving a 6,000% increase in citations issued within a single year to enhance highway safety.
  • Motivated and led Dumont officers to prioritize safety violation compliance, yielding a 28% increase in total commercial vehicle inspections since 2022.
  • Appointed to the Field Training Officer (FTO) Committee (5-year tenure), systematically upgrading curriculum, standardizing evaluation processes, and refining program documentation.
  • Develop and instruct core curriculum at the POE Academy, specializing in high-priority training topics including Tire Chains, POE Scope of Authority, and FTO Expectations.
  • Actively represent the agency at community outreach and recruitment events to build public trust and attract high-caliber talent.

Port of Entry Training Coordinator

Colorado State Patrol
Golden, CO
01.2013 - 11.2021

Academy Design, Coordination & Delivery Quality Assurance, Partnership & Compliance

  • Spearheaded the design and launch of the inaugural POE Academy, developing original curricula, robust test banks, and structured course schedules from the ground up.
  • Coordinated and executed eight POE Academies, directing instructor scheduling, document preparation, grade management, cadet time tracking, exam proctoring, and daily observation logging.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored 91 POE Cadets, successfully guiding every individual to a 100% graduation and academy completion rate.
  • Provide daily tactical supervision and operational oversight to cadets during academy cycles, strictly enforcing departmental discipline, professionalism, and safety standards.
  • Direct curriculum quality control by reviewing, updating, and approving all instructional materials for the POE Academy and annual in-service training programs.
  • Plan, schedule, and orchestrate comprehensive annual POE in-service training blocks, ensuring officers remain current on shifting regulatory standards.
  • Engineered standardized administrative assets for the POE Field Training Program, including modern policies, comprehensive FTO workbooks, and weekly structured work plans.
  • Liaise proactively with Field Training Officers (FTOs) to identify, troubleshoot, and rapidly resolve training challenges and operational issues in the field.
  • Review, revise, and draft departmental policies to ensure strict alignment with contemporary law enforcement standards and commercial vehicle safety protocols.
  • Compile and present critical compliance documentation and proofs of practice to the CALEA accreditation team on behalf of the MCSAP branch, ensuring zero-defect standards are met.
  • Conduct routine training needs assessments to diagnose operational skill gaps, engineering custom coursework to target and eliminate identified deficiencies.
  • Utilize Background Investigator certification to conduct comprehensive background investigations on new agency hires, protecting organizational integrity.
  • Leverage certified "Train the Trainer" methodologies to integrate advanced adult-learning techniques into all instructional programs.
  • Cultivate robust internal and external partnerships to facilitate collaborative communication, resource-sharing, and overall program success.
  • Maintain active certification as a Level 3 CMV Inspector.

CALEA Accreditation Team Member

Colorado State Patrol
Golden, CO
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Hand-selected by the Chief for a high-profile temporary duty assignment to the CALEA Accreditation Unit, serving as one of only three personnel nationwide selected to secure accreditation for the Training Academy.
  • Played a pivotal role in the agency securing the prestigious CALEA Tri-Arc Accreditation, making the CSP one of only three law enforcement agencies in the nation to achieve this elite distinction.
  • Architected and standardized agency-wide records management protocols to comply with rigid CALEA standards, successfully establishing continuous audit readiness and long-term program integrity.
  • Co-created and institutionalized the inaugural CSP Registrar position, designing the foundational workflows, administrative structures, and tracking workbooks to centralize agency-wide training data.
  • Engineered an automated transcript system within PowerDMS, building customized digital transcripts to precisely track and audit training compliance and certifications for all agency personnel.
  • Served on the strategic selection committee to identify the optimal Training Records System and Distance Learning platform for the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS); evaluated competitive bids and successfully recommended the adoption of the Saba Learning Management System (LMS).

Port of Entry Officer

Colorado Department Of Revenue
Loma, CO
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Processed commercial vehicles and their cargoes through fixed and mobile Port of Entry stations to verify compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Performed Level III Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) inspections, examining driver records of duty status to determine federal regulatory compliance.
  • Acted as a Field Training Officer (FTO), independently training three interns and assisting in the training of four additional interns.
  • Designed custom administrative forms and resources to improve district operational efficiency and support officer training efforts.
  • Optimized district scheduling, strategically maximizing available resources to ensure comprehensive operational coverage.

Manager

Gardner Daycare
Lakewood, CO
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Managed end-to-end business operations, including budget forecasting, account analysis, and cash management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
08-2006

Skills

  • Multi-Unit Operational Leadership
  • Strategic & Tactical Planning
  • Employee Coaching & Mentoring
  • Asset & Budget Allocation
  • Personnel Motivation & Team Building
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Training Curriculum Development
  • Program Oversite & Design
  • Inter-Agency & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Project Management & Implementation

Accomplishments

    CSP Meritorious Service Awards

  • 2014: Received for the development and implementation of the first POE Academy in over 60 years, successfully graduating all 18 POE Cadets.
  • 2018: Received for leading an exhaustive review of training academy policies, procedures, management, operations, and services, driving the reforms needed to meet CALEA's Training Academy Standards.
  • CSP Commander's Citation Awards

  • 2021: Awarded for adapting and executing POE training curricula and delivery methods during the pandemic.
  • 2022: Awarded for unifying and motivating Dumont POE Officers to focus on seatbelt enforcement, resulting in a 6,000% increase in citations.
  • 2025: Awarded for contributions as a 4DX coach for the Port of Entry.
  • 2025: Successfully implemented a 4DX WIG program that optimized resources during staffing shortages, directly reducing commercial motor vehicle crashes by 33% and safeguarding state infrastructure.

Committee Contributions

  • Committee Chair | Women’s Resource Network (WRN): Organize, lead, and collaborate with the core committee and all WRN members; direct the creation and implementation of recruiting efforts, manage the annual budget, and oversee the execution of biannual conferences.
  • Member | CDOT Document Review Mentorship Working Group: Collaborate with CDOT and state regulatory stakeholders to draft the 2026 CMV Regulatory Guidebook, ensuring state policies align with changing industry dynamics, protect highway infrastructure, and maintain federal funding compliance.
  • Member | Leadership Working Group: Collaborate monthly to develop agency leadership training; assisted in the creation and instruction of the inaugural Foundations Leadership Cohort.
  • Member | Mentorship Working Group: Collaborated on the update and creation of the agency's progressive mentorship policies and programs.

Timeline

POE Training Commander

Colorado State Patrol
01.2026 - Current

POE District Supervisor

Colorado State Patrol
11.2021 - 01.2026

CALEA Accreditation Team Member

Colorado State Patrol
09.2015 - 01.2017

Port of Entry Training Coordinator

Colorado State Patrol
01.2013 - 11.2021

Port of Entry Officer

Colorado Department Of Revenue
01.2009 - 01.2013

Manager

Gardner Daycare
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Georgia Institute of Technology