Andrew Kobayashi
Post Office Box 902, Marina ,California
Summary
Experienced training manager dedicated to imparting 28 years of law enforcement expertise to both veteran and new officers through thorough training programs, enhancing compliance with departmental policies and boosting operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Academy Instructor (Volunteer)
South Bay Regional Training Consortium
MPC Police Academy, 2642 Colonel Durham Street,, Seaside, California 93955
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitated classroom lectures on history, application, safety, and decontamination of chemical agents.
- Conducted practical exercises to develop tactical skills and enhance decision-making.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to promote learning and achieve course objectives.
- Maintained comprehensive student records tracking progress, attendance, and program requirements.
Sheriff's Sergeant, Enforcement Operations Bureau
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, California 93906
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Directed operations for up to 12 patrol deputies across multiple units, ensuring effective duty execution.
- Mentored team members on proper procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Instructed new deputies on departmental policies, promoting understanding of protocols.
- Acted as watch commander during night hours, coordinating emergency response efforts during critical incidents.
- Managed resources, including equipment and personnel schedules, to optimize operations.
- Assessed paperwork and case files for accuracy against established policies.
- Collaborated with joint task forces from other law enforcement agencies as required.
- Served as Probationary Sheriff Sergeant from November 2013 to June 2014.
Training Sergeant
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Salinas, California 93906
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Created instructional materials for officer training programs to enhance skills development.
- Coordinated with senior officers to align training initiatives with departmental objectives.
- Assisted in developing scenario-based exercises for practical application of training concepts.
- Conducted training sessions on law enforcement procedures for over 300 veterans and new recruits.
- Evaluated trainee performance to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
- Mentored training staff in the advancement of their professional skillsets.
- Managed administrative tasks related to scheduling, budgeting, and logistics.
Deputy Sheriff, Enforcement
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Salinas, California 93906
06.1999 - 11.2013
- Patrolled designated areas to identify suspicious activity and enforce regulations.
- Conducted interviews with victims and witnesses to gather critical information for investigations.
- Drafted comprehensive incident reports documenting criminal activities and civil proceedings.
- Testified in court to support prosecutions and uphold judicial integrity.
- Trained new officers on effective patrol techniques and procedures.
Deputy Sheriff, Corrections
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Salinas, California 93906
08.1996 - 06.1999
Education
Certification - Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)
Peace Officer Standards And Training (POST)
Sacramento, California 9560502-2017
Associate Of Science (AS) - Administration of Justice
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, California 9394006-2004
Skills
- SWAT operations and leadership
- Hostage negotiation
- K-9 handling
- Field training
- Firearms instruction
- Less lethal munitions training
- Chemical agents instruction
- Emergency vehicle operations
- Taser training
- Diversionary devices expertise
- ASP baton training
- Explosive breaching techniques
- Supervisory leadership instruction
Accomplishments
MPC Basic Police Academy: Top recruit in academics, Top recruit in scenario training, and Best Overall Recruit awards
Deputy of the Month, Three times, at Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Medal of Valor for Officer Involved Shootout with armed parolee
Meritorious Service Award, Three times, at Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Served as an Auditor for POST Supervisor Leadership Institute Class 409
Deputy of the Month, Three times, at Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Medal of Valor for Officer Involved Shootout with armed parolee
Meritorious Service Award, Three times, at Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Served as an Auditor for POST Supervisor Leadership Institute Class 409
Certification
POST Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificates
CalOSHA licensed Law Enforcement Explosive Breacher (10 years)
Basic SCUBA
Rappelmaster
Armorer: Colt AR-15/M-16, Colt 1911 Pistol, Remington 870 Shotgun, Remington 700 Bolt Action Rifle, Glock Pistol, 40mm Launcher
Instructor: Firearms-pistol, rifle, and shotgun, Chemical Agent-OC, CS, and CN gas, Taser, EVOC Pursuit Driving, EVOC Accident Avoidance and Slow Speed, EVOC PITT, EVOC Off Road, SWAT Tactics, Active Shooter, Diversionary Device, and Less Lethal Munitions.
CalOSHA licensed Law Enforcement Explosive Breacher (10 years)
Basic SCUBA
Rappelmaster
Armorer: Colt AR-15/M-16, Colt 1911 Pistol, Remington 870 Shotgun, Remington 700 Bolt Action Rifle, Glock Pistol, 40mm Launcher
Instructor: Firearms-pistol, rifle, and shotgun, Chemical Agent-OC, CS, and CN gas, Taser, EVOC Pursuit Driving, EVOC Accident Avoidance and Slow Speed, EVOC PITT, EVOC Off Road, SWAT Tactics, Active Shooter, Diversionary Device, and Less Lethal Munitions.
Timeline
Sheriff's Sergeant, Enforcement Operations Bureau
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - 10.2024
Training Sergeant
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
06.2014 - 12.2017
Police Academy Instructor (Volunteer)
South Bay Regional Training Consortium
01.2013 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, Enforcement
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
06.1999 - 11.2013
Deputy Sheriff, Corrections
Monterey County Sheriff's Office
08.1996 - 06.1999
Certification - Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)
Peace Officer Standards And Training (POST)
Associate Of Science (AS) - Administration of Justice
Monterey Peninsula College