Andy Pernsteiner
Chimacum
Summary
Dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional with a background in the Marine Corps and security roles. Joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in 1997 and excelled as a supervisor and skilled team leader. Actively involved in volunteer activities, including serving holiday meals and participating in Christmas for Children. Regularly donates blood and engages in community projects. Active member of the Port Townsend Elks and East Jefferson Rotary. Committed to enhancing skills through training sessions on de-escalation techniques, use of force, active shooter response, and critical incident management. Played a pivotal role in securing a grant to hire a Mental Health Navigator and implemented a body-worn camera program for accountability and safety. Actively collaborates with law enforcement agencies and criminal justice partners on the Olympic Peninsula to enhance capabilities of the Sheriff's Office.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undersheriff
JCSO
04.2019 - Current
- Oversees patrol and detective divisions of the Sheriff’s Office
- Responsible for budget, finance, streamlining expenditures and hiring personnel
- Manages patrol and corrections vehicle fleet, strategizing equipment, training and staffing
- Current Jeffcom Board Chair and has held this position for the past 2 years
Sergeant
JCSO
11.2006 - 04.2019
- Traffic Sergeant Duties, Patrol Sergeant for shift of deputies, approve and coordinate training for the entire department, manage Patrol and corrections vehicle fleet
- Supervised the field training program (training new employees)
Deputy Sheriff
JCSO
10.1998 - 11.2006
- Respond to calls for service, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, DRE (Drug Recognition Expert), FTO (Field Training Officer), Investigate crimes and other complaints, Reserve Deputy Liason
Reserve Deputy
JCSO
12.1997 - 10.1998
- Assist Patrol Deputies with response to calls for service
- Assist with scene security
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellendale High School
Ellendale, North Dakota05-1991
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Decision-making
Certification
- Executive Leadership CJTC (Criminal Justice Training Commission)2024
- Middle Management CJTC 2023
- 1st Level Supervisor CJTC 2023
- Peace Officer Certification CJTC 2002
Awards
Andy has received numerous awards and commendations throughout his 27 year career with JCSO, including being voted deputy of the year twice.
Training
- Executive Leadership Certification - Criminal Justice Training commission 2024
- Public Safety Leadership – Westpoint Model December 2023
- Middle Management - August 2019
- Command College - March 2017
- Basic Law Enforcement Academy April 1999
Timeline
Undersheriff
JCSO
04.2019 - Current
Sergeant
JCSO
11.2006 - 04.2019
Deputy Sheriff
JCSO
10.1998 - 11.2006
Reserve Deputy
JCSO
12.1997 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
Ellendale High School
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