Brian Josephson
Plains,Montana
Summary
Results-driven Chief of Police with expertise in crisis management, incident response, and policy writing. Committed to enhancing departmental effectiveness and public safety through strategic leadership and community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Town of Plains
Plains, Montana
06.2022 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance during critical incidents and emergencies.
- Responded to critical incidents, providing leadership and guidance during emergencies.
- Directed law enforcement operations to strengthen community safety initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures that enhanced departmental effectiveness and accountability.
- Supervised law enforcement officers to ensure effective team performance. and personnel to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Monitored daily department operations to maintain service standards.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Detective
Sanders County Sheriff's Office
Thompson Falls, Montana
02.2014 - 06.2022
- Investigated crime scenes to gather evidence and determine facts.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to collect statements and information.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting findings and case progress for prosecution.
- Maintained case files ensuring all documentation was accurate and up-to-date.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants.
Detention Officer, Res. Deputy, Deputy Sheriff
Sanders County Sheriff's Office
Thompson Falls, Montana
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Supervised inmate activities within detention facilities.
- Managed inmate intake and release processes efficiently.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Enforced laws and regulations in assigned patrol areas.
- Responded to emergency calls and prioritized public safety.
- Conducted investigations on crimes and gathered evidence.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests for legal proceedings.
- Trained new deputies on procedures and departmental policies.
Chief of Police
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs, Montana
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Directed law enforcement operations to maintain public safety in the community.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for department operations.
- Responded to critical incidents, providing leadership and guidance during emergencies.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
Education
LEOB 139 - Law Enforcemnet Officer Basic 139
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Helena, MT12-2009
CDOB 45 - Correction/Detention Officer Basic 45
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Helena, MT11-2000
GED -
Flathead Valley Community
Kalispell, MT12-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Christian Studies
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MNSkills
- Crisis management
- Incident response
- Evidence collection
- Case oversight
- Policy writing
- Public safety initiatives
- Community engagement
- Report writing
- Staff training
Certification
- Peace Office Supervisory Certificate
- Peace Officer Advanced Certificate
- Peace Officer Intermediate Certificate
- Peace Officer Basic Certificate
- Child Forensic Interviewer
Timeline
Chief of Police
Town of Plains
06.2022 - Current
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Detective
Sanders County Sheriff's Office
02.2014 - 06.2022
Chief of Police
Town of Hot Springs
10.2008 - 12.2010
Detention Officer, Res. Deputy, Deputy Sheriff
Sanders County Sheriff's Office
08.2008 - 02.2014
LEOB 139 - Law Enforcemnet Officer Basic 139
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
CDOB 45 - Correction/Detention Officer Basic 45
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
GED -
Flathead Valley Community
Some College (No Degree) - Christian Studies
Crown College