Ceasar Sierra
Experienced Law Enforcement command Executive with a strong background in supervising captains, sergeants and officers. Skilled in performance evaluations, investigative analysis, and use-of-force/pursuit reviews. Known for supporting fair investigations, enforcing standards, and guiding critical incident responses. Possesses a broad experience in corrections and police command. Recognized for mentoring staff, strengthening training expectations, and promoting ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Focused on improving officer readiness, policy compliance, and safe operations. Proven ability to manage complex operations and ensure public safety through strategic planning and effective team coordination. Demonstrated expertise in crisis management and community engagement and partnership development.
Work History
Police Major
20 Years 4 Months- Coordinated incident command responses for critical events, ensuring clear communication across responding units.
- Supervised captains and sergeants, reinforcing accountability, performance standards, and policy compliance.
- Supervised lieutenants and sergeants, reinforcing accountability, performance standards, and policy compliance.
- Evaluated use-of-force, complaints, and internal concerns to support fair investigations and resolutions.
- Promoted a culture of professionalism within the department by emphasizing ethics, integrity, and accountability at all levels of command.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Coordinated policy development for accreditation.
- researched new programs and equipment to aid in officer safety and applications as personnel multipliers.
- Implemented training expectations for officers, strengthening field readiness and procedural consistency.
Deputy Jailer
3 Years 2 Months- Monitored inmate housing areas, enforcing safety protocols and maintaining secure custody.
- Conducted intake, searches, and classification procedures for newly admitted inmates.
- Transported inmates safely between court, medical, and correctional facilities.
- Documented incidents, inmate behavior, and shift activity in accurate reports.
- Responded quickly to disturbances, using approved restraint and de-escalation techniques.
- Trained new deputy jailers on department policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining a safe working environment within the correctional setting.
- Aided in the resolution of conflicts between inmates through mediation techniques and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Education
- Sociology
Associate of Arts - Sociology
- Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Dean's List
Police Executive Leadership Undergraduate Program - Southern Police Institute
Skills
Accomplishments
- Twenty year career as a member of the Hopkinsville Police Department. Serving in various roles to include patrol, investigations, police training officer, patrol sergeant, and executive command positions. Five years of service as a Communications Operator with the Christian County Emergency Operations Center .
Certification
- Police Instructor Certification - [2002]
- Instructor for DUI and SFST Training - [2010]
- Police Officer Field Training Officer - (2009)
- Academy of Police Supervision- (2019)
- FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
Trilogy Recipient- Supervisory Institute, Command Institute, and Executive Institute
- FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
E-Trilogy Recipient- Supervisor