Chad Ross

I promoted to Lieutenant in January 2024. I was asssigned to Detention as the A-Team daywatch Lieutenant. I successfully completed my training phase and have taken on several improvement projects. I am currently in charge of and manage between 60-100 employees commissioned and civilian at any given time.

• Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
• Maintain the Day to day safety and security of a detention setting with 1200 plus pre-sentenced detainees.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

I was promoted to Sergeant in March 2021 where I was assigned to detention. I successfully completed my detention training program and was assigned to A and C-Team until my transfer to patrol in November of the same year.

• Detention certified Sergeant
• SWAT Sergeant(Team Leader-Shadow unit) Admin
• Patrol Certified Sergeant
• Served as a liaison between the department and local government officials concerning public safety issues.
• Performed administrative tasks related to SWAT
• Supervised and coordinated the activities of patrol officers; implemented departmental policies and procedures.
• Provided guidance, direction, instruction, and training to subordinate personnel in their performance of duties.
• Participated in crime prevention initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs; developed strategies for reducing crime in assigned areas.
• Investigated complaints against police officers regarding alleged misconduct or policy violations; prepared reports on findings of investigations.
• Monitored employee performance evaluations to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Coordinated daily shift assignments; monitored radio frequencies to respond to emergencies and dispatches.
• Performed administrative functions such as completing paperwork related to arrests made by officers under supervision.
• Attended meetings with representatives from other law enforcement agencies concerning mutual concerns such as gang activity or drug trafficking.
• Developed operational plans for responding to major incidents such as hostage situations or natural disasters.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our mission
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

During my assignment in training and Compliance I was assigned as FTO coordinator. Some of my job duties during that time I was tasked with organizing and instructing a 5 week patrol academy, scheduling trainees and assigning FTO's completing phase board interview and maintaining any trainee documents including but not limited too reading and signing Daily Observation Reports, reviewing Trainee reports and phase progression. Communicating with patrol and detention command staff, and line supervisors on trainee progression. Other responsibilities while assigned to the division were review of policy, updating and researching their relevance and constancy with current trends and practices. Direct involvement with executive staff on Sheriff' 'Office annual training (CET)to fit the needs of the office and the vision of the sheriff. Review of lesson plans with subject matter experts and coordination with the regional training facility to secure training locations.

• Researched and revamped our FTO program within the guidelines of the San Jose model.
• Introduced a new FTO reporting system through the introduction of LEFTA.
• Wrote and updated our current SAT lesson plan and created a Washoe County SAT instructor lesson plan.
• Liaised with several community businesses and leaders providing active assailant training and information, to include Boys and Girls Club, Tesla,General Motors, Saint Mary's medical Center, NDOT and our own Records division and Health Department.
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• Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
• Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
• Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
• Provided technical support to staff members regarding software applications and hardware systems.
• Researched new technologies to enhance productivity levels across all departments.
• Drafted reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
• Conducted regular training sessions for staff members.
• Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
• Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
• Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
• Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
• Developed policies and procedures related to departmental operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company policies and procedures.
• Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
• Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
• Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
• Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
• Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
• Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
• Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.

As a patrol deputy who understand the clear definition of the patrol functions that enable me to know the direct actions that are in concert with agency policy and thus allowing me to deliver appropriate services to the community. I was responsible for the following tasks: Preventive patrol (including inquiry and inspectional activity) oriented towards prevention of crimes and accidents, maintenance of pubic order, and the discovery of hazards and delinquency-causing situations. Crime prevention activities, response to called-for-services, investigation of crimes, offenses, incidents, and conditions to include arresting offenders. Traffic direction and control, regulation of certain businesses or activities as required by law, provision of emergency services, development of relationships between citizens and department personnel. Detailed reporting of all information obtained to the appropriate organizations and authority. I serve as a liaison to the community and assist other units, detectives, and outside agencies with crime.

• SWAT Sniper 2017-2023
• WCSO SWAT July 16- current
• Vice President- Association Patrol Division
• Awarded a Bronze Star in 2016,and 2 in 2018
• Patrol Academy Staff FTO cadre 5 consecutive academies until my transfer to Training
• Subject matter expert in Force on Force simunitions
• Member of Crisis Intervention Team
• Departmental Firearms Instructor, Range Master
• Taser Instructor
• Category III P.O.S.T. Instructor, Inmate and Facility Searches
• Basic four week patrol orientation

Deputy Sheriff (Detention) August 2002-January 2014Provide a safe and secure environment to the community. Housing pre-sentenced and sentence detainees by providing security in a jail setting while following appropriate policy and procedure. Provide a safe and secure environment to the Sheriffs office civilian and commissioned staff. Day to day job functions included processing new detainees through the intake process, providing security in the facilities multiple housing units, and providing every day functions and needs of the facility to the inmates.

• Category I, III P.O.S.T High Sierra Law Enforcement Academy.
• Crisis Negotiation May 2007 (8 hours)
• Crisis Intervention May 2007 (45 hours)
• Patrol Response to Active Shooters April 2007 (1 hour)
• Field Training Officer (FTO) School (32 hours)
• Member Detention Response Team 2006-2013
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• Supervised inmates in a correctional facility, ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Maintained order within the detention center by responding to disturbances and enforcing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Performed inmate intake procedures, including booking and fingerprinting.
• Provided security escort services for prisoners being transported from one location to another.
• Inspected cells regularly to ensure they are clean and secure according to standards set by the facility.
• Investigated incidents involving inmates, documenting findings accurately on incident reports.
• Interacted with members of law enforcement agencies during prisoner transportations or court appearances.
• Coordinated with other facilities regarding transfer of prisoners or sharing of information related to criminal activity.