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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Christian Olson

North Salt Lake,UT

Summary

Law enforcement professional with extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and field operations. Proven ability to mentor and guide teams to achieve high-performance standards while maintaining flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and procedural compliance. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering results consistently.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Sergeant

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to law enforcement protocols.
  • Trained and mentored deputies in investigative techniques and community policing strategies.
  • Coordinated multi-agency responses to critical incidents, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Managed critical incident responses, ensuring safety of officers and public during emergencies.
  • SWAT-Breaching Team Leader (July 2024-January 2026)

Team Leader (January 2026-Present)

  • Drone Unit

Police Officer

Unified Police Department
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2015 - 07.2024
  • Patrol Officer-Midvale Precinct (March 2019- 2021)

Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.

Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.

Proactively patrolled Midvale/Southeast Communities in an attempt to suppress crime. Investigated reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.

  • DEU Detective- Midvale Precinct (July 2021-Current, 9 month inactive working patrol due to staffing)

Investigate all types of cases and crimes that may
include stolen vehicles, narcotics offenses, fugitive warrants, vice, gangs, nuisance locations within Midvale, and other street level crimes as determined by the unit supervisor.

  • Riverton Patrol - 2015-2019
  • SWAT- January 2018 - Current
  • FTO- 2018 - 2023
  • Drone Unit- May 2022- 2023
  • Peer Support- 2023

Operations Manager/Maintenance

Slim Olsons
Bountiful, Utah
04.2002 - 03.2015
  • Began as an assistant for the head of maintenance in 2002.
  • Worked in maintenance for four years and was promoted to the head car wash attendant in 2006.
  • Worked as the head car wash attendant for two years, and was promoted to operations manager in 2009.
  • Part Time-Currently oversee day to day operations for two gas stations, which include two convenience stores and one car wash.
  • Supervise approximately 50 employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2011

High School Diploma -

West High School
Salt Lake City, UT
2006

Skills

  • Special Function Officer
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Centrifuge Training- High Risk Vehicle Stop Instructor (2020)
  • Tactical Energetic Entry Systems- Explosive handlers & breaching (2020)
  • FETT USA- Tactical Explosive Breacher (2020)
  • FETT USA- MMBTH (2021)
  • FETT USA- Master Breacher (2021)
  • BBS Narcotics- Informant (2021)
  • PLET- Drug Informant Management (2023)
  • BBS Narcotics- Undercover Operations (2024)
  • 1 Minute Out- Night Vision Operator & Instructor (2021)
  • FAA Part 107 Certification- Drone

Certification

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care- Unified Police Department
  • SWAT- Hostage rescue, barricade resolution, small unit tactics, complex coordinated attacks, firearms, vehicle take downs, surveillance tactics, etc.
  • Narcotics and Street Crimes in a New Era (2021)
  • New Mexico Tech-Tactical Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (2022)
  • Utah Gang Conference
  • Confidential Informant and Undercover training

Awards & Interests

  • Team Citation 2015, Certificate of Commendation 2015 (Riverton)
  • Distinguished Unit Citation- S.W.A.T. (2020)
  • Sheriff Star x3 (2021)
  • Midvale Officer of the Month 7/2021, 12/2021
  • S.W.A.T. Team Choice Award (2023)
  • S.W.A.T. Above and Beyond Award (2023)

Hobbies: Motorcycles, Outdoors, Wildlife Photography

Timeline

Patrol Sergeant

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Unified Police Department
03.2015 - 07.2024

Operations Manager/Maintenance

Slim Olsons
04.2002 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Utah

High School Diploma -

West High School