Christopher Jacob
Reno,NV
Summary
Law enforcement professional, highly skilled investigator, operational command and public safety expert. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and handle high-pressure situations. Known for strong leadership qualities and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Novato Police Department
Novato, CA
03.2002 - 10.2024
- Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Detective, Corporal, Sergeant and promoted to rank of Lieutenant in 2020
- Watch commander responsible for management of officers and sergeants, operational oversight, department policy and procedure enforcement, employee misconduct investigation, leadership and high-level decision making, policy development, administration of schedules and department programs, point of contact between line level and office of the Chief
- Incident commander charged with oversight of large scale department operations including barricaded subjects, civil unrest, protests and high risk operations
- Supported officers in daily patrol assignments, ensuring safety, community policing and effective service to residents and visitors to the city
- Managed and oversight of the professional standards bureau responsible for hiring and training sworn and non-sworn staff
- Internal Affairs investigations
- Developed and instructed principled policing and concepts of procedural justice to sworn staff
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and trust
- Collaborated with team members to uphold department policies and standards effectively.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among staff by setting high standards for conduct and performance evaluation systems that rewarded excellence while identifying areas for improvement
- Maintained accountability and streamlined oversight of more than $2,000,000 in equipment and supplies
- Coordinated crime prevention initiatives, fostering partnerships with local organizations and residents
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.1998
Skills
- Proficient in the principles of the Incident Command System with practical use as an incident commander, operations section and planning section
- Prepared detailed operational plans including high risk search warrant service, fugitive apprehension, civil unrest and fleeing suspect apprehension
- Fraud, embezzlement and identity theft investigation
- Interview and interrogation
- Crisis intervention
- Managed patrol schedule which included 32 officers and six Sergeants
- Researched, procured, implemented and managed department body camera and fleet camera program
- Hostage & Crisis Negotiation Team Commander
Certification
State of California Peace Officer Commission on Standards and Training certified in advanced, supervisory and police management levels
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Novato Police Department
03.2002 - 10.2024
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Psychology
San Diego State University