Christopher Kelly
North Versailles,PA
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with a strong background in crisis management and team leadership. Skilled in coordinating impactful training programs, including active shooter and tactical certifications, to ensure operational readiness and safety.
Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department
04.2026 - Current
- Enforced traffic regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities and incidents.
- Collaborated with community members to foster relationships and trust.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Trainer
Valentis Inc
03.2026 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge retention.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops to improve operational efficiency across teams.
- Implemented feedback systems to assess training effectiveness and participant engagement.
Sergeant
North Versailles Township
07.2005 - 03.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues. Worked in a leadership role and gained continued respect of subordinates. Formed lasting relationships with fellow officers.
- Coordinated all firearms and tactical training to include active shooter, less lethal and taser certifications. Have been a firearms instructor for 20 years and maintained all certifications in pistol, rifle and shotgun.
- Developed active shooter protocols for schools and businesses to include security assessments, response and evacuations.
- Served on Tactical Response Team in role as a team leader.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Senior High School
Monroeville, PA6 1993
Skills
- Firearms Training Specialiist
- Tactical training
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptive thinking
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Integrity and honesty
- De-escalation techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Physical fitness
- Self-defense techniques
- Risk mitigation
- Counter-terrorism tactics
Accomplishments
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team in role of team leader for 8 years.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Taught active shooter programs to multiple schools and businesses to include East Allegheny School, Duquesne Light and places of worship.
- Performed effectively in many high risk and dangerous situations in the protection of life and physical safety.
- Trained in tactical medical care and tactical lifesaver.
Affiliations
National Tactical Officers Association
National Rifle Association Trainer
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training
Certification
NTOA Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor 05/12/2025
Timeline
Police Officer
Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department
04.2026 - Current
Trainer
Valentis Inc
03.2026 - Current
Sergeant
North Versailles Township
07.2005 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Gateway Senior High School
Education and Training
other