Craig Gripentrog
Leander,Tx
Summary
A seasoned leader at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, who excels in critical thinking and effective communication, ensures team collaboration and problem-solving in high-stakes environments. Spearheaded the creation of a crash reconstruction unit, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commander - Patrol/SWAT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current
- Manages the daily operation of assigned units, including delegating duties, assisting with resolving personnel problems, and providing technical direction as necessary
- Produces, analyzes, and distributes statistical reports on unit operations and recommends improvement opportunities
- Conducts planning meetings pertaining to assigned units, as well as holds briefings and orientations with other command and supervisory personnel
- Provides guidance and direction to subordinates on appropriate problem resolution and handling of service calls and/or incidents
- Performs public information duties, including responding to media and public requests for information, as well as representing the Sheriff's Office during call-outs of major events
- Supervises law enforcement operations at critical incident scenes
- Participates in boards, commissions, committees, etc.
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and departmental policies and procedures
- Reviews, allocates, and manages assigned budget
- Maintains knowledge of technical and operating principles, practices, and problems of law enforcement and crime prevention activities
- Possesses knowledge of leadership/management/supervision principles and practices
- Possesses knowledge of law enforcement administration and organization
- Possesses knowledge of the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment
- Maintains level of physical fitness necessary to perform the duties of a peace officer
- Performs special duties as assigned
Lieutenant- Traffic/K9
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Supervision of a traffic unit which consists of a motorcycle unit, crash investigations unit, and a DOT commercial vehicle enforcement unit
- Collateral duties include supervision of the K-9 unit and CIT Deputies (until 2021)
- Certified Federal Motor Carrier Safety Inspector
- In 2022, created the crash reconstruction unit to investigate fatality crashes
- Purchased all the hardware and software needed to assist the CRU, like the RTF and drones
Lieutenant- Patrol/CIT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Supervise a patrol shift consisting of two sergeants and 13 deputies.
- Supervision of the CIT unit and collaborating with community stakeholders from the medical and mental health communities
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Lieutenant- Training Coordinator
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 05.2019
- In charge of overseeing the department's training division. This includes the Basic Police Officer Academy and Basic Jail Academy.
- Handled TCOLE reporting and assisted with the creation and justification of the unit's budget.
- Responsible for bringing in or watching over in-service officer development training and yearly firearms qualifications.
Lieutenant- SWAT/Traffic
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Lead 12 Traffic Enforcement Deputies and 11 Crisis Intervention Deputies.
- Collateral duties as SWAT Supervisor
- Responsible for assisting with creating the budget for the traffic enforcement division and CIT unit, which included the justifications of equipment and personnel
- Sought out new technology to help make troops more efficient
Sergeant- Patrol/Traffic/SWAT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Direct supervision of 10 Traffic Enforcement Deputies to include 4 Motorcycle Deputies, 4 Car Deputies, and 2 License and Weight Deputies
- Crash Reconstruction Specialist
- Organized and managed DWI Enforcement programs and No Refusal program.
- Oversaw training pertaining to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Mobile Video, Below 100, Emergency Police Driving (EVOC), and Basic Speed Measurement using Doppler RaDAR and LiDAR certifications
- Over tenure on S.W.A.T./S.M.T. performed duties from Breacher, Entry Element, Team Leader to Team Supervisor.
Training and Recruiting Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Oversee the training of in-service classes. Specialized in teaching RaDAR/ LiDAR, Emergency Police Driving (EVOC), Mobile Video, Taser, ASP Baton, OC Spray, Low Light CQB, ALERRT Active Shooter, Stop Stick Deployment, Handgun and Patrol Rifle Training
- Teaching in the In-house Police Academy.
- Assisted the Lead Recruiter in the recruitment processes and background investigations on potential new hires
Patrol/Traffic Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
11.1996 - 01.2004
- As a Patrol Deputy, with secondary duties as a Field Training Deputy, which allowed me to oversee and develop new Deputies in their careers.
- Crash Reconstruction Specialist with training in Crash Reconstruction, and Auto-Ped Crash Reconstruction
Corrections Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
10.1994 - 11.1996
- Safety and security of the jail and assigned to the booking desk as a Booking Field Training Officer.
- Supervise inmate activities like recreation, feeding, visitation, booking process, and releasing process.
- Searched for contraband, weapons, and drugs.
- Improved inmate behavior by implementing structured daily routines and activities.
- Assisted in mediating inmate disputes, promoting a peaceful and cooperative living environment.
Education
School of Police Staff And Command -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2024
Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute - Leadership Command College
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX09-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Austin Community College
Austin, TX10-1991
Total Continued Education Hours =7215 -
TCOLE
Austin, TX12-2024
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
Accomplishments
- Creation of the Crash Reconstruction Unit
- Collaborated with a team of Lieutenants to create a fleet crash discipline matrix
- Collaborated with team to create the patrol backfill program
- Worked with a team of Deputies to create the Commercial Motor Vehicle Federal Inspection Unit
- Historical reconstruction project dedicated to the replacing of Deputy AW Grimes' broken tombstone
- Received the 100 Club Outstanding First Responders Award for Outstanding team stemming from a SWAT callout
Certification
- Master Peace Officer
- Master Jailer
- Advanced Instructor
- Various Instructor Licenses ranging from SFST, RADAR to ALERRT
Timeline
Commander - Patrol/SWAT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current
Lieutenant- Traffic/K9
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 08.2022
Lieutenant- Patrol/CIT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
05.2019 - 10.2019
Lieutenant- Training Coordinator
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 05.2019
Lieutenant- SWAT/Traffic
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sergeant- Patrol/Traffic/SWAT
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2006 - 01.2016
Training and Recruiting Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
01.2004 - 01.2006
Patrol/Traffic Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
11.1996 - 01.2004
Corrections Deputy
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
10.1994 - 11.1996
- Master Peace Officer
- Master Jailer
- Advanced Instructor
- Various Instructor Licenses ranging from SFST, RADAR to ALERRT
School of Police Staff And Command -
Northwestern University
Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute - Leadership Command College
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Austin Community College
Total Continued Education Hours =7215 -
TCOLE
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