David Owsley
Scipio,IN
Summary
Attentive, experienced law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and excellent communication abilities. Highly observant and successful controlling stressful emergency situations. Skilled multi-tasker with well-developed report drafting abilities.
Experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills, and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Instructor in multiple fields of Fire, Police and EMS topics with nearly 20 years of experience. Hold several instructor certifications through various professional organizations.
Inspirational Scoutmaster with 8 years of experience. Coordinates all troop operations, staffing leaders and guiding troop members in growth through participation in skill acquisition and service activities. Passionately grounding next generation in leadership mentality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
State Trooper
Indiana State Police
11.2006 - 04.2023
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Used specialized technical equipment to identify, collect, analyze and preserve physical evidence at accident scenes as a certified crash reconstructionist.
- Conducted investigations into Illegal drugs trade, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable equipment.
- Drafted reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Fire Chief
Scipio Geneva Fire Rescue
07.2009 - Current
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Chief of Police
Village Of Augusta, IL
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
Police Officer
City Of Carthage
09.2002 - 04.2005
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Education
Law Enforcement/Justice Administration
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Municipal codes
- Damage, danger, and loss prevention
- Fire protection
- Witness interviews
- Emergency Management
- Public disturbance investigation
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Crime investigation
- Weapons training
- Continuing Education
- Surveillance
- Safety and security
- NAEMT TCCC/TECC Affiliate Faculty / Instructor
- NRAEMT certificatio
- FF I/II Certification
- HAZMAT Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- IPTM certified Crash Reconstruction
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Similar Profiles
Tracy H. SpencerTracy H. Spencer
Squad Sergeant at Indiana State PoliceSquad Sergeant at Indiana State Police
Andrew TaylorAndrew Taylor
Crime Scene Investigator at Indiana State PoliceCrime Scene Investigator at Indiana State Police
Olalekan OladeleOlalekan Oladele
Police Officer at Indiana State PolicePolice Officer at Indiana State Police
Ronald ShoemakerRonald Shoemaker
Detective Sergeant at Indiana State PoliceDetective Sergeant at Indiana State Police
Brenden BakerBrenden Baker
Emergency Medical Technician at Jackson County EMSEmergency Medical Technician at Jackson County EMS