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Jason Ostermiller

Jason Ostermiller

Smithfield,Utah

Summary

Seasoned professional with focus on law enforcement and leadership within police operations. Drive team performance and ensure public safety through strategic planning and community engagement. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and team mentorship.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work history

Police Sergeant

Utah State University
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Responsible for supervising a diverse range of officers, including sworn personnel, non-sworn staff, and civilian employees
  • Provided training to new officers, student officers, and radio dispatchers
  • Managed personnel situations, distributed workloads effectively, and ensured smooth departmental operations
  • Conducted investigations, interviews, and prepared written reports and field notes
  • Handled arrests, processed criminals, and testified in court as needed
  • Performed administrative duties such as completing department paperwork, scheduling and assigning personnel, equipment, and facilities, ensuring work was completed on time and in line with departmental guidelines
  • Performed routine patrols and traffic control, supported public outreach, conducted inspections, and cooperated with other law enforcement agencies and court officials
  • The role required strong leadership, decision-making abilities, excellent communication

Police Officer

Utah State University
01.2014 - Current

Police Officer

Smithfield Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2014

Patrol Officer responsible for monitoring and patrolling designated areas to maintain public safety and prevent crime. Tasked with enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, conducting traffic stops, investigating incidents, securing city buildings, providing assistance to the public and assuring order.

Police Officer (Categories I, II, III)

Logan Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2012
  • Held various roles and specialized in several areas of law enforcement
  • Served as a Bailiff responsible for court security, serving papers, and overseeing prison transport
  • As a Warrants Officer, executed arrest warrants, negotiated with suspects, and entered warrant data into the system
  • Worked as a Patrol Officer, including serving as a Bicycle Officer, leading a crew and maintaining bicycles for special events, and as a member of the Patrol/Traffic Unit, enforcing traffic laws and managing accident scenes
  • Additionally, contributed as a School Resource Detective and participated in the Gang Unit, teaching safety and law-enforcement-related classes
  • As a SWAT member, responded to high-risk situations, maintained fitness levels, and was trained in firearms handling
  • Gained extensive experience in crisis management, law enforcement procedures, and high-pressure operations

Languages

Spanish
Fluent

Custom

  • Force Science Analyst, Trained to recognize and articulate critical psychological, biological, and physiological factors that influence human behavior and memory in force encounters and pursuit situations.
  • ALERRT Certified Trainer, Certified to teach ALERRT courses to law enforcement agencies and partners.
  • Firearms Instructor, Teaches law enforcement officers the fundamentals of shooting, lesson planning, course design, and proper range management.
  • RAD Instructor, Certified to teach the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program, a self-defense course.
  • Police Sniper Certification, Completed an extensive police sniper certification course covering critical skills in marksmanship, field craft, observation, ballistics, and tactical movement.
  • SWAT, Extensive training and experience in responding to high-risk situations as part of a specialized tactical team.
  • Gang Unit, Experienced in identifying and addressing gang-related activity.
  • RTF/EVO, Trained in Response to Force/Enhanced Vehicle Operations.
  • Honor Guard, Served in an Honor Guard capacity, representing the department in ceremonial duties.

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Utah State University
01.2022 - 02.2025

Police Officer

Utah State University
01.2014 - Current

Police Officer

Smithfield Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2014

Police Officer (Categories I, II, III)

Logan Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2012
Jason Ostermiller