Christopher Sellari
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Law Enforcement Officer and U.S. Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant with a strong technical background and leadership skills. Expertise includes high-stress decision-making, tactical operations, security, and quick problem-solving. Adept at dispute resolution, team building, and engagement with political leadership. Seeking a position that leverages technical strengths, interpersonal skills, and high standards of excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Allegheny County Sheriff's Office
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Transported and monitored potentially hostile defendants for court hearings
- Deescalated conflicts using strong interpersonal skills
- Conducted community outreach, advising citizens on crime prevention techniques
- Collaborated with local and federal law enforcement agencies for criminal processing
- Participated in warrant executions issued by local magistrate and federal judges
- Enforced Pennsylvania state laws
Police Officer
United States Postal Inspection Service (Police)
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and established strong relationships with facility management
- Liaised with local communities to monitor and address criminal trends
- Protected postal property, employees, customers, and enforced federal laws
Private Investigator & Executive Protection Specialist
Romans XIII Consulting, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed private investigations, surveillance, and client interviews
- Led small teams for executive and dignitary protection, coordinating with Secret Service
- Directed asset recovery missions, retrieving stolen property
State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Commanded on-scene emergencies, civil disorders, and accidents
- Performed patrol and investigative duties, including crime scene management and evidence processing
- Engaged in youth programs, such as Camp Cadet and educational seminars
Force Protection NCOIC
Special Operations Detachment - Joint Forces Afghanistan
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Led a 314-person base camp and trained Afghan National Army Special Operations in force protection and threat assessments
- Coordinated force protection, resupply, and training with NATO forces
Senior Instructor/Trainer
U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Camp Blanding, USA
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared and trained Special Forces candidates for Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and Qualification Course (SFQC)
- Administered endurance events, land navigation, and leadership assessments
Trainer & Advisor
U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
, El Salvador
05.2012
- Trained El Salvadorian soldiers in urban combat, small unit tactics, and marksmanship during Foreign Internal Defense (FID) missions
- Supervised live fire Close Quarters Battle (CQB) scenarios
Education
Postal Police Officer Basic Training
United States Postal Inspection Service Academy
01.2016
Pennsylvania State Police Academy
Allegheny County, PA01.2007
Introduction to Incident Command System, National Management System
FEMA
01.2007
Allegheny County Police Academy
Allegheny County, PA01.2006
Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training, Robin Sage Unconventional Warfare Phase, Small Unit Tactics Course, Special Operations Preparation and Conditioning Course, Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course, US Army Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (BNOC), Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Fort Bragg, NC01.2005
US Army Airborne School
Fort Benning, GA01.2002
B.A. - Administration of Justice
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.1999
Skills
- Tactical Operations & Security
- Force Protection & Threat Assessment
- Leadership & Team Building
- Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution
- Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigations
- Training & Mentoring
- Surveillance & Executive Protection
- Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations
Militaryeducation
- US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, Not Provided, GA, Not Provided, 01/01/02, 01/01/02
- U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, Not Provided, NC, Not Provided, 01/01/03, 01/01/05
Lawenforcementcertifications
- Pennsylvania ACT 120, 01/01/23
- Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons ACT 235, 01/01/25
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Allegheny County Sheriff's Office
04.2017 - 10.2021
Police Officer
United States Postal Inspection Service (Police)
08.2016 - 03.2017
Private Investigator & Executive Protection Specialist
Romans XIII Consulting, LLC
06.2014 - 07.2016
Force Protection NCOIC
Special Operations Detachment - Joint Forces Afghanistan
06.2012 - 06.2013
Trainer & Advisor
U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
05.2012
Senior Instructor/Trainer
U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
08.2010 - 01.2011
State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
08.2007 - 06.2014
Postal Police Officer Basic Training
United States Postal Inspection Service Academy
Pennsylvania State Police Academy
Introduction to Incident Command System, National Management System
FEMA
Allegheny County Police Academy
Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training, Robin Sage Unconventional Warfare Phase, Small Unit Tactics Course, Special Operations Preparation and Conditioning Course, Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course, US Army Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (BNOC), Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School
US Army Airborne School
B.A. - Administration of Justice
University of Pittsburgh
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