Mike Gracie
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished police professional with strong skills in budget administration and emergency response planning. Experienced in leading teams and enhancing procedures to improve safety through strategic leadership. Excel in communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Commander
Oro Valley Police Department
Oro Valley, AZ
01.2024 - 10.2026
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secret Security Clearance (current)
- Prepared and administered the division annual budget to align with departmental priorities.
- Recommended changes to organizational and operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated departmental operations to ensure effective workflow and service delivery.
- Helped develop departmental goals and strategies.
- Developed and implemented community policing initiatives to enhance public safety.
- Managed emergency response plans during critical incidents and natural disasters.
- Commanded the Pima Regional SWAT team.
Police Lieutenant
Oro Valley Police Department
Oro Valley, AZ
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Executive Officer, Office of the Chief of Police
- Patrol Bureau, Field Services Division
- Community Services, Support Services Division
Police Sergeant
Oro Valley Police Department
Oro Valley, AZ
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units within the Oro Valley community.
- Coordinated Field Training Officer (FTO) program to enhance officer readiness and performance.
- Directed Firearms Training Program to ensure compliance with safety standards and tactical proficiency.
- Pima Regional SWAT Team Leader
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers for accuracy and adherence to strict policies, promoting accountability and operational integrity.
- Office of Professional Standards, Internal Affairs. Investigated complaints against officers or civilian employees in accordance with established policy.
Police Officer
Oro Valley Police Department
Oro Valley, AZ
06.2008 - 02.2017
- Enforced laws and regulations, ensuring community safety and compliance in Oro Valley.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance on-site.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, securing evidence and building cases for prosecution.
- Trained junior officers in procedures and community engagement tactics, enhancing departmental effectiveness and community relations.
- Served as Lead Police Officer (LPO)
- Pima Regional SWAT Member
Police Officer
Tucson Airport Authority
Tucson, AZ
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Enforced laws and regulations at the Tucson International Airport.
- Protected the traveling public within and around the airport.
- Safeguarded critical FAA infrastructures and upheld strict safety protocols.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Pima County Superior Court
Tucson, AZ
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Conducted home, school, and work visits to monitor compliance with probation conditions
- Executed probation revocations and facilitated remand of non-compliant probationers to custody
- Testified in court proceedings
- Streamlined record-keeping processes to enhance accuracy and accessibility of reports.
Elementary Teacher
Archodiocese of San Antonio, Holy Rosary School
San Antonio, Texas
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Planned and taught in accordance with Texas educational requirements.
- Instructed 4th grade reading, math, science, history, and faith studies.
- Instructed Language Arts for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
- Completed graduate-level course work and thesis while employed.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2003
Skills
- Budget Creation and Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Crisis management
- Community Policing Initiatives
- Procedure Development
- Incident Command Leadership
- Collaborative Communication & Relationship Building
- Team Leadership and Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking/Presentations
- Asset Procurement & Project Management
- Analysis & Problem Resolution
- Training & Skills Development
Professional Education and Associations
- Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) Class 98
- Northwestern School of Police Staffing and Command Class 587
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI LEEDA) Command Leadership Institute (CLI)
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Member
- Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Executive Leadership Program
- Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) Accredited Command Executive (ACE)
- Verbal De-escalation Train-the-Trainer
- Dolan Consulting - First-line Supervisor
- FEMA National Incident Management System; Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 700
- Crisis Intervention Training
*Additional training available upon request
Accomplishments
- Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Managers - Vice-Chair 2025
- Chief of Police - Medal of Merit 2019
- Pima County Sheriffs Department Unit Commendation (SWAT) 2019
- Chief of Police - Citation of Excellence 2019
- Oro Valley Lacrosse Club - Volunteer Coach - 2019-2025
- Pima Regional SWAT Tactical Operator of the Year 2018
- Chief of Police Commendation 2017, 2013, 2012
- Congressional Service Medal (Bronze) 1998
Timeline
Police Commander
Oro Valley Police Department
01.2024 - 10.2026
Police Lieutenant
Oro Valley Police Department
02.2020 - 12.2024
Police Sergeant
Oro Valley Police Department
02.2017 - 02.2020
Police Officer
Oro Valley Police Department
06.2008 - 02.2017
Police Officer
Tucson Airport Authority
06.2006 - 06.2008
Juvenile Probation Officer
Pima County Superior Court
06.2005 - 06.2006
Elementary Teacher
Archodiocese of San Antonio, Holy Rosary School
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Notre Dame