Paul Rogers
Larkspur,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 39 years of experience, culminating in a successful retirement as a Commander with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. A diverse career spanning multiple ranks and responsibilities has fostered a strong skill set in leadership, crisis management, and strategic planning. This extensive background highlights a commitment to public safety and demonstrates transferable skills applicable to various industries and roles. Prepared to leverage this wealth of experience to contribute effectively to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commander
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Douglas County Colorado
01.1997 - 03.2026
- Retired March 2nd, 2026 at the rank of Commander.
- In 29 + Year career at the Douglas County achieved the ranks of Captain, Commander, Sergeant, Corporal and Deputy FTO.
- In these roles I was responsible for duties to include divisional organization and leadership, supervising lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and deputies, as well as administrative training and achieving division goals. Responsible for operational personnel decisions regarding investigations. In charge of forensic crime lab and the evidence section and evidence lab. Responsible for budgets, major criminal investigations, etc., as well as financial crimes unit.
- Include but are not limited to the allocation and assignment of personnel to major incidents, whether criminal, man-made or natural disasters. As Commander, I was responsible for management of specific incidents including development of strategies and tactics as well as ordering of and the release of resources as required.
Captain, Investigations
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Duties to include divisional organization and leadership, supervising lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and deputies, as well as administrative training and achieving division goals. Responsible for operational personnel decisions regarding investigations. In charge of forensic crime lab and the evidence section and evidence lab. Responsible for budgets, major criminal investigations, etc., as well as financial crimes unit.
Lieutenant, OEM/IMT Operations/Incident Commander
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
05.2014 - 12.2022
- Duties as the incident commander to include but are not limited to the allocation and assignment of personnel to major incidents, whether criminal, man-made or natural disasters. As commander, we are responsible for management of the specific incident including development of strategies and tactics as well as the ordering of the release of resources.
Captain, Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Duties to include divisional organization and leadership, supervising lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and deputies, as well as administrative training and achieving division goals. Responsible for operational personnel decisions regarding patrol, traffic, and K-9. Managed field training and evaluation program to train and mentor newly hired officers. Responsible for budgeting and allocation of resources.
Lieutenant/Acting Captain, Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Duties to include divisional organization and leadership, supervising sergeants, corporals, and deputies, as well as administrative training and achieving division goals. Responsible for operational personnel decisions regarding patrol, traffic, and K-9. Managed field training and evaluation program to train and mentor newly hired officers. As Lieutenant, responsible for everyday patrol operations for assigned shift acting as Watch Commander.
Lieutenant, Detentions
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
04.2011 - 03.2021
- Duties to include a variety of technical and administrative tasks to act as an instrument of the court and enforce state, federal, and county ordinances and statutes. Supervision of detention sergeants, corporals, and deputies in the efficient operation of the jail and for protection of life, health, safety, welfare, and property of persons. Also led the jail construction expansion, beginning in 2011.
Sergeant, Invest
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Duties to include supervising detectives of the Persons Crime Unit. Additionally, served as a Patrol Sergeant prior to promotion to Lieutenant. Responsible for operational and personnel decisions of persons crimes investigations. Developed and implemented first detective training program for the division.
Corporal
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
12.1998 - 12.1999
- Duties to include investigations of DV nature, administering VAWA Grant, persons crimes investigations, assist with any other assigned cases.
Deputy/FTO
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Duties to include patrol work in the unincorporated portions of the county, FTO of new patrol deputies, FTO Supervisor.
Deputy Sheriff
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Summit County, CO
06.1991 - 12.1996
- Duties to include patrol work in the unincorporated portions of the county, FTO of new patrol deputies. Jail duty when and if assigned and general leadership and Master FTO for the office.
Patrolman
Denver Police Department
Denver, CO
09.1988 - 06.1991
- Duties to include routine patrol of districts within the City of Denver, District 3.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
08-1987
OEM Incident Command Systems ICS - 100,200,300,400,700,800
Post Certification - undefined
Denver Police Department
09-1988
Skills
- Team management
- Emergency management
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic leadership
- Staff development
- Budget and Staff analysis and allocation
Certification
- School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University SPSC, December 2015
- Basic Sergeant Academy CSOC and CCOP 2000 and 2003
- Multiple Leadership trainings. Please see training file for a full listing of trainings relevant to this topic.
Associations, Boards, and Other Community Involvement
Red, White and Blue Crew, Peer counseling for substance abuse counseling, 2019-07, Present
Timeline
Captain, Investigations
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - 12.2022
Captain, Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 08.2022
Lieutenant/Acting Captain, Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
09.2014 - 05.2021
Lieutenant, OEM/IMT Operations/Incident Commander
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
05.2014 - 12.2022
Lieutenant, Detentions
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
04.2011 - 03.2021
Sergeant, Invest
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
01.1999 - 01.2009
Corporal
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
12.1998 - 12.1999
Commander
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 03.2026
Deputy/FTO
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 12.1998
Deputy Sheriff
Summit County Sheriff's Office
06.1991 - 12.1996
Patrolman
Denver Police Department
09.1988 - 06.1991
OEM Incident Command Systems ICS - 100,200,300,400,700,800
Post Certification - undefined
Denver Police Department
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado