Robert Cross
Centralia,KS
Summary
Seasoned Undersheriff with expertise in incident response, performance evaluation, and resource management. Enhances public safety through effective supervision and training coordination. Drives operational efficiency and fosters community trust through strong crisis communication and staff mentorship.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Undersheriff
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
Seneca, KS
01.2009 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Supervised deputies and staff during daily operations and special events.
- Managed emergency response operations during critical incidents and natural disasters.
- Conducted investigations of criminal activities to gather evidence and build cases. and gathered evidence for criminal cases.
- Responded to emergency calls for assistance from citizens or law enforcement agencies.
- Apprehended and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Investigated complaints regarding illegal activities or violations of civil rights.
- Interacted with victims and witnesses to gather information about crimes committed.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents, arrests, and reports for accountability.
- Provided guidance and instruction to new deputies on department policies and procedures.
- Provided training and mentorship to new officers on policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws governing law enforcement activities.
- Conducted investigations and crime scene searches.
- Assisted in the collection of evidence at crime scenes and maintained chain-of-custody procedures for evidence collected.
- Conducted traffic stops for suspected infractions or violations of motor vehicle laws.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on law enforcement techniques and practices.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in joint task forces.
- Served legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, arrest warrants.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings related to cases investigated by the Sheriff's Office.
- Transported prisoners to detention facilities or courts.
Sergeant
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
Seneca, KS
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervised daily operations of law enforcement personnel and resources.
- Coordinated training programs for new deputies and ongoing staff development.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Road Deputy
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
10.1999 - 09.2007
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and community security.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance during critical incidents.
- Conducted traffic stops and enforced local and state laws effectively.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate law enforcement efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and arrests.
- Guided junior deputies in law enforcement procedures and best practices. on procedures, policies, and best practices.
Part-Time Officer
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
Seneca, KS
05.1997 - 10.1999
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities and gathered evidence.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
Education
Law Enforcement Certificate
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS03-2000
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Highland Community College
Highland, KS05-1988
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School
Centralia, KS05-1986
Skills
- Law enforcement practices
- Criminal investigations
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene management
- Court testimony
- Emergency response
- Incident response
- Victim interviews
- Operational assessment
- Supervision and leadership
- Staff management
- Time management
- Decision making
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Community policing
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship management
- Communication skills
- Integrity and ethics
- Legal document service
- Law enforcement
Affiliations
- Sheriff's Administration & Management Seminar
- KS Attorney General Youth Suicide Prevention project
- KS Law Enforcement Torch Run
- Mental Health updates/ Competency in Jails
- KS Cops
- KDOT Traffic Safety Updates
- KS VINE Upgrade
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Responses to Scams
- Money Deconfliction Network
- Sheriff's Survival Guide for Jails
- Implicit Bias: A critical prospective
- Stop Stick Certificate
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Propram
- Providing Sensitive Death Notifications with Professionalism, Dignity, and Compassion.
- Recognizing and Responding to Persons with Mental Illness
- Criminal Patrol Tactics
- Yearly attendance at SAMS/ Sheriff's Administration Management Seminar
- Fair and Impartial Policing
- Contraband Control
- Coordinated Response Exercise Pipeline Safety Program
- Security Awareness Training
- Use of Force Training
- Crisis Intervention Training- Crisis Response
- Domestic Violence Overview
- Ambush Awareness and Preparation
- Report Writing
Timeline
Undersheriff
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
01.2009 - Current
Sergeant
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
09.2007 - 01.2009
Road Deputy
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
10.1999 - 09.2007
Part-Time Officer
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department
05.1997 - 10.1999
Law Enforcement Certificate
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Highland Community College
High School Diploma -
Centralia High School