Robert Gosbin
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented law enforcement and construction professional with a solid track record at Porter County Sheriff's Department and Gosbin Construction. Expertise in emergency response, investigations, and heavy equipment operation, complemented by strong leadership in staff management. Demonstrated commitment to excellence through a deep understanding of civil law and exceptional teamwork capabilities. Eager to leverage skills in the trades with US Steel to contribute to operational success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Coroner
Porter County Coroner's Office
Valparaiso, IN
06.2018 - Current
- Medicolegal examiner certification
- Investigate all deaths: natural, accidental, overdoses, suicides, and homicides.
- Evidence collection and chain of custody care involve completing detailed logs, photographs, and reports.
- Provided support services for families of deceased persons including notification of next-of-kin and assistance with funeral arrangements.
- Interviewed witnesses at death scenes to obtain collateral information to determine manner of death.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to topics such as death scene management, investigative techniques and legal procedures associated with coroner duties.
- Training Officer for new deputies.
Sheriff's Deputy
Porter County Sheriff's Department
Valparaiso, IN
11.2004 - Current
- Enforce laws and regulations to protect life and property.
- Patrol high-crime areas to monitor and deter crime.
- Field Training Officer: training new police officers on the job.
- Supervisor responsibilities : Monitor subordinates, assist in report writing, calls for service, employee evaluations, and maintain crew moral.
- Crisis Intervention Officer: trained to recognize and de-escalate mental health and substance abuse crises.
- Investigative experience, which includes undercover operations at both the local and federal levels: undercover work with the Porter County drug task force and as a task force officer for the DEA (Chicago Division) (6 years total).
- SWAT negotiator for the department, with certifications through the FBI.
- Emergency medical responder certification includes basic life-saving certifications, as well as CPR.
- K9 Handler: Training and working a dual-purpose K-9 certified in tracking, apprehension, and explosives detection. (Attachment to the Porter County Bomb Squad.)
- Part-time School Resource Officer for Union Twp School Corporation: Maintain building security, assist with daily tasks, and maintain positive relationships with both the students and staff.
- Porter County Jail Officer: Maintain order within the facility, maintain security of the facility, and a member of the special response team.
Construction Worker
Gosbin Construction
Niles, MI
06.1995 - 08.2000
- General labor: placing forms for poured walls, flat work, excavation, electrical, framing, and roofing.
- Work in residential, industrial, and commercial settings throughout employment.
- Heavy equipment operator, including the operation of backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and bulldozers.
- Read and understand blueprints and schematics to complete projects.
- Excavate and install septic and field systems.
- Safety Manager responsibilities: Understand and implement OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
Education
Certified Law Enforcement Officer -
Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Gary, IN12-2007
High School Diploma -
Brandywine Jr/Sr High School
Niles, MI06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- First aid, basic life-saving certification, and CPR
- Emergency response and investigations, reporting, and paying great attention to detail
- Staff management
- General laborer
- Heavy equipment operator
- Electrical wire installation
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Ability to work alone with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work with others
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Coroner
Porter County Coroner's Office
06.2018 - Current
Sheriff's Deputy
Porter County Sheriff's Department
11.2004 - Current
Construction Worker
Gosbin Construction
06.1995 - 08.2000
Certified Law Enforcement Officer -
Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
High School Diploma -
Brandywine Jr/Sr High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University