Robert Vass
Experienced Sworn Tactical Officer
Babcock Ranch,Fl
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer with the Columbus Division of Police, SWAT section. Proven expertise in tactical operations and hostage negotiations, fostering community relations while ensuring public safety. Recognized for exceptional firearms proficiency and integrity, effectively collaborating with inter-agency teams to resolve high-stakes situations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer SWAT
Columbus Division Of Police
02.1993 - 07.2025
- Responded to barricaded subjects, conducted high-risk search warrants, and apprehended violent individuals wanted for crimes of violence.
- Conducted hostage rescue missions.
- Member explosive beaching and tactical ropes teams.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
Corpsman
US Navy
05.1988 - 05.1996
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered vaccinations and medications for optimal patient health and disease prevention.
- Contributed to mission success by delivering high-quality field medical support during deployments.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Advised command on best practices for maintaining personnel health during extended operations or extreme environments.
- Served as a team member with Marine Special Operations units during combat operations.
- Assists the medical officer in the prevention and treatment of illnesses associated with deep-sea diving and high-pressure conditions.
- Operates a pressure chamber and submarine-rescue apparatus. Enters the pressure chamber to care for patients suffering from decompression sickness.
- Performs diving and other duties related to underwater rescue.
- Provides medical services for personnel engaged in direct support of Special Warfare (SEAL) Teams.
- Performs first aid, minor surgery, and renders routine and emergency medical care. Instructs and advises regarding the prevention of illness or injuries, and treatments associated with swimming, SCUBA diving, and airborne and amphibious operations.
- Operates the pressure chamber to run pressure and oxygen tolerance tests, and treats diving medical disorders.
- Performs underwater diving duties as required by military training and operations.
Education
No Degree - Homeland Security
Franklin University
Columbus, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Tactical Operations
Accomplishments
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team 9 years.
- SWAT Officer of the Year 2023
- Top Gun Award 2020
- Silver Cross Medal
- 2 Medals of Merit
- 2 Blue Star Medals
- 5 Medals of Merit
- 8 Special commendations
- Armed Forces Service Ribbon
- Safe Driving Award
Certification
FBI Repel Master
SWAT Officer of the year 2023
In recognition of exceptional service and outstanding performance, Officer Robert Vass was awarded the prestigious title of SWAT Officer of the Year for 2023. This accolade is conferred annually to a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team who exemplifies extraordinary skill, leadership, and dedication in high-stakes situations. Officer Vass's commendable actions during a recent hostage rescue operation demonstrated not only tactical expertise but also a profound commitment to the safety of citizens and his fellow officers. His ability to remain composed under pressure, combined with effective communication and strategic planning, significantly contributed to the successful resolution of the incident. This award not only honors Officer Vass's individual achievements but also serves to highlight the exceptional caliber of the Columbus Division of Police SWAT team as a whole, reinforcing the importance of their critical role in law enforcement.
Timeline
No Degree - Homeland Security
Franklin University
05.2001 -
Police Officer SWAT
Columbus Division Of Police
02.1993 - 07.2025
Corpsman
US Navy
05.1988 - 05.1996
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