Zachary Bertagnolli
Casper
Summary
Officer Bertagnolli is a highly motivated and tactically trained law enforcement officer with demonstrated operational experience in patrol, SWAT-level operations, and high-risk enforcement. Selected for and serving on the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) with specialized training as an Entry Operator, Law Enforcement Sniper, and Nationally Certified Paramedic. Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-risk environments while maintaining investigative awareness, officer safety, and mission focus. Seeking appointment as a Task Force Officer (TFO) with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation to contribute tactical, enforcement, and investigative capabilities to state and multi-agency operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Casper Police Department
Casper
11.2023 - Current
- Certified Wyoming Peace Officer (POST) as of Spring 2024
- Assigned to Patrol Team 4 following successful completion of Field Training
- Operational Performance (Oct 1, 2024 – Jan 12, 2025):
- Responded to 649 calls for service
- Conducted 307 enforcement stops
- Effected 32 felony arrests
- Effected 83 misdemeanor arrests
- Effected 6 impaired driving (DUI) arrests
- Proactively enforces criminal and traffic statutes with an emphasis on violent crime, narcotic interdiction, and criminal apprehension
- Conducts criminal investigations, interviews, evidence handling, and report writing in compliance with state and agency standards
- Operates effectively in high-stress and rapidly evolving incidents
Team Paramedic → Entry Operator → Sniper
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office
02.2022 - Current
- Selected through a competitive testing process and accepted to SRT in February 2022
- Initially served as Team Paramedic, providing tactical medical support during high-risk operations
- Upon POST certification, assumed role as Entry Operator on SRT
- In July, 2025 completed LE Sniper Basic and assumed role as Sniper on SRT
- Participates in high-risk warrant service, barricaded subjects, and tactical operations
- Trained in coordinated team movement, room clearing, and precision firearms deployment
- Key Training & Qualifications:
- SWAT Basic Law Enforcement Sniper Course – July 2025
- Defense Technology Less-Lethal Munitions Instructor – December 2025
Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2010 - 07.2018
- Officer Bertagnolli performed the duties of a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman from June 2011-July 2018.
- During that time Officer Bertagnolli held many roles to include EOD Team Corpsman, Causality Evacuation (CASEVAC), TCCC instructor and assistant leading Petty Officer.
- Officer Bertagnolli had multiple deployments, most notably to AFRICOM and PACOM, where he acted in a two-man team in support of 21 CASEVAC operations with Air Force Pararescue (PJ) and 9 ground operations with Marine Force Reconnaissance teams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Casper College
Casper, WY05-2022
Skills
- High-risk warrant service
- Tactical team operations
- Firearms and precision marksmanship
- Use of force decision making
- Criminal investigations
- Arrest and control techniques
- Report writing and case documentation
- Multi-agency operations
- Tactical medical support
Certification
- Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST)
- SWAT Basic Law Enforcement Sniper
- Defense Technology Less-Lethal Munitions Instructor
- Various training completions through NCSO SRT
Military Experience
United States Navy, FMF Corpsman, 08/01/10, 07/01/18, Performed the duties of a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman from June 2011-July 2018., Held many roles including EOD Team Corpsman, Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), TCCC instructor, and assistant leading Petty Officer., Had multiple deployments, most notably to AFRICOM and PACOM, supporting 21 CASEVAC operations with Air Force Pararescue (PJ) and 9 ground operations with Marine Force Reconnaissance teams.
Professional Attributes
- Proven reliability under pressure
- Strong situational awareness
- Disciplined and mission-focused
- Comfortable operating in team-based and joint-agency environments
- High ethical and professional standards
Timeline
Police Officer
Casper Police Department
11.2023 - Current
Team Paramedic → Entry Operator → Sniper
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office
02.2022 - Current
Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2010 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Casper College