Ozzie Knezovich
The Sheriff For
Spokane County(R)
Resumé
Professional Experience
2006 - PresentSpokane County Sheriff
- Unanimously appointed April 11, 2006, by the Spokane County Commissioners
- Elected to the position in November, 2006
- Responsible for an annual $70-$75 million budget and 750 personnel, including office staff, patrol, investigators, training, volunteers, Spokane County Jail & Geiger Correctional Facility
Spokane County Sheriff's Department
- Training Unit Supervisor responsible for hiring, training and accreditation, as well as policy and procedure development
- Held positions as Patrol Sergeant, Investigator, and SWAT Team Supervisor (Selected for this position while holding rank of Corporal)
- President of the Spokane County Deputy Sheriff's Association
City of Olympia Police Department, Olympia, WA
- Patrol Officer
- Vice President of the Olympia Police Guild
City of Rock Springs Police Department, Rock Springs, WY
- Patrol Officer and Relief Shift Supervisor
- Developed the department's school Resource Officer Program, including contracts, policies, and procedures
- Served on mayor's Youth & Violence Committee
- President of the Rock Springs Police Protection Association
Town of Superior, Superior, Wyoming
- Town Marshal and Water Plant Operations Manager
United States Army
- Combat Airborne Medical Specialist, Sr. Combat Medic, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, and Platoon Sergeant
- While serving in Korea, developed a combat deployment plan for medical assets. Decorated for this achievement.
- Earned the 'Leadership Award' while attending the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer's Primary Leadership Development Course.
Education
1991 - PresentLaw Enforcement Training
1985
Weber State College, Ogden, UT
- Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Management, Law Enforcement & Marketing
- Dean's Honor Roll
Ozzie for Sheriff
13308 West Pinebluff Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
13308 West Pinebluff Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Ozzie Knezovich for Sheriff (R)