Craig Bowen
Palisade
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Mesa County Sheriff's Office, excelling in incident management and staff supervision. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing safety protocols. Adept at data analysis and conflict resolution, fostering teamwork and community trust while ensuring compliance with all regulations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Standards Unit - Sergeant
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Grand Junction
12.2023 - Current
- Supervise staffing operations for MCSO
- Records staff assignments, administers staff pay anniversaries, supervises light duty processes, and directs agency random drug testing program
- Monitors all applications for hiring, hiring statistics, timelines for staffing, vacancy and turnover rates, and MCSO Master Spreadsheet
Detentions Sergeant
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Grand Junction
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed detentions team and directed daily operations of facility
- managing safety and security of detention facility
- maintaining adherence to all laws, standards, and directives
Sheriff's Deputy
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Grand Junction
11.2015 - 08.2020
- Alternative Sentencing Unit - Officer
- Field Training Officer, SORT Team Leader, Less Lethal Instructor-Detentions Lead, Cell Extractions Instructor Team Lead, Taser Instructor, Driving Instructor-Detentions Lead, and Recruitment Team Leader
- Ensure safety during daily operations of facility.
Owner/Operator
Automotive Service & Performance
Grand Junction
02.1996 - 04.2015
- Attracted, employed, directed, and dismissed staff
- Executed vehicle quoting, and repair processes to optimize workflow. Delivered precise repair quotes to facilitate informed customer decisions. Diagnosed vehicle problems accurately, ensuring timely repairs and quality service.
Police Officer - Patrol
Moab City Police Department
Moab
03.1991 - 02.1996
- Safeguard community members by enforcing laws and conducting proactive policing efforts within community
- Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Leader, Firearms Instructor, Joint Drug Task Officer, Driving Instructor, Detective, and D.A.R.E. Officer.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Western Colorado Peace Officer's Academy
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO11-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Police Officer's Academy
Utah Police Academy
Salt Lake City, UT11-1990
Some College (No Degree) -
National Command & Staff College
Pueblo, COSome College (No Degree) - Complete Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration
- Incident management
- Safety management
- Process optimization
- Staff supervision
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Love spending time with my family and friends
- Love the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and hiking (Anything Outdoors)
- Involved in Community Ministry - Mentoring & Encouraging others
Accomplishments
- PSU Unit Citation - 2025
- Distinguished Service Award for Excellence in Leadership (CMU) 2023
- Life Saving Award - (2) 2022
- Distinguished Service Award - Moab PD 1993
Certification
- Western Colorado Peace Officer's Academy Certification
- Utah Police Officer's Academy Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Standards Unit - Sergeant
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
12.2023 - Current
Detentions Sergeant
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 12.2023
Sheriff's Deputy
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
11.2015 - 08.2020
Owner/Operator
Automotive Service & Performance
02.1996 - 04.2015
Police Officer - Patrol
Moab City Police Department
03.1991 - 02.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Western Colorado Peace Officer's Academy
Colorado Mesa University
Some College (No Degree) - Police Officer's Academy
Utah Police Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
National Command & Staff College
Some College (No Degree) - Complete Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
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