Gerardo Wence
Jail Deputy
Denver
Summary
Dedicated and experienced corrections professional with nearly 17 years of experience, including 8 years in supervisory roles with the Colorado Department of Corrections. Since joining the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in 2019, I have excelled in leadership, training, crisis intervention, and intelligence work, earning multiple awards and commendations. I am seeking promotion to Sergeant to further contribute to the department’s mission and vision, enhance security operations, and mentor the next generation of deputies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Jail Deputy
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
04.2019 - Current
- Serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO), training and mentoring new deputies
- Act as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coach, providing de-escalation and crisis management training
- SWAT Negotiator since October 2021, utilizing strong communication skills for critical incidents
- Work closely with the Drug Task Force and detectives, leading efforts to disrupt contraband introduction, resulting in over 60 charges filed against inmates
- Liaison with Community Corrections, ensuring safety measures for high-risk inmates
- Manage intelligence gathering operations, networking with investigators and cultivating informants
- Supervise critical incidents, including contraband recoveries and crisis negotiations
- Awards & Recognitions:
- Employee of the Month (July 2019, September 2024) – Recognized for excellence in training system implementation and intelligence work
- Jail Deputy of the Year (2020) – Acknowledged for outstanding service and leadership
- Sheriff’s Teamwork Award of Excellence (2022) – Key role in jail and drug task force collaboration
- Distinguished Service Award (2022) – Exceptional intelligence work disrupting contraband flow
- Distinguished Unit Citation (2023) – Over 10,000 training hours contributed as an FTO
- STAR Award (August 2024) – Recognized for Superior Tactics and Response during an inmate weapon recovery
Lieutenant
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as Shift Commander, overseeing facility-wide operations and staff
- Supervised housing unit operations, ensuring proper classification and risk assessment for inmates
- Managed critical incidents, including offender deaths, staff assaults, and an escape attempt
- Led leadership training sessions for upcoming supervisors
Sergeant
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Supervised segregation units, high-risk housing, and facility security operations
- Conducted classification reviews based on inmate behavior and institutional violence assessments
- Led crisis response efforts, handling violent incidents and de-escalation situations
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Worked at Denver Women’s, Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, and Colorado Correctional Facility
- Assisted in visitation programs, multidisciplinary staff meetings, and special security details
Education
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Cambridge College
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision
- Crisis Management & Negotiation
- Training & Development
- Intelligence & Investigations
- Community & Interagency Collaboration
Contact Information
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Certifications And Specialized Training
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coach
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- SWAT Negotiator
- First-Level Supervisor Training (Leadership Development, Department of Corrections)
Certification
Hostage Negotiation Certificate – FBI or recognized law enforcement training entities.
Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Certificate - CIT International.
Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) - American Correctional Association.
Tactical Communication Skills Certification – Verbal Judo Institute or similar communication-focused organizations.
Timeline
Jail Deputy
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
04.2019 - Current
Lieutenant
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sergeant
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2011 - 01.2016
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2008 - 01.2011
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Cambridge College
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