Garrett Mastin
Blackhawk
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished law enforcement professional with over eight years of experience as a Police Officer and a proven track record of leadership, specialized skills, and community engagement. Expertise in tactical operations, K9 handling, and training development. Committed to enhancing public safety through strategic enforcement, team coordination, and mentorship.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Rapid City Police Department
07.2016 - Current
- Serve as K9 Handler, specializing in drug detection and patrol operations
- Key member of the Special Response Team and Mobile Response Team
- Conducted investigations as part of the Street Crimes Unit, resulting in significant crime reductions
- Provide training as an ABLE Instructor, Building Search Instructor, Foot Pursuit Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Cadre
Infantryman / Blackhawk Maintainer / Small-Arms Instructor
Army National Guard
01.2011 - Current
- Lead and train soldiers in tactical operations, weapons handling, and maintenance
- Scheduled for promotion to Staff Sergeant (SSG) in February 2025
Corrections Officer
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained security and order within the correctional facility
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with institutional policies
Manager
Breeze Thru Carwash
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Oversaw daily operations, staff supervision, and customer service
- Managed scheduling, inventory, and employee training
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05-2015
Basic & Advanced Leadership Courses - Leadership Studies
United States Army
02-2024
Skills
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- K9 Handling: Drug Detection and Patrol Disciplines
- Tactical Operations and Crisis Management
- Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control
- Specialized Instruction: 40mm, Building Search, Foot Pursuit, and ABLE Training
- Criminal Interdiction and Investigative Techniques
- Strong Communication and Community Relations
Certification
- K9 Handler Drug Detection and Patrol Disciplines
- Mobile Field Force Operator Certification
- Basic SWAT
- Advanced SWAT
- SWAT Team Leader Development
- Less Lethal, FSDD, Chemical Agent Instructor Certification
- Instructor Development Certification
- Criminal Interdiction Certification
- Brazilian Jujitsu Blue Belt
Accomplishments
- Chief's Commendation, 2019
- Distinguished Service Cross, 2019
- State & Regional American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 2022
- Unit Commendation as part of the Street Crimes Unit, 2022
Specializedassignments
- Mobile Response Team, 2019
- K9 Handler, 2020-current
- Special Response Team, 2020-current
- Defensive Tactics Arrest & Control, 2020-current
- 40mm Instructor, 2022-current
- Street Crimes Unit, 2022-2024
- ABLE Instructor, 2023-current
- Building Search Instructor, 2023-current
- Foot Pursuit Instructor, 2024-current
- Tactics Cadre, 2025
Timeline
Police Officer
Rapid City Police Department
07.2016 - Current
Corrections Officer
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
05.2015 - 06.2016
Manager
Breeze Thru Carwash
07.2012 - 05.2015
Infantryman / Blackhawk Maintainer / Small-Arms Instructor
Army National Guard
01.2011 - Current
- K9 Handler Drug Detection and Patrol Disciplines
- Mobile Field Force Operator Certification
- Basic SWAT
- Advanced SWAT
- SWAT Team Leader Development
- Less Lethal, FSDD, Chemical Agent Instructor Certification
- Instructor Development Certification
- Criminal Interdiction Certification
- Brazilian Jujitsu Blue Belt
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Laramie County Community College
Basic & Advanced Leadership Courses - Leadership Studies
United States Army
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