Robert Pontius

Firefighter/ Instructor

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Lapel, Indiana, United States

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Timeline
About me
Sergeant at Hamilton County Sheriffs Office Jail Division
Education
- Hamilton Southeastern Highschool
  2004 - 2008
- Purdue University Global
  2022 - 2023
  Associate's degree Criminal Justice and Corrections 3.37
Experience
- Wayne Township Vol Fire Department Hamilton County
  Sept 2006 - Apr 2013
  Firefighter/ Instructor
- 1st Marine Division
  Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
  Radio Operator
- Lapel Stony Creek fire territory
  Mar 2012 - Sept 2016
  Firefighter
- Hamilton County Sheriffs Office Indiana
  Sept 2013 - now
  - Field Training Officer Coordinator
    Jun 2023 - now
  - Field Training Officer Sergeant
    Mar 2021 - now
  - Sergeant
    Mar 2021 - now
  - Law Enforcement Training Instructor, General
    Oct 2018 - now
  - Corrections Officer
    Sept 2013 - now
- Lapel Police Dept
  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
  Police Officer
- Lapel Stony Creek Fire Territory
  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
  Firefighter/ Emt-B
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  Apr 2023 - now
  Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Safety Team
  Pit road firefighter
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
  American Jail Association
  Oct 2019
- Law Enforcement Training Instructor, General
  Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board
  Oct 2019
- BLS Instructor
  American Heart Association
  Feb 2021
- Fire Service Driver/Operator Certification
  Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  Feb 2016
- Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention
  Indiana University Bloomington
  Jan 2018
- Firefighter II
  Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  May 2006
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
  NAMI
  Mar 2019
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
  American College of Surgeons
  Mar 2018
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  State of Indiana
  May 2018
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
  May 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Distinguished Hoosier award Governor Mike Braun Apr 2025 The Distinguished Hoosier is meant for those who distinguish themselves by significant contributions to their communities, and whose qualities and actions endear them in the hearts and minds of Hoosiers.
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Life Saving Award Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Feb 2024
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Captain’s Award Captain Sean Bauer Jun 2023
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Kentucky Colonel Governor of Kentucky May 2023 The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky. It is recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to our community, state, and nation.
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  32nd Degree Scottish Rite Master Mason Supreme Council, AASR, NMJ Apr 2023 Scottish Rite Freemasonry, is a fraternity of Brothers committed to journeying deeper into the highest principles, teachings, and ideals of the Masonic Craft.
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Lifesaver Award - Jun 2022
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Jail Deputy of the Year - 2018
- Awarded to Robert Pontius
  Heartsaver Hero Award American Heart Association Oct 2014