Scott Ostash

Retired law enforcement veteran; having served as a Deputy Sheriff (Lieutenant) for the Orange County (CA.) Sheriff’s Department. In my 27 years of law enforcement service, I spent over 14 years in Supervision and Management and specialize in critical incident response, critical incident management, internal investigations, tactics, training and supervision. I also have private-sector security management experience and served as an Associate Instructor in the Criminal Justice Department at Santa Ana College. 

2022-2023

PUBLIC SAFETY LIEUTENANT, SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS, highland CA. 

As a Public Safety Lieutenant I was responsible for overseeing the physical security of Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel; one of the largest resort, hotel and casinos in the region. My responsibilities also included: scheduling, training, policy review and revision, employee issues and VIP protection.

1994 - 2022

DEPUTY SHERIFF (LIEUTENANT), ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, SANTA ANA CA. 

Over the course of my law enforcement career, I have served in the following capacities: Custody Operations, Patrol Operations, Critical Incident Response Team, Field Training Officer, Training Instructor/Administrator, Supervisor, Watch Commander, Manager and County Search & Rescue Coordinator. I am also experienced in project management and internal investigations of employee misconduct.

2008 - 2022

ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SANTA ANA COLLEGE, SANTA ANA CA.

In my capacity as an Associate Instructor, I have taught in the following fields of instruction: Criminal Law, Report Writing, Use of Force, Tactics and Physical Fitness.

2000

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE

California State University, Los Angeles

TRAINING CERTIFICATES:

2018

ALL-HAZARDS MANAGEMENT COURSE

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Texas A&M University, College Station TX

2012

SHERMAN BLOCK SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

California Commission on Peace officer Standards and Training