Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer work
Accolades
How I match Viasat's GSOC Needs
Timeline
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Daniel Eller

Prescott Valley

Summary

Public safety leader with over 20 years in law enforcement and instructional roles, specializing in 24/7 operations and incident triage. Proven expertise in managing critical incidents, ensuring compliance across secured spaces, and enhancing operational readiness through effective training and SOP development. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with OSINT, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Sergeant

Prescott Valley Police Department
Prescott Valley
07.2023 - Current
  • Manage 24/7 shift operations, ensuring effective resource allocation and real-time incident monitoring.
  • Triage incidents and coordinate multi-agency escalations, providing decision-ready summaries to leadership.
  • Develop and implement SOPs for incident management and escalation protocols.

General Instructor

Prescott Valley Police Department
07.2010 - Current
  • Design and deliver training simulations focused on decision-making and incident triage.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen operational protocols and team coordination.

Narcotics Sergeant

Prescott Valley Drug Enforcement Unit
Prescott Valley
04.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed SOPs for investigative workflows and coordinated intelligence sharing with law enforcement partners.
  • Conducted operational validation to support escalation processes and enhance incident response.

SWAT Team Leader / Operator

Prescott Valley Police Department
05.2008 - 10.2021
  • Led high-risk operations, managing tactical coordination and ensuring operational readiness during critical incidents.
  • Directed after-action reviews to refine SOPs and enhance team preparedness.

Terrorism Liaison Officer

Prescott Valley Police Department
Prescott Valley
04.2012 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated intelligence flow and crisis management, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Liaised with local, state, and federal partners to coordinate security measures during high-profile events.

Corporal / Detective / Patrol Officer

Prescott Valley Police Department
12.2006 - 04.2020
  • Supervised multi-incident responses while maintaining situational awareness and structured documentation.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance case resolution strategies and intelligence sharing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Global Security and Intelligence Studies

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ
05-2006

Skills

  • 24/7 workforce coordination
  • SOP development and reviews
  • Critical incident management
  • Emergency management
  • Surveillance operations
  • Adaptability
  • Incident command and triage
  • Global threat monitoring
  • Effective documentation practices
  • Collaborative stakeholder communication
  • Decision making

Volunteer work

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters SWAT Kids Event – Participated in youth outreach events connecting students with law enforcement mentors.
  • Cops and Bobbers – Supported community fishing events that build relationships between officers and local youth.
  • Read Across America – Volunteered in local schools to promote literacy and encourage reading.
  • Little League Coach – Coached youth athletes while teaching teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Prescott Valley Big Horns Wrestling Team Coach – Mentored and coached youth wrestlers, emphasizing perseverance, leadership, and personal accountability.

Accolades

Medal of Valor/Police Chief’s Commendation/Life Saving Awards

How I match Viasat's GSOC Needs

  • Operations center mindset: proven 24/7 shift leadership, incident triage, and escalation execution.
  • Analytical tradecraft & OSINT readiness: experience validating sources, distinguishing signal from noise, and delivering concise operational context.
  • Discipline & reliability: consistent adherence to SOPs, detailed documentation, and clear, decision-ready communications for escalations and handovers.
  • Growth mindset: extensive training background and active participation in drills and AARs to iterate on playbooks and workflows.
  • Ability to make critical decsisions with limited information.
  • Ability to pivot and change directions if a situation shifts.

Timeline

Patrol Sergeant

Prescott Valley Police Department
07.2023 - Current

Narcotics Sergeant

Prescott Valley Drug Enforcement Unit
04.2020 - 07.2023

Terrorism Liaison Officer

Prescott Valley Police Department
04.2012 - 07.2020

General Instructor

Prescott Valley Police Department
07.2010 - Current

SWAT Team Leader / Operator

Prescott Valley Police Department
05.2008 - 10.2021

Corporal / Detective / Patrol Officer

Prescott Valley Police Department
12.2006 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Global Security and Intelligence Studies

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daniel Eller