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Summary

I am a dedicated career employee of 30+ years for the Carver County Sheriff's Office. I always strive to do the right thing for the Jail, Sheriff's Office and citizens of Carver County.

I have many unique skills and abilities that allow me to perform functions and tasks that are typical of jail administration.

Due to my unique abilities, I have many other duties as assigned that help the jail and the sheriff's office, continue to function and grow administratively.

I am at the point in my career where I am uniquely qualified to move up and be a part of jail administration. Many of the functions I currently perform are jail administrative functions.

I truly live by our mission statement to "Serve everyone with respect and dignity and do so with honor integrity and pride"

Skills
  • Excellent multitasking abilities
  • Excellent Computer Skills
  • Expert in Crystal Reports
  • Expert in Microsoft Office products to include Excel and Word
  • Excellent with numbers and budgeting processes
  • Excellent IPC Skills
  • Excellent ability to quickly assess a situation and respond with appropriate actions
  • Excellent ability to motivate staff under my direction
  • Manager/administrator of numerous jail programs/functions including but not limited to:
  • Statewide Supervision (DOC Portal) administrator
  • Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photos (MRAP) administrator
  • CIS Software administrator for the Entire Sheriff's Office
  • Medical billing/Invoicing for inmate medical needs
  • Managing Inmate Billing for other agencies that house inmates with the Carver County Jail
  • Scheduling administrator for the jail staff to include managing the distribution of overtime
  • Securus inmate phone and video visiting administrator
  • Administrator of the Inmate checking account and credit card system
  • Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MCCC) member and former administrator
  • Administrator of Jail inmate video system (Stanley)
Experience
03/1996 - CurrentDetention Sergeant, Company Name, City, State
  • First line Supervisor for the Carver County Jail
  • Assign personnel
  • Evaluate work performance
  • Instruction new policies and procedures
  • Enforce Rules and Regulations
  • Coordination Jail activities
  • Knowledge and ability to perform all duties of a Detention Deputy
  • Carry out procedures as defines by the office and divisional policies
  • Work independently without presence of immediate supervisor
  • Supervise Detention Deputies to ensure they are complying with office policy and state and federal laws
  • Enforce jail rules and carry out procedures as defined by office and divisional policies
  • Respond to inmate concerns
  • Prepare for and respond to emergency situations
  • Knowledge of Jail direct supervision, principles, practices, procedures, purposes, tools, techniques, and equipment
  • Awareness and/or openness to understanding different cultures, racial, and ethnic demographics
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations
  • Knowledge of jail administration and the principles and practices of leadership, supervision, and training
  • Knowledge of jail organizations, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to Apply jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the work place
  • Supervise and direct the work activities and functions of jail staff
  • Communicate and enforce office and County policies.
    • Prepare and present numerical and narrative reports
  • Record and maintain records accurately
  • Basic first aid and CPR
  • Excellent oral and written communications
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department heads, inmates, officials, and the public
  • Prioritize and organize a variety of responsibilities
  • Follow written and oral instruction and completing tasks in a timely manner
  • Work independently with little supervision and maintaining confidentiality
  • Use department tools, materials, and equipment
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
08/1991 - 03/1996Detention Deputy, Company Name, City, State
  • Supervise inmates by enforcing jail rules and carry out procedures as defined by office and divisional policies.
  • Supervise inmates in their daily activities
  • Maintaining order
  • Monitoring inmate behavior
  • Responding to and attempting to resolve inmate concerns/conflicts
  • Responding to jail emergencies
  • Monitoring inmate mail and phone calls
  • Maintaining logs and reports
  • Ensure accurate inmate counts
  • Perform housekeeping and sanitation practices as necessary to ensure a safe facility
  • Booking and releasing inmates by performing booking functions of new inmates which includes; creating inmate files, fingerprinting, photographing, arranging for an interpreter as needed, recording of personal property and money, conducting inmate orientation, providing information, classifying inmates, and gathering necessary documents as needed at release.
  • Maintain inmate records by entering inmate data into computer files and submits to proper agencies, maintains detailed record of all inmate activity, account purchases and deposits, medical needs, reports and other documents to ensure that the inmate files are accurate.
  • Responds to emergencies situations utilizing necessary emergency equipment to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
  • Knowledge in jail policies and procedures
  • Awareness and/or openness to understanding different cultures, racial, and ethnic demographics
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Basic 1st Aid and CPR
  • Knowledge of basic use of force skills
  • Excellent use of Interpersonal Communication Skills
03/1996 - CurrentComputer Software Trainer, Company Name, City, State
  • Set up CIS software system for law enforcement agencies
  • Train employees of law enforcement agencies of the functions of the CIS software system
  • Assist law enforcement agencies on implementing the CIS software for their agency
  • Assist law enforcement agencies by creating functional reports from imported data through Crystal Reports
Education and Training
03/1992Bachelor of Science, Law EnforcementMankato State University, City
05/2004Certificate, Management SeriesBCA Management Series, City
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School Attended

  • Mankato State University
  • BCA Management Series

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  • Detention Sergeant
  • Detention Deputy
  • Computer Software Trainer

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science , Law Enforcement
    Certificate , Management Series

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