Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Community Service
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Adam Mercer

Howard City,MI

Summary

25 total years of law enforcement experience with two sheriff's departments and numerous different positions held. I'm seeking a new and different professional investigative challenge.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy

Kent County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - Current
  • 2023-Present Road Patrol Deputy
  • 2025-Present TAC (SWAT) Team Member

Deputy/Sergeant

Newaygo County Sheriff's Office
06.2000 - 05.2023
  • 2000-2003 Marine Patrol
  • 2003-2004 School Resource Deputy
  • 2004-2005 Road Patrol Deputy
  • 2005-2007 Undercover Narcotics Detective on CMET (Central Michigan Enforcement Team)
  • 2008-2018 Detective Sergeant
  • 2018-2023 Road Patrol Sergeant
  • 2006-2019 ERT (SWAT) Team Member

Education

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MI
05.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Academy

Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI
05-2003

Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Well rounded police officer
  • Fitness enthusiast
  • Visionary
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Work Ethic
  • Interviewing
  • Problem Solving
  • Surveillance
  • Search and Seizure

Timeline

Deputy

Kent County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - Current

Deputy/Sergeant

Newaygo County Sheriff's Office
06.2000 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Academy

Kirtland Community College

Criminal Justice

Ferris State University

Awards

  • Top Physical Fitness Award (2003) - Kirtland Police Academy
  • Meritorious Service Award (2016) - Newaygo County Sheriff's Office -

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling Michigan and the USA with my family in our RV., Exercising including lifting weights and mountain biking.

Community Service

  • 2011-Present My family and I started a scholarship that I donate to and present at annually