Alex DeJong
Jenison,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on supporting team objectives.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet agency goals.
Hard working, and self motivated individual with professionalism and integrity who will complete the task at hand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy - SRO
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Zeeland Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Came into the role mid school year, and effectively assisted with a smooth transition.
- Built new relationships with new staff and students in an effort to quickly learn the new district and their dynamics
- Integrated the Zeeland Township community policing unit into the schools that fell within that patrol area to ensure quick and effective response if needed.
- Worked with ZPS Administration to create an "open door policy" with Deputies working in the area. This fostered an environment where area Deputies stopped in and could learn the layout of buildings.
- Obtained key card access for all Zeeland/Holland area Deputies to ensure access to district buildings in the event of an emergency.
- Presented CRASE to all district employees over three professional development days. This included everyone from Administration, to food service, to transportation, to teachers and support staff.
- Supported our SpEd rooms with student behavioral issues.
- Enhanced relationships with students by participating in school events such as the Polar Plunge.
- Presented to various classes throughout the district, always allowing opportunity for Q&A.
Deputy - SRO
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
West Ottawa Public Schools
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Daily presence within the district buildings and properties to ensure a safe learning and work environment for students and staff. This included 8 Elementary buildings, 2 Middle School buildings, and 2 High School buildings.
- Created and presented classroom presentations for students. These included government classes, health classes, and student success classes.
- Created a week long initiative to enforce school bus red light violations with motorists. This included researching high violation areas, and enlisting the help of the Traffic Unit and Township Deputies.
- Presented CRASE to staff
- Built and fostered relationships with staff and students which was instrumental in various major case investigations as well as creating a safe and trusted avenue for reporting incidents to Law Enforcement.
Road Patrol Deputy
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Float Car
08.2016 - 06.2017
- After the successful completion of field training, conducted enforcement throughout the county, during various shifts, learning patrol functions and investigations.
- Assisted in accident investigations, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for further action.
- Conducted traffic patrol and enforcement action.
- Worked every quadrant of the county on a day or night shift which provided perspective on different work loads in different areas.
Cadet
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Headquarters/Jail
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Learned the functions of the jail and assisted with intake within booking
- Upheld the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, serving as a the first point of contact at the front desk at Headquarters.
- Participated in ride alongs with various Deputies throughout the county to learn different dynamics within the road patrol unit.
- Assisted with numerous Department trainings as a role player which prepared me for the upcoming Police Academy.
- Was responsible for checking in visitors during night visits for inmates at the jail.
Education
Police Academy
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2016
Certification
- Forensic Interview
- CRASE Instructor
- TASER Instructor
- Less Lethal, Chemical Munitions, and FSDD Instructor - NTOA
- Pepperball Instructor
- TEAM - Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring
- Force Science - Certification Course (40 Hour)
- Advance Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
- Basic SWAT
- Emerging Leaders
- Crisis Intervention - CIT (40 Hour)
- Ottawa Area Secure Schools Network (OASSN) - Attendee since it began (2 summits a year)
- Peer Support - Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Deputy - SRO
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Deputy - SRO
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
06.2017 - 01.2022
Road Patrol Deputy
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - 06.2017
Cadet
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
06.2012 - 04.2016
Police Academy
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University