Blake Steffen

• Western district patrol officer, tour 2.
• Committed law enforcement professional prioritizing swift response to priority calls, continuously learning, and proactively combating crime to ensure community safety.
• Adept at proactively stopping individuals and vehicles to curb gun violence and the spread of dangerous drugs, ensuring community safety through proactive crime prevention measures.
• Proficient in identifying critical information to share with the team, facilitating proactive measures to address our city's greatest issues.
• Collaborate within teams on critical and challenging calls, recognizing my significance both as a supportive team member and as a leader.
• Diligently invested time in providing the St. Paul way of care, ensuring thorough attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• I prioritize my health and fitness with utmost dedication, maintaining SWAT standard physical fitness levels from application to the present. By consistently striving to be at my peak physical condition, I ensure that I bring the best version of myself to every task and situation, day in and day out.

Training/Skills/Positions:

• Pepperball armorer and instructor.
• Drone operator and visual observer (Leader and Team member).
• Mobile Field Force member.
• Attended regular training sessions on new law enforcement techniques and procedures.
• Former WAVE unit (Western Area Violence Enforcement).
• IPMBA police cyclist certified.

• As a Community Engagement Cadet, I foster meaningful relationships with the community through proactive outreach initiatives, bridging gaps and building trust. Leveraging strong connections within the department, I facilitate seamless communication channels between law enforcement and residents, ensuring effective collaboration in addressing community needs. Through this role, I've honed my communication skills, adept at conveying information clearly and building rapport with diverse stakeholders.

• As a Repair Technician, I employ sharp critical thinking skills and meticulous attention to detail to diagnose and resolve complex issues efficiently. Recognizing the importance of teamwork, I collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain a high standard of service, ensuring both fleet and customer satisfaction. With a focus on problem-solving and a commitment to teamwork, I consistently deliver top-notch results in a fast-paced environment.
• Repair, service and maintain a fleet of equipment ranging from HVAC systems to Diesel engine power generators.
• Operator of forklifts and large industrial equipment.
• Set up and install of job sites requiring power generation.
• Monitor and maintain power operation remotely and on site.

• Instructed Fitness classes (H.I.I.T, Strength Training, Boxing/Kick Boxing and Mobility work) to classes ranging from 1-20 clients.
• Instructed proper form and technique to prevent injury.
• Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
• Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
• Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
• Created individualized fitness programs to meet clients' goals, physical abilities and limitations.

• Managed agency operations and supervised employees, gaining invaluable insights into leadership, self-determination, and the creation of robust support systems. Demonstrated ability to lead by example, foster self-motivation, and implement strategic support structures to drive organizational success.
• Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.