BRENDAN L. THOMPSON
Summary
Professional with strong experience in correctional environments, ready to make impact in public safety. Focus on teamwork and achieving results through strong communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability. Reliable and flexible, skilled in maintaining security, enforcing regulations, and supporting rehabilitation efforts. Known for integrity, resilience, and the ability to handle challenging situations with composure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Deputy
Dakota County Jail
01.2025 - Current
- Supervise inmate activities and maintain safety protocols within the facility.
- Conduct thorough inspections of inmate living areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations within the facility, preserving order and minimizing harm to individuals involved.
- Displayed strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks and responding to emergencies as they arose.
- Manage inmate records and documentation for accurate reporting and tracking.
- Coordinate transportation of inmates for court appearances and medical appointments.
Security Officer
Minnesota Wild Security
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintain a safe and secure campus at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. Patrolling the grounds, communicating with building staff, operating X-ray machines, escorting high-profile guests, and working with the unsheltered
Account Executive
NBC Montana
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for managing accounts with companies that advertised on NBC Montana. This entailed communicating with marketing directors, discussing marketing solutions, gathering payment, as well as obtaining new clients to advertise with
Head Hurdles Position Coach - Track and Field
Bozeman High School
01.2021 - 06.2023
- For three years during the track and field season, I was the head hurdles coach for the track and field team
- Responsible for the planning, scheduling, coaching, and most importantly mentoring of the hurdles event for 10-20 high school athletes on the Bozeman Track and Field team
Service Assistant, Porter
Billion Auto Group
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported service writers and performed tasks in the service drive to abet the service process as well as porter customers to or from the site upon customer request
Licensed Drone Pilot, Videographer, Photographer
406 Tours - Billings Tech Guys
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted and designed professional media jobs for real estate agents to assist in the sale of their property listings
- Proficient in computer editing software such as Lightroom, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, and professional emailing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology
University of Montana
Missoula, MT01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT08-2023
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Rasmussen University
Eagan09-2026
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Emergency response
- Safety protocol compliance
- Competent decision making
- Risk assessment
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Defensive tactics
- Safety and security enforcement
Honors & Awards
2018 DECA club Nationals qualifier, 2017, 2018 Montana All-State Track and Field Award, 9 Varsity letter awards - Sentinel High School, 2018 Track and Field Team Captain - Sentinel High School, 2019 Varsity Letter winner - University of Montana
Timeline
Correctional Deputy
Dakota County Jail
01.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Minnesota Wild Security
09.2024 - 04.2025
Account Executive
NBC Montana
01.2024 - 05.2024
Service Assistant, Porter
Billion Auto Group
07.2021 - 03.2022
Head Hurdles Position Coach - Track and Field
Bozeman High School
01.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Drone Pilot, Videographer, Photographer
406 Tours - Billings Tech Guys
03.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminology
Montana State University
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Rasmussen University