Chad Schlotterbeck
Estelline,SD
Summary
Skilled in conflict resolution and policy enforcement, with a high standard for results. Law enforcement professional with a robust background in public safety and community protection. Proven ability to manage and de-escalate high-pressure situations while maintaining order. Known for collaborative team efforts and consistent achievement of operational goals, demonstrating reliability and adaptability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff
Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office
Hayti, SD
04.2001 - Current
- Served as Chief Deputy from 2004 – 2012
- 2013 to present elected sheriff of Hamlin County
- Created a School Resource Officer position for three schools in the Hamlin County School District
- Supervised and trained deputies and civilian staff
- Work with other elected officials and communities to build unity within the borders of Hamlin County
Intermediate Chief
Estelline Police Department
Estelline, SD
12.1997 - 03.2001
- Overseen city and state law enforcements
- Interacted with members of the community
- Provided guidance to city council during new chief hiring process
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Chief of Police
Castlewood Police Department
Castlewood, SD
04.1995 - 11.1997
- Maintained law and order within city limits
- Worked within the school district with youth on safety and protection matters
- Directed personnel work during the flood of 1997
- Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base, USA
01.1991 - 10.1996
- Worked top secret military clearance
- Directed up to ten personnel per week
- Awarded Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon
- Desert Storm Veteran
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
Instructor
Mount Marty University
Watertown, SD
08.2015 - Current
- Designed and instructed 20 plus class using Desire to Learn (D2L)
- Presented law enforcement practice with personal experience to students
- Instructed classes ranging from 4 to 20 students per semester
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford High School
05.2010
Skills
- HR leadership
- Staffing optimization
- Labor law compliance
- Compensation structuring
- Recruitment oversight
- Recruitment
- Recordkeeping
- Background checks
- Employee engagement
- Policy making and enforcement
- Recruitment and selection
- Team building
- HR policies and procedures
- Payroll coordination
- Legal compliance
- System development
- Employee morale management
- Training development
- Compliance
- Employee support
- Policy enforcement
- Workforce improvements
- Organizational development
- HR guidance
Education
Ashford, AL,Colorado Springs, CO
Skills
Timeline
Instructor
Mount Marty University
08.2015 - Current
Sheriff
Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office
04.2001 - Current
Intermediate Chief
Estelline Police Department
12.1997 - 03.2001
Chief of Police
Castlewood Police Department
04.1995 - 11.1997
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Air Force
01.1991 - 10.1996
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford High School
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