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Charles Kraus III

Pacific,Missouri

Summary

A 12 year law enforcement professional who has experience in case management, community engagement, and crisis intervention seeking a dynamic and forward thinking company to begin a new career-path with.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Protective Services Specialist

QuikTrip
03.2022 - Current

Provide physical and CCTV security of QuikTrip stores within the St. Louis Division. Ensure the safety and satisfaction of all employees and customers who are on QuikTrip property and within QuikTrip stores. Keep a log of trespassed suspects from QuikTrip property and deal with them accordingly when they return.

Reserve Officer

St. Ann Police Department
03.2022 - Current

As a Reserve Officer, I work monthly court dates as courtroom security. Additionally, I fingerprint individuals as instructed by the St. Ann Municipal Courts. I also have access to Police Legal Sciences to keep my POST active.

Broadcaster/Intermission Host

Maryville Saints Hockey Network
08.2020 - Current

Provide play-by-play and color commentating for the Maryville Saints D1 College Hockey team of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association). I was fortunate enough to provide my services for the 2020 and 2022 American Collegiate Hockey Association's National Tournament. Additionally, I provided color commentating for the 2022 D2 Regional Tournament. As a part of the Maryville Saints Hockey Network, we also plan specialty nights such as Law Enforcement Appreciation Night held at the Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield, MO.

Police Officer

Ellisville Police Department
03.2015 - 12.2021

While employed with the Ellisville Police Department, I was assigned to the patrol division. Additionally, I was able to obtain the roles of:

  • Field Training Instructor
  • Member of the Major Case Squad
  • OC Spray Instructor
  • Stop Stick Instructor
  • CIT Certified
  • Advanced Bike Patrol Certified
  • Type II
  • A.R.I.D.E training

Police Officer

Shrewsbury Police Department
03.2015 - 03.2016

As part of the Shrewsbury Police Department, I was assigned to the patrol division. I conducted tasks such as neighborhood patrols, traffic enforcement, fugitive apprehension, community relations, etc. While with the Shrewsbury Police Department, I was awarded with:

  • Chief's Appreciation

Police Officer

Ellisville Police Department
03.2011 - 03.2015

As part of the Ellisville Police Department, I was assigned to the patrol division. I conducted tasks such as neighborhood patrols, traffic enforcement, fugitive apprehension, community relations, etc. I was also presented with the following awards.

  • Lifesaving Action Award x2
  • Chief's Commendation x 2
  • Officer of the Year 2014
  • Community Playmaker x 2

Education

POST - Police Academy

Eastern Missouri Police Academy
St. Peters, MO
11.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice (27 Hours)

St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO

Skills

  • Field Training Officer
  • Major Case Squad Member
  • Stop Stick Instructor
  • OC Spray Instructor
  • CIT Certified
  • Advanced Bike Patrol Certified
  • ARIDE
  • Type II Instructor
  • Positive Working Relationships
  • Trained as part of St Louis Area Response (Riot) Team

Additional Information

  • Participated in a detachment to the United States Marshals Service. While with the Marshals, we searched for and apprehended several suspects wanted for Murder, Assault, Sexual Crimes and obstruction from justice.
  • Participated in a detachment to the St. Louis County Drug Unit. While with the drug unit, we conducted several undercover buy operations, surveillance tasks, and provided undercover operations during the Jason Stockley riots in St. Louis City.
  • Participated in a detachment to the "X" Squad Vehicle Theft Task Force with the Chesterfield Police Department. We patrolled west county in unmarked police vehicles searching for individuals stealing and breaking into vehicles.
  • Member of the Major Case Squad of the Greater St. Louis area. While with the Major Case Squad, I worked two murder cases in Overland and Hazelwood, Missouri.
  • Provided additional police services in Ferguson, Missouri on several occasions during the Michael Brown riots.

Timeline

Protective Services Specialist

QuikTrip
03.2022 - Current

Reserve Officer

St. Ann Police Department
03.2022 - Current

Broadcaster/Intermission Host

Maryville Saints Hockey Network
08.2020 - Current

Police Officer

Ellisville Police Department
03.2015 - 12.2021

Police Officer

Shrewsbury Police Department
03.2015 - 03.2016

Police Officer

Ellisville Police Department
03.2011 - 03.2015

POST - Police Academy

Eastern Missouri Police Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice (27 Hours)

St. Louis Community College
Charles Kraus III