Charles Mahlen
Brule,WI
Summary
A highly motivated professional with over nine years of law enforcement experience including firearms instruction, K9 operations, Dive operations, Field Training and SWAT tactics. Well rounded and a quick learner, I seek to find a position more suited to my interests and future goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Firearms Instructor
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive firearms training that fits the needs of our department.
- Conduct safety briefings prior to range work.
- Adhere to strict state standards for qualifying all members of our department with both department issued pistol and rifle.
- Create and review challenging training exercises for Emergency Response Team/SWAT operations candidates and members.
- Integrate firearms training with K9 Unit Officers from within our Unit as well as other regional agencies.
- Construct realistic training environments often out of 2x4 lumber and OSB. Transport these to a location and dismantle once training is complete.
Patrol K9 Officer
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
11.2022 - Current
- Completed 3 month Police K9 training academy at St. Paul Police Department K9 Unit with K9 Atlas.
- I am solely responsible for updated and continued training with K9 Atlas with target of 16 hours per month of training in narcotics detection, article location, human tracking, and suspect apprehension.
- As a K9 handler, per policy, I become in command of any incident if my K9 is deployed.
- I work to provide training opportunities for other K9 Handlers and Officers in the region given Superior's unique waterfront location, my relationship with local businesses, and our access to large vessels on the Lake Superior Harbor.
- Remaining up to date on K9 associated case law in regards to narcotics and apprehension work.
- Complete regular patrols to ensure public safety, deter criminal activity, as well as work in conjunction with local, state, and other agencies to achieve a common goal.
- K9 Atlas and I work as team members of the Superior Police Department Emergency Response Team.
- Develop relationships with community organizations, local business leaders, local government officials and school districts staff/students to increase awareness of K9 Officer's role within the community.
- Document training exercises, deployment records, review and determine best practices in order to better suit K9 Atlas, myself, and other K9 Handlers within my unit.
SWAT Operator
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Completed SWAT Operations course through Lacrosse County Sheriff's Officer SWAT Training school in September of 2022.
- Work in strategically planned team setting to execute search warrants, locate missing/lost individuals, using a variety of trained tactics.
- Introduced and implement K9 tactics for SWAT team entry applications for high risk search operations in conjunction with drone, robot, and gas munitions deployment.
- Received specialized training in close quarters battle (CQB) and high speed entry/hostage rescue.
- As an ERT/SWAT team our training goal is 24 hours per month
Field Training Officer
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
02.2021 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive training programs for new recruits, enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Refine and review training materials, improving knowledge for new staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess trainee progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other Field Training Officers and command staff to assist new recruits with concern areas.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to policy and procedure.
- Worked with command staff to assist in onboarding new recruits as well as preparing recruits to seek other employment if deemed necessary.
Police Officer
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
05.2017 - Current
- Enforce traffic laws, municipal code, and state statutes
- Conducting investigations, collection of evidence, interviewing involved parties, formulate strategic arrest strategies for violent offenders.
- Working with local sanitation department to investigate and cite offenders involved in illegal dumping cases.
- Working with building inspection and the zoning department to shut down locations found in violation of building code.
- Build cases with other knowledgeable members of the Police Department and local Task Force to better utilize K9 during narcotics interdiction traffic stops.
- Work with community groups, churches, schools and local businesses to increase public understanding for the mission of the community and how the Superior Police Department is working to achieve that mission.
- Mentor junior officers and ERT (Emergency Response Team) members and encouraging professional development, while aiding in adherence to departmental policies.
Diver
Superior Police Department
Superior, WI
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Worked as a joint dive team member with Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Superior Fire Department, as a representative of the Superior Police Department.
- Conducted underwater searches for evidence and missing persons, utilizing SCUBA diving techniques.
- Completed ERDI (Emergency Rescue Dive International) training for underwater search (evidence) and rescue/recovery.
- Deployed in various regions including: Superior Harbor, Apostle Islands/Chequamegon Bay, Lake Nebagamon, Lake St. Croix, among others to search for evidence and victims.
- Testified in court for a murder trial associated with evidence collected by my team.
- Operated and maintained large Lake Superior Vessel.
- Executed routine maintenance of diving equipment to guarantee operational readiness. Trained to rebuild full face mask system.
- Worked with other team leaders to evolve policy and procedure associated with our joint team.
- Completed ice diving certification in Spring of 2022.
Education
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Course - Construction
Pace Online
Orlando, FL11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, Wisconsin05-2017
Certificate - Human Resources Development
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, Wisconsin05-2017
Certificate - Paralegal
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WI05-2017
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Team Player I enjoy the camaraderie fostered while strategizing with other professionals and working toward a common goal
- Compliance To policy, procedure, municipal code, building codes, state statute, and federal law
- Self motivated and Goal oriented in my professional life as well as my personal life
- Strong ability to lead others Throughout my career I have been placed in positions to lead others
- Professionalism I strive to be professional in all things I do
- Dedication I am a dedicated husband, father of two, police officer, and steward to our 42 acres in Brule
- Persistence Since 2020 I have spent the bulk of my free time preparing for a home addition project From blueprints to finishing work, I have completed all levels of construction found in a typical residential building project
- Passion I have always had a passion for construction, carpentry, and finishing work
- Adaptability I enjoy learning from those around me, whether a supervisor or subordinate I believe we can learn from anyone
- Skilled with use of: speed/framing square, level, laser (transit) circular saw, miter saw, table saw, band saw, drill, driver, impact wrenches, reciprocating saw, sander, oscillating tool, drywall cutout tool, chainsaw, fork lift, skid steer operation with implements, among many other tools
- Experience: framing houses/structures, setting trusses, replacing/installing sheathing, roofing (steel exposed fastener) light residential electrical work, form setting (insulating and rebar placement/tying) hanging/finishing drywall, PEX (expansion and crimp) installation Working knowledge of Wisconsin Code
Timeline
Firearms Instructor
Superior Police Department
11.2023 - Current
Patrol K9 Officer
Superior Police Department
11.2022 - Current
SWAT Operator
Superior Police Department
08.2022 - Current
Field Training Officer
Superior Police Department
02.2021 - Current
Diver
Superior Police Department
03.2019 - 09.2022
Police Officer
Superior Police Department
05.2017 - Current
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Course - Construction
Pace Online
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Superior
Certificate - Human Resources Development
University of Wisconsin Superior
Certificate - Paralegal
University of Wisconsin Superior