Craig Habel
Portage,MI
Summary
Performance driven manager with 25 years of experience in law enforcement roles. Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making and management abilities with expertise in employee development. Conscientious leader with great attention to detail. People person who is motivated to embark on a new career.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety
Kalamazoo , MI
01.2020 - Current
- Divisional Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. Oversee the Crime Lab and Detectives. (Responsible for 27 employees).
- Manage investigations-Homicides, CSC's, Robberies, Kidnappings, etc..
- Responsible for managing and balancing the CID budget for purchases and overtime expenses.
- Managing evidence and property destruction. Review reports and related documents for accuracy.
- Create investigative plans and work with other divisions to combat criminal activity.
- On call duties, make decisions on investigations during off duty hours.
- Collaborate with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Improve criminal investigation lead times through enhanced case management and better personnel training.
- Strategic Planning for the future of the CID. Provided ongoing training to employees to maximize results.
Executive Lieutenant
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Kalamazoo , MI
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assistant Divisional Commander. Assisted Captain in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Administrative management of the CID to include monitoring of the division’s operations, deployment and evaluation of personnel.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Command Officer
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Kalamazoo , MI
05.2009 - 12.2017
- Public Safety Officer (May 1998-May 2009)
- Patrol Sergeant (May 2009-April 2011) Narcotics Sergeant (April 2011-April 2016)
- Patrol Lieutenant (June 2016-January 2018)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
04.1998
Skills
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Planning & Organizing
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Team Player
- Multitasking
Certification
- Medical First Responder
- CPR
- MCOLES Law Enforcement Certified
- Michigan State University Staff and Command Leadership Academy
Timeline
Captain
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public Safety
01.2020 - Current
Executive Lieutenant
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 01.2020
Command Officer
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
05.2009 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
- Medical First Responder
- CPR
- MCOLES Law Enforcement Certified
- Michigan State University Staff and Command Leadership Academy
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