Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Craig TerHaar

Twin Lake,MI

Summary

Experienced correctional officer with a proven track record in maintaining prison order and inmate management. Adept in leading emergency response teams and training personnel in disturbance control and emergency healthcare. Recognized for excellence in service with a strong background in both tactical operations and conflict resolution. Certified in a comprehensive range of safety and emergency procedures, demonstrating a commitment to security and efficient inmate management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

A/Human Resource Developer

Michigan Department of Corrections
10.2024 - Current

Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility.

  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of staff development, training, and other programs.
  • Knowledge of planning and evaluating training and programs.
  • Ability to prepare and/or select training and program materials.

Emergency Response Team District Commander

Emergency Management and Special Operations
08.2022 - Current

District 4 (ECF, LRF, MCF)

  • Served as a point of contact for activation and pre-planned operations.
  • Coordinated with other District Commanders for large-scale activations and training exercises.

Correctional Officer E9

Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2018 - Current

Muskegon Correctional Facility

  • Observes and appropriately responds to critical incidents, such as prisoner disturbances, assaults on employees, prisoners, or other situations that threaten the security of the facility.

Emergency Response Team Assistant District Command

Emergency Management and Special Operations
05.2021 - 08.2022

District 4 (ECF, LRF, MCF)

  • Responsible for the development of pre-plans for tactical operations of the team within their facility or complex.
  • Responsible for the preparation of operation plans when the team is active, either in training or in actual situations.

Emergency Response Team Dist. Training Coordinator

Emergency Management and Special OPerations
05.2018 - 05.2021

District 4 (ECF, LRF, MCF)

  • Responsible for scheduling, coordination, and ensuring mandatory training is completed within their respective District in accordance with the approved training plan.

New Employee School- Field Training Officer

Michigan Department of Corrections
Lansing, MI
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Roll call and inspection, dorm inspections.
  • Monitor time and attendance, platoon logbook, and FTO logbook.
  • Maintain recruit files and platoon records.

Correctional Officer E9

Michigan Department of Corrections
09.2012 - 03.2018

West Shoreline Correctional Facility

  • Observes and appropriately responds to critical incidents, such as prisoner or detainee disturbances, assaults on employees, prisoners, or detainees, or other situations that threaten the security of the facility.

Education

Corrections -

Baker College
Muskegon, MI
01-2013

Accomplishments

Muskegon Correctional Facility Officer of the Year 2021

Certification

Trainer in Disturbance Control, Emergency Healthcare, Emergency Restraint Chair, Hostage Incident Management, Prisoner Management, all weapons platforms along with all ERT Programs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

A/Human Resource Developer

Michigan Department of Corrections
10.2024 - Current

Emergency Response Team District Commander

Emergency Management and Special Operations
08.2022 - Current

Emergency Response Team Assistant District Command

Emergency Management and Special Operations
05.2021 - 08.2022

Emergency Response Team Dist. Training Coordinator

Emergency Management and Special OPerations
05.2018 - 05.2021

Correctional Officer E9

Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2018 - Current

New Employee School- Field Training Officer

Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2018 - 08.2018

Correctional Officer E9

Michigan Department of Corrections
09.2012 - 03.2018

Corrections -

Baker College
Craig TerHaar