Daniel Burzlaff
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Accomplished and dedicated candidate demonstrating leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn new skills and expand knowledge base to meet personal and professional goals. Detail-oriented with ability to multitask while preserving a high degree of accuracy. Committed and dependable candidate ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Minnehaha County
09.2012 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
Corrections Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Forklift Operator
Rainbow Play Systems
03.2004 - 01.2011
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MNSkills
Integrity and Honesty
Leadership Qualities
Assertiveness
Conflict resolution skills
Public Safety
Emergency Response
Security Procedures
Policy Enforcement
Dependable and reliable
Basic Computer Literacy
Logistics Planning
Physical stamina and strength
Adaptability and Resilience
Document Management
Attention to Detail
Customer Relations
Accomplishments
Local hero award, recognized by the Minnehaha County Sheriffs Department for life saving actions that were provided while off duty, providing medical aid to a civilian who was choking.
Certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification
- First Aid Training
- Jail Training Officer (JTO)
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Minnehaha County
09.2012 - Current
Corrections Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
04.2011 - 08.2012
Forklift Operator
Rainbow Play Systems
03.2004 - 01.2011
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Central Lakes College