Daylon Black Bull
Porcupine,S.D.
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Oglala Lakota County School District
Pine Ridge, SD
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
School Resource Officer
Oglala Lakota County School District
Pine Ridge, SD
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained a visible presence in classrooms, hallways, and other areas on campus.
- Conducted daily patrols of school grounds to ensure safety of students and faculty.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fights, medical issues, or suspicious activity.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Provided support to school staff with discipline issues involving students.
- Developed relationships with students by engaging in conversations and activities.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies with investigations related to criminal activity on campus.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, and other stakeholders to create safe learning environments for all students.
- Intervened when necessary to prevent potential conflicts from escalating into violence.
- Provided training sessions for faculty members regarding security protocols for handling emergencies.
- Served as a liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies during incidents requiring police involvement.
Patrol Officer
Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety
Pine Ridge, SD
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Requesting and presenting justifications for arrest warrants; Conducting investigations of criminal activities; Prosecuting and apprehending violators of law to ensure the protection and safe use of facilities and resources; Maintaining the lifespan of evidence from collection to proper disposal, upon completion of cases.; Proficient in Drug Interdiction; Highly motivated in conducting traffic stops; Proficient in D.U.I
- Investigations
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Prepared detailed reports of criminal activity for use in court proceedings.
- Developed relationships with informants to gain insight into criminal activities.
Correctional Officer
Oglala Sioux Tribe
Pine R, SD
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Tribal Law
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD05.2024
Skills
- Drug Interdiction
- DUI Investigations
- Writing warrants with probable cause
- Court Testimony
- Enforcement of federal warrants
- Great communication
- Effective in keeping sensitive information on suspected criminal activity
- Proficiency in writing reports
References
- Cody Seaboy, Highway Safety Trooper, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, 605-939-8805, cseaboy@ostdps.org
- Rikki Randall, K9 Officer, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, 605-441-6331, rrandall@ostdps.org
- Kyle Bourne, K9 Officer, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, 308-207-0218, kbourne@ostdps.org
Accomplishments
- Active Threat Instructor
- Unidentified Missing Persons Cases In Indian Country training
- Letter of Commendation Chief of Police -2020
- Certified Sentinel Agent 2023
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Oglala Lakota County School District
08.2023 - Current
School Resource Officer
Oglala Lakota County School District
10.2022 - Current
Patrol Officer
Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety
10.2018 - 10.2022
Correctional Officer
Oglala Sioux Tribe
01.2015 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts - Tribal Law
Oglala Lakota College
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