Dennis Wirth
Retired Police Detective
Hope,MI
Summary
I am a Retired Police Detective and currently a Experienced Handyman with a Lifetime of experience in residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical and machinery repairs from Farm Equipment to Motor Vehicle repair. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Handyman
Self-employeed
Hope, MI
07.2010 - Current
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Police Detective
Lansing Police Department
Lansing, MI
09.1985 - 07.2010
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 09.1983 - 05.1985
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Delta College
Bay City, MI 09.1981 - 05.1983
Skills
Machinery repairs
Residential construction
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Hand tools
Project Management
Project estimation and bidding
Electrical repairs
Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Farming
Enjoy Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Construction and Farming
Timeline
General Handyman
Self-employeed
07.2010 - Current
Police Detective
Lansing Police Department
09.1985 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
09.1983 - 05.1985
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Delta College
09.1981 - 05.1983