Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Eric Kerkstra

Mount Pleasant,MI

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 10 years of security experience, including as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff at Lake County Sheriff's Department. Proven ability in crisis management and effective communication. Skilled in CCTV operations and customer service, ensuring safety and satisfaction in high-pressure environments. Committed to excellence in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Advisor

TRI-CAP
01.2025 - Current

Ensuring facility security inside and outside during patrol

Supervising inmate activities and enforcing rules

Administering medication, PBT, and drug tests

Transporting inmates to medical facilities and pick up from different jails

Administration work such as daily logs, answering phones and making copies

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Department
11.2017 - Current

Supervise other reserve officers by assigning roles and monitoring the radio for their reports

Assist with full-time officers as first responders at accident scenes

Record details of traffic stop investigations

Maintain security and crowd safety at school events and public festivals

Provide traffic control in emergencies

Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver

Distribution Interntional
03.2024 - 12.2024

Accurately executed physical inventory audits

Operated both stand up/sit down Hi-Lo and forklifts while adhering to safety guidelines

Promptly and reliably conveyed cargo to customers

Delivery Driver

Quality Pool Supply
07.2023 - 02.2024

Transferred bulk product and specialty orders both local and out of state

Systematically sorted, prepped, and loaded inventory for delivery

Answered customer phone calls and processed UPS orders

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute
Wyoming, MI
03-2010

High School Diploma -

Wyoming Park High School
Wyoming
05-1992

Skills

  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Dispatching
  • Security (10 years)

Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Chauffeur's Permit

CPR Certification

Timeline

Resident Advisor

TRI-CAP
01.2025 - Current

Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver

Distribution Interntional
03.2024 - 12.2024

Delivery Driver

Quality Pool Supply
07.2023 - 02.2024

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Department
11.2017 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Wyoming Park High School