ISAAC BURFIELD
3194 Aaron Lane,MI
Summary
I am a dedicated, committed and developing Police Officer with over 8 years of experience and service in providing public safety and crime prevention for the good of all citizens. I am skilled and well trained to approach each situation with alertness, compassion, and understanding with a focus on effective communication, community service and efficient teamwork. I demonstrate a proactive approach to applying legal knowledge and crisis intervention. I am eager to continue my professional career and contribute to the city of Traverse City in their public safety initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Traverse City Police Department
Traverse City, MI
02.2025 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted routine patrols in assigned areas to deter criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance relations.
Police Sergeant
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
07.2021 - Current
- Enforce federal, state, and tribal law. Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activity. Communicate with the public, assist general public, serve civil papers, provide medical response, and testify in court. Provide oversite and support to all night shift officers, revise police reports, scheduling of duty patrol for Officers month-to-month, as well as organize and provide Officer trainings.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Enforce federal, state, and tribal law. Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activity. Communicate with the public, assist general public, serve civil papers, provide medical response, and testify in court.
Peacemaker
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Creating a policy and procedure for the Family Healing to Wellness (FHTWC) juvenile court as it pertains to a peacemaker. Working alongside Tribal Court Probation with meeting with juvenile clients as a mentor to ensure meeting FHTWC guidelines. Each meeting would include cultural elements (i.e. 7 Grandfather Teachings).
ORV/Marine/Snowmobile Deputy Sheriff
Kalkaska County Sherriff's Office
Kalkaska, MI
09.2016 - 12.2018
- ORV duties entailed enforcing recreational vehicle laws on all county and state-maintained trails. Informing operators of laws, assisting motorists, issuing civil citations. Marine duties entailed patrolling all inland lakes in Kalkaska County to ensure the safety of all operators and individuals in each vessel. Snowmobile patrol entailed riding on state maintain snowmobile trails watching for proper snowmobile safety. Communication with the public on all laws pertaining to recreational snowmobiling. Issuing civil citations.
Police Academy Cadet
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Training 40 hours per week dedicated to the daily duties of a police officer. Training entailed in-classroom academic training, physical training, and hands-on scenarios with trained professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Concentration of Social and Criminal Justice
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2016
Skills
- Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Proficiency
- Leadership
- Observation
- Mediation
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- MCOLES Certified
- Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC)
- Field Training Officer Certified (FTO)
- TASER Certified
- Supervision of Police Personnel (Northwestern University Center for Public Safety)
- Personnel Security and Suitability Adjudication – Nov 2022
- SFST Practitioner
- LEIN certified
- Intoxilyzer 9000 Certified
- PBT Certified
- CPR and Defibrillator Certified
- Defensive Tactics Proficiency
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Traverse City Police Department
02.2025 - Current
Police Sergeant
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
07.2021 - Current
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
05.2018 - 07.2021
Police Academy Cadet
Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police
01.2018 - 05.2018
Peacemaker
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court
09.2016 - 12.2018
ORV/Marine/Snowmobile Deputy Sheriff
Kalkaska County Sherriff's Office
09.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Concentration of Social and Criminal Justice
Central Michigan University