Keith Hoferman

Work History

Des Moines Police Department

12.1994 - 06.2023

Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Manning Police Department

08.1992 - 09.1994

Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.

Northwest Concrete And Ornamental Iron

06.1991 - 08.1992

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

United States Army

05.1986 - 05.1991

Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes.
Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.