KELLIE PATILLO
Detroit,MI
Summary
Professional with proven experience in corrections, prepared to excel in leadership and oversight roles. Skilled in maintaining security, managing inmate behavior, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Detroit Police Department
Detroit, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of correctional facility, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted investigations into policy violations, preparing detailed reports for administrative review.
- Coordinated inmate activities, maintaining order and security within housing units and common areas.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth and accountability.
Police Detective
Detroit Police Department
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Provided expert testimony in court cases related to investigations.
- Applied knowledge of legal procedures when conducting searches, seizures, arrests, and interrogations.
- Investigated criminal activity and conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects to gather information.
- Adhered to departmental policies while enforcing laws within the jurisdiction.
- Prepared detailed reports on investigations for court proceedings.
Police Officer
Detroit Police Department
Detroit, MI
09.2020 - Current
- Answered emergency calls and analyzed situations, responding quickly to prevent injury or loss of life.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively resolve conflicts between citizens or groups.
- Interviewed victims, complainants and witnesses to obtain accurate information.
- Responded to crimes in progress according to established procedures to effectively de-escalate situation.
- Conducted investigations into various crimes.
Community Health Worker
Pop Health Care
Detroit, MI
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Child Protective Services Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Detroit, MI
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving allegations of child abuse or neglect.
- Analyzed data from case files to identify trends in client needs or areas where additional resources may be needed.
- Investigated reports of suspected child abuse or neglect by interviewing involved parties and gathering evidence.
- Provided advocacy services for vulnerable populations including children who are victims of crime or human trafficking.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
MI04-2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOCIAL WORK
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
06-2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Firearms training
- Courtroom testimony
- Interrogation
- Interviewing skills
- Powerpoint
- Self-defense tactics
- Interviewing techniques
- Conducting investigations
- Incident investigation
- Inmate supervision
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Detroit Police Department
07.2025 - Current
Police Detective
Detroit Police Department
09.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Detroit Police Department
09.2020 - Current
Community Health Worker
Pop Health Care
06.2020 - 09.2020
Child Protective Services Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
12.2019 - 04.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOCIAL WORK
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN