Kenneth McDevitt
Baraboo
Summary
Law enforcement professional prepared for impactful contributions to public safety. Adept at maintaining law and order with focus on community engagement. Reliable team player known for adaptability and achieving results. Skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff - Jail
Juneau County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to safety.
- Served warrants efficiently and handled sensitive imformation while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
Deputy Sheriff - Jail
Sauk County Sheriff's Department
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
Automotive Technician
Glacier Valley Ford
02.2015 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justive
UW Platteville
Platteville, WIJail Officer Certification - Corrections
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI03-2024
High School Diploma -
Baraboo High School
Baraboo, WI06-2010
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- First aid and CPR
Accomplishments
Received a life-saving award for my actions during a life-threatening incident at the Sauk County Jail in November 2023.
CPR certified. Utilized this training on an inmate experiencing a drug overdose.
Taser trained and certified (X26P)
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff - Jail
Juneau County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - Current
Deputy Sheriff - Jail
Sauk County Sheriff's Department
09.2023 - 03.2025
Automotive Technician
Glacier Valley Ford
02.2015 - 09.2023
No Degree - Criminal Justive
UW Platteville
Jail Officer Certification - Corrections
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Baraboo High School
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