Kevin Kimmel
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated professional offering (31) years of law enforcement experience. (25) years as a Peace Officer in the State of California. (6) years USMC as Military Police Officer. Bachelor of Science in Emergency Service Management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
University of Oregon Police Department
Eugene, Oregon
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Review and approve or deny written police reports to maintain accuracy.
- Evaluate time-off requests, granting approvals based on staffing needs.
- Supervise Officers during critical situations to uphold safety protocols.
- Serve as Field Supervisor for home football games, ensuring event and field level security.
Sergeant
Kern County Sheriff Office
Bakersfield, CA
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Enhanced emergency preparedness and commanding oversight of over $1,000,000.00 in inventory and equipment.
- Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator for the County of Kern.
- Supervised over (300) personnel in the Volunteer Services Unit, Search & Rescue Teams, Reserve Deputies, Citizen Service Unit and Cadet Unit.
- Collaborated with the writing and implementation of the new policy & procedure of Live Stock Animals during an emergency for the County of Kern as to align with state law.
- Managed our department's Department Operation Center (DOC) 2016-2022.
Detective & Deputy
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Bakersfield, CA
03.2001 - 04.2018
- As a Detective I worked Robbery/Homicide, Sexual Assault & Abuse, and Property Crime investigations
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Executed and obtained search warrants to collect evidence for the resolution of criminal matters.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through thorough investigations.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Served subpoenas, responded to calls for service, enforced state and local statues.
- Was part of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force with Homeland Security.
- Initiated individual emergency response plans for elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Interviewed suspects, informants and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to high school students interested in Law Enforcement
Deputy Sheriff
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Visalia, CA
10.1997 - 03.2001
- Prepared detailed written reports.
- Served arrest warrants, criminal and civil subpoenas.
- Executed felony and misdemeanor arrests as necessary.
- Worked in both a patrol and detention settings.
- Testified in court when necessary.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Service Management
Union Institute & University
Cincinnati, OH06.2016
Skills
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Deadline and Results-Oriented
- Risk Analysis
- Federal, State and Local Laws Knowledge
- Resource Management
- Evacuation Planning
- Court Testimony
- Evidence Collection
- Criminal Investigations
- Public Relations
TRAINING / CERTIFICATES
- DPSST Supervisory Certificate
- DPSST Advance Certificate
- DPSST Intermediate Certificate
- FEMA Homeland Security and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-700
- CA POST Supervisory Certificate
- CA POST Certified Academy Instructor
- CA POST First Aid / CPR Instructor
- Nationally Certified EMT
Timeline
Police Sergeant
University of Oregon Police Department
10.2023 - Current
Sergeant
Kern County Sheriff Office
04.2018 - 10.2023
Detective & Deputy
Kern County Sheriff's Office
03.2001 - 04.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
10.1997 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Service Management
Union Institute & University