Mark Ketz

Frankfort,MI

Summary

A well respected law enforcement professional and volunteer firefighter dedicated to public safety and awareness for the past 30 years. An effective leader who remains steady during times of emergency, while directing and motivating team members throughout crises. A loyal employee, coworker, and supervisor who is a critical thinker and accepts new responsibilities and challenges whenever the need arises.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Volunteer Firefighter /Assistant Fire Chief

City Of Frankfort Fire Department

06.1993 - Current

Taught lessons to area school children about fire safety.
Commanded squad throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.
Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
Acted as lead of ice/water rescue team
Acted as lead of UAV(drone) operation team.

Sheriff's Sergeant / K-9 Handler

Benzie County Sheriff's Office

04.1998 - 04.2023

Completed and maintained duty schedule for law enforcement division.
Reviewed incident reports for grammer, content, and accuracy.
Acted as lead firearms instructor/range master for the sheriff's office. Scheduling and conducting annual firearms qualifications and trainings, maintaining a firearms inventory, and ordering ammunition and firearms related equipment.
Acted as Law Enforcement K-9 Handler for the sheriff's office. Conducting searches for illegal drugs in vehicles, buildings, and homes, tracking operations of missing persons and fugitives fleeing on foot, and searches for discarded evidence related to criminal activity.
Acted as lead operator and instructor of an agency owned airboat used primarily in the winter for rescue operations on frozen lakes.
Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports.
Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

06.1998

High School Diploma -

Frankfort High School

Frankfort, MI

06.1993

Skills

Firearms Instructor
UAV (drone) operator
Law Enforcement K-9 Handler
Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operation
Report Writing and Review
Shift Scheduling

Crime Scene Investigation
Search and Rescue Operations
Courtroom Testimony
Firefighting Operations
Emergency Response Procedures
Hazardous Materials - Operations