MATTHEW STRUCK
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Solid foundation of leadership, patrol and investigative experience. Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Productive and efficient work habits with the belief in leading by example. Self-motivator with a willingness to operate outside of a comfort zone. Demonstrable abilities in the primary and secondary positions to which assigned. Ability to foster an environment of cohesion within the organization and work closely with all members to accomplish a given task even in the absence of direct leadership.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Cottage Grove, MN
01.2013 - Current
- Law Enforcement SKILLS instructor, Firearms Instructor
- Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester.
SERGEANT
HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hopkins, MN
03.2011 - 07.2022
- Supervisor for the uniformed patrol division, Supervisor for the investigations unit, property and evidence, SWAT - Assistant team leader, Firearms training unit supervisor, Hopkins Police Reserve unit supervisor
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
POLICE OFFICER
EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Eden Prairie, MN
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Uniformed patrol
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
POLICE OFFICER
HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
03.2002 - 02.2006
- Uniformed patrol, SWAT team member, Field Training Officer, TASER instructor
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
HOPKINS POLICE OFFICER
Hopkins, MN
07.2000 - 03.2002
- Dispatcher, property and evidence technician
- Enforced parking regulations by issuing citations and towing vehicles when necessary.
- Utilized radio communication systems to report incidents and receive instructions from dispatch personnel.
UNITED STATES ARMY
ACTIVE DUTY/NATIONAL GUARD
01.1993 - 01.2001
- Infantry - 11B, 11H
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish the mission goals.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - Police Leadership
ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY
12.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Law Enforcement
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2001
Skills
- In-class lectures
- Individualized support
- Student performance evaluation
- Investigative skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Arrest procedures
- Field Training
- Firearms proficiency
- Interviewing techniques
- Evidence collection
- Stress Tolerance
Certification
- Minnesota Peace Officer License #16594
Timeline
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
01.2013 - Current
SERGEANT
HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
03.2011 - 07.2022
POLICE OFFICER
EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
02.2006 - 01.2008
POLICE OFFICER
HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
03.2002 - 02.2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
HOPKINS POLICE OFFICER
07.2000 - 03.2002
UNITED STATES ARMY
ACTIVE DUTY/NATIONAL GUARD
01.1993 - 01.2001
MASTER OF ARTS - Police Leadership
ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Law Enforcement
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY