Michael Decker
Mauldin,South Carolina
Summary
Curriculum Vitae
Dynamic, organized, and accomplished law enforcement professional with proven expertise delivering engaging training sessions to diverse audiences. Communicative and personable with an aptitude for connecting with learners and finding ways to make the content relevant to their working life. A skilled multitasker adept at managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities. Possesses substantial experience in supervising a wide variety of LE divisions, developing strategies to boost community policing efforts, and establishing solid partnerships with constituents to optimize department’s influence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - Current
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and became a familiar presence in area.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to Fifty officers.
- Commander of Technical Water Rescue and Recovery Team
Sr Pastor
3 Strands Christian Church
05.2001 - Current
- Raised the funds to establish the new congregation and founded the congregation.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Sergeant
Uniform Patrol
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Directly supervised uniform patrol deputies.
- Served as Commander of Technical Water Rescue and Recovery team.
- Led a camp for at-risk youth to improve community relations.
Lieutenant
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided astute leadership for the Community Services Division of Uniform Patrol.
- Supervised and directed the daily activities of 22 community deputies, 3 environmental deputies, 2 crime prevention deputies, and 5 civilian employees.
- Served as Commander of Technical Rescue and Recovery Team.
- Led a camp for at-risk youth to improve community relations.
Sergeant
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Directly supervised over 20 deputies while simultaneously organizing and facilitating an array of undercover operations.
- Developed and executed effective projects designed to expand department’s reach of alcohol enforcement endeavors.
- Served as a liaison for external agencies as judicial support and managed deputies serving warrants throughout the region.
- Master Deputy –Uniform Patrol & Community Patrol Served as front-line supervisor and field training officer.
- Led local law enforcement team to become a leader in the nation for implementing new initiatives that reduced underage drinking and illegal sales.
Deputy Sheriff
Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
01.2003 - 01.2007
- 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, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Evangelist
Smokey Mountain Christian Men’s Fellowship
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Researched, planned and implemented the establishment of new churches.
- Represented the organization on a national level.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Collaborated with team leads to develop strategy, plan and performance measures for globalization.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Senior Pastor
Christian Church of Loudon County
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership, pending
Johnson University
Knoxville05.2025
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05.2016
Master of Divinity - Adult Education
Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Johnson City, TN05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Classics and Religion, Basic Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Concordia College Moorehead
Moorhead, MN05.1992
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Crime scene management
- Leadership
- Organizing
- Community policing
- Community Relations
- Supervisor
- Emergency Management
Accomplishments
- NAMI ~ Specific Skills Instructor ~ Clan Labs ~ CI Management ~Numerous Public Safety Diving ~ Swift-Water & Rope Rescue ~SCUBA Instructor (SDI/TDI/ERDI) ~ CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor ~ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 ~ FLETC Active Shooter Instructor Course
Additional Information
- SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS , Possessing advanced certifications in Clan Labs, CI management, and Active Shooter Training. Reduced crime in some of the worst areas in Greenville by improving community relations. Conceptualizing, planning, and executing the highly successful Guard Your Life Challenge. Being inducted into Eta Sigma Phi –the prestigious National Classics Honor Society- an organization reserved for the most studious of classics students. Receiving the Sgt. Brian Donnelly Community Service Award and the JP Storm Award. Earning national recognition for implementing innovative initiatives that curbed alcohol offenses. Orchestrating the establishment of two churches.
Timeline
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - Current
Sergeant
Uniform Patrol
01.2019 - 09.2022
Lieutenant
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sergeant
01.2011 - 01.2016
Deputy Sheriff
Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
01.2003 - 01.2007
Sr Pastor
3 Strands Christian Church
05.2001 - Current
Evangelist
Smokey Mountain Christian Men’s Fellowship
01.2000 - 01.2003
Senior Pastor
Christian Church of Loudon County
01.1992 - 01.2000
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership, pending
Johnson University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Anderson University
Master of Divinity - Adult Education
Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Classics and Religion, Basic Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Concordia College Moorehead
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