Michael Dreher
Long Prairie,MN
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Stearns County Sheriffs Department
05.2003 - 05.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Training Officer - responsible for all training for staff
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Security Officer
St Johns University
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Deputy/Dispatcher/Jailer
Todd County Sheriffs Department
11.1997 - 12.2000
- 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.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Alexandra Technical College
Alexandria, MN05.1997
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Monitor Inmates
- Processing Court Documents
- Safety and Security
- Behavioral Observations
- Inmate Rights
- File and Record Maintenance
- Emergency Protocol
- Law and Government
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Criminal Law
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Booking Procedures
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Contraband Prevention
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Firearm Operations
- Medical Emergency Response
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Defensive Tactics
- Traffic Observations
Accomplishments
Training Officer - Last couple years at Stearns County I was a full time training officer. I was responsible for all aspects of training, self defense, cpr/first aid, report writing, officer health and welfare
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Stearns County Sheriffs Department
05.2003 - 05.2023
Security Officer
St Johns University
05.2001 - 05.2003
Deputy/Dispatcher/Jailer
Todd County Sheriffs Department
11.1997 - 12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Alexandra Technical College
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