Michael Stephens
Ridgeway,SC
Summary
Implement instructions given by the captain regarding the supervision and management of officers and office staff of the Hunter & Boater Education and Outreach sections within the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. To amplify and streamline the efficiency of the day-to-day administrative duties and education federal aid-grant applications and reports necessary to the division. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Manage the supervisors in the division to make sure all officer’s supplies, equipment and materials necessary to their programs are on hand, and in acceptable condition. Maintain hunting incident reports and enter them in necessary databases. . Complete any other assignments as instructed by supervisory Law Enforcement Division.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Law Enforcement Officer, Staff Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.2015 - Current
- Serve as primary point of contact for all organizational supervisor activities.
- To include all bids with vendors, purchase orders with vendors (10-15 annually), receiving and inspection reports with products to complete purchase orders, travel for events (6 different events for LE officers from all 4 regions of SCDNR and Hunter Education and Outreach sections to include 100 officers and staff) and originate all schedule/shifts for officers at events.
- Develop effective training and procedures for officers to ensure smooth operation of responsibilities before and during events.
- Management of shifts and officers to maximize efficiency of time during event to finish on or before schedule, in a safe manner (15 to 35 officers per event).
- Provide administrative support to upper staff by conducting financial analysis on budget requests and generating reports for senior management review.
- Process customer invoices and payments promptly to ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors.
- Manage and oversee acceptance and distribution of $75,000 to $100,000 in scholarship funding annually (incoming and outgoing funds).
- Find, complete and submit grant requests for SCTS program.
- Responsible for coordination of SCDNR’s Scholastic Clay Target Sports (SCTS) shooting events that are held throughout S.C. (currently 9 events, approx. 1,750 students).
- Manage and supervise all attending officers (except ranking staff) at SCTS events to include: shift assignments, breaks, training for event, lodging, meals and challenges that arise during event.
- Coordinate regional and championship events related to clay sports in Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clay disciplines for clubs and schools to compete.
- Schedule and instruct shotgun certifications for Law Enforcement Officers for SCDNR and coaches with SCTS program to build teams and enable more youth to participate in the sport.
- Assist NASP, TOMO and Hunter Education programs with their events and clinics throughout the year and other Law Enforcement duties when scheduled.
- Keep all current certifications up to date in reference to program and Law Enforcement certifications.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Leave lasting impression of professionalism and courtesy to public of S.C.
State Law Enforcement Officer, Buck Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervise operation of Law Enforcement Education section in assigned region of York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw and Lee counties of S.C. to make certain that program is properly managed to ensure adequate course availability.
- Helped to establish SCTS youth shotgun program and coordinate events.
- Assisted annually with coordination and production of NASP program.
- Conduct safety and or ethics presentations and talks to civic and youth groups and assists with Take One Make One (TOMO) program when available.
- Assist with Marine Law Enforcement Boating School when requested.
- Train new volunteer instructors who reside in assigned regions.
- Evaluate current volunteer instructors to ensure that program standards are maintained.
State Law Enforcement Officer, Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Responsible for enforcing all state laws with emphasis placed on hunting, fishing, and boating laws in order to protect the natural resources of South Carolina.
- Tasks include investigating illegal activity, making criminal charges, and successfully prosecuting cases.
- Investigating all hunting and boating incidents.
- Responsible for search and rescue operations and aiding in statewide emergencies and/or disasters.
- Provide education in protection of natural resources to the public in both large and small groups of all ages.
Narcotics Investigator
Chester County Sheriff’s Department
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Hired as a sworn officer to enforce laws throughout the county of Chester, S.C.
- Duties included responding to emergency calls for assistance, investigating complaints, investigating suspicious behavior, arresting persons of suspected crimes, and patrol of urban, suburban and rural areas.
- Was promoted to supervisor position of a seven-member multi-jurisdictional task force.
- Was responsible for overseeing covert operations along with monies and surveillance with illegal narcotic purchases.
- Prepared case files and presented evidence to S.C. Grand Jury for indictments.
- Wrote and certified probable cause to Magistrates for Search and Arrest Warrants.
- Organized plans and tactics used for entry into domiciles for search warrants and evidence collections.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC04.1993
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Minor in Sociology
University of South Carolina – College of Criminal Justice
Columbia, SC05.1992
Skills
Leadership and Staff Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite(Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
Highly detail-oriented and analytical with superior problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization and with external business partners
Report Writing
Data-driven approaches
Officer Training
Decision-Making
Awards
- SCDNR Officer of the Year – Unit B District 7 (1999)
- SCDNR Officer of the Year – Unit B Region 2 (2006)
- SCDNR Officer of the Year – Unit B Region 2 (2008)
- SCDNR Officer of the Year – Region 2 (2008)
- NASBLA Officer of the Year – Region 2 (2008)
- NASBLA Officer of the Year – Education (2013)
Certification
Technical Surveillance School (1994)
Narcotics School-Level I and II (1994)
Military Police School – Counterdrug Investigations (1994)
Military Police School – Field Tactical Police Operations (1994)
Public Safety Institute – Police Undercover and Covert Operations (1994)
Myrtle Beach Police Department – Street Survival (1994)
Myrtle Beach Police Department – Street Survival, Tactical Edge (1994)
Wildlife Basic Law Enforcement (1995)
Aquatic Investigations and Recovery SCUBA Dive Training (1999)
Media Relations (2000)
Advanced DUI Detection (2001)
Advanced Photography (2001)
Drug Identification (2002)
Hunting Incident Investigations (2002)
Hazmat Training (2002)
Boating Investigations (2002)
First-Aid and CPR Training (2002)
Federal Emergency Management Institute Training (2006)
M-16 Nuclear Response Training (2008)
NASP Basic Archery Instructor (2012)
NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor (2012)
NRA Range Safety Officer (2012)
NRA Shotgun Instructor (2012)
Specific Skills Instructor (2014)
National 4-H Shotgun Instructor Level II (2015)
NASP Basic Archery Instructor Trainer Specialist (2016)
NRA Shotgun Instructor Level II (2019)
Timeline
State Law Enforcement Officer, Staff Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.2015 - Current
State Law Enforcement Officer, Buck Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.2012 - 01.2015
State Law Enforcement Officer, Sergeant
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
01.1995 - 01.2012
Narcotics Investigator
Chester County Sheriff’s Department
01.1992 - 01.1995
Basic Law Enforcement -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Minor in Sociology
University of South Carolina – College of Criminal Justice
Technical Surveillance School (1994)
Narcotics School-Level I and II (1994)
Military Police School – Counterdrug Investigations (1994)
Military Police School – Field Tactical Police Operations (1994)
Public Safety Institute – Police Undercover and Covert Operations (1994)
Myrtle Beach Police Department – Street Survival (1994)
Myrtle Beach Police Department – Street Survival, Tactical Edge (1994)
Wildlife Basic Law Enforcement (1995)
Aquatic Investigations and Recovery SCUBA Dive Training (1999)
Media Relations (2000)
Advanced DUI Detection (2001)
Advanced Photography (2001)
Drug Identification (2002)
Hunting Incident Investigations (2002)
Hazmat Training (2002)
Boating Investigations (2002)
First-Aid and CPR Training (2002)
Federal Emergency Management Institute Training (2006)
M-16 Nuclear Response Training (2008)
NASP Basic Archery Instructor (2012)
NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor (2012)
NRA Range Safety Officer (2012)
NRA Shotgun Instructor (2012)
Specific Skills Instructor (2014)
National 4-H Shotgun Instructor Level II (2015)
NASP Basic Archery Instructor Trainer Specialist (2016)
NRA Shotgun Instructor Level II (2019)
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