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Michael Talbert

Conneaut

Summary

Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering 24 years experience in law enforcement. Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, ready to excel in this role. Skilled in public safety, conflict resolution, and criminal investigations, consistently achieving results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in meeting ever-changing demands.. Proven leader with great detail oriented observation skills. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
  • Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
  • Conducted investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents, ensuring compliance with legal standards and procedures.
  • Managed crime scenes meticulously, preserving vital evidence for forensic analysis and case resolutions.

Adjunct Instructor

OPOTA
2015 - 2022


  • Instructor for Radar/Lidar operator and instructor courses.
  • Assist in other crash investigation courses taught for weighing of crash vehicles for students to complete mathematical computations.
  • Collaborated with ODOT to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction program for teaching Commercial Motor Vehicles and Weight Enforcement classes
  • Developed and delivered engaging course materials for law enforcement training programs.

Deputy Sheriff, Weights & Measures

Madison County Sheriffs Office
2004 - 2022
  • Patrols assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes or Over Weight vehicles.
  • Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and support case development.
  • Responds immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, being on call for reconstruction assistance if needed by other Deputies.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Works in conjunction with County Engineer's Office on traffic or roadway problems to determine if environmental, enforcement, or traffic way issue in high crash areas.
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
05.2016

Police Academy -

OPOTA Basic Academy
2004

Police Academy -

South Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Academy
11.2001

Skills

  • Court testimony
  • Witness interviews
  • Crash Reconstructionist
  • Weights and Measures
  • Traffic Unit
  • Adjunct Instructor at OPOTA
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Criminal investigation
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Death Investigations

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current

Police Academy -

OPOTA Basic Academy

Police Academy -

South Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Adjunct Instructor

OPOTA
2015 - 2022

Deputy Sheriff, Weights & Measures

Madison County Sheriffs Office
2004 - 2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Ashland University

Volunteer

Marching Band parent pulling trailers, building and maintaining props and equipment. Chaperone Band Camp several years while serving on the Boosters Board. Maintain, order stock arange staff calendars, and work the band concession stand for all the required sporting events held.