MICHAEL "MIKE" CRAWFORD

Responsible for coordinating and conducting the recruitment, screening, interview, and back- ground process on candidates for positions within the Sheriff’s Office. Works in partnership with Human Resources, plans and develops appropriate job-related interviews, oral panels and assessments

Specific duties include:

• Conducting background interviews
• Assigning background investigations to other personnel and reviewing their work
• Previewing all hiring files on civilian/ prior Law Enforcement candidates
• Criminal history checks
• Gaining information from employers and personal references
• Participates in and coordinates recruiting efforts and events.
• Work with College Professors/ Instructors in finding suitable Interns
• Coordinate all Internship opportunities and overall hours needed

Responsible for training new academy recruits as well as seasoned veterans and to provide instruction in academic subjects such as law, cultural diversity, use of force, CPR, interpersonal communications, as well as hands-on applications including fire emergencies and supervisor training. Also responsible for remaining up to date on legal bulletins, newest tactics and latest trends in law enforcement techniques, practices, and technology.

• Provides classroom instruction
• Developed lesson plans
• Identified needs and opportunities for new training
• Researched new tactics and techniques
• Conduct new recruit training
• Conduct in-service training
• Produce training bulletins
• Create reports and recommendations

• Responsible for teaching life skills and drug education for elementary age students in local schools
• The courses consisted of 10, one-hour sessions, aimed to provide children with the knowledge, skills, and an opportunity to explore attitudes, to help them make informed decisions and to develop safe and healthy lifestyles
• Topics covered included tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, volatile substances, bullying, anti-social behavior, and different types of pressure.

• Coordinated activities of Department Heads, non-sworn managers and supervisors; reviewed departmental activities with respect to overall goals and made necessary recommendations
• Assisted Sheriff and/or the Chief Deputy in all duties including budgetary, administrative, and procedural
• Assisted with the development and implementation of department policy and procedures, read, analyzed, and responded to daily administrative paperwork, constructed department operating budget and capital outlay schedule for each fiscal year, assumed operational command of all sworn personnel during disaster operations at MOHSEP (Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness), performed routine and unannounced inspections of personnel, vehicles, and facilities within the Department, reviewed vehicle usage/maintenance records on Department vehicles, represented the Sheriff at meetings, functions, and program presentations as requested, composed items of correspondence as assigned by the Sheriff, researched and prepared various reports for 'IT' components, completed mandatory training as required to maintain P.O.S.T
• Certification, and collaborated with other law enforcement agencies
• Managed the following departments: Computer IT, Crime Analysis, Criminal Records (Traffic Records), Fleet Operations, Construction Services, Radio Services, Homeland Security, and Property, Uniform and Equipment.

• Responsible for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for the operations of the Sheriff's office
• This includes patrol vehicles, computer equipment, weapons, other law enforcement equipment, and food and clothing for inmates housed in the Parish Prison
• Helped to maintain an annual budget of 77 million dollars, developed specifications for specialized equipment bid process, prepared and approved department purchase orders, stayed in accordance with state procurement laws and competitive bid process, and responsible for contracting for property and casualty, liability, and automobile insurance.

• Acted as a liaison between the Sheriff's Office, the public, and the news media
• Researched, assembled, wrote, edited, and produced materials about the agency's operation, programs, and events
• Oversaw and coordinated public information programs for the Office
• Developed publicity activities to heighten awareness for Office's activities, services, and programs
• Developed and expanded communication resources for outreach to the Office and citizens using existing and new technology
• Met with civic groups, news media, and other groups to discuss department goals, activities, and programs.

• Maintained the custody, care, and control of prison inmates through supervision, observation, and monitoring of activities, enforcement of security policies and procedures
• Ensured a healthy, safe, and secure environment
• Processed all adult and juvenile arrests
• Conducted searches and medical screenings
• Transported and escorted the incarcerated to various locations
• Generated and maintained required documentation and reports.The official corresponding officer for the day-to-day operations involving the incarcerated, law enforcement, and department administrators
• The position also attested to all official communications and reports
• Under the direction of the Prison Warden, prepared all reports and returns required, maintained official documents and records in a legible and uniform format, recorded minutes of each briefing or meeting after correction and approval, maintained a current copy of the Policy and Procedure Manual and State Laws, and maintained daily movement of staff and the incarcerated.

• Rank of Corporal (E4)
• Protected the borders and citizens of the United States as an Infantry Assaultman (0351)
• Utilized several weapons to include rockets and Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS)
• Provided rocket fire in support of rifle squads, platoons, and other companies within the infantry battalion
• Used breaching and infiltration techniques to assist the offensive and employ demolition and other countermeasures when in a defensive position
• Trained in close combat, operated the M4, M203 Grenade Launcher, and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.
• Recruiter's Assistance for Baton Rouge Unit