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MICHELE SAMPSON

Grand Rapids,USA

Summary

Passionate law enforcement professional with seventeen years of experience in criminal investigations, community policing, school resource liaison, juvenile court officer for the Juvenile Community Justice Program and Crisis Intervention Training. Effectively collaborating with fellow employees in high-risk case planning to achieve objectives. Driven learner and highly adaptable to any work environment. Reliable self-starter. Believes that a willingness to learn and an emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of a successful employee. Motivated by and strongly focused on the larger picture of helping and impacting others for success.

Professional with strong background in law enforcement and public safety. Proven ability to lead teams, adapt to changing circumstances, and achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and community engagement. Known for reliability, integrity, and fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crisis Intervention Team Deputy

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - Current
  • Trained in C.I.T. co-response model
  • Certified C.I.T. Instructor
  • Trained in Mental Health First Aid techniques
  • Certified MHFA Instructor
  • Trained crisis/hostage negotiator

Road Patrol Deputy

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Deescalates highly stressful situations.
  • Writes reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Assists Children's Protective Services agents with investigations.
  • Serves active warrants and subpoenas.
  • Attends community events.
  • Provides basic first aid and assistance to fire rescue and paramedic personnel
  • Monitors traffic and writes accident reports.

Juvenile Court Officer

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • State Certified Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Refers youthful offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
  • Conducts predisposition investigation interviews and court processing for minors referred to the juvenile court.
  • Administers regular drug tests and completes DNA indexing for felony offenders.
  • Creates, organizes and maintains files, daily case notes, and electronic databases.
  • Reports violations of supervision conditions to the Prosecuting Attorney's office.
  • Answers phone calls concerning clients, handles complaints and responds to requests for information.
  • Maintains positive relationships with offenders and their families through weekly visits.
  • Develops professional relationships with offenders through home, school, detention and community visits.
  • Recommends probation conditions to the court, including drug treatment, vocational opportunities, and mental health programs.
  • Organizes office schedules and maintains relationships with necessary agency contacts.
  • Develops offender case plans based on analysis of criminogenic needs of youthful offenders.
  • Supervise youthful offenders to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.

School Resource Officer/Community Policing/ Road Patrol

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
11.2007 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for the safety of students and staff.
  • Liaised with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders.
  • Monitored, investigated suspicions persons, situations and unusual activities on school property.
  • Assisted Children's Protective Services agents with investigations concerning students and their families.
  • Organized and scheduled lock-down drills for students.
  • Attended community events and facilitated parent workshops.
  • Responsible for training adult crossing guards.
  • Spoke in classrooms to elementary, junior high and high school students on a variety of topics.
  • Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas.
  • Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.

Forensic Unit Internship

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
02.2007 - 11.2007
  • Entered information regarding evidence into computer databases.
  • Retrieved requested evidence and delivered to appropriate personnel for court proceedings.
  • Destroyed evidence and materials upon request.
  • Reviewed evidence files to check for complete and accurate information.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2007

Bachelors - Social Work

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
12-2026

Skills

  • Juvenile Court Officer for the Juvenile Community Justice Program
  • EPICS and YLS trained
  • School Liaison Officer
  • Trained in protocols for Forensic Interviewing of Children
  • Previous YWCA Sexual Assault Advocate
  • Exceptional problem solver

  • Trained as a program facilitator of "Thinking for a Change" to help assist youth in positive decision making skills
  • Previous member of the Ottawa County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
  • Presented at parent workshops regarding Internet Safety and current Drug Trends relating to children
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strengths in working with a team to develop new programs

Accomplishments

  • State certified Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Juvenile Court Officer for the Juvenile Community Justice Program
  • Received numerous letters of appreciation from community residents.
  • Received a Letter of Recognition from Sergeant Jason Kik.
  • Trained as a program facilitator for "Thinking for a Change" which assists youth in positive decision-making skills.
  • Trained as a program facilitator in "EPICS" which assists youth not only in positive decision making but also building basic and advanced social skills.
  • Trained in Youth Level of Service Assessment, which is designed to identify areas of risk regarding youthful offenders.
  • Collaborated with residents in Georgetown township to start Neighborhood Watch programs.
  • Assisted local daycare centers implementing security protocols to protect children and staff.

Certification

  • Licensed Law Enforcement Officer - 2007 to present
  • Crisis Intervention Training - 2021 to present
  • FBI Trained Hostage Negotiator - 2022 to present

Timeline

Crisis Intervention Team Deputy

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - Current

Road Patrol Deputy

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 09.2021

Juvenile Court Officer

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 09.2018

School Resource Officer/Community Policing/ Road Patrol

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
11.2007 - 08.2015

Forensic Unit Internship

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
02.2007 - 11.2007

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College

Bachelors - Social Work

University of Cincinnati