Samantha Wells
Kenosha
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional who uses a combination of community policing and effective communication skills to find resolutions for various circumstances. Attempts to connect and create rapport with Kenosha County residents to earn future cooperation and respect. A reliable worker who is always willing to help others. Continuously interested in expanding knowledge and gaining experience to become a better, well-rounded Deputy Sheriff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Kenosha County Sheriff's Department
1000 55th Street Kenosha
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted criminal investigations, enforced state laws, and made arrests to uphold justice.
- Safeguarded community members by protecting and serving the public effectively.
- Maintained law and order in the community, contributing to enhanced public safety.
- Assess if a crime has been committed and articulate an appropriate response.
Police Officer
Wind Point Police Department
4725 Lighthouse Drive Racine
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Investigated and documented crimes, accidents, and property damage to ensure accurate reporting.
- Enforced state laws and village ordinances in the community.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
Police Officer
UW-Parkside
900 Wood Road Kenosha
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Built relationships with diverse individuals in various cultural contexts.
- Maintained a visible presence to support students and staff throughout campus.
- Ensured compliance with campus regulations and state laws in daily operations.
Telecommunications Operator
UW-Parkside
900 Wood Road Kenosha
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Answered non-emergent and emergent calls for service, collecting critical information to facilitate effective response.
- Dispatched appropriate resources based on call nature, ensuring timely and efficient response to incidents.
- Dispatched appropriate resources to various calls.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance service coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
900 Wood Road Kenosha, WIWisconsin Law Enforcement Standards - 720 Law Enforcement Academy
Gateway Technical College
3520 30th Avenue Kenosha, WISkills
- Diverse communication skills
- Persistent case management
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Evidence collection
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Basic- January 21-25, 2019
- Advanced CIT- August 20, 2019
- Fair and Impartial Policing- August 2019
- Evidence Technician (Basic)- March 2022
- Sexual Assault Investigations- March 2022
- Traffic Crash Investigation 1- September 2022
- Hazardous Materials Technician- June 2023
- Evidence Technician (Advanced)- October 2023
- Traffic Crash Investigations 2- December 2023
- Field Training Officer
- US Public Safety Bomb Technician- March 2024
- FBI Post-Blast Investigations- June 2024
- Basic SWAT Operator- October 2024
- Tactical Explosive Breacher- September 2025
- Explosive Evidence Exploitation- March 2026
- Fire and Explosion Related Death Investigations- April 2026
- Advanced Explosive Disposal Techniques- June 2026
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Kenosha County Sheriff's Department
09.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Wind Point Police Department
01.2020 - 09.2020
Police Officer
UW-Parkside
01.2019 - 09.2020
Telecommunications Operator
UW-Parkside
11.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards - 720 Law Enforcement Academy
Gateway Technical College