Shannon Orth
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a South Dakota State Trooper and Correctional Officer at Minnehaha County Jail. Demonstrated expertise in accident reconstruction and a commitment to community engagement. Achieved notable success in enhancing public safety and mentoring new recruits. Skilled in multicultural sensitivity and physical fitness, embodying professionalism and integrity in high-stakes environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
South Dakota State Trooper
State of South Dakota
02.2001 - 06.2024
- Exercised sound judgment under high-pressure situations, making critical decisions that protected lives and property.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Promoted positive image of the department by maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions with the public.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough traffic stops and identifying potential criminal activity.
- Conducted detailed investigations, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses for successful case resolution.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Served as a mentor to new recruits, sharing knowledge of department protocols and providing guidance during field training exercises.
- Testified in court proceedings, presenting accurate facts and evidence to assist in the prosecution of offenders.
Correctional Officer/Transport Officer
Minnehaha County Jail
01.1996 - 02.2001
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell06-1992
Skills
- Accident reconstruction
- Community engagement
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Physical fitness
- EVOC instructor for 22 years
Timeline
South Dakota State Trooper
State of South Dakota
02.2001 - 06.2024
Correctional Officer/Transport Officer
Minnehaha County Jail
01.1996 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Dakota Wesleyan University
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