Steven Nagel
Law Enforcement Officer
Glenwood,MN
Summary
Police Officer with over 13 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Law Enforcement Topics instructor since 2012 and have instructed numerous courses and students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
32
32
Certifications
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Glenwood Police Department
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Sergeant
City of Montevideo Police Department
2 2018 - 02.2022
- To preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, regulate conditions in public places, and recover lost and stolen property
- This is conducted by patrol, inspections, investigation, and direction
- The investigation of complaints by citizens and other incidents that come to their attention and mine
- Collection, submission, and maintenance of evidence
- Report, CFS, and Case File creation and filing
- Supervise officers, create and modify schedule, review and approve/deny cases, oversee training, assist with officer/employee reviews and disciplinary actions, create goals and plan to achieve them.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Operations Manager
IronFit Gym & Wellness Center, LLC.
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Manage business operations, assist with daily, weekly, and monthly business tasks, assist with employee hiring, firing, and training
- Oversee maintenance and cleaning of facility
- Assist customers in a professional manner; take in money using a computer assisted register
- Use a digital membership system to manage member/guest profiles.
Police Officer
City of Carrington Police Department
07.2016 - 02.2018
- To preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, regulate conditions in public places, and recover lost and stolen property
- This is conducted by patrol, inspections, investigation, and direction
- The investigation of complaints by citizens and other incidents that come to their attention and mine
- Collection, submission, and maintenance of evidence
- Report, CFS, and Case File creation and filing
- Preliminary Breath Test device coordinator – Calibrator.
Deputy (Part-time)
County of Foster, Sheriff’s Office
07.2016 - 02.2017
- To preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, regulate conditions in public places, and recover lost and stolen property
- This is conducted by patrol, inspections, investigation, and direction
- The investigation of complaints by citizens and other incidents that come to their attention and mine.
Machine Operator
Dakota Growers’ Pasta Plant
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Run high speed automated packaging equipment and manage all aspects of the packaging line from scale to Palletizer
- They verify usage of correct packaging materials & date codes, monitor the function of case sealers, and are responsible for ensuring that our products are packaged according to quality and safety standards
- Operates packaging equipment according to product specifications and ensuring accuracy in weights and codes
- Adjusts machines as required
- Maintains proper documentation of downtime and repairs
- Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance work on equipment
- Continually checks the quality of the product, packaging, and case printing
- Reports any issues or concerns
- Inspects and conducts regular deep cleaning of equipment after each product change
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment at all times
- Operates in accordance with health, safety and fire prevention regulations and practices
- Performs other related duties as required.
Laborer/Contractor
Custom Contracting Solutions
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Safely and professionally complete tasks/projects ranging from general carpentry to road construction
- Primary duties include the removal and installation of guard rail along highways, roadways, and bridges
- General duties involve the use of equipment (tools, trucks, construction equipment) to complete tasks/projects; loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
Sr. Police Officer
City of Minot Police Department
03.2011 - 08.2015
- To preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend criminals, regulate conditions in public places, and recover lost and stolen property
- This is conducted by patrol, inspections, investigation, and direction
- The investigation of complaints by citizens and other incidents that come to their attention and mine
- Manage and maintain patrol division equipment.
Supervisor/Bartender
Jimmies Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders from customers proficiently
- Operated electronic and standard cash tills
- Mixed drinks according to order
- Prepared and cooked food to order and according to recipe
- Worked with merchandisers and suppliers to incorporate and sell new product
- Trained new employees in policies, procedures, recipes, and overall job knowledge
- Performed miscellaneous duties as required to help business succeed.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Stutsman County Communications
12.2009 - 03.2011
- Uses a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services
- Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures
- Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units
- Monitor direct emergency alarms, answer non-emergency calls for assistance
- Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems
- Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data
- Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies
- Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems.
Loader
Russ Davis Wholesale Inc.
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Work with various machinery using safe practices in order to load “built” pallets into a semi trailer
- Using a pick list, gather and pick merchandise from warehouse floor and build a safe and secure pallet to be loaded
- Perform miscellaneous duties within warehouse to keep warehouse organized and clean.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
04.2008 - 06.2009
- Maintained schedules for multiple associates in multiple departments
- Supervised multiple departments dealing with merchandising assistance and customer assistance
- Consistently assist customers in a professional, courteous, and prompt manner
- Meet or exceed all assigned sales goals or quotas
- Insured customer’s needs were met without depleting the store stock
- Set a professional example in the operation and insisted on good service, good business practices, safe equipment handling and certification
- Assisted in the hiring and release of store associates
- Assisted in multiple store operations.
Store Manager
Radio Shack
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Trained new sales associates in store’s policies and procedures
- Delivered superior customer service
- Drove revenue growth by using great techniques of selling and service
- Consistently executed operational and selling processes, and ensured sales performance standards are met
- Maintained knowledge of products, and use the knowledge to assist customers
- Maintained merchandising standards within assigned departments
- Assist in basic floor replenishment
- Handled and resolved customer issues
- Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Performed miscellaneous duties, as required
- Controlled Store operations, in charge of the hiring and release of associates.
Supervisor/Bartender
The Brass Rail
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders from customers proficiently
- Operated electronic and standard cash tills
- Mixed drinks according to order
- Prepared and cooked food to order and according to recipe
- Worked with merchandisers and suppliers to incorporate and sell new product
- Trained new employees in policies, procedures, recipes, and overall job knowledge
- Performed miscellaneous duties as required to help business succeed.
Education
Law Enforcement Degree - Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake 04.2017 - 05.2017
Criminal Justice Degree - Investigations/Law Enforcement
Rasmussen College
Fargo, ND 10.2010 - 05.2011
Business Administration Degree - undefined
Valley City State University
01.2006 - 05.2008
Business Administration Degree - undefined
University of North Dakota
01.2003 - 05.2005
Nursing Degree - undefined
Jamestown College
01.2002 - 05.2003
High School Diploma - General Education
Jamestown High School
Jamestown, North DakotaSkills
Certification
MN Post Certified, 24836
Training Experience
- Axon TASER Instructor - Certified June 2023 through Axon
- Certified instructor for Taser X26, Taser X26P, Taser X2, Taser 7, and Taser 10
- Police Rifle Amorer - Certified January 2023 through Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc.
- Glock Armorer - Certified September 2022 through Glock
- Less Lethal Munitions Instructor - Certified March 2021 through Northeast WI Technical College
- Law Enforcement Phlebotomist - Certified March 2020 through Dakota county Technical College
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test / ARIDE instructor - Certified 2014 through NHTSA
- Drug Recognition Expert - Certified 2014 through NHTSA, IACP, State of ND
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Glenwood Police Department
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
IronFit Gym & Wellness Center, LLC.
05.2017 - 02.2018
Law Enforcement Degree - Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Lake Region State College
04.2017 - 05.2017
Police Officer
City of Carrington Police Department
07.2016 - 02.2018
Deputy (Part-time)
County of Foster, Sheriff’s Office
07.2016 - 02.2017
Machine Operator
Dakota Growers’ Pasta Plant
05.2016 - 08.2016
Laborer/Contractor
Custom Contracting Solutions
08.2015 - 05.2016
Sr. Police Officer
City of Minot Police Department
03.2011 - 08.2015
Criminal Justice Degree - Investigations/Law Enforcement
Rasmussen College
10.2010 - 05.2011
Supervisor/Bartender
Jimmies Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 08.2010
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Stutsman County Communications
12.2009 - 03.2011
Loader
Russ Davis Wholesale Inc.
06.2009 - 03.2010
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
04.2008 - 06.2009
Store Manager
Radio Shack
02.2007 - 04.2008
Business Administration Degree - undefined
Valley City State University
01.2006 - 05.2008
Supervisor/Bartender
The Brass Rail
01.2005 - 01.2007
Business Administration Degree - undefined
University of North Dakota
01.2003 - 05.2005
Nursing Degree - undefined
Jamestown College
01.2002 - 05.2003
Sergeant
City of Montevideo Police Department
2 2018 - 02.2022
High School Diploma - General Education
Jamestown High School
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