Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Steven Sentz

482 Donnet Ct, Clare,MI

Summary

Law Enforcement Officer with outstanding conflict resolution and community relations skills. Adept at providing guidance to students on a one-on-one basis and collaborating with staff and administration to develop crisis plans. Skilled in law enforcement procedures and mediation techniques.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Resource Officer

Clare Police Departent
Clare, MI
09.2024 - Current
  • Attended meetings with school personnel concerning student discipline issues or safety concerns.
  • Developed relationships with students by engaging in conversations and activities.
  • Conducted daily patrols of school grounds to ensure safety of students and faculty.
  • Established positive relationships with students through mentorship programs.

Lieutenant, Road Patrol Commander

Clare County Sheriff's Office
Harrison, MI
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Responded promptly to public inquiries regarding police services or complaints against officers.
  • Created weekly schedules for patrol shifts based on crime trends and community needs.
  • Performed administrative duties such as reviewing arrest paperwork prior to submission for prosecution purposes.
  • Participated in budget preparation activities, such as determining staffing levels, equipment purchases.
  • Managed subordinate supervisors, including assigning work tasks, overseeing daily operations, and providing guidance on complex issues.
  • Met regularly with community groups in order to build relationships with citizens and gain insight into their concerns about safety within the county.
  • Served as a liaison between the department and local government officials when needed.
  • Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Strengthened traceability and developed organizational systems for criminal case logs, records, reports and agendas.

Sergeant

Clare County Sheriff's Office
Harrison , MI
09.2019 - 09.2023
  • Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
  • Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
  • Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.

Deputy Sheriff

Clare County Sheriff Department
Harrison , MI
02.2013 - 09.2019
  • Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents
  • Served as a liaison between the Clare County Road Commission and Sheriff's Office to foster efficient communication
  • Assisted in conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas
  • Responded to calls for service related to OWI, felonies, misdemeanors, and domestic abuse
  • Serving on the Clare County Crash Reconstruction Team, Field Training Officer, and assist with the Clare County Dive Team
  • Assisted in Policy and Procedure Update for Department

Police Officer

City Of Clare
Clare, MI
11.2011 - 02.2013

• Responds to citizen-initiated calls for service
• Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity
• Conducted law enforcement, arrests suspected violators of the law.
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings
• Prepared police reports including sworn statements and processed evidence.
• Enforces state laws, local ordinances and traffic laws

Police Officer

City Of Coleman
Coleman, MI
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes
  • Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property
  • Diffused tense situations by remaining calm
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports
  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses
  • Trained and mentored reserve officers on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust

Military Police (31B)

US Army
Fort Carson, CO
06.2005 - 07.2010
  • Served as a Non-commissioned Officer (Sergeant Team Leader)
  • Led military police teams in support of battlefield operations
  • Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations
  • Implemented and trained over 150 Afghan Uniform Police Officers
  • Enforced traffic regulations and law and order operations for the Fort Carson Community consisting of over 10,566 service members and their families
  • Provided physical security for designated individuals and equipment for 214 square mile property
  • Served as a Military Police Patrolman, Traffic Crash Investigator, and Police Dispatcher
  • Prepared police reports including sworn statements and processed evidence
  • Conducted law enforcement and traffic accident investigations

Human Resources Assistant

US Army Reserve
Bay City, MI
02.2004 - 06.2005
  • Compiled and kept personnel records
  • Recorded data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on ability, and date of and reason for termination
  • Compiled and typed reports from employment records
  • Filed employment records. Searched employee files and furnished information to authorized persons
  • Interpreted, explained and enforced human resources policies to keep staff in compliance with standards

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
08.2019

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Delta College
Bay City, MI

High School Diploma -

Bullock Creek High School
Midland, MI

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking
  • Teambuilding
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Good work ethic
  • Communication
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Field Training Officer 2019
  • Truck Traffic Enforcement (Delta College) 2017-2023
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement 2018
  • Traffic Crash Investigator Level 2-8 (MSU) 2015-2017
  • Boating Accident Investigator Level 1 (NASBLA) 2014
  • Forensic Interviewing of Children 2013
  • Reid Interrogation Method 2012
  • Delta College Police Academy 2011
  • Protective Services Training and Antiterrorism Evasive Driving 2009
  • Standard Field Sobriety Testing 2008
  • Stinger Spike System Instructor 2008
  • Traffic Accident Investigations LV 1 2008
  • Doppler Traffic Radar/LIDAR 2007
  • Critical Incident Stress Mgt Peer Support 2006
  • Military Police Academy Training 2005

Awards

US Army-
-Purple Heart (1) Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal (4) 

Army Good Conduct Medal (1) National Defense Service Medal (1) 

Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1) Global War on Terrorism (1) 

Korea Defense Service Medal (1) Army Service Ribbon (1) Overseas Service Ribbon (2) 

NATO Medal (1)

-Combat Action Badge (1)

-Soldier of the Cycle Honor Graduate Fort Knox, KY 2004

Delta College Police Academy:

-Top Gun Award

City of Coleman:
-Letter of Commendation
City of Clare:
-Lifesaving Award
Clare County:
-Bravery Award

-Command Officer of the Year 2022

POAM (Police Officers Association of Michigan):

-Police Officer of the Year (2018) 

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Clare Police Departent
09.2024 - Current

Lieutenant, Road Patrol Commander

Clare County Sheriff's Office
09.2023 - 09.2024

Sergeant

Clare County Sheriff's Office
09.2019 - 09.2023

Deputy Sheriff

Clare County Sheriff Department
02.2013 - 09.2019

Police Officer

City Of Clare
11.2011 - 02.2013

Police Officer

City Of Coleman
06.2011 - 02.2013

Military Police (31B)

US Army
06.2005 - 07.2010

Human Resources Assistant

US Army Reserve
02.2004 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Delta College

High School Diploma -

Bullock Creek High School
Steven Sentz