J. Michael Jenkins *** Woodview Court, La Porte IN 46350

ac0fu3@r.postjobfree.com 219-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

Twenty-five years as a professional law enforcement officer as:

oCommander of Investigation Division; Commander of Patrol Division

oUndercover drug enforcement and patrol officer

oCertified law enforcement instructor in accident reconstruction

Director of Security - Responsible for all areas of safety and security for property, guests and employees.

Proven ability to take command and navigate emergency situations

Crisis management/emergency response Consultant for workplace violence/lock down drills

Effectively present critical incidents under pressure to media, management and Boards

Skilled in internal and external investigations, interviewing techniques and trial preparation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Process Server (2008- Present)

Self-employed contractor for 20+ counties in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.

Direct affiliation and contact with state and local agencies.

Director of Security - Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN (2004 – 2008)

Revamped investigation process by improving interview techniques and documentation processes.

Awarded the position of Crisis Management Coordinator and developed the property’s Crisis Management Plan.

Trained all employees on safety/security policies, practices and procedures, including fire safety, emergency evacuation, lock-downs, medical emergencies. Implemented heightened security plans for special events.

Functioned as the interface between the property and law enforcement.

Updated department policies and procedures to reflect current trends, state rules and regulations.

Developed appropriate security systems, programs and detailed security requirements for property expansion.

Involved in all aspects of hiring, onboarding, scheduling, evaluating and discipline/termination of employees

Prepared budgets and related reports; monitored expenditures.

Commander of Investigations Division, Detective Bureau Commander - Merit rank of Captain

Porter County Sheriff’s Police, Valparaiso, IN (1979 – 2004)

Received Sheriff’s most distinguished Merit Award for saving a life; numerous department achievement awards.

Responsible for all officer and civilian supervision in role as commander.

Experienced in undercover drug enforcement; Responsible for all criminal investigations reported to the agency

Achieved a 100% clearance rate on all homicides investigated.

Was appointed as the Department’s first Accident Reconstructionist, assigned to investigate all fatal crashes.

Responsible for testifying in numerous criminal and civil trials.

Developed and supervised various state grants for highway traffic safety.

Member of the Porter County Sheriff's Police Accident Review Board, and member of the Porter County Sheriff's Police Critical Incident Response Team.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

Associates Degree - Law Enforcement, Calumet College

Graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Certified Instructor in Law Enforcement for the State of Indiana

Member of both the Indiana and Illinois Associations of Certified Accident Investigators

Certified Scuba Diver

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