Michael J. Langford
Las Vegas, NV ***** • 725-***-**** • ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
High-energy Supervisor successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth. Organized and diligent with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Skills
• Dynamic verbal and written communication and public-speaking skills
• Exceptional people skills with diverse demographics
• Exceptional investigative techniques
• Outstanding team building and networking skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Extensive computer skills
Experience
Security Shift Manager
06/2022 to Present
OYO Casino
• Supervise shift of 12 security officers
• Handle scheduling
• Handle payroll
• Respond to emergency calls
• Oversee all detainments
• Review reports
• Training
Emergency Response Team Operator
08/2021 to 05/2022
MGM International
• Maintained a high-visibility covert or uniformed presence
• Identified and responded to emergency situations, including weapons incidents, other acts of violence and natural disasters
• Assisted casino security in all armed or violent calls for service
• Performed executive protection
Deputy Sheriff
07/2017 to 09/2019
Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Stockton, MO
• Responded to calls for service
• Conducted criminal investigations
• Completed reports and search warrant applications
• Assigned to SWMO Internet Crimes Task Force
Animal Cruelty Task Force Investigator
07/2014 to 07/2017
Humane Society of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
• Obtained certification as an animal abuse investigator
• Responded to animal abuse and neglect calls for service in 20 counties
• Collaborated with justice system to remove abused or neglected animals
• Responded to natural emergencies in other states to assist with animal rescues and care
• Testified in court as an expert witness on animal cruelty and neglect
• Provided training to law enforcement agencies
Chief of Police
Cleveland Police Department, Cleveland, MO
04/2006 to 09/2008
• Responded to calls for service
• Conducted criminal and internal investigations
• Created policies and procedures
• Created and managed budget
• Collaborated with other agencies
• Attended weekly regional law enforcement meetings
• Department awarded Department of the Year award under my leadership Police Officer
Moberly Police Department, Moberly, MO
02/2000 to 03/2006
• Responded to calls for service
• Enforced all local, state, and federal laws
• Conducted criminal investigations
• Served as gang officer
• Conducted drug interdiction
Police Officer
Greenwood/Lone Jack Police Department, Greenwood and Lone Jack, MO 09/1991 to 02/2000
• Responded to calls for service
• Enforced all local, state, and federal laws
• Conducted criminal investigations
• Served as gang officer
• Conducted drug interdiction
Education
• Kansas City Police Academy, Kansas City – 1993 Class A POST Certification
• Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
• Associate of Science: Criminology/Sociology
• Four classes away from bachelor’s degree
• Continuing Education - Over 2,000 hours of continuing education classes, including child abuse and neglect investigations, drug investigations and interdiction, interview and interrogation techniques, death investigations, and leadership Activities and Honors
• Missouri Investigators Association
• Midwest Gang Investigators Association
• Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• Former board member Jackson County Drug Task Force
• Former board member Eastern Jackson County Youth Court
• Officer of the Year -- 2006 Cleveland Police Department