Ricki D. Dierenfeldt, Jr

Ricki D. Dierenfeldt, Jr.

OBJECTIVE: To serve as an adjunct instructor with the Department of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Social Work.

EDUCATION: South Harrison High School (2000)

Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy- Class A POST Certification (December, 2002)

Missouri Western State University (B.S.)- May 14, 2011 -Criminal Justice (Concentration: Administration) -Graduated Cum Laude

University of Central Missouri (Graduate Studies-Criminal Justice) -Current honors student

EXPERIENCE: Missouri Department of Corrections (June, 2011-Present) -Investigator I (Intelligence Unit) -Investigate crimes within various state penal institutions, monitor offender phone activity, banking transactions, visitation records for evidence of criminal activity; write reports; prepare cases for criminal prosecution; provide testimony in criminal proceedings; network with other state and federal intelligence organizations.

Gower Police Department (May, 2009-June, 2011) -Respond to calls for service; conduct criminal investigations; traffic enforcement; write reports; prepare cases for criminal prosecution; provide testimony in criminal proceedings.

Self-employment: Aflac sales associate (January, 2009-May, 2009)

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department (Jan., 2003-Jan., 2009)  Hired as Deputy in Corrections Division -Guard/Supervise inmates; conduct preliminary investigation of crimes within correctional facility; write reports; prepare cases for criminal prosecution.  Promoted to Deputy in Patrol Division (2004) -Respond to calls for service; conduct preliminary investigation of crimes; traffic enforcement; write reports; prepare cases for criminal prosecution; provide testimony in criminal proceedings.

 Appointed as Field Training Officer (2005-2008) -Supervise and instruct newly promoted Patrol Deputies in their duties; report review and approval; critique performance; provide performance reviews to superiors.

 Promoted to Corporal in Patrol Division (2007) -Supervision of up to (5) officers and their activities; perform normal patrol division duties; scheduling; accountable for hours worked, vacation time, holiday time, sick time, and overtime of all patrol officers on shift; report review and approval.

 Transferred to Court Marshal Service (2008) -Provide security measures for Buchanan County Courthouse employees, judges, and citizens.

Harrison County 911 Communications Center (2001-2003) -Handle radio traffic for (3) law enforcement agencies, (7) fire departments, and (2) ambulance districts; telecommunications certified by Missouri State Highway Patrol; receive routine and emergency calls from citizens; responsible for file upkeep of bonds, warrants, restraining orders, and shift logs.

HONORS: MWSU Law Enforcement Academy- Defensive Tactics (1st Place)

MWSU Law Enforcement Academy- Overall Award (Academics, Physical Training, Defensive Tactics)

Bronze Award for Valor (2004)

Certificate of Commendation from the Fraternal Order of Police (2005)

Letter of Commendation from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department (2007) Award for Valor Commendation (2007)

Corinne Hancock Memorial Scholarship (MWSU)

Kelly Gentry Murphy Memorial Scholarship (MWSU)

Blake K. Scanlon Applied Learning Presentation Grant (MWSU)

ACTIVITIES: Member of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences -(2) research presentations at the 48th meeting of the ACJS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2011)

Member of the Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society

REFERENCES: available upon request