<p> Ricki D. Dierenfeldt, Jr.</p><p>OBJECTIVE: To serve as an adjunct instructor with the Department of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Social Work.</p><p>EDUCATION: South Harrison High School (2000)</p><p>Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy- Class A POST Certification (December, 2002)</p><p>Missouri Western State University (B.S.)- May 14, 2011 -Criminal Justice (Concentration: Administration) -Graduated Cum Laude</p><p>University of Central Missouri (Graduate Studies-Criminal Justice) -Current honors student</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Self-employment: Aflac sales associate (January, 2009-May, 2009)</p><p>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. </p><p> 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.</p><p> 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.</p><p> Transferred to Court Marshal Service (2008) -Provide security measures for Buchanan County Courthouse employees, judges, and citizens.</p><p>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.</p><p>HONORS: MWSU Law Enforcement Academy- Defensive Tactics (1st Place)</p><p>MWSU Law Enforcement Academy- Overall Award (Academics, Physical Training, Defensive Tactics)</p><p>Bronze Award for Valor (2004)</p><p>Certificate of Commendation from the Fraternal Order of Police (2005)</p><p>Letter of Commendation from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department (2007) Award for Valor Commendation (2007)</p><p>Corinne Hancock Memorial Scholarship (MWSU)</p><p>Kelly Gentry Murphy Memorial Scholarship (MWSU)</p><p>Blake K. Scanlon Applied Learning Presentation Grant (MWSU)</p><p>ACTIVITIES: Member of Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences -(2) research presentations at the 48th meeting of the ACJS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2011)</p><p>Member of the Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society</p><p>REFERENCES: available upon request</p>