MICHAEL PATTERSON
Lewistown
Summary
Motivated and experienced professional seeking a management position to leverage skills and expertise for organizational success. Proven track record of achieving goals and driving results, committed to making a positive impact through strategic decision-making and effective leadership. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities utilized to support company growth and profitability while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Patrolman/Narcotics Officer
Lewistown Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Duties encompassing Enforcing city and state laws, including traffic regulations
- Responding to calls for service, including emergencies, accidents, and requests for assistance
- Investigating crimes and traffic incidents, including preliminary and follow-up investigations
- Detect, apprehend, and arrest criminals
- Issuing citations and warnings
- Providing first aid and rescue services at the scene of accidents and emergencies
- Communicating with other agencies, health care providers, and city personnel
- Preparing detailed investigative reports and completing forms
- Maintaining and use specialized equipment like firearms, police vehicles, radios, and handcuffs
Detention Officer
Fergus County Sheriff’s Office
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Processing inmates; maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates
- Receives and processes inmates into custody of institution; searches prisoners; takes charge of personal property
- Provides inmates opportunity to call attorney or relative; advises inmates on institutional rules and regulations
- Patrols jail area periodically to insure security and maintain order
- Transports inmates to medical, court and related facilities
- Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures
- Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; checks on inmates' physical condition
- Receives, counts, records and washes all laundry in the jail
- Dispenses personal and cell cleaning equipment; keeps record of money received from inmates
- Distributes medication to inmates as prescribed or directed
- Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties
- Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters
- Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail
- Investigates crimes and critical incidents; collects evidence; makes arrests; testifies in court
- Performs related tasks as required
Assistant Store Manager
Shopko
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsible for maximizing the store’s sales, profit and customer service objectives through the effective management of store teammates
- Ensures that store meets all operational and merchandising goals
- Models Shopko’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Provides expertise and leadership direction for all loss prevention programs
- Oversees inventory controls and manages necessary corrections
- Responsible for receiving and warehouse operations and controls
- Completes store Audits to maintain operation standards
Multi Store Asset Protection Manager
Cabela’s
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Responsible for the Professional Development of self and Retail Asset Protection Specialists and Firearms Inspectors through successful on-boarding, training and coaching
- Responsible for driving recognition and engagement of Asset Protection Specialists and Firearms Inspectors in two Retail Stores
- Measured through formal visits, retention levels, senior level promotions, training completion and regular business reviews
- Inventory shrink reduction efforts to minimize bottom line loss in two retail stores
- This includes the training of both Outfitters and Retail Managers on trends to help limit loss
- Measured through formal visits, physical inventory results, ability to diagnose root cause and develop partnerships to minimize loss
- Timely, legal and effective internal and external investigations that limit liability while reducing the overall impact to the company's bottom line
- Measured through investigative productivity and training
- Asset Protection Awareness to promote collaboration and assistance to protect employees, customers and bottom line
- Measured through number of employee TIPS received, number of employee TIPS paid, formal visits and collaboration with store leadership
- Responsible for the professional development of partnerships with Senior Management in the Retail Store to further develop business acumen and obtain buy-in for the Retail Asset Protection function
- Responsible for the timely management and execution of the Retail Asset Protection budget for two retail store
Loss Prevention Detective
Marshalls
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Conduct surveillance to detect loss within a store environment
- Conduct physical security checks
- Make recommendations for ways to prevent loss
- Conduct safety inspections and communicates hazards to Management
- Participate in the training of new hire Associates to address the areas of Loss Prevention
- Take an active role in identifying all forms of loss, motivating shortage control involvement and helping to identify creative shortage control solutions
- Responsible for heightening store Loss Prevention awareness
- Install and utilize CCTV equipment
- Learn and use the latest in advanced interviewing and interrogation techniques
- Work in a multi-unit work environment
Sr. Loss Prevention Officer
Advance Security
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Ensured proper safety and security procedures were followed
- Minimized merchandise loss to reduce shortage
- Used radios and CCTV
- Completed theft reports and conducted interviews
- Multi- Store coverage
- Over 100 successful apprehensions
Security Supervisor/ Shift Lieutenant
Health Shared Services
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Implement and oversee the security operation; supervise security officers
- Provide post coverage, If necessary
- Act in the absence of the Facility Security Program Manager
- Assist the Facility Security Program Manager in administrative tasks
- Interpret applicable policies and procedures based on existing circumstances
- Supervise subordinates so, they perform their functions effectively
- Assign security duties as circumstances warrant
- Evaluate and document subordinate's performance
- Review and oversee corrections to appropriate subordinate's reports
- Maintain liaison with appropriate facility personnel
- Assist/Complete subordinates training
Loss Prevention Manager/ETC/ITC
Mervyn’s
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Assist Company in reducing shortage/External/Internals by identifying areas of potential loss to include internal and external theft
- Completed in store audits to insure policies are being met
- Track and investigate external Organized Retail Crime theft leads
- Train New LP agents/Associates and increase theft awareness on potential Organized Retail Crime activity
- Track, Monitor, and Train on all Cash overages and shortages
- Report issues to the Store Manager, Area Loss Prevention Manager and District Loss Prevention Manager
- Handles and reports on company issues as they arise
- Ensured proper safety and security procedures were followed
- Maintain working relationships with local law enforcement agencies along with complete case file with supporting documents for successful prosecution
- Over 200 successful apprehensions
Corporate Services Manager
Anderson Security
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Analyze and negotiate vendor contracts related to fleet operations
- Plan, administrate and control budget for fleet and facilities
- Recommends management action to improve standard operating procedures
- Researches and reports on most cost effective plans to minimize liability
- Assists in purchasing processes
- Handles and reports on company issues as they arise
Correctional officer/ FTO
Department of Corrections
10.2000 - 07.2004
- Trained, supervised, and motivated a team of full time officers
- Managed daily operations of the prison yard, inmate populations, and officer training
- Ensured safety and security procedures and all policies were enforced
- Maintained safety and security of the staff, inmates, and public
- Completed reports for post incidents
- Maintained daily service logs
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Correctional Technology
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ01-2001
Skills
- Team leadership
- Traffic enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Crime scene investigation
- Investigative skills
Accomplishments
- Successful experience in managing a variety of settings∙ Professional and skilled with a reputation for service, Satisfaction, and results
- Effective leader with the ability to build and mentor highly productive and motivated teams∙ Proven ability to quickly learn and utilize new methods, systems, and procedures∙ Appreciated for exceptional follow through, integrity, and commitment to quality∙ Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and teamwork environments, known for exceeding goals and objectives
- Sr. Patrolman/Narcotics Officer Lewistown, MT
- Duties encompassing Enforcing city and state laws, including traffic regulations
- Responding to calls for service, including emergencies, accidents, and requests for assistance
- Investigating crimes and traffic incidents, including preliminary and follow-up investigations
- Detect, apprehend, and arrest criminals
- Issuing citations and warnings
- Providing first aid and rescue services at the scene of accidents and emergencies
- Communicating with other agencies, health care providers, and city personnel
- Preparing detailed investigative reports and completing forms
- Maintaining and use specialized equipment like firearms, police vehicles, radios, and handcuffs.
Certification
- Force Encounters- Force Science- 11/22/24
- Verbal Judo Tactical Communication-Verbal Judo Institute-9/5/23
- Fraud and Cyber-Investigations- Enigma Solutions-1/6/20
- Street Crime- Street Crimes Training- 8/17/20
- First Line Supervisor- Montana Law Enforcement Academy- 8/12/22
- Criminal&Terrorist Interdiction- Desert Snow- 5/26/22
- Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Intervention- Public Agency Training Council- 3/11/22
- Reid Interviewing and Interrogation- John E Reid and Associates- 6/4/20
SPIRIT OF MONTANA AWARD
Montana Governor's Award for selfless service and dedication to improving public safety. Awarded to myself and K9 partner for dedication to removing drugs from Montana.
Timeline
Sr. Patrolman/Narcotics Officer
Lewistown Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2025
Detention Officer
Fergus County Sheriff’s Office
04.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Shopko
09.2015 - 04.2017
Multi Store Asset Protection Manager
Cabela’s
01.2012 - 09.2015
Loss Prevention Detective
Marshalls
02.2011 - 07.2011
Sr. Loss Prevention Officer
Advance Security
08.2009 - 02.2011
Security Supervisor/ Shift Lieutenant
Health Shared Services
09.2008 - 08.2009
Loss Prevention Manager/ETC/ITC
Mervyn’s
07.2007 - 06.2008
Corporate Services Manager
Anderson Security
10.2005 - 07.2007
Correctional officer/ FTO
Department of Corrections
10.2000 - 07.2004
Certificate of Technical Studies - Correctional Technology
Rio Salado College
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