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Paul Kellerman

Coeur D'Alene

Summary

I am a twenty year retired Detention Sergeant and excel at accepting new challenges and strive to be a role model within my career. I am goal orientated and well organized while paying close attention to detail. I enjoy working with others and appreciate a professional atmosphere. My work experience has shaped me into the professional I am today. Leading teams of professionals through demanding situations, I have developed the ability to multitask and remain calm in escalated situations. I have experience in Microsoft Word and Excel and currently hold a CDL Class B license.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detention Officer/Sergeant

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 06.2025

Assigned to the Yavapai County Court Service division. Awarded the Unit of the year Citation as well as being recognized and awarded by the Yavapai County Superior Court. I have been a Lead Booking Officer, Training Officer as well as Floor Supervisor. The last three years of my career I was assigned Supervisor over Extraditions, my team transported detainees throughout the United States flying armed on commercial flights. I retired from Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in this capacity.

Dentention Officer

Pinal County Sheriff's Office
10.2009 - 07.2015

I was assigned to the Special Managment Unit during my time with Pinal County. I was also assigned to member and Team Leader with the Special Emergency Response Team.

Detention Officer

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
12.2004 - 10.2009

Maintained the safety and security of the Yavapai County Adult Detention Center. Ensured the care, custody and control of all inmates housed in the facility. Assigned as Lead Booking Officer, training officer and occasionally worked the floor during this time.

Heavy Equipment Operator

United Rock
05.2000 - 10.2004
  • Operated heavy machinery safely and efficiently across various job sites.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflow processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Quartz Hill High School
Quartz Hill, CA

General Studies And Fire Science

Antelope Valley Community College
Lancaster, CA

Skills

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Emergency response
  • Physical restraint
  • Behavioral observation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Security procedures
  • Inmate supervision
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Crisis management
  • Prisoner escort
  • Court operations support
  • System recordkeeping
  • First aid administration
  • Firearm safety
  • Inmate transport
  • Booking procedures
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Incident reporting
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Disciplinary actions
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Certification

CDL Class B

Timeline

Detention Officer/Sergeant

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 06.2025

Dentention Officer

Pinal County Sheriff's Office
10.2009 - 07.2015

Detention Officer

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
12.2004 - 10.2009

Heavy Equipment Operator

United Rock
05.2000 - 10.2004

High School Diploma -

Quartz Hill High School

General Studies And Fire Science

Antelope Valley Community College
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