Kell Straits Email & Phone Number

United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

I am contracted with the United States Marshal's Office in Denver, Colorado in transporting Federal Prison Inmates. I currently work with a team of 10 highly trained Operators. Transport from a variety of detention centers, prisons and jails in metro-Denver, including outside nearby state locations. I also provide security for medical staff during medical visits and court transports. Recently in March 2023, management assigned me to train new incoming Operators to the Denver office. Proficient in weapons, arrest control and defensive driving. Have obtained a Federal clearance for operating duties and tasks.

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Assigned to Patrol division, under the supervision of 1 Sergeant and 4 Officers, while working in Field Training Operations (FTO). Engaged in traffic stops, issued criminal citations, enforced local, municipal and state laws. Completed investigations, took daily reports and attended every day assignments. Current and up-to-date with P.O.S.T Certification.

Federal Heights, Colorado, United States

Started as a Reserve Police Officer. Moved to full-time position in 2011. Assigned to Code Enforcement and Animal Control, under Patrol division. Worked in both capacities. Taking calls for service. Worked variety of shifts-- days and graves. Assigned to Gang Unit in 2008. Also deputized with US Marshals Office in 2019, with the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force. Worked many off-duty assignments. Would be tasked with FTO (Field Training Operations) for new incoming staff. Would serve and assist city of FH Human Resources with Oral Board testing for new perspective Police Officers. Proficient in weapons, arrest control and driving. Current and up-to-date with P.O.S.T Certification.

Golden, Colorado, United States

Active Protective Force Officer with NREL. Duties included protecting employees and property and the security of the lab areas within South Table Mountain and Denver West properties. Assigned to day shift and rotate patrolling the plant and operating the site entrance area for visitor access and computer monitored alarms and CCTV cameras.

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Worked for Pinkerton Government Services (which went out of business) turned over to new owners: GSI. Worked in Aurora-- Raytheon, Littleton--Lockheed Martin. My position was a Security Officer with both properties. Protect property from damage or theft and/or protect persons from hazards or interference. In 2004 promoted to lead Training Officer for PGS staff on Raytheon grounds. Trained and cleared for Federal escorting of foreign nationalists. Earned a Top Secret Clearance: TS/SCI CI polygraph and a successful background packet: SSBI.

Golden, Colorado, United States

Member of the Adult Diversion Program. Served as a volunteer who conducted adult felony in-take cases. Interview and screen pre-clients who are referred to this privileged program. Granted full-time position as a Diversion Officer in October 2000. DUties included supervise a caseload of 65-80 first time felony adult offenders in the criminal justice system. This is an intensive, supervised and structured program for clients serving 2 years on a deferred judgment and sentence.

Golden, Colorado, United States

Adult Senior Correctional Officer on the grounds of LookOut Mountain Juvenile Detention Facility. Affiliated with the YouthTrack program. Resident supervisor for juvenile offenders. Monitor and secure residents while enforcing program and adhering to daily schedule. Evaluate and report resident's behavior, records and activities. Assist and interact with other team members. Oversee 10-12 staff on a shift. Also would train new incoming staff after my promotion.

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Member of the ORS (Office of Research and Statistics) as a summer intern. Assisted in National Institute of Justice nationwide grant project. Assisted in national phone survey to probation offices across the country on dealing with sex offenders. Collected court data from nine county areas in the state. Recorded felony demographics in the criminal justice system. Gathered information on separate project for parole recidivism using NCIC/CCIC computer database systems. The original 3 month internship lead to an offer to continue working for an additional 12 months.

Durango, Colorado, United States

Adult advocate for juvenile offenders in the criminal justice system in La Plata County. Served as a mentor and advocate, while a full-time college student. Would also traing new incoming Advocates. Assisted clients in seeking employment, keeping appointments and participated in program or court ordered program requirements. Met weekly with professional staff, proctor parents and client for progress reports and supervision. Familiar with the behavioral management system and supported clients efforts to stay in compliance with expectations of probation or court directives.

Law Enforcement Training Academy, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Activities and Societies: Law Enforcement Training Academy---- P.O.S.T. certification689 hours of Law Enforcement Training

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, B

Activities and Societies: Studied graduate studies in the field of Criminal Justice. Only completed 1 year of graduate school.Studied.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, B

Activities and Societies: Active member of school newspaper: The Independent Prior to graduation, I was promoted to Senior Staff writer.

Diploma Of Education, Basics, C

Basic High School education requirements. Completed 9, 10, 11, 12th grades.