1. MICHAEL J. SHANK
179 Griffin Lane
Broadway, Virginia 22815
Phone: 540-908-5237
E-mail: MISTAMIIKE77@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Has successfully worked with the public in many diverse situations
• Thoroughly competent investigative and problem solving skills
• Well prepared for a career in Law Enforcement through Criminal Justice and Computer Forensics classes
such as:
o Criminal Procedure: studied procedures of arrest through prosecution, conviction and sentencing
o Criminal Investigation: studied crime scene investigation, processes and procedures
o Organized Crime: learned about criminal organizations and their structures
o Applied Criminal Justice Ethics: presented with ethical challenges facing law enforcement
o Internet Vulnerabilities and the Legal Implication: studied the ethics governing cyber crimes
and online investigations
o Investigating Cybercrime: learned the procedures for investigating online crimes, including E-
mail tracing, hacking, identity theft, 419 scams, and writing search warrants
o Computer Forensics: Tools and Methods: discovering methods of investigating computers,
collection of evidence, and the “chain of command” for gathering and preserving evidence
o Firearms: Excellent marksman and extremely competent with firearms
EDUCATION:
Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy; Weyers Cave, VA
Basic Jail Officer – 12/2011
• Awarded “Distinguished Honor Graduate” for achieving the highest class average in all categories
Basic Law Enforcement 128- 07/2013-11/2013
• Patrol certified through the State of Virginia, studied basic law, traffic enforcement, radar/lidar, felony
traffic stops, firearms, drug interdiction and enforcement, DUI enforcement,
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice Administration & Computer Crime – 08/2011
• Cumulative GPA 3.6
• Member of Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
• Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Member of Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society
Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science: Liberal Arts-Concentrated in Biology, Minor: Biology - 12/1998
• Spent a semester abroad in Ghana, West Africa and England
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department: Harrisonburg, VA
Deputy Sheriff - Harrisonburg/Rockingham Regional Jail 8/2011 to 01/2013
• DOC jail certified
• Maintained knowledge of policy and procedures of daily tasks, inmate safety & compliance with DOC
regulations & jail policy
• Responsible for fulfilling inmate requests & being aware of inmate health and well-being
• Resolved arising conflicts between inmates
Booking Deputy 01/2013 to 07/2013
• Intake arrests, physical search, documentation and safekeeping of the individual's person and items.
• Management of the arrestee while in the Booking process
• Worked with arresting officers and Magistrate for committing prisoners, entering warrants, summons,
charges, indictments, releases and personal information into the jail system

2. • Performed "mug shots", handcuffing, shackling, movement and housing of inmates upon processing,
fingerprinting for civil and criminal records, host weekly visitation for jailed inmates and their families
• Used phones and radio, to communicate with other law enforcement agencies and the medical department
pertaining to inmates
• Ensured all documentation accurate and complete
Patrol Deputy 11/2013-04/23/2015
• Proactively and reactively patrolled Rockingham County, assigned specific sectors but allowed to float and
help other Deputies as needed.
• Responded to emergencies, traffic crashes, domestic disputes, juvenile cases, suicides, and one murder
• Responsible for solely investigating minor cases, but also assisted the Investigations Department in major
cases as needed
• Responsible for determining the necessity for obtaining warrants from the magistrates and making arrests
• Responsible for serving protective orders, some civil paperwork, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary
Detention Orders
• Responsible for transports of mentally unstable persons to treatment facilities
• Responsible for transport of prisoners to and from other facilities
• Responsible for tracking down and capturing/arresting wanted individuals
• Personally was fortunate to assist the community in non emergency situations as well
• Responsible for handling animal complaints
• Responsible for traffic enforcement
• Proficient in firearms
Extra Law Enforcement Certifications:
• Crisis Intervention Training
• Active Shooter Training with Harrisonburg Police Department
• Intox/Breath Op Certified
Extra Sheriff's Office Jailor Duties:
• Team Leader of cell searches: oversees several deputies, organizes & searches cells and reports to Lt.
• Recycle: oversees up to 8 inmates at the Harrisonburg Recycle facility
United States Marshals CSO-Western District: Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville, VA
08/2012-Present
• Provides support to Deputy U.S. Marshals through Federal prisoner escort and security in United States
Federal Court
• Assists with transportation of Federal prisoners between housing facilities, Federal Court and the CON-
AIR prisoner transportation airliner
Previous Employment:
Wal-Mart Distribution Center 7045: Mt. Crawford, VA 2005-8/ 2011
Quality Assurance/Inventory Control/Breakpack Online Orderfilling Associate
• Assured procedural compliance of the building's daily functions, monitored for safe work practices of
employees and verified their work
• Researched, documented and resolved inventory issues to maintain operational accuracy
• On Safety Team, responsible for reporting safety concerns and ensuring safe work practices
• Utilized Windows, Word, Excel, Unix, and mainframe for daily business and preparation of reports
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and report writing.