Mark’s Work History

I have spent my entire adult life serving the people of Polk County through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  Here is a breakdown of my work history:

2015- present

Polk County Sheriff
Since becoming Sheriff I have:

  • Restored 24 hour patrols on June 26th, 2016
  • Restored the Polk County Inter Agency Narcotics Team (POINT) on July 5th, 2016
  • Created the Mobile Crisis Response Team to help address mental illness in our community
  • Created the Sheriff’s Advisory Team that consists of community members from throughout Polk County
  • Kept promises that were made during the public safety levy campaign
  • Created new programs inside the jail to help reduce recidivism

Duties:

  • Manage all Patrol and Corrections Operations with a budget of approximately 11 million dollars
  • I oversee 100 Sheriff’s Office volunteers from various groups (SALT, Reserve Deputies, Search and Rescue, Posse, Cold Case) and 70 Full time employees.

Leadership Awards and Certifications:

2013 Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Supervisor of the Year

2023 Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Presidents special Recognition

Current Certifications:

I hold a dual certification in both Police and Corrections

Current Corrections Certificates:

  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Supervisory
  • Management
  • Executive

Current Police Certificates:

  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Supervisory
  • Management
  • Executive

All the following Work Experience is at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (unless otherwise noted)

2012 – 2015

Detective Sergeant

  • Major Crimes Team Supervisor
  • POINT supervisor
  • Supervised General Detectives
  • General Investigations
  • Public Information Officer
  • Operational Technology
  • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Trainer
  • Mid Valley Reserve Training Academy Instructor
  • Fleet Manager
  • Background Investigator
  • Director, RAIN advisory board
  • School Presentations – Online Predators, Online Safety and Education, Gun Safety
  • Grant Writing to obtain equipment

2009

Patrol Sergeant

  • Patrol Calls
  • Internal Affairs Investigations
  • Scheduling for entire office
  • Fleet Manager
  • Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
  • Operational Technology
  • Police Services Representative
  • Grant Writing to obtain equipment
  • Reality Based Trainer – CONSIM
  • School Presentations – Online Predators, Online Safety and Education, Gun Safety
  • Background Investigations
  • SALT Coordinator  (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

2008

Detective

  • Persons Crimes, Property Crimes, Crimes against children
  • Major Crimes Team Detective
  • Multi Disciplinary Child Abuse Team
  • Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
  • Fleet Manager
  • Grant Writing to obtain equipment
  • Reality Based Trainer – CONSIM
  • School Presentations – Online Predators, Online Safety and Education, Gun Safety
  • Background Investigations
  • SALT Coordinator  (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

2003 – 2008

Patrol Deputy

  • Patrol Calls
  • Reserve Coordinator
  • Cadet Advisor
  • SALT Coordinator (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)
  • Grant Writing to obtain equipment
  • Reality Based Trainer – CONSIM
  • Background Investigations
  • Established Neighborhood Watch Programs – Ongoing Coordinator
  • Field Training Officer

2002 – 2003

Dallas Police Reserve Officer


2002 – 2003

Corrections Deputy

  • Provided safety and security to the inmates
  • Helped with inmate programs to help reduce recidivism

2001 – 2002

Corrections Technician

  • Handled warrants and restraining orders
  • Controlled Inmate Movement
  • Maintain Security of Jail

2000 – 2002

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

  • Cadet Advisor

2000 – 2001

Records clerk


1997 – 2000

Explorer Cadet

  • Created 1st Cadet Policy Manual and Solo Cadet program.  I implemented the cadet policy to focus and hiring and training of new cadets so they can succeed in the future.  There have been many prior cadets that have gone on to full time police officer positions throughout the state.  I was also the first solo cadet in Polk County.

1995- 2001

Starlite Lanes – Dallas Oregon

  • Customer Service
  • Lane Mechanic
  • Front End Manager

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