Dakota Romesburg
Reeds Spring
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff with multiple years of experience in law enforcement, developing personal relationships, working with children and providing leadership. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety and creating positive communication and relationships with the general public. Proven leader and hard worker with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
River Patrol
Stone County Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Providing medical assistance and performing water rescues.
- Knowing river and water laws, and enforcing them.
- Personal development with the community and citizens on the river.
- Operating and maneuvering a boat on the river.
DARE Instructor
Stone County Sheriff's Office
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and share best practices.
- Provided effective strategies to students to avoid drugs and alcohol, as well as making a stand against bullying.
School Resource Officer
Stone County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
- Enforced school safety protocols, ensuring secure environments for students and staff.
- Collaborated with educators to address student behavioral issues and promote positive interactions.
- Conducted investigations of incidents, documenting findings and recommending actions to improve school safety.
- Developed and implemented training programs for students on conflict resolution and emergency preparedness.
- Monitored school premises through regular patrols, identifying potential security threats and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided guidance and support to students in crisis situations, fostering trust and effective communication channels.
Stone County Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - Current
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Military Police Officer
US Army National Guard
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
Retail Sales Associate
Oakley Store
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Zipline Guide
Indian Point Zipline
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided a fun and personal atmosphere for guest.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Ozark Technical Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOHigh School Diploma -
Reeds Spring High School
Reeds Spring, MO05.2018
Skills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Emergency Situations
- Safety and Security
- File and Records Management
- Crime Prevention
- Criminal Law Expertise
- Develop Personal Relationships
- Leadership
- De-escalation
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Render Aid
Accomplishments
- Achieved High Firearms Award in Missouri Sheriff's Association Academy by completing Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Qualifications with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Class Leader Award in Missouri Sheriff's Association Academy.
- Achieved Salutatorian Award in Missouri Sheriff's Association Academy
- Achieved Rank of Specialist in US Army.
- Achieved Excellent Physical Fitness Score in US Army.
- Achieved Expert Badge in Handgun in US Army.
- Achieved Sharpshooter Badge in Rifle in US Army.
Certification
- Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor
- Certified School Resource Officer
- Certified in Human Trafficking Operations
- Certified in Marksmanship and Firearms
- Certified Peace Officer License
- Certified in MULES
Timeline
River Patrol
Stone County Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
DARE Instructor
Stone County Sheriff's Office
10.2024 - Current
School Resource Officer
Stone County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
Stone County Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Oakley Store
05.2019 - 02.2020
Military Police Officer
US Army National Guard
08.2018 - 05.2022
Zipline Guide
Indian Point Zipline
08.2017 - 03.2018
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Reeds Spring High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Ozark Technical Community College
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