Stephen Riner
Camdenton
Summary
Proactive Deputy Sheriff skilled in emergency response and traffic enforcement. Proven ability to handle crisis situations with integrity while promoting public safety and positive community relations. Ready to contribute to enhancing community trust and safety. I have experience in leadership roles, but, more importantly, I have not forgotten how to follow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Camden County Sheriff's Office
Camdenton
11.2025 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure community safety and security.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance as needed.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations and warnings for violations.
- Assisted in investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and arrests in reports.
- Provided support during community events to enhance public relations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
Corporal, K9 Handler, FTO, DRE, Taser Instructor
Osage Beach Police Department
Osage Beach
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Maintained detailed records of incidents and responses for departmental review.
- Assisted officers with routine patrols to ensure community safety and support.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, prioritizing public safety and effective response protocols.
- Utilized K9 units for drug detection and search operations.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on investigations and enforcement actions.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls and situations requiring K9 support.
- Conducted searches for suspects, drugs, explosives, weapons, and other contraband.
- Utilized K9s to track fleeing suspects through wooded areas or urban settings.
- Enforced applicable laws and regulations in a professional manner.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by fellow officers for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained detailed records of K9 training activities and shifts worked.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Supervised field operations including traffic control, crowd control, search warrant execution, raids.
- Assisted police officers during investigations and at crime scenes.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance Officer understanding and participation, as they relate to Taser.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate Officer progress and comprehension effectively, as they relate to Taser.
- Conducted training sessions for new recruits on departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated officer performance through field assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Developed training materials and resources to enhance learning experiences for trainees.
- Facilitated scenario-based exercises to improve decision-making skills in real-life situations.
- Collaborated with senior officers to refine training programs based on best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all field training activities and documented any issues that arose with individual officers.
- Monitored radio traffic to assess how well officers responded to calls for service.
- Instructed new recruits on proper arrest techniques and methods for handling difficult situations safely.
- Observed trainees during actual field operations, providing feedback and advice when necessary.
Corrections Corporal
Camden County Sheriff's Office
Camdenton
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained safety protocols in detention facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for security compliance.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and conflict resolution among inmates.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of inmate behavior.
- Intervened in potentially violent confrontations between inmates using verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Enforced departmental regulations concerning conduct, sanitation, dress code, visitation rights.
- Investigated incidents involving violations of rules or regulations and took appropriate corrective action.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and effectively according to established protocols.
- Conducted security checks and monitored inmate movement in the facility.
Education
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Institute
Columbia12-2016
High School Diploma -
Camdenton High School
Camdenton, MO06-2014
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Traffic enforcement
- K9 operations
- Good Decision Making
- Willingness to learn and teach
- Good IPC Skills
- Positive Interactions with the Public, and Within Agency
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Integrity and ethics
Accomplishments
Received Commendation for Valor responding to a critical incident at Backwater Jack's, Osage Beach, MO.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Camden County Sheriff's Office
11.2025 - Current
Corporal, K9 Handler, FTO, DRE, Taser Instructor
Osage Beach Police Department
01.2019 - 11.2025
Corrections Corporal
Camden County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Camdenton High School