Micah Haggerty

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1999 - Nov 2008

  Combat Engineer/Infantry

  Established reputation in the military for being a leader and possessing strong professional skills. Occupational specialty being that of an infantryman and combat engineer. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and multitasking ability while excelling in oral and written communication.Conducted numerous routine mounted and dismounted combat patrols with military police, Army Rangers and infantry units while deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2005, many situations placed as team leader over subordinates. Excelled in handling and securing high profile detainees while assigned to a special operations unit while in Iraq. Conducted countless missions to assist operators and rangers secure targets, cordon searches, detainment of detainees and perimeter security. Helped provide emergency medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield, combat lifesaver qualified. Selected as a U.S. Army 19th group special forces training team member after completing a rigorous physical agility test Special Forces Recruit Evaluation in which 5% of soldiers are board selected. Recommended the U.S. Army bronze star while in Iraq theater operations. U.S. Army commendation award.U.S. Army Counter Drug Counter Terrorism Task Force Achievement award.Operated with the Counter Terrorism Counter Drug Task Force and Operation Noble Eagle helping secure the U.S. Mexico border assisting law enforcement agencies such as Border Patrol, ICE and U.S. Customs. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2016

  Federal Correctional Senior Officer Specialist

  Started correctional career at FCI Terminal Island Federal Prison located in Long Beach California in July 2008, transferred then to MCC San Diego Federal Prison as a Correctional Officer starting January 2010. As an officer, I transport inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings. Conduct internal security checks and inspect visitors for prohibited items and hidden messages within the distributed mail. In addition patrol vehicles are operated and carry various weapons as well as qualified weapons such as a 9mm pistol, shotgun, M4 semi-automatic rifle, pepper spray, OC and CS gas LW2 riot grenade launcher gun and nightstick. Maintain records and logs of law enforcement duties, man hours, materials and equipment used. Implement defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public. Supervise and monitor inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time. Receive property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband. Enforce resident behavior management system and write incident reports for infractions. Employ de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and use physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates. Report security breaches, disturbances, violations of rules and any unusual occurrences. Nominated top of the class for honors certification in firearms while attending FLETC (federal law enforcement training center). Averted potential riots by effectively handling numerous confrontational situations with other corrections team members. Awarded high honors for numerous weapons and contraband found and confiscated within the federal prison.Selected as collateral duty honor guard color guard team member within the MCC San Diego federal institution. Show less

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  University of Phoenix

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

  Student

  In the process of working toward a Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree

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  Port of San Diego

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  Police Officer

  Completed the San Diego Regional Police Academy. Current Uniformed Police Officer employed by the San Diego Unified Port District in San Diego California. Patrol by water craft the San Diego harbor channels and waterways. Patrol the San Diego Regional Airport by foot and by vehicle. Patrol the San Diego tideland areas by marked police vehicle