Steven Beery
Antioch
Summary
Public Safety Professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer/Investigator with San Diego PD, Rochester PD and Minneapolis PD. Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer and Investigator with San Diego and Rochester Police Departments. Investigator with Minneapolis Police Department. Proven expertise in investigations, collaboration, and analytical thinking. Skilled in preparing cases for prosecution and conducting effective interviews. Recognized for strong decision-making abilities and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Safety Abmassador
Metro Nashville Public Schools
A.Z. Kelley Elementary
01.2026 - Current
- Promote safe practices through contact with staff and students.
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols aligned with district regulations.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to enhance safety preparedness plans.
Case Investigator - Robbery Unit
Minneapolis Police Department
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Conduct interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with courts, state and federal agencies on investigations.
Laboratory Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Sorted incoming lab specimens and delivered them to the appropriate laboratory for processing.
Security Paraprofessional
John Marshall High School
Rochester, MN
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitor campus so students and teachers have a safe environment to learn and teach.
- Monitor and save digital video for incidents that occur on campus.
Police Officer/SRO/Investigator/Sergeant
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, MN
01.2007 - 10.2021
- Patrol duties.
- Investigations-Violent Crimes Team, 3 1/2 years. Investigated violent crimes, including homicides, in the city of Rochester. Prepared cases for submission to the County Attorneys Office. Created and presented photo line ups for victim/witness identification of suspects. Created search and arrest warrants for cases. Worked with County Attorney’s preparing for and testifying at trials. Worked in law enforcement computer systems to identify suspects and locate victims/witnesses.
- School Resource Officer from 2012 - 2018.
- Police Sergeant - supervised a patrol team of up to 18 officers and completed yearly evaluations for 6 officers.
Police Officer/Field Trainer/Detective
San Diego Police Department
San Diego, CA
02.1990 - 01.2007
- Patrol duties, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Field Training Administration
- Detective - As a detective I worked an area division (Southeastern Division) and handled a variety of crimes from thefts to felony assaults. Prepared cases got submission to the District Attorneys Office for prosecution. Completed search and arrest warrants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ06-1988
Skills
- Interrogation skills
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Analytical thinking
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
Timeline
Elementary School Safety Abmassador
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Case Investigator - Robbery Unit
Minneapolis Police Department
12.2022 - 12.2025
Laboratory Assistant
Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - 11.2022
Security Paraprofessional
John Marshall High School
12.2021 - 06.2022
Police Officer/SRO/Investigator/Sergeant
Rochester Police Department
01.2007 - 10.2021
Police Officer/Field Trainer/Detective
San Diego Police Department
02.1990 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University