Leonard Rogers III

Kansas-certified law enforcement officer and KLETC academy graduate with municipal patrol, rural sheriff's office, DUI/traffic enforcement, investigations, arrests, evidence handling, report writing, and correctional leadership experience. Brings independent field judgment, calm decision-making, strong documentation, and professional public service in high-pressure environments.

Police Officer - Galena Police Department - Galena, Kansas

(2025-08 - 2026-04)

• Performed full-time municipal patrol, responded to emergency and routine calls, conducted traffic and DUI enforcement, made arrests, and resolved incidents with limited supervision.
• Investigated criminal offenses and crashes; collected evidence; completed offense, arrest, affidavit, and court-related reports; and coordinated with outside agencies.

Police Officer - Carbondale Police Department - Carbondale, Kansas

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

• Handled municipal patrol, calls for service, traffic stops, arrests, preliminary investigations, case follow-up, court documentation, and public contacts.
• Maintained a proactive enforcement posture while balancing community service, officer safety, report quality, and professional accountability.

Deputy Sheriff - Jewell County Sheriff's Office - Mankato, Kansas

(2023-04 - 2024-12)

• Independently handled rural calls for service, patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, arrests, public assistance, and interagency coordination across a large service area.
• Developed strong field judgment while working with limited immediate backup and maintaining accurate reports, officer safety, and responsive service to rural communities.

Part-Time Deputy Sheriff - Phillips County Sheriff's Office - Phillipsburg, Kansas

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

• Supported patrol operations, traffic enforcement, calls for service, preliminary investigations, public-safety coverage, and report writing.

Correctional Sergeant - Kansas Department of Corrections – Ellsworth Correctional Facility - Ellsworth, Kansas

(2022-11 - 2023-04)

• Supervised correctional staff and inmate housing operations, enforced policy and security procedures, completed incident documentation, and supported emergency response.

Correctional Lieutenant - Geary County Sheriff's Office – Detention Center - Junction City, Kansas

(2022-05 - 2022-10)

• Supervised detention operations, staff performance, security procedures, inmate movement, emergency response, documentation, and shift-level accountability.

Correctional Officer / Sergeant - Florida Department of Corrections

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

Correctional Officer - Okaloosa County Department of Corrections

(2019-02 - 2020-03)

Correctional Officer - Escambia County Corrections

(2020-03 - 2020-07)

Administration of Justice - American River College (2026-01)

Criminal Justice - Washburn University (2025-01)

Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (2023-01 - 2023-11)