BIO

Beginning in northern Wisconsin, my career in law enforcement and corrections began in the world of academia. At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, I was a member of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society and the Vice-President of the National Criminal Justice Student Association. In addition to academic pursuits, I worked as a temporary Juvenile Probation Officer for Arrowhead Regional Corrections located in Northern Minnesota.

 

After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies and a concentration in Criminal Justice, a passion for the outdoors led me to Wyoming. I began my foray into the world of Wyoming corrections and law enforcement as a Caseworker at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. Eventually I made the transition to correctional officer, broadening my professional horizons and opening several new doors. During my tenure as both a caseworker and correctional officer, I was fortunate enough to be trusted with a multitude of additional responsibilities. These duties included firearms instructor, SORT (Special Operations Response Team) member, PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigator, Cell Extraction Team Member, and First Responder.

 

During my time with the Wyoming Department of Corrections I was chosen to attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and become a state-certified firearms instructor. I was also fortunate enough to attend and successfully graduate the Idaho Department of Corrections Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy located in Boise.

 

The next step in my law enforcement/corrections career brought me to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, where I currently work today. Starting out as a detention deputy working in the jail, I eventually made the transfer to my current position as a patrol deputy. During my time with the Sheriff’s Office, I have served in a multitude of roles. These roles have included Field Training Officer (Patrol Division,) Firearms Instructor, Less-Lethal Munitions Instructor, Basic Tactical Medical Care Instructor, and Cell Extraction Instructor.

 

My goal is to utilize my varied experience from corrections, academia, and law enforcement in order to provide the citizens of Carbon County with a Sheriff’s Office they deserve. As an elected position, I firmly believe the office of Sheriff should answer to the people. Community caretaking, meaningful public interactions, and improved interagency relationships are some of the facets that would be prioritized if chosen to serve as your Sheriff.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Fostering public trust is key to heading a successful law enforcement entity and I aim to establish that beginning now.

 

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Alex S Bakken