Damon Bradshaw
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Experienced United States Veterans Affairs federal law enforcement officer with strong leadership background providing administrative and operations management in a demanding atmosphere. Skilled in conducting federal background investigations and compliance inspections. Purpose-driven in reducing spending through budget-reduction strategies regarding personnel, programs, logistics, and processes. Highly adept in developing training program strategies to improve physical readiness metrics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Chief of Police (GS-12) (Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
07.2021 - Current
- Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the performance of department personnel
- Develops programs to alter the behavior of employees whose work performance is below acceptable standards
- Plans, assigns, and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs
- Develops solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions
- Plans and directs facility law enforcement and security operations; delegates enforcement to subordinate staff; assigns patrol and special duties to supervisory police officers; ensures patrol coverage complies with agency policy and meets facility protection priorities
- Ensures that all training requirements by VA are met for Police Service staff, and that performance proficiency meets the goals of the Medical Center and the service
- Ensures police staff is appropriately trained to operate various equipment and/or security systems such as but not limited to evidence collection weapons, emergency vehicles, radio communications, intrusion detection, and video surveillance networks, duress systems, physical access control systems, mass notification systems, etc
- Informs subordinates of equal employment programs, mandatory training, leave/overtime policies, etc
- Assists in the development of local policies and implements corrective procedures to alleviate identified physical security problems, considering all internal and external factors when making decisions or recommendations
- Led and took part in conducting in-depth background checks on potential hires, looking into their criminal records, work history, education, and references to make sure they were qualified and a good fit for a job in law enforcement.
Independent Contractor (Part-Time)
CES COMPANY
12.2017 - 07.2021
- Conducted comprehensive tobacco compliance inspections at various establishments, including gas stations and bars, to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations
- Gathered and documented factual information through observations, interviews, and review of pertinent records to assess compliance with tobacco laws and regulations
- Interacted with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including business owners, employees, and customers, while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Utilized strong attention to detail to identify potential violations and discrepancies in compliance with tobacco regulations
- Prepared clear, concise, and accurate reports detailing findings from compliance inspections, ensuring all relevant information was included.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Lieutenant (GS-8) (Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised a team of police and other law enforcement staff at varying levels of responsibility
- Established priorities to coordinate, plan, organize, and complete work in accordance with sound time-management methodology
- Monitored and reviewed status/progress of work and made adjustments to ensure the workload was balanced
- Planned work schedules and sequence of operations daily to assure an even flow and distribution of work and meeting schedules and deadlines
- Identified the development and training needs for police staff supervised
- Conducted classes and coordinated specialized training in various forums to ensure appropriate and timely staff training
- Provided instruction to staff regarding policing procedures to properly conduct search and seizure of evidence/contraband, pursuing and apprehending individuals, and serving warrants and subpoenas
- Supported the Firearms Program at the facility level, ensuring that critical elements of the program were met, i.e., weapons training certification, inventory control of weapons and ammunition, and supporting supplies
- Prepared performance standards and performed staff performance evaluation
- Kept senior facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities
- Developed solutions to continuing problems in the quality of work and operating effectiveness; took or recommended necessary corrective actions
- Coordinated responses to emergencies arising in different hospital locations.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Sergeant (GS-7) (Full-Time)
Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department
12.2011 - 12.2018
- Trained officers in defensive tactics, weapon retention, OC spray and expandable baton techniques
- Secured and maintained inventory of firearms, ammunition, tactical weapons, and other intermediate weapons, valued at over $100,000
- Aided in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes occurring on VA controlled property; the arrest of violators; the control of traffic; the provision of assistance for citizens in emergencies, including the protection of personnel and civil rights; and the protection of VA owned or controlled property
- Enforced federal, state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances of VA property and agency rules and regulations related to law enforcement work
- Assisted hospital staff in the de-escalation of agitated and emotionally disturbed veterans
- Certified in verbal de-escalation tactics (Verbal Judo)
- Performed physical security assessments of designated locations throughout the Fargo VAHCS, per policy
- Received, managed, and maintained custody of police evidence; instructed and assisted officers in the packaging and submission of evidence
- Developed, implemented, and controlled emergency response training, drills, and overall plans
- Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches
- Planned, scheduled, and supervised the work of 13 subordinates.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Mayville State University
Mayville, ND05.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2013
Skills
- Background investigations
- Compliance inspections
- Interviewing and information gathering
- Adapting to changing situations
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Suicide prevention training
- Leadership communications
- Crisis intervention training
- Firearms operations trained
- Self-defense techniques
- Officer training
- Conflict management
- Spreadsheet management
- Leadership
- Customer service
Certification
- Graduate, Peace Officer Training Program, Fargo, ND, August 2003
- Graduate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Little Rock, AR, May 2012
- Department of Veterans Affairs Police, Evidence Custodian, March 2013
Affiliations
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Timeline
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Chief of Police (GS-12) (Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
07.2021 - Current
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Lieutenant (GS-8) (Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
12.2018 - 06.2021
Independent Contractor (Part-Time)
CES COMPANY
12.2017 - 07.2021
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Sergeant (GS-7) (Full-Time)
Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department
12.2011 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Mayville State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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