David Gordon Shield Jr.
Gloucester,Virginia
Summary
To obtain a teaching position in the field of criminal justice or public administration.
Qualified Instructor with deep understanding of curriculum development and student engagement. Proven track record in designing innovative course materials and delivering lectures that enhance student learning. Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and effective communication to foster dynamic educational environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Peninsula Community College
08.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: formerly Thomas Nelson Community College
- Teach face-to-face, asynchronous, and online courses in Criminal Justice courses including Introduction to Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, Ethics, and several others.
- Formerly Thomas Nelson Community College
Captain, Administrative Services
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
11.2012 - Current
- As a Captain, I am responsible for agency accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. This is an intensive evaluation of standards and operating procedures that are examined by outside panel members on a yearly basis.
- I am also responsible for all Human Resource functions, including but not limited to, hiring processes, promotions, and transfers as well as budgeting.
- I complete the Internal Affairs function of the Sheriff’s Office as well as grant writing for the agency.
- I head the policy review panel examining and correcting policies and also direct the training academy that our agency has at our department.
- I am considered the training director and coordinate academies and all training for members of our agency.
- I have also been appointed as commander of the traffic safety initiative which is a 12 member task force aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities through enforcement and community participation.
Adjunct Professor
Park University
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Teach on-line Criminal Justice courses, including Introduction to Criminal Justice and Introduction to Corrections.
Adjunct Professor
Ashford University
10.2009 - 01.2018
- Teach on-line Criminal Justice courses, including Social Ethics and Fundamentals of Justice, Leadership and Supervision in Law Enforcement, Community Policing, Law Enforcement Personnel Management, Fiscal Budgeting in Criminal Justice and many others.
Adjunct Professor
Rappahannock Community College
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Teach Criminal Justice courses, including: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Principles of Criminal Investigation and a Leadership and Supervision course.
- I developed and implemented The Leadership and Supervision course in the Virginia Community College System.
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
06.2008 - 11.2012
- Teach on-line Criminal Justice courses, including: Introduction to Criminal Justice and Fundamental Concepts of Policing.
Lieutenant, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
04.2008 - 11.2012
- As a Lieutenant, I am a manager responsible for a Uniform Patrol Division shift, consisting of 5 deputies, one sergeant and two or more civilian dispatchers.
- I motivate, lead, guide, and create leaders as well as train those who work for me.
- It is a very rewarding position in that I can see those who work for me, begin to flourish and take on additional responsibility and new objectives.
- This allows me to become involved in the decision making process and help the department excel.
- I perform supervisory and administrative work that includes, but is not limited to assigning division personnel to their areas of work, evaluating performance, coordinating instruction in new and improved work methods, and enforcing department rules, regulations and standards.
- Appointed by Sheriff to serve as a member of the department’s policy committee, I revised and developed agency policy and procedures.
- I have developed, reviewed lesson plans and training programs.
- I coordinate our Radar instruction and have assisted with the auxiliary Basic Law Enforcement Academy in an administrative capacity in coordinating role players, instructors and programs.
- I have also participated by sitting on hiring boards for applicants at Gloucester Sheriff’s Office.
Sergeant, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
09.2006 - 04.2008
- As a first line supervision of Uniform Patrol Deputies.
- In addition to performing uniform patrol duties as required, I evaluated subordinates, ensured that reports and investigations were completed correctly, made required legal decisions, resolved citizen complaints and kept the Command Staff informed.
- Acted as shift supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.
Deputy, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
07.2003 - 09.2006
- As a deputy, I was assigned to a uniform patrol district where my duties included emergency response, uniform criminal investigation, preparation of reports, traffic enforcement and control, and proactive community interaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Governmental Administration
Christopher Newport University
05.2003
Doctorate - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
12.2025
Masters of Public Administration -
Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University
06.2008
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Lesson development
- Subject matter expertise
- Student engagement
- Online class discussion
Certification
- Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officer, Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Academy, 07/01/03
- Leadership Institute, HRCJTA at the College of William and Mary, 2007
- Police Executive Leadership School, University of Richmond, 2012
Community Service
- Gloucester Point Rotary Club, Provided support for local charities.
- Gloucester Parks and Recreation, Volunteer for youth sports.
- Gloucester Youth Baseball, Treasurer position on the board of directors.
Awards
- Greater Hampton Roads Crime Line Top Cop Award, 2014, For guiding a perfect score on an Accreditation Process.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- For efforts in combating drunk driving.
- Gloucester Sheriff’s Office Community Service Award
- 2012
- 2013
- For outstanding dedication to the citizens of Gloucester County.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Peninsula Community College
08.2014 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Park University
01.2014 - 01.2020
Captain, Administrative Services
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
11.2012 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Ashford University
10.2009 - 01.2018
Adjunct Professor
Rappahannock Community College
01.2009 - 12.2012
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
06.2008 - 11.2012
Lieutenant, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
04.2008 - 11.2012
Sergeant, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
09.2006 - 04.2008
Deputy, Uniform Patrol Division
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
07.2003 - 09.2006
Doctorate - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Masters of Public Administration -
Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University
Bachelor of Science - Governmental Administration
Christopher Newport University
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