Ethan Neally

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Patrol Deputy 2018-2021

• Recognized as the Most Outstanding Officer for Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy Session 136.
• Oversaw training for entire department in the position of Training Coordinator. Ensure all sworn personnel became compliant within stringent state training standards.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline criminal investigations.
• Oversaw scheduling, training, and criminal investigations of entire patrol shift. Supervised shifts of up to 12 subordinates, while also overseeing the reporting and documentation process.
• Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and court document service volumes by effectively leading assigned shift and establishing operational goals.
• Planned and executed countless arrest and search warrants in order to apprehend fugitives and seize items of evidentiary value.
• Participated and assisted in the planning process of various high risk operations while serving as Assistant Team Leader of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Weapons of Mass Destruction Special Response Team (Region 9/11).
• Assisted U.S. Marshal Task Force Officers in the service of numerous warrant arrest apprehensions.
• Maintained several vehicles and pieces of critical equipment for ILEAS Weapons of Mass Destruction Special Response Team and Williamson County Special Response Team.
• Established and enforced employee performance policies while also completing regular performance evaluations on subordinates.
• Selected as Field Training Officer Program Supervisor, training all new hires in day-to-day operations and evaluating progress. Mentored hires in professional conduct and self-development. Oversaw Field Training Officers and Field Training Program.
• Interacted with the general public in a persuasive, tactful, and resourceful manner, while developing trusted relationships used to assist investigations.
• Maintained professional relationships with coworkers leading to effective team work in times of high stress incidents.
• Properly executed the service of criminal and civil process documents.
• Enforced and regularly monitored court orders ranging from Protection Orders to Eviction Orders.
• Assisted in courthouse and judicial security operations.
• Regularly completed body searches of individuals in custody.
• Properly transported and oversaw the care of prisoners.
• Conducted interviews and interrogations to gather details regarding incidents and determine best course of action.
• Completed reports and documentation to assist in the prosecution of local ordinances, state, and federal laws.
• Participated in uniformed and plain clothes surveillance operations, to assist in the apprehension of fugitives and the development of criminal investigations.
• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Collected, documented, and properly packaged evidence for processing by the State Crime Lab.
• Properly conducted and trained Officers in executing building searches while attempting to locate fugitives and items of evidentiary value.
• Instructed Officers in use of force, arrest procedures, and prisoner handling, to include resisting fugitives and apprehension techniques.
• Instructed Officers in the deployment of a variety of less lethal impact munitions, gas deployment, and the proper use of Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices.
• Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
• Properly conducted several methods of mechanical breaching in order to gain access to barricaded structures.
• Provided medical care and assisted in lifesaving measures to victims ranging from vehicle accidents to gun shot wounds.
• Properly used radio communications to coordinate emergency response.
• Negotiated with armed individuals to deescalate high-risk situations.
• Trained Officers in hazardous material detection, to include nuclear, chemical, and biological threat response.
• Completed annual Department and SWAT pistol/rifle qualification courses.
• Selected for promotion to Sergeant in August of 2021.

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Military Pay Grade: E-5

• Guided senior and executive managers through challenging curriculum, providing senior leaders with critical knowledge in planning, tactics, and execution of civil military operations and information operations.
• Steered development of curriculum and instruction methods, and worked closely with contractors to present training. Advised management on utilization and accountability of multimillion-dollar advanced weapon and tactical data systems.
• Excelled in Civil Military Operations School; demonstrated mastery of curriculum and earned recognition as Honor Graduate.
• First to hold new position; played integral role in developing curriculum and materials for future instructors, and assisted in writing publications and doctrine adopted organization-wide.
• Handpicked for crucial role far outside field of expertise; met all requirements and objectives during simulated operations and exercises.
• Passed required testing to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.
• Completed annual rifle training and qualification, meeting expert qualification standards.
• Maintained relationships with coworkers and contracted personnel to meet overall unit goals.

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Military Pay Grade: E-4

• Orchestrated logistics and security plans for organizations operating in hazardous regions across Asia and the Middle East.
• Liaised with multiple DoD agencies, civilian contractors, and host nation personnel as chief contact on logistics requirements, utilizing variety of communication systems to relay information clearly across diverse groups and languages.
• Organized maneuvering plans for complex operations; tracked and reported troop movements through diverse regions and terrain, providing leadership with full situational awareness.
• Designed security plan for Forward Operating Base (FOB) with ~800 personnel; identified and eliminated potential vulnerabilities, resulting in 100% effective plan with zero security breaks.
• Maximized availability of resources; wrote and administered contracts valued at $2.4M+, and held accountability for procurement, utilization, and sustainment of vehicles, communication equipment, and supplies.
• Implemented new maintenance process that increased readiness across unit, and repaired crucial equipment within aggressive time frames.
• Entrusted with tremendous responsibility; secured reputation as “go-to” specialist for solving operational planning challenges, and garnered early promotion for meritorious service.
• Conducted security patrols in hazardous operating environments.
• Obtained Black Belt in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.
• Completed annual rifle qualification, obtaining the Expert qualification standard.
• Earned Employee of the Quarter (Q4/15) in recognition of outstanding performance.

Hours Worked per Week: 40

Military Pay Grade: E-2 to E-3

• Led team of 25 personnel in maintenance, repair, and quality control of generators, power distribution panels, water purification systems, refrigeration gear, and other industrial-scale equipment.
• Organized tasks and cooperation with third-party contractors.
• Tracked multimillion-dollar inventory with thousands of line items; led audits and generated reports to provide clear visibility of assets.
• Trained team members on inventory procedures, parts storage, utilities gear usage, and maintenance processes.
• Demonstrated flexibility in an unsupervised environment; adapted to shifting requirements quickly, and moved proactively to solve problems before emergencies evolved.
• Operated heavy equipment safely; directed successful setup and maintenance of industrial equipment valued at $500K+.
• Completed annual rifle training and qualification, meeting expert qualification standards.
• Thrived in position typically reserved for higher-ranking peers; garnered Employee of the Quarter award (Q2/15).