John Shannon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a B.A in Economics. Former starter on the Notre Dame football team playing in 39 consecutive contests. Currently a proactive law enforcement officer with both the Evanston Police Department (IL) and Lake County Sheriff's Office (IL) Marine Unit. Possesses numerous specialties and certifications including: tactical team operator, crime scene investigator, field training officer, and level II traffic crash investigator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
POLICE OFFICER
Evanston Police Department
Evanston
06.2021 - Current
- Member of the Patrol Division as well as the NIPAS Mobile Field Force Team
- Tasked with responding to various calls of service throughout the city
- Certified Evidence Technician, Breath Alcohol Operator (BAO), Level II Accident Investigator, and Field Training Officer
- Has extensive training in the processing, handling, and documentation of crime scenes and pieces of evidence
- Conducts preliminary investigations into various misdemeanor and felony cases
- Has experience and training in the gathering and execution of search warrants pertaining to investigations.
- When necessary, is subpoenaed to testify in criminal cases.
MARINE UNIT DEPUTY
Lake County Sheriff's Office (IL)
Lake County IL
08.2024 - Current
- Member of a specialized unit within the Lake County Sheriff's Office (IL) which is tasked with enforcing laws on over 6,000 acres of waterways.
- One of these waterways, The Fox River Chain O'Lakes, is the busiest inland recreational waterway per acre within the US. The Marine Unit operates a plethora of vessels on these waterways to ensure citizens in Lake County are adhering to local and state statutes.
- Members of the Marine Unit receive constant training pertaining to areas such as: boater safety, firearms, and operation of radar/radio equipment on vessels.
VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH
Loyola Academy
Wilmette
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with players, parents, and staf members to foster a positive team environment
- Led practice sessions that emphasized fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Created and implemented an efective training program for players of all levels.
ARMED SECURITY DETAIL
Willis Tower
Chicago
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Member of plain clothes detail that consisted of various of duty law enforcement ocers
- The detail was responsible for ensuring the safety of the Willis Tower and its patrons on all 109 oors.
ASSET PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR
Bloomingdale's
Chicago
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted investigations that pertained to internal/external nancial losses
- Numerous investigations were 'long term' and involved an immense amount of documentation, surveillance, and follow ups with both Bloomingdale's employees and other citizens.
INTERN
Notre Dame Police Department
Notre Dame
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Learned the basics of how a police department functions
- Activities included, but were not limited to: community policing, conducting trac stops, and helping promote NDPD via social media.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ECONOMICS -
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN01.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Loyola Academy
Wilmette, IL01.2016
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Maritime Law Enforcement
- Tactical Operations
- Report Writing
- Court Testimony
- Community Relations
Certification
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer (State of Illinois)
- Certified Crime Scene Evidence Technician (State of Illinois)
- Field Training Officer (State of Illinois)
- Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) Mobile Field Force
- Breath Alcohol Operator (State of Illinois)
- Level II Traffic Accident Investigator (State of Illinois)
Timeline
MARINE UNIT DEPUTY
Lake County Sheriff's Office (IL)
08.2024 - Current
ARMED SECURITY DETAIL
Willis Tower
01.2022 - 05.2022
POLICE OFFICER
Evanston Police Department
06.2021 - Current
VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH
Loyola Academy
08.2020 - 01.2024
ASSET PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR
Bloomingdale's
07.2020 - 02.2021
INTERN
Notre Dame Police Department
02.2019 - 05.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ECONOMICS -
University of Notre Dame
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Loyola Academy