Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

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
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)
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
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
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
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
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, IN
01.2020

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Loyola Academy
Wilmette, IL
01.2016

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
  • 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)
John Shannon