Kieran J. McMorrow
Newton,USA
Summary
I am a dedicated law enforcement professional with strong communication skills, seeking an Adjunct Professor position to share almost 30 years of both academic and practical experience that I have gained in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, campus security, and judicial processes, to educate and inspire the next generation of justice professionals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee all SCSO personnel assigned to the Courthouse & Prisoner Transportation Unit and assist other Lieutenants in the management of their units.
- Draft, review, and submit policy changes for administrative approval.
- Review supervisory SCSO reports, memorandum, schedules, and body worn camera footage.
- Schedule training, leaves of absences, and benefit leave time requests of approximately 50 personnel.
- Liaison with State Judiciary to facilitate the continued, uninterrupted, operations of two County Superior Courthouses.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2011 - Current
- In 2011 I was designated as the first Public Information Officer for the SCSO.
- Draft and prepare press releases for submission to print, radio, and online media and advise the administration on how to narrate the perspective of the SCSO to the general public.
- I created and continue to administer the SCSO's social media footprint to enhance public engagement with the agency.
- Respond to media inquiries promptly, providing accurate information and support.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Office of Emergency Management Incident Management Team (OEM)
01.2009 - Current
- Responsible for the gathering, verification, coordination, and dissemination of accurate, accessible, approved, and timely information to the public during emergencies.
Sergeant
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Directly supervised approximately 20 Sheriff’s Officers and mentored them in their career progression.
- Assigned Tasks & Training for the Courthouse Security & Prisoner Transportation Unit.
Sheriff’s Officer / Detective / Corporal
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Assigned to the SCSO K-9 Unit as a patrol/narcotics detection dog handler (2007-2018).
- Assisted in the coaching, training, and evaluation of several other K-9 teams from multiple other agencies throughout the state of New Jersey. Performed countless demonstrations and public speaking engagements to various schools, civic groups, and associations to explain the process and science behind using dogs for law enforcement purposes.
- Assigned to the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force as an undercover Detective (2001-2004). Investigated multiple crimes involving the trafficking of illegal drugs, cultivated confidential informants, prepared and executed court authorized search warrants, and assisted in the judicial prosecution of offenders.
- Served on the County-wide Hazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT)
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and prepared detailed reports.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and incidents in the community.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
Campus Public Safety Officer
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Patrolled buildings and grounds of Teaneck/Hackensack Campus on foot and in vehicles.
- Responded to all emergencies and security breaches and provided first aid as necessary.
- Enforced all campus rules, regulations, and traffic laws as well as state and local laws within campus jurisdiction.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA & Fort Riley, KS
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Deployed to US Naval Air Station GTMO (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) as an Infantry Team Leader assigned to the Joint Detention Operations Group (JDOG).
- Provided for the security, safety, and well-being of enemy combatants captured abroad during military operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
- Developed strategies for team engagement and morale enhancement.
- Evaluated team performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Assisted in the development of individual soldier's skills by providing guidance and instruction during training exercises.
Corrections Officer
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) / Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility (KDCF)
01.2000
- Supervised and maintained the safety and security of approximately 100 inmates in custody.
- Enforced compliance of state law and facility regulations.
- Conducted searches
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals through educational and counseling programs as well as encouraging positive behavior in youthful offenders.
Education
Master of Administrative Science (M.A.S.) -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2002
Skills
- Decision Making
- Public Relations
- Communication
- Emergency Management
- Organization
- Labor Negotiations
- Training & Mentoring
- Verbal De-escalation
- Staff Oversight
- Collaborative Mindset
Certification
- FBI - Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA)
- FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute
- FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
- FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Incident Command Systems 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- United States Department of Justice (DOJ) - Community Oriented Policing (COPS)
- Bergen County Police Department (BCPD) - Patrol / Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler
- Morris County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) - Patrol / Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler
- Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) - Patrol / Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler
- National Police Canine Association (NPCA) - Narcotics Detection K-9 Handle
- Bergen County Emergency Medical Services – Basic Emergency Medical Technician (Expired)
Awards
Sussex County Detectives Association Meritorious Service Award, FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, Sussex County Sheriff’s Achievement Award, Sussex County Sheriff’s Educational Achievement Award, Sussex County Sheriff’s Good Conduct Award, Sussex County Sheriff’s K-9 Award
Affiliations
- FBI - Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA)
- New Jersey State Police Benevolence Association (NJSPBA)
- US Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- NJ Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association
- NJ Emergency Preparedness Association
- Sussex County Detective’s Association
- National Police Canine Association
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- American Legion
New Jersey State Police Benevolence Association (NJSPBA) Local # 138
- 2000 - Present
- Executive Board Member 2011 – Present
- Sergeant At Arms – Maintain order, security, adherence to bylaws, rules of order, etiquette, and member verification for a 100 plus person Local and advise the Presiding Officer
- Recording Secretary – Attend, record, transcribe, and distribute minutes, agenda, and correspondence of all official Local activities.
- State Delegate – Counsel to the Local President. Liaison between Local and State PBA. Advocate at the local, state, and legislative levels for the interests of Law Enforcement Professionals.
- Labor Negotiator (2012 - Present) - Negotiate the terms of a Collectively Bargained Agreement between Sussex County and the members of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office every 3-4 years and resolve all disputes pertaining to same.
Timeline
Lieutenant
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
02.2024 - Current
Sergeant
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2018 - 01.2024
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2011 - Current
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Office of Emergency Management Incident Management Team (OEM)
01.2009 - Current
Sheriff’s Officer / Detective / Corporal
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
01.2000 - 01.2018
Corrections Officer
Sussex County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) / Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility (KDCF)
01.2000
Campus Public Safety Officer
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)
01.1996 - 01.2000
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.1996
Master of Administrative Science (M.A.S.) -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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