Matthew Maggiolino
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Self-motivated professional with over 25 years of technical and leadership experience. Retired U.S. Coast Guard Officer with strong senior management experience with an emphasis on law enforcement, employee relations, crisis management, and adult learning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective/Criminal Investigator/Training Officer
League City Police Department
06.2013 - Current
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Delivered new employee on-boarding and orientation training to over 65 officers.
- Coordinated periodical training and professional development classes for all police members.
- Performed over 40 background investigations for new hires.
- Assisted in policy development.
- Led department through Recognition Program with TPCA Best Practices program.
- Alternate Public Information Officer in absence of full-time PIO.
- As Advanced Force Science Specialist, stayed abreast of trends in Use of Force (UOF) arena and update UOF training periodically.
- Work with minimal direct supervision and handle an active caseload, sometimes in a remote team environment (COVID-19 era).
- Proficient in establishing, documenting, and pursuing appropriate investigative strategies.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses, suspects, and victims.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Delivered new employee on-boarding and orientation training to over 65 officers.
- Vice-President of police association (LCPOA and FOP).
- Instrumental in changing local law regarding hiring procedures.
- 9 years SWAT Operator.
Lieutenant O-3E
United States Coast Guard / Reserve
10.1996 - 12.2018
- Oversaw and completed evaluation program for all subordinates.
- Managed employees administrative programs such as pay, benefits, and training competencies and qualifications.
- Administered promotional exams and managed employee's qualification requisites for promotions.
- Directly supervised over 40 reserve personnel during Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security missions (PWCS), weapons and ammo accountability, vessel notice of arrival (NOA) screening, and high-interest vessel (HIV) boardings for Ports of Galveston, Texas City, and Freeport, with over 14K square NM of Outer Continental Shelf, 120 NM of Gulf Intra-coastal Waterway, 26 NM of Houston Ship Channel, gateway to nation's largest petrochemical port complex.
- Reserve Intelligence Officer- Conducted Human Intelligence (HUMINT) / Human Derived Intelligence (HDI) collection and reporting, Cyber Threat Analysis, and Counter-Intelligence (CI) operations.
- Responded to security threats at Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities.
- Ensured MTSA regulated facilities were in compliance with implemented security plans.
- Maintained certification for sensitive compartmentalized information by US Defense Intelligence Agency as Intel Security Officer- Top Secret.
Police Sergeant
Galveston Police Department
01.2003 - 06.2013
- Managed team of 5 in Office of Professional Standards, Education and Training (OPSET) division.
- While assigned to OPSET, led team through administrative investigations leading to 298 days of suspensions to 46 officers; 21 officer's resignations during investigations; and 3 indefinite suspensions resulting in 4-0 record in termination hearings.
- Implemented training programs for over 90 new recruits.
- Exercised Staff Authority as Detective Sergeant in OPSET.
- Coordinated and provided staff support to Civilian Review Board.
- Created department Employee Improvement Plans, counseled employees, managers, and executives on performance and personnel related problems.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Delivered and oversaw police on-the-job training as Field Training Officer, Field Training Sergeant, and Field Training Coordinator.
- Served 4 years as department Use of Force Specialist; instructing and investigating UOF incidents.
- Led investigation of 3 in-custody deaths.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Supervised officers and crowds at busy events, including Mardi Gras and Lone Star Rally.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 15 subordinates, to include employee evaluations.
- 9 years assigned to SWAT; 4 years as SWAT Team Leader.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
American Military University
West Virginia02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mountain State University
West Virginia10.2012
Skills
- Results-oriented; skilled in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data
- Strategic, operational, administrative, and logistical planning
- Knowledgeable in Fed/State/local public policy
- Skilled and effective communication
- Nurture large network of professionals across broad range of people and groups
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Led a multi-year program resulting in LCPD becoming one of only 100 agencies in Texas to achieve the distinguished "Recognized" status by Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices Program.
- Developed policy and training for several aspects of police and military operations.
- Successfully planned and coordinated an award ceremony, hosting over 200 VIP attendees such as: Senators, Congressmen, local elected officials, and Federal and local law enforcement leaders.
- USCG -Led team of 12 tactical maritime officers during several federal interagency operations resulting in 95 detentions of undocumented persons and 20 illegal weapon seizures.
- Immediately following Hurricane Ike, directly managed 50 officers on the streets during a chaotic and traumatic event that was immeasurable and a once in a lifetime event.
- During Hurricane Harvey, took part in over 500 water rescues utilizing the SWAT armored vehicle.
- Recipient of more than 35 awards to include: Medal of Valor; Combat Action Medal, Achievement Medal, and multiple Police Commendations.
- Trained over 800 employees in excess of 5800 training hours.
- Managed the hiring of over 90 employees, assisted in over 150.
- Golf hole-in-one on Easter with brothers and father in 2012.
Certification
- Advanced Public Information Officer
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer License - with over 17,500 documented CE hours
- TCOLE Advanced Instructor
- TCOLE Firearms Instructor
- Advanced Force Science Specialist
Timeline
Detective/Criminal Investigator/Training Officer
League City Police Department
06.2013 - Current
Police Sergeant
Galveston Police Department
01.2003 - 06.2013
Lieutenant O-3E
United States Coast Guard / Reserve
10.1996 - 12.2018
Master of Public Administration - Human Resources Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mountain State University
- Advanced Public Information Officer
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer License - with over 17,500 documented CE hours
- TCOLE Advanced Instructor
- TCOLE Firearms Instructor
- Advanced Force Science Specialist
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