Michael P. Wiley
Leesport,PA
Summary
Results-driven Law Enforcement Professional with expertise in leadership, crisis management, and community relations. Demonstrates strong proficiency in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and public safety operations. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments to achieve operational goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
Bern Township Police Department
Reading, PA
05.1999 - 05.2025
- Ensured adherence to policies by supervising daily operations effectively.
- Conducted threat assessments, guiding community members on security best practices.
- Oversaw police operations at WWII Airshow, managing 30,000 attendees' safety.
- Enhanced team readiness by coordinating effective training programs for new officers.
- Managed critical incident response teams during emergencies, ensuring effective situation handling.
- Identified operational improvements by evaluating performance metrics systematically.
Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
SWAT Assistant Team Leader / Team Leader
Berks County Emergency Response Team
Berks County, PA
05.2012 - 04.2022
- Enhanced team collaboration during critical incidents by coordinating emergency response operations.
- Created training materials to improve operational readiness and safety protocols for team members.
- Led debrief sessions to evaluate performance and identify improvements in response efforts.
- Guided junior staff on emergency procedures, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Supported implementation of communication systems for efficient incident reporting and resource allocation.
Sergeant First Class
US Army / PA Army National Guard
Fort Polk, LA / Wiesbaden, GE And Ashraf, Iraq
09.1988 - 02.2010
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Certificate - School of Police Staff and Command
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
Evanston, IL11.2021
Master of Science - Administration of Justice
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA01.1995
Skills
- Active shooter training
- Criminal law
- Firearms training
- Search and seizure
- Crime prevention
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Evidence collection
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 Certification, March 2019 - Present
- TASER Instructor Certification, Axon - 2009-2024
- NRA Firearms Instructor Certification - 2013 - Present
- Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, American Heart Association - 1999 - Present
Timeline
Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Reading Area Community College
01.2019 - 01.2024
SWAT Assistant Team Leader / Team Leader
Berks County Emergency Response Team
05.2012 - 04.2022
Police Sergeant
Bern Township Police Department
05.1999 - 05.2025
Sergeant First Class
US Army / PA Army National Guard
09.1988 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Kutztown University
Certificate - School of Police Staff and Command
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
Master of Science - Administration of Justice
Wilmington University