Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Rodney Sawyer

316 Swedesboro Road, Pilesgrove,NJ

Summary

Results-driven Chief Executive with extensive experience in risk management, community engagement, and program/policy implementation. Proven track record in fostering relationships between Law Enforcement, public officials and communities. Passionate about improving L.E. preparedness for safe and successful mission completion. Known as an effective and reliable team leader who works well with others for consistent achievement of operational goals, adaptability and dependable performance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Resource Officer SLEO II

Woolwich Twp. Police Department
09.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced school safety by monitoring and managing security protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergencies.
  • Improved student relationships by maintaining a visible and approachable presence.

Chief of Police

Mantua Township Police Department
06.1995 - 05.2017
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maintaining excellence in policing standard.


U.S. Marine

United States Marine Corps
04.1986 - 03.1990


  • My Marine Corps experience offered a base understanding of situational awareness, crisis management and resolution. This fundamental understanding has allowed me to improve my leadership traits, to better understand my role as a subordinate; reinforced the importance for strong relationships; rapid response capabilities and logistics coordination which aided me with emergency response and crisis management throughout my career.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ

Skills

  • Mediation Skills
  • Records Management
  • Report Development
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency management
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

  • Served as President for the Gloucester County Police Chiefs Association for two consecutive years.
  • Achieved NJSACOP accreditation and three consecutive re-accreditations.

Affiliations

  • Member N.J.S.A.C.O.P.
  • Member G.C.P.C.A.
  • Member Marine Corps League

Certification

  • Basic course for Police Officer GCPA
  • Firearms / RPO Instructor NJPTC
  • Armed SORA certification NJSP
  • Hostage Negotiations Certification – FBI
  • Law Enforcement Instructor Certification - NJPTC.
  • First Line Supervisor Training Certificate - BCPA
  • Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) - NJSACOP
  • FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development

Timeline

School Resource Officer SLEO II

Woolwich Twp. Police Department
09.2018 - Current

Chief of Police

Mantua Township Police Department
06.1995 - 05.2017

U.S. Marine

United States Marine Corps
04.1986 - 03.1990
  • Basic course for Police Officer GCPA
  • Firearms / RPO Instructor NJPTC
  • Armed SORA certification NJSP
  • Hostage Negotiations Certification – FBI
  • Law Enforcement Instructor Certification - NJPTC.
  • First Line Supervisor Training Certificate - BCPA
  • Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) - NJSACOP
  • FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Rowan College At Gloucester County
Rodney Sawyer