Shannon Bridges
Mahomet,Illinois
Summary
Methodical professional with eight years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Proven skills in management and coordination with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
INSTRUCTOR/ROLE PLAYER
University of Illinois Police Training Institute
09.2022 - Current
- Provide classroom instruction of law enforcement materials to new law enforcement recruits
- Develop curriculum for gender response and LGBTQ Ally training
- Facilitate and role play in scenario-based training for recruits.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Parkland College
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinate with Department Chair and Dean in accordance with the chain of command
- Supervise part-time faculty members of the Criminal Justice Program
- Develop and propose program updates to include course structure, new course implementation, certificate structures, and title change
- Manage program course schedule
- Utilize professional contacts to strengthen the program structure
- Coordinate program advisory board with local law enforcement and criminal justice professionals
PART-TIME FACULTY- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Parkland College
08.2012 - Current
- Provide classroom instruction for first and second-year college-level courses with an emphasis on Introduction to Criminal Justice, Illinois Traffic Law, Introduction to Corrections, Juvenile Delinquency, and other criminal justice-related courses
- Provide classroom instruction according to the course outlines of the college curriculum
- Advise and mentor students
- Maintain office hours for availability to the students
- Maintain scholastic records of the students
- Coordinate with the Athletic Department, Office of Disability, and TRIO to ensure that student needs are met
- Assisted with the development of crime scene scenarios for CSI Experience-College for Kids
- Assisted with planning, implementing, and instructing lessons for CSI Experience
POLICE OFFICER
Champaign Police Department
03.2004 - 01.2012
- Conducted patrol responsibilities which included community relations and protecting the community from criminal activity
- Conducted criminal investigations
- Gathered Intelligence and researched community crime trends
- Developed curriculum for new officers – Officer Involved Shootings
- Member of the Crisis Negotiation Unit
- Member of the Crime Scene Unit
- Field Training Officer
LEAD COUNSELOR
The Wells Center-Decatur Correctional Center
09.2003 - 03.2004
- Provided management and supervision of the Substance Abuse Treatment Center in the Illinois Department of Corrections
- Provided supervision of treatment center staff
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions
- Monitored daily functions of the substance abuse program
- Coordinated services with the Illinois Department of Corrections
COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
07.2003 - 09.2003
- Performed assessments
- Individual counseling
- Coordinated services with Court Services and Department of Corrections
- Facilitated groups
- Case coordination with local agencies
CLINICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR OF ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
02.2002 - 07.2003
- Provided management and supervision of Adolescent Recovery Home staff
- Coordinated services with Court Services and the Department of Corrections
- Monitored daily functions of the Adolescent Recovery Home
- Performed on-call duties
- Conducted assessment, individual, family and group counseling
DUI SPECIALIST/OUTPATIENT COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
07.1999 - 02.2002
- Performed DUI Assessments to determine the level of risk
- Facilitated DUI Risk Education classes
- Coordinated with the Secretary of State and Court Services
- Provided individual counseling
- Facilitated substance abuse education groups
- Performed case coordination services with local agencies
HIV EARLY INTERVENTION COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
04.1997 - 07.1999
- Provided pre and post-test counseling
- Conducted HIV testing
- Facilitated education groups
- Provided referral services for positive clients
- Coordinated services with local agencies
- Conducted community service presentations for adolescents
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
Edgar County Children’s Home
12.1993 - 04.1997
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities
- Provided individual and family counseling
- Facilitated therapeutic activity groups
- Supervised 18 Preadolescent and Adolescent group home residents
- Provided a safe and healthy therapeutic environment
- Performed on-call responsibilities
- Served on the committee for the Council on Accreditation
Education
Master’s in Legal Studies -
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois01.2018
Master of Science in Education, Guidance and Counseling -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois01.1995
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois01.1992
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Recordkeeping
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Instructional Techniques
- Progress Evaluations
- Curriculum Design
- Student Evaluation
Timeline
INSTRUCTOR/ROLE PLAYER
University of Illinois Police Training Institute
09.2022 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Parkland College
06.2021 - Current
PART-TIME FACULTY- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Parkland College
08.2012 - Current
POLICE OFFICER
Champaign Police Department
03.2004 - 01.2012
LEAD COUNSELOR
The Wells Center-Decatur Correctional Center
09.2003 - 03.2004
COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
07.2003 - 09.2003
CLINICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR OF ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
02.2002 - 07.2003
DUI SPECIALIST/OUTPATIENT COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
07.1999 - 02.2002
HIV EARLY INTERVENTION COUNSELOR
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council
04.1997 - 07.1999
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
Edgar County Children’s Home
12.1993 - 04.1997
Master’s in Legal Studies -
University of Illinois at Springfield
Master of Science in Education, Guidance and Counseling -
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration -
Eastern Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Bryan MallinBryan Mallin
Street Sergeant/Alternate Watch Commander – Patrol Division at University Of Illinois Chicago Police DepartmentStreet Sergeant/Alternate Watch Commander – Patrol Division at University Of Illinois Chicago Police Department
DaMarco SmithDaMarco Smith
Police Officer at Northern Illinois University Police DepartmentPolice Officer at Northern Illinois University Police Department
KENNETH J COSTA IIKENNETH J COSTA II
Public Safety Telecommunicator at University of Illinois Police DepartmentPublic Safety Telecommunicator at University of Illinois Police Department