Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Education, Training & Certifications
Additional Work Experience
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Shawn C. Willey

Ellsworth,USA

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional prepared for leadership roles in public safety. Extensive background in team management, crisis response, and operational oversight. Reliable and adaptable, known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Expert in conflict resolution and community engagement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Chief

Ellsworth Police Department
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational protocols to enhance team efficiency.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new staff to ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving workflow consistency.
  • Assisted in resource allocation, optimizing inventory management strategies.

Captain

Ellsworth Police Department
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Developed training programs for new officers, enhancing skills and community engagement strategies.
  • Managed incident reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to relevant authorities.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate officers, fostering professional development and accountability.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental communication during high-stress situations, ensuring effective resource allocation.
  • Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
  • Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
  • Conducted internal investigations to uphold disciplinary standards within the police force, promoting accountability among officers.
  • Managed budgetary resources for the efficient operation of the police department, optimizing resource allocation and cost control.

Police Sergeant

Ellsworth Police Department
01.2011 - 04.2021
  • Manage daily patrol and operations, manage major incidents, plan enforcement details, policy reviews, scheduling, evaluations, plan and conduct training, administrative duties and manage dispatch operations.
  • Assist Officers with complex complaints, deal with mentally unstable people, community policing and enforce State of Maine Laws and city ordinances.
  • Involved with the Hancock County Underage Drinking Task Force and RIDE Team. Sworn Maine Drug Enforcement Resident Agent. Enforce the City of Ellsworth liquor laws.
  • Received numerous letters of commendation throughout my career for cases worked and lives saved. Received award from Maine State House of Representatives for life saving actions.
  • Received Certifications in Urban Rifle, Weapons of Mass Destruction, OUI/SFST, Clandestine Lab Safety, Interstate Drug Trafficking, Critical Incident Management, CJIS & Metro security and use.
  • Member of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, FBI-LEEDA, USPCA and NESPIN.

K-9 Officer

Ellsworth Police Department
10.2005 - 04.2021
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of the purchase and use of the Taser X-26. Department Certified Taser X-26 Instructor.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of the K-9 program. Attended four week training program to obtain dog and learn training regiment. Continue to participate in local and regional training opportunities.
  • Achieved Certification from Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Patrol Team and Drug Team, North American Police Working Dog Association, and United States Police Canine Association PD 1.
  • K9 Assistant Trainer Certification, December 2020
  • Named Officer of the Year and Elected as President of the Ellsworth Police Association in 2006.

Interim Police Sergeant

Ellsworth Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Filled open Sergeant position for nearly a year while permanent Sergeant away.
  • Manage daily patrol and operations, manage major incidents, scheduling, evaluations, training, administrative duties while continuing to do patrol work.

Police Officer

Ellsworth Police Department
06.2003 - 10.2005
  • Worked both independently and with fellow Officers to enforce the laws of the State of Maine.
  • Received Letter of Commendation from Chief John DeLeo in December 2004 for work ethic and January 2008 for a drug trafficking case.
  • Received Certifications in Urban Rifle, Weapons of Mass Destruction, OUI/SFST, Clandestine Lab Safety, Interstate Drug Trafficking, Critical Incident Management.

Education

Certificate - Fire Science

Southern Maine Technical College
South Portland, ME
05.1995

Certificate - K-9 Training

Castle K-9 Training Program
Harrisburg, PA
09.2005

5th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program

Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Vassalboro, ME
12.2003

Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training School

Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Scarborough, ME
01.1997

Skills

  • Performance appraisals
  • Team management
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Patrol supervision
  • Criminal investigation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Budget management
  • Records maintenance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Operational planning
  • Policy implementation

Community Service

Volunteered with civic organizations and at events in the Ellsworth Area including Rotary, Kiwanis, Special Olympics, Tip-a-Cop, Sheriff's Cup Basketball Tournament, Torch Run, Every 15 Minutes, Initiated the "Stuff the Cruiser" Christmas Event. Held K-9 Demonstrations for local schools, businesses and the Down East Family YMCA.

Education, Training & Certifications

  • Maine State Firefighter I Certification - Auburn, ME, July 1994
  • Maine State Firefighter II Certification - Wiscasset, ME, December 1994
  • Maine State Fire Instructor I - Southern Maine Technical College - South Portland, ME, March 1995
  • EMT - Basic - Southern Maine Technical College - South Portland, ME, April 1995
  • EMT - Intermediate - Northern Maine Technical College - Presque Isle, ME, May 2001
  • 5th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program - Vassalboro, ME, December 2003
  • Critical Incident Management - Attorney General's Office, Hampden, ME, 2008
  • Leadership Management & Mastering Performance Management, Vassalboro, ME, February 2009
  • Advanced Taser Instructor School, Orono, ME, June 2009
  • Domestic Drug Interdiction - Multi-jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force, Orono, ME, December 2009
  • Maine Drug Enforcement-Basic Drug Investigation - 40 hours school, Vassalboro, ME, March 2011
  • Successful Middle Management &Excellent Customer Service - Kennedally & Company, Waterville, ME, March 2012
  • Uniform Crime Reporting Instruction - FBI Information Services Division, Augusta, ME, September 2012
  • FBI-LEEDA 53rd Supervisor Leadership Institute, Portland, ME, October 2012
  • FBI-LEEDA 41st Executive Leadership, Augusta, ME, December 2014
  • FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, December 2014
  • Internal Affairs Investigation - Attorney General's Office, Bar Harbor, ME, January 2015
  • Response to Terrorist Bombings - New Mexico Inst. of Technology, Sacaro, NM, December 2015
  • Global Leadership Summit, Bangor, ME, June 2016
  • Legal Issue in Policing - Eric P. Daigle Esq., Freeport, ME, September 2016
  • Background Investigations, Oakland, ME, 2016
  • Radiological Alarm Response Training - Y12 National Security Complex, Oakridge, TN, February 2017
  • National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) - Augusta, ME, September 2017
  • Internal Affairs Issues - MCOPA - Bangor, ME, September 2017
  • Gordon Graham - Risk Management - South Portland, ME, February 2018
  • Valor Executive Leadership - MCOPA - South Portland, ME, February 2020
  • NIMS Overview for Senior Officials - Hancock Emergency Management - Ellsworth, ME, August 2021
  • Officer Involved Shootings - Brian MacMaster - Portland, ME, May 2022
  • Internal Affairs: Process and Investigations - Dirigo Safety, Auburn, ME, September 2022
  • Executive Leadership - John A Forquer - MCOPA, Bangor, ME, November 2023
  • Freedom of Access Act - Dirigo Safety, Brewer, ME, February 2024
  • Extreme Ownership - Echelon Front - Maine Sheriff's Association, Rockport, ME, March 2024
  • Public Safety Employment Law - Dirigo Safety, Bangor, ME, May 2024
  • Leadership and Wellness - At Risk Employees - Maine Chiefs of Police, Auburn, ME, November 2024
  • Eric Daigle - Use of Force Summit - Mohegan Sun, Ct, December 2024

Additional Work Experience

  • Presque Isle Fire Department - Firefighter/EMT/Dispatch, June 1995 - June 2003
  • Aroostook County Sheriff's Dept. - Patrol Deputy (PT), May 1999 - June 2003


Timeline

Deputy Chief

Ellsworth Police Department
04.2024 - Current

Captain

Ellsworth Police Department
04.2021 - 08.2024

Police Sergeant

Ellsworth Police Department
01.2011 - 04.2021

Interim Police Sergeant

Ellsworth Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2010

K-9 Officer

Ellsworth Police Department
10.2005 - 04.2021

Police Officer

Ellsworth Police Department
06.2003 - 10.2005

Certificate - K-9 Training

Castle K-9 Training Program

5th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program

Maine Criminal Justice Academy

Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training School

Maine Criminal Justice Academy

Certificate - Fire Science

Southern Maine Technical College

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