Shawn Dishong
Gallitzin,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with over 20 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and management. I have advanced leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the legal system. I communicate effectively with others and help to motivate them to make positive life changes. I offer expertise in the development of public outreach initiatives and strong advocacy networks with a high level of performance in relationship-building and decision-making. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School District Police
Penn Cambria School District
08.2021 - Current
- Provide diligent patrol to District schools and property to deter crimes against students, staff, or property
- Conduct investigations related to truancy and criminal misconduct
- Enforce PA Crimes Code, if certified, by making arrests or issuing citations for violations on school property or at school-sponsored events
- Act as a liaison between the District, local law enforcement agencies, and the community
- Participate in trainings related to school safety, age appropriate interventions, diversity and working with at-risk populations including students with disabilities, students of color, LGBT students, pregnant students, and others.
- Work to establish rapport with students by encouraging communication and discussion, participating in lunch periods, programs, presentations, and by participating in student activities.
- Attend stakeholder meetings
- Provide information and referrals for families, staff, and students related to community agencies that offer assistance to youth and families.
- Participate in Safe Schools meetings and trainings to assist in development of plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations within the District.
Police Chief
Cresson Township Department of Cresson
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Investigated violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
- Organized and executed many undercover surveillance operations using electronic recording equipment.
- Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
- Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
- Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in the detective unit.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Patrolman
Loretto Police Department
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted sobriety checkpoints, reducing instances of drunk driving within the community.
Sergeant
Williamsburg Police Department
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
No Degree - Police Staff and Command
Greater Johnstown Municipal
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 05.1999
Skills
- Crime prevention expertise
- Domestic violence prevention
- Emergency planning
- Search and seizure procedures
- Traffic control
- Exemplifies integrity
- Calm in emergency situations
- Background checks
- MPOETC certified
- Crime trend analysis
- Crisis intervention specialist
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Project management skills
- Staff Development and training
Additional Information
As a dedicated police officer, I have proudly served in many roles within the police force for over twenty years. Throughout my extensive law enforcement career, I have effectively trained new officers, provided valuable assistance to citizens, skillfully investigated accidents, diligently conducted routine patrols, and adeptly managed crises using proven de-escalation methods.
Certification
- MPOETC Certified - 1998
- Act 120 Certified- 1998
- Act 235 Certified- 2021
- SRO Certified - 2021
Timeline
School District Police
Penn Cambria School District
08.2021 - Current
Police Chief
Cresson Township Department of Cresson
08.2016 - 08.2021
Patrolman
Loretto Police Department
08.2015 - 08.2018
Sergeant
Williamsburg Police Department
06.2008 - 06.2009
No Degree - Police Staff and Command
Greater Johnstown Municipal
- MPOETC Certified - 1998
- Act 120 Certified- 1998
- Act 235 Certified- 2021
- SRO Certified - 2021
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