Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Affiliations
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Shawn Watson

Stuttgart,AR

Summary

Employed by the City of Stuttgart for 24 years; the past ten have been with the Stuttgart Police Department. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Chief of Police position. Ready to help team achieve company goals and a detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sergeant First Class

Stuttgart Police Department
07.2014 - Current
  • Oversee day to day operations of four shifts
  • Patrol city streets
  • Be familiar with state laws and local ordinances
  • Enforce state laws and local ordinances
  • Field Training
  • Instruct law enforcement classes
  • Work when needed outside of normal shift
  • On call
  • Assist Patrol Lieutenant
  • Acting Patrol Lieutenant when Patrol Lieutenant is absent
  • Write reports
  • Answer calls
  • Developed strong relationships within Stuttgart's community, fostering goodwill and positive rapport between Stuttgart Police Department and civilians.
  • Manage teams of three to four personnel per shift
  • Assist citizen in matters of Stuttgart Police Department.

Adjunct Instructor

SAU Tech Arkansas Fire Academy
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Teaching fire service classes to other fire departments, Assisting teaching firefighters at the Arkansas Fire Academy

Lieutenant

Stuttgart Fire Department
03.2007 - 07.2014
  • Assist Shift Commander in operations of assigned shift of seven personnel.
  • Overseeing fire ground operations.
  • Teaching fire service classes to Stuttgart Fire Department.
  • Assisting with annual evaluations and interviews.
  • Maintaining and updating training files on current Stuttgart Fire Department personnel.
  • Assist Stuttgart Fire Chief with hiring volunteers.
  • Assist citizen in matters of Stuttgart Fire Department.
  • Assist with administering written entry level exam, feats test, and written test for firefighter to driver.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Wastewater Plant Operator/Labor II

Stuttgart Municipal Water Works
06.2000 - 03.2007
  • Assisted in operations of the wastewater plant, Assisted co-workers, Operator of press and dryer unit, Overseeing operations of sewer service truck and liftstations, Mowing the grounds, Maintenance crew for repairing water and sewer leaks, Assisting customers in the community
  • Improved overall system reliability with thorough inspections of equipment and prompt identification of potential issues.
  • Enhanced plant efficiency by optimizing wastewater treatment processes and implementing best practices.

Education

Technical Certificate - Law Enforcement

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Camden, AR
12.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement

Sau Tech
Camden, AR

Firefighter - Fire Services

Arkansas Fire Academy
Camden, AR
06.2007

High School Diploma -

Stuttgart High School
Stuttgart, AR
05.1999

Skills

  • Professional
  • Write Reports
  • General office skills
  • Computer literate
  • Customer service
  • Very Motivated
  • Work well with others
  • Fast learner, attention to detail
  • Continuing education
  • Team Management
  • Weapons Handling
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Radio Procedures
  • Corrective Action Recommendations

References

 

  • Charles Leech, 2402 Shady Groove Road, Stuttgart, AR, 72160, (870) 830-6553
  • Rickey White, 2110 McCracken, Stuttgart, AR, 72160, (870) 672-2129
  • Danny Wilson, 1905 Weidner, Stuttgart, AR, 72160, (870) 674-4819
  • Chris Wieland, 34 Ridgeway Drive, Sheridan, AR 72150, (870)917-7669

Certification

Advanced Investigative Statement Analysis

Homicide Investigations

Intermediate Certification

Undercover Investigations

Advanced Prescription Drug Diversion Investigator

Fatal Fire Investigations

Cold Case Investigations

Domestic Violence

Racial Profiling

Use of Force

Taking th Crime Scene into the Interrogation Room

DEC-Drug Identification

Duty to Intervene and Post Custody Care

Introduction to Behavioral Threat Assessment

Communications for Law Enforcement

Crisis Intervention Response for Law Enforcement

Stress Management for Law Enforcement

Advanced Use of Force

Ethics for Law Enforcement

Methamphetamine Investigations

Arkansas Crime Information Center Level I

Crime Scene First Responder for the Uniformed Officer

Financial Crimes Investigations

Crime Scene Investigations

Death Scene Investigation

Comprehensive Evidence and Property Management

Cultural Diversity

Foundations of Supervision and Leadership

Principals of Supervision and Leadership

Crisis Negotiations

Firearms for Crime Scene

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Law Enforcement Response

Animal Fighting/Animal Cruelty Investigations

Drug Endangered Children Awareness

Foundations of Sexual Assault Investigation for the Rural Officer

Investigative Statement Analysis

Operator Certificate for Breath Testing

Certified Field Training Officer

National TIM Responder Training

Shooting Scene Investigation

General Certification

Drafting Search Warrants and Affidavits

The Reid Technique Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation

Certified Police Traffic Radar Operator

C.I.D.

Basic Certification

Crime Scene Reconstruction and Interpretation

Behavioral Health and Crisis Intervention Response for Law Enforcement

Canvassing, Search and Recovery Strategies for Abducted Children

Managing Informants and Cooperative Witnesses

Human Trafficking Awareness

DWI Detection Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Traffic Occupant Protection Strategies

Sobriety Checkpoint Technician Course

Marksman

OC Spray

Civil Process

Advanced Driving Traffic Safety

Basic Police Training

Introduction to Fire Emergency Response

National FARMEDICT Training

Pipeline Awareness

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Bloodborne Pathogen/ Cleanup

Severe Weather Storm Spotters Training

Personal Protective Equipment

ICS-I-100

Wildland Fire Suppression

NFA Inspection Principals and Practices

Fire Service Instructor 1

EMS First Responder

Urban Interface Firefighting

Basic Fire Inspection

Rapid Intervention Team

Fire Officer 1

Fire Officer 2

IS-00700

IS-00800.b

ICS 300

ICS 400

WMD Standardized Awareness Training

Chief Officers Training Curriculum

Health and Safety Officer

Incident Safety Officer

Hazardous Materials Technician

Driver Operator

Hazardous Materials Operations

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

ICS-200


Affiliations

  • Stuttgart Firefighter Association Local 4680, Member, 2008-2014 Stuttgart Firefighter Association Local 4680, Secretary/Treasurer, 2010-2014

Timeline

Sergeant First Class

Stuttgart Police Department
07.2014 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

SAU Tech Arkansas Fire Academy
01.2011 - 07.2014

Lieutenant

Stuttgart Fire Department
03.2007 - 07.2014

Wastewater Plant Operator/Labor II

Stuttgart Municipal Water Works
06.2000 - 03.2007

Technical Certificate - Law Enforcement

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement

Sau Tech

Firefighter - Fire Services

Arkansas Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Stuttgart High School
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