Steven Mumbower
Benton,IL
Summary
Former Chief of Police, supervising a full-time police department as well as full-time, dispatch center. Served as lead investigator and trainer for the department during my time as Chief. Exceptional security awareness and ability to work directly with departments to achieve a clarity in communications. Proficiency in tactical weapons and personnel management. Correctional Lieutenant with excellent communication and organizational talents. Safety-oriented and skilled in self-defense and suicide prevention. Adept at both pod and central control. Strong understanding of laws and rules. Supervised 30 plus security personnel during any given shift. Expertise in using self-defense techniques and weapons when needed. First aid and CPR certified, ability to detect and diffuse potentially dangerous situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
West City Police
West City Il
02.1999 - 05.2005
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Testified in court thousands of times on criminal and traffic cases.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in critical situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect any illegal behavior, or any violation of local state and federal law.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
Chief of Police
West City Police Department
West City Il
05.2005 - 06.2010
- Routinely patrolled enforcing all state and federal laws, assuring neighborhoods & roadways were safe.
- Served as lead investigator for the department
- Served as the only certified field training officer for the department. Personally handling all new officers in house training.
- Testified in court thousands of times in criminal cases and traffic cases.
- Responsible for any and all discipline officers and dispatchers.
- Attended all city council meetings to give a monthly activity report, also to discuss any items our department needed to purchase and to hear any complaints or praise from the residence of the community as well as the board.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading Name department and establishing operational goals.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of Number subordinates.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Underground Coal Miner
American Coal Company
Galatia, Illinois
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Guided and stopped cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheels and rails.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using all types of equipment safely and efficiently.
- Worked in mines up to 920 feet underground and mined millions of tons of coal.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Used gas monitors to test areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
- Maintained miles of conveyor track by regularly lubricating and performing safety checks.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines
- Roof bolted the coal mine to help avoid a mine collapse.
State Correctional Officer
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
Menard, Vandalia And Pinckneyville Correctional
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
Correctional Lieutenant
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Pinckneyville, IL
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Supervised 30+ employees and performance of tasks and managed 2000+ offenders.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Trained new staff
- Make sure all work areas were clean and safe
Police Officer
Sesser Police Department
Sesser, IL
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
Police Officer
Village Of Elkville
Elkville IL
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
Police Officer
Sandwich IL Police Department
Sandwich, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
Education
Criminal Justice
Rend Lake College
Ina, ILPolice Training Institute
Champaign Illinois2000
Skills
- Emergency Situation Response
- Search Inmates
- Protocol Management
- Basic First Aid
- Corrective Actions
- Institutional Policies
- Team Meetings
- Population Supervision
- Search and Seize Procedures
- Maintain Order
- Inmate Interviews
- Rule Enforcement
- Inmate Movement Control
- Patient Transport
- Rules of Conduct
- Creative Solutions
- Pod Control
- Professional Development
- Personnel Protection
- Situational Awareness
- Correctional Program Resources
- Effective Working Relationships
- Visual Inspection
- Preventing Incidents
- Security Monitoring
- Train Employees
- Officer Training
- Emergency Protocol
- Perimeter Monitoring
- Event Surveillance
- Inmate Accountability
- Inmate Transport
- Equipment Inspection
- Physical Restraint
- Daily Logs
- Inventory Counting
- Offender Escort
- Central Control
- Detail Management
- Staff Supervision
- Security Procedures
- Weapons
- Conflict Management
- Body Searches
- Active Listening
- Process Knowledge
- Effective Writing
- Job Assignments
- Staff Assignments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Control Crowd
- Informative Announcements
- Recreational Activities
Accomplishments
State of Illinois Certified Police Officer, state certified Field Training Officer (FTO), multiple awards from The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists or AAIM, state certified on the breathalyzer multiple times, certified 40hr firearms training. Training certificates in cyber crimes, cyber terrorism, Taser certification, handgun qualifications, Illinois vehicle code updates, Illinois criminal law updates, Street crimes, drug identification, verbal judo, ethics, report writing etc… In 2001, I led the state of Illinois in total DUI arrests (per capita).
Timeline
Police Officer
Sandwich IL Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Village Of Elkville
07.2019 - 08.2021
Correctional Lieutenant
Illinois Department Of Corrections
07.2017 - 10.2022
State Correctional Officer
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
07.2012 - 08.2017
Police Officer
Sesser Police Department
04.2012 - 06.2015
Underground Coal Miner
American Coal Company
05.2010 - 07.2012
Chief of Police
West City Police Department
05.2005 - 06.2010
Police Officer
West City Police
02.1999 - 05.2005
Criminal Justice
Rend Lake College
Police Training Institute