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Vincent Schneider

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Well-rounded law enforcement supervisor with leadership abilities and talents in investigations, homeland security, community engagement, project management, cybersecurity and information technology management. Approachable and adaptable with dedication to assistance. Demonstrated expertise in improving personnel and unit readiness.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Lieutenant

Cleveland Division of Police
12.2022 - Current
  • Platoon / Squad Lieutenant.
  • Vice Unit and Community Services Unit OIC.
  • CDP Bomb Squad OIC / Public Safety Bomb Technician.
  • Managed a team of highly motivated detectives and officers engaged in interdiction, and violent crime reduction operations.
  • Managed covert drug operations, execution of search warrants and vice related investigations.
  • Educated junior investigators on best practices and ethical guidelines related to covert operations, fostering a culture of professionalism and integrity.
  • Managed all EOD render safe and clandestine laboratory operations within the region.
  • Lead subject matter expert for CDP command staff in relation to all EOD, WMD and counter IED matters.
  • Maintained accountability and streamlined oversight of more than $1,000,000 in equipment and supplies.

Police Sergeant

Cleveland Division of Police
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • CDP Bomb Squad OIC / Public Safety Bomb Technician.
  • Assisted tactical teams / SWAT with render safe operations as a certified tactical bomb technician.
  • Managed post blast investigations and assisted federal partners with terrorism related investigations.
  • Assisted USSS with dignitary protection missions and managed counter IED operations.
  • Established response procedures for EOD maritime operations within local jurisdiction.
  • Organized and managed EOD operations for major events throughout the City of Cleveland.
  • Developed training programs to improve team skills and knowledge in EOD procedures.
  • Generated standard operating procedures and updated unit manual for CDP Bomb Squad.
  • Improved CDP Bomb Squad operations and culture by establishing achievable goals for underperforming personnel.
  • Secured federal grant funding for EOD related equipment and squad projects.
  • Mobile field force and less lethal munitions team supervisor.
  • Lead a team of highly motivated officers assigned to a Community Services Unit.
  • Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, citation volumes and quality of life enforcement by establishing achievable goals.
  • Planned and coordinated with community to promote crime prevention through community problem-oriented-policing.

Police Officer

Cleveland Division of Police
11.2008 - 10.2018
  • CDP Bomb Squad / Public Safety Bomb Technician.
  • Responded to calls for service and investigated crimes in progress.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Mentored and trained probationary patrol officers.
  • Investigated narcotic and vice related crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates while assigned to traffic enforcement duties.
  • Cultivated and managed confidential informants.
  • Secured search warrants narcotic and vice related investigations.
  • Reduced criminal activity in designated areas by identifying key players and executing targeted undercover operations.


Sergeant

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2003 - 03.2009
  • Led a team of highly trained Marines while engaged in combat operations, intelligence source collection, security force assistance, counter-insurgency, and direct action missions.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability within the unit by setting high standards for personal conduct, punctuality, and professionalism among Marines.
  • Established strong relationships with local communities during combat deployments (OCONUS), fostering trust and cooperation between military personnel and civilians.
  • Conducted thorough after-action reviews following missions, identifying successes and areas for improvement to refine future operations.
  • Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
  • Assisted special operation units with sensitive tasks and counter improvised explosive device (IED) operations.
  • Managed unit administrative functions and assisted naval medical personnel with coordinating care for combat wounded personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology And Cybersecurity

American Military University
Charles Town, WV

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

American Military University
Charles Town, WV

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • CDP Distinguished Service Medal
  • CDP Special Commendation
  • CDP Chief's Letter
  • CDP Commander's Letter
  • USMC Purple Heart Medal
  • USMC Combat Action Ribbon
  • USMC Good Conduct Medal
  • USMC Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
  • USMC Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • USMC Certificate of Commendation
  • USMC Meritorious Mast

Certification

  • FBI Public Safety Bomb Technician
  • FBI Tactical Bomb Technician (TBT)
  • FBI Maritime Operations Bomb Technician (MOBT)
  • FBI National Improvised Explosives Familiarization
  • FBI Intermediate Electronics Course
  • ATF Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques (AEDT)
  • ATF Post Blast Crime Scene Investigator
  • ATF Explosive Evidence Exploitation (E3)
  • Ohio BCI Clandestine Laboratory Operations
  • DEA Clandestine Laboratory Waste Disposal
  • DHS Hazardous Materials Technician
  • DHS WMD / CBRNE Hazardous Materials Technician
  • USSS Executive Protection Operations
  • PATC Narcotics Major Case Investigation
  • NCTC Basic Narcotics Investigator
  • NCTC Tactics for Narcotic Warrants
  • NCTC Street Gangs Course
  • NCTC Interview & Interrogation
  • INIA Clandestine Labs Investigator
  • MAGLOCLEN Motorcycle Gang Investigations
  • OPOTA Patrol Drug Operations
  • OPOTA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving
  • OPOTA Radar and LIDAR Operator
  • New Mexico Tech Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
  • New Mexico Tech Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombings
  • CDP Patrol Rifle Operator
  • CDP Supervisory & Field Training Officer
  • CDP Detective Training Course
  • IACP Leadership in Police Organizations
  • USMC Corporals Leadership Course
  • USMC Sergeants Distance Education Program
  • USMC Infantry Squad Leader: Combat Leadership Course




Timeline

Police Lieutenant

Cleveland Division of Police
12.2022 - Current

Police Sergeant

Cleveland Division of Police
10.2018 - 12.2022

Police Officer

Cleveland Division of Police
11.2008 - 10.2018

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps, USMC
06.2003 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology And Cybersecurity

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

American Military University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Cuyahoga Community College

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