Shawn Molden
South Chesterfield
Summary
A dependable, highly motivated and deadline oriented individual, with 25 years of law enforcement experience, both criminal and traffic. Strengths include organization, leadership, analyzing and communication. Ability to learn and apply new methods quickly, multitask oriented and able to perform effectively in teams as well as working independently with very little or no supervision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Trooper
Virginia State Police
10.2002 - 02.2024
- Patrol and enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the State of Virginia.
- Responsible for investigations of criminal activity.
- Trained new Trooper recruits and taught crime prevention courses at Virginia State Police Academy
- Conduct several strategic “surprise” check point operations.
- Executions of felony misdemeanor and civil warrants.
- Preparing preliminary investigation reports.
- Assist in the prosecution of violators of the law.
- Respond to complaints, request for police assistance and mediate in various situations.
- Enforce traffic regulations. Investigate collisions and complete detail traffic reports.
- Prepare cases for court testimony. Testify in court as required.
- Provide community assistance in target hardening from possible thefts through crime prevention.
- Conducted many (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental design safety talks to businesses.
- Conducted an All Hazards Approach to the seat of state government.
- Utilization of two federal models M/ DSHARPPS + V and The Carver model to conduct and prevent or target harden state facilities.
Police Officer
Emporia Police Department
08.1999 - 10.2002
- Patrol and enforce the laws of the surrounding areas of the City of Emporia.
- Responsible for investigations of criminal activity.
- Conduct several strategic “surprise” check point operations.
- Executions of felony misdemeanor and civil warrants.
- Preparing preliminary investigation reports.
- Assist in the prosecution of violators of the law.
- Respond to complaints, request for police assistance and mediate in various situations.
- Enforce traffic regulations. Investigate collisions and complete detail traffic reports.
- Prepare cases for court testimony. Testify in court as required.
Jailor/ Transportation Officer
Southside Regional Jail
11.1998 - 08.1999
- Insured the safety of the facility, staff, court building and inmates.
- Supervised inmates inside and outside of the facility.
- Transported inmates to various locations in a safe and secured manner.
- Served Warrants.
- Filed and created reports
- Developed the ability to recognize imminent signs of disturbances within the jail.
- Responsible for the arrest of all City of Richmond’s Civil Capias.
Education
Associate Degree - Administration of Justice
Southside Community College
01.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Greensville County Highschool
01.1991
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Virginia safety vehicle Inspection compliance (15 years experience)
- Public safety awareness
- Traffic enforcement
- Advanced driving techniques
- Physical fitness
- First aid proficiency
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community policing
Accomplishments
In 2010 I received a HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 384 Offered March 3, 2010 Commending the Capitol Security Working Team for target hardening the seat of state government in Richmond Va.
August 2021 I received The Award of Merit, Virginia State Police highest honor for restoring order on January 6, 2021 at The U.S. Capitol in Washington DC.
Certification
- Received Certificates of Completion for the following:
- 2009-2024 - Trooper Division 1 Area 61Safety Division Motor Vehicle
- Supervision of Virginia's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program- maintaining the integrity of the safe operation of motor vehicles through compliance of dealerships, repair facilities, and certified technician state inspectors.
- 2009 - DUI Training for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement and recertification
- 2007 - Pre-Crime Activity Detection
- 2007 - Soft Target Awareness Course
- 2007 - Active Shooter Training
- 2006 - General Instructor School
- 2004-2009 -Trooper Assigned Division 1 Area 6 Chesterfield
- 2003-2004 Trooper Assigned Division 7 Area 11 Independent Hill
- 2002 - Virginia State Police Academy
- 104th Basic Trooper Academy
- 1999 - Crater Criminal Justice Academy
- 53rd Basic Police Academy
- 1999 - Local Jail and Custodial Officer Academy
Awards
May 2010 I Received House Joint Resolution No. 384 by The House of Delegates and The Senate for Codification of the Capitol District. Recognition of critical infrastructure and assets within a geographically defined area. Efficiency in the emergency evacuation of state government. Implementation of an early warning / notification system for state agency personnel in the Capitol District (State Wide Alert Network). "All Hazards Approach" to the seat of state government assessments for improved security measures of critical infrastructure within the Capitol District. Included infrastructures target hardened are The Governor's Mansion, The General Assembly Building, Old City Hall, Virginia Supreme Court, Department of Lottery, The Oliver Hill Building, Virginia Supreme Court, Department of Health, The Madison Building (Library of Congress), The James Monroe Building, and the tunnel system., August 11, 2021 I was recognized and received The Superintendent's "Award of Merit" (highest award earned through Virginia State Police) for entering and regaining control of The United States Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021 alongside seventy other Virginia State Troopers.
Timeline
Sr. Trooper
Virginia State Police
10.2002 - 02.2024
Police Officer
Emporia Police Department
08.1999 - 10.2002
Jailor/ Transportation Officer
Southside Regional Jail
11.1998 - 08.1999
High School Diploma - undefined
Greensville County Highschool
Associate Degree - Administration of Justice
Southside Community College
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