RESUME Of qualifications
EMAIL: Gbi103@gmail.com
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a blessed, fifty-one year veteran law enforcement officer who has invaluable, across-the-board experience in all facets of public safety. My experience spans local, county, and state law enforcement in positions of progressive responsibility ranging from police cadet through Assistant Special Agent in Charge, to Chief Deputy Sheriff and now my current position as Inspector with the Georgia Department of Corrections, Office of Professional Standards. I have specialized training in patrol tactics, criminal investigations, communications, special weapons and tactics, and am a retired bomb and hazardous material technician, an active technical surveillance countermeasures technician, a P.O.S.T. certified instructor and hold a Georgia P.O.S.T. Managerial Certificate.
I have accumulated in excess of 5,500 hours of law enforcement-related instruction and earned an Associate degree in Law Enforcement, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Public Administration degree in Justice Administration. I am a graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College, the Georgia Chiefs of Police Executive Training program, the FBI National Academy, and am a recipient of the 2010 Georgia Governor’s Award for Contribution to the Profession.
I am a forward-thinking, goal-oriented, conscientious decision-maker with tremendous compassion for all mankind. I subscribe to the traditional community-policing model and religiously follow and apply James Q. Wilson’s “Broken Windows” theory in all facets of life. I strive to always do the right thing, the right way, for the right reason at the right time. I carefully develop and strategically employ innovative solutions in ensuring the public’s safety while maintaining and improving the quality of life for all. I honor the badge I wear and set the example for others to follow.
I sincerely welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications as they relate to the current employment opportunity available with your agency.
Sincerely,
Christopher A. Bish, MPA
Summary of qualifications
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Objective: A challenging position where I can utilize my extensive professional experience and knowledge.
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Over 51+ years of full-time law enforcement experience.
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Employment in positions of progressive complexity and responsibility from Cadet to Detective Sergeant to Assistant Special Agent in Charge to Field Operations Commander to Inspector.
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Thorough military instruction concentrating on Military Police training.
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A distinguished military record including an achievement award for excellence in the Basic Training program.
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Attendance in numerous Law Enforcement related schools.
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A perpetual desire for self-improvement.
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Founded Barrington Hills, Illinois, Police Department Detective Unit in 1977; supervisor of Detective, Records and Communications Sections from 1978 through 1984.
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FBI/HDS certified bomb technician.
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Certified Peace Officers and Standards Training Council Instructor.
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Certified Haz-Mat Technician.
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Certified Clandestine Laboratory Technician.
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State of Georgia SWAT Utility Team element leader.
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Audio enhancement technician.
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Physical security specialist.
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Countermeasures specialist.
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Top Secret Clearance.
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Associate of Science Degree in Law Enforcement.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
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Master of Public Administration Degree.
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Georgia Command College Graduate.
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2010 Georgia Public Safety Award Recipient for Contribution to the Profession.
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FBI National Academy Graduate.
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Georgia Chiefs of Police Executive Training Class Graduate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSPECTOR
Georgia Department of Corrections - Forsyth, Georgia
October 16, 2017 to Present:
Criminal Investigations Division - Office of Professional Standards
Initially, I was hired to supervise special agents conducting criminal investigations in the nineteen penal institutions in the OPS Southwest Region of the State of Georgia as well as Training, State Certification, Special Events, and Projects until June of 2020, when COVID-19 adversely impacted OPS daily operations.
Currently, responsible for the OPS Support Services Division which includes the OPS/HR Employment Investigation Unit, the OPS Polygraph Unit, the OPS Training Unit, the liaison between OPS and the GDC Office of Legal Services, OPS Fleet Management, the State Certification Initiative, the lead system administrator over the ACISS Case Managements System, the creator and supervisor of the GDC Alerts Notification platform and other assignments by the Deputy Director and Director.
CAPTAIN/CHIEF DEPUTY - Field Operations Commander - Retirement
Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Madison, Georgia
January 5, 2011- October 13, 2017
Division commander over the Uniformed Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions; established policy and procedures; agency-wide strategic planning; hiring/firing; training; internal affairs; budgeting; special events/projects; SRO’s and media relations. Performed Chief Deputy responsibilities; reported directly to the Sheriff.
ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE - Career Retirement
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Decatur, Georgia
Assistant supervisor of the Athens Field Office; former supervisor of counter-terrorism intelligence unit; former supervisor over regional drug enforcement office; electronic surveillance technician; countermeasures and communications specialist; conducted extensive investigations into the importation and distribution of illicit substances into the State of Georgia utilizing electronic surveillance techniques; certified FBI/HDS bomb technician; certified POST instructor; Haz-Mat technician; audio enhancement technician; SWAT team element leader; physical security specialist; countermeasures specialist.
October 16, 1984- to March 1, 2011
DETECTIVE SERGEANT
Barrington Hills Illinois Police Department
May 20, 1973 to October 16, 1984
Founded the Detective Unit in 1977...Implemented policies and procedures encompassing all areas of criminal investigation; case review, personnel assignments, coordinated investigative strategies including surveillance as well as undercover operations...Overall supervision of Detectives, Records and Communications Sections totaling 15 personnel...Promoted to Detective Sergeant in February 1978.
COMBAT MILITARY POLICE TRAINEE - Illinois Army National Guard
U.S. Army-Basic Combat Training, Ft. Jackson, SC
Advanced Individual Training-MP School, Ft. Gordon, GA
January 1972 to January 1978
Extensive training for Military Police Duty...Achievement award for excellence during basic training...Served in the Illinois Army National Guard as MP--Chicago, IL.
POLICE CADET
Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL
February 1971 to January 1972
Assisted Patrolmen in determining if persons were wanted or if articles were stolen through the use of an internal computerized data system...Promoted to Warrant Unit and processed warrants to respective field units...Became familiar with the daily functions and duties of police officers and their role in the community.
law enforcement Related Training
The following is merely a partial list of the schools and seminars I have completed: White Collar Crime...DEA Narcotics School...Arson Investigations...Specialized Criminal Investigations...Homicide Evidence Procedures...Hostage Negotiations...Supervision of Police Personnel...Managing the Detective Unit...Special Weapons and Tactics School...Advanced Firearms...Major Case School...Crime Prevention School...Explosive Investigations School...Identi-Kit I & II...S&W Armorer School...Narcotics Conspiracy School...Tactical Drug Law Enforcement School...Special Agent Certification School...Several Electronic Surveillance Techniques Schools...FBI Hazardous Devices School…Certified P.O.S.T. Instructor...Haz-Mat Technician…DEA Clandestine Laboratory School…Assorted SWAT and Bomb Disposal Schools…Basic and Advanced Countermeasures Courses...Major Case...Columbus State University Professional Management Program and Command College Graduate...Assault Support and Breacher Qualified...FBI National Academy Graduate...Georgia Chiefs of Police Chief Executive Training Course Graduate.
Professional Awards and Affiliations
Received numerous commendations for exemplary performance.
Award for life-saving.
2010 Georgia Governor's Award for Contribution to the Profession.
Member
National Technical Investigator’s Association.
International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.
FBI CALEA Law Enforcement Technical Forum-Technical Operations Working Group.
FBI National Academy Associates.
Personal Information
Born: Chicago, IL
Married
Excellent health
Licensed private pilot and remote pilot
Enjoy athletics
Accomplished photographer/videographer
Agreeable to position-related travel; will consider permanent relocation.
References
Personal and professional references will be furnished upon request.