STEVEN SH EA

Vancouver, WA | sshea@sandiego.edu

C HIEF D EPUTY & P RECINCT C OMMANDER

Results-focused Deputy Sheriff with 30+ years of experience in operations oversight, compliance and risk mitigation.
Proven track record in driving performance, implementing proactive measures, safeguarding the team, securing assets
and reducing losses. Recognized for strong ability to identify improvements, develop strategies and execute strategically
planned projects. Accomplished in applying sound judgment to drive strong internal control resolutions.
Budget Oversight Project Management Team Collaboration
Training & Development Resource Allocation Report Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLARK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, V ANCOUVER , WA 1985 P RESENT
C HIEF C IVIL D EPUTY (2015 P RESENT )
Achieve results by auditing civil branch operations for streamlined efficiency by monitoring personnel allocation,
case intake/tracking and assignment, callouts, monthly activity reviews and training for 73 staff.
Increase transparency into current positioning by collecting, reviewing and collating weekly, monthly and quarterly
reports to ensure operations maintain within $13M budget.
Lead operations and projects by encouraging accountability and communication between teams and units.
Strengthen results with set policy and strategy to drive quality assurance in activities of criminal records, civil unit,
public disclosure unit, jail records, warrants unit, evidence and logistics unit, kitchen staff and jail industries.

W EST P RECINCT C OMMANDER (2013 2014)

Improved operations while exercising fiscal control over a budget of $12M, overseeing 35 deputies, 7 sergeants, and 2
support staff serving a community of 89,000 residents.
Upheld the integrity within the command by developing response programs, monitoring compliance and initiating
disciplinary investigations when necessary.
Minimized risk exposure by observing command and visiting risk-prone locations to adjust operations accordingly.
Achieved timelines by prioritizing multiple complex projects and monitoring deviations from targets in expansions,
remodels, fair event and parade enforcement services and unit organization.
Managed Sheriffs Outreach Unit to include Neighbors On Watch, Volunteer Disabled Parking Patrol, Neighborhood
Associations Liaisons, Neighborhood Associations of Clark County Coalition, and Sheriffs Explorers
Spearheaded planning and implementation of law enforcement services for Clark County Fair with 250K attendees,
County Amphitheater with 18K capacity and parades with 20K patrons.

C ENTRAL P RECINCT C OMMANDER (2011 2013)

Maximized results by identifying strengths/weaknesses of 35 deputies and 6 sergeants to leverage skills accordingly.
Aligned initiatives within budget of $12M with strong emergency response, training and streamlined resources.
Headed planning and management of law enforcement services for Washougal Motocross event with 20K attendees.

P ATROL S ERGEANT (1998-2000 & 2004 2011)/ T RAINING S ERGEANT & R ANGE M ANAGER (2001 2003)
Performed patrol related assignment within the confines of the Precinct, responsible for maintaining law and order.
Enhanced performance by aligning training of 160+ employees with changing initiatives, managing the program from
concept to launch, updating software and enforcing a budget of approximately $600K.
Increased efficiency by creating the patrol schedule for CCSO and working with training units outside of CCSO.
Boosted revenue by revamping the shooting range to include efficient budgeting, timely upkeep, new billing
processes and range scheduling to attract new customers.

C ASE M ANAGER & P UBLIC I NFORMATION O FFICER (2000)

Managed flow and distribution of case reports for 200+ deputies/corrections deputies.
Transformed CCSO media relations from one of the worst in the Portland metro area to excellent working
relationships with all media outlets.

A DDITIONAL P OSITIONS: B ACKGROUND I NVESTIGATOR , P ATROL D EPUTY , A CCIDENT I NVESTIGATOR

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

Baccalaureate, Criminal Justice, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Development Training, Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Basic First Line Supervisor, WACJCTC
Certified, Law Enforcement Supervisor (1999), Mid Level Manager (2014), WACJCTC