EDWARD WAYNE POWELL

349 East Middle Street, Lovington, Illinois 61937-9335 | (217) 358-5989 | powell_usmc@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Governors State University, University Park, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies 2013
Minor in Criminal Justice
Honors: Magna cum laude, Tau Sigma National Honor Society
University of Illinois Police Training Institute, Champaign, IL
Certificate, Law Enforcement Transition 2006
Honors: Scholastic Achievement Certificate
Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice 2005
Honors: Magna cum laude, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
University of Illinois Police Training Institute, Springfield, IL
Certificate, Basic Corrections Officer 2000
Honors: Scholastic Achievement Certificate
Heritage High School, Lynchburg, VA
High School Diploma 1994
Activities: Marine Corps JROTC Drill/Rifle Teams, Marching Band, Industrial Arts Club
Honors: National Honor Society
AWARDS
Student Laureate Nominee, Lincoln Academy of Illinois 2013
Letter of Appreciation, Sullivan Police Department 2008
Law Enforcement Domestic Violence Award, Dove Inc. 2007
All-American Scholar, United States Achievement Academy 2005
Letter of Commendation, Moultrie County Sheriff 2005
Navy/USMC Achievement Medal, CO 3
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Battalion, 24
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Marines 2003
Honor Graduate - Sergeants Course, Marine Corps University 1999
Marine of the Year, CO MCSF Co, Keflavik, Iceland 1995
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Infantry Operations Chief 2014
Assists the operations officer in the planning and supervision of unit training and operations.
As a member of the unit's command group, serves as a tactical adviser to the commander
regarding employment of the unit and assists in operating the command post or tactical
operations center.
Infantry Platoon Commander 2012
Directs an infantry platoon (40 Marines) in accomplishing missions under conditions of
physical and mental stress and synchronizes the applications of supporting units and
resources. Builds and sustains individual and group morale within the unit.
Infantry Unit Leader 2006
Assists commanders in the training, deployment and tactical employment of infantry
platoons/companies and is proficient in all infantry weapons systems. Advises the
commander on all issues of discipline, morale and welfare within the unit.
Marine Corps Security Forces Guard 1995
Conducts offensive and defensive tactics in confined spaces, ashore and afloat, to restore
breached security and provide the final element of an integrated security plan for the asset
being protected, often deemed vital to national security.
Infantry Rifleman 1994
Serves as the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the
Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force. Employs the M16 service rifle, the M203 grenade
launcher, and the M249 squad automatic weapon to accomplish assigned missions.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Illinois State Police, Springfield, IL
Firearms Eligibility Analyst 2013 present
Conduct background investigations to assist in determining eligibility, issuance, and
revocation criteria of Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL) and Firearms Owners Identification
(FOID) cards for the State of Illinois.
United States Postal Service, Decatur, IL
Postal Support Clerk / City Carrier Assistant 2012 2013
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Sort and route mail by destination, type,
or other scheme. Load and operate mail processing and sorting machinery. Keep records of
shipments, pouches, and sacks; and other duties related to mail handling within the postal
service.
Deliver letters, parcels, and other items to residences and businesses along designated
route. Issue and collect related forms to customers (such as change of address, cash on
delivery, hold mail authorizations, certified or registered mail receipts). Account for money
and receipts collected along routes. Answer customer questions related to postal services.
Bethany Police Department, Bethany, IL
Chief of Police 2010 2011
Manage overall administration and operation of the police department, supervising three
police officers. Protect public and private property, enforce vehicle and criminal statutes, and
preserve order according to state and local laws and ordinances.
Lovington Police Department, Lovington, IL
Police Officer 2006 2010
Protect public and private property, enforce vehicle and criminal statutes, and preserve
order according to state and local laws and ordinances. Lead officer in local school burglary
investigation, responsible for identifying and apprehending suspects which caused over
$100,000 in damages. Serve as School Resource Officer, implementing a 12-week crime
awareness and prevention program for grade school students.
Moultrie County Sheriffs Office, Sullivan, IL
Corrections Officer / Deputy Sheriff (Part-time) 1999 2006
Maintain control and custody of persons incarcerated in the county jail. Transport inmates to
and from medical and court appointments, other county correctional institutions, and Illinois
Department of Corrections. Serve as Chief Corrections Officer, supervising five corrections
officers and overall day-to-day operations of the county jail.
Protect public and private property, enforce vehicle and criminal statutes, and preserve
order according to state and county laws and ordinances.
Diamond Detective Agency, Chicago Heights, IL
Security Supervisor 1999
Supervise operations for contracted unarmed security services at state and federal
installations. Manage 3 sites and 15 security guards in central and southwestern Illinois and
eastern Missouri, ensuring sites were manned and guards were trained to standards
established by each state. Act as liaison between agency and security managers of each
installation, facilitating coordination of operations on daily basis.
PAPERS AND PROJECTS
Fear of Crime in Rural Illinois
Project submitted in Victims and the Justice System, Governors State University. 2013
Justice Comparisons between Italy and Illinois
Paper submitted in Comparative International Justice Systems, Governors State University. 2012
CONTINUING EDUCATION
NIJ Firearms Examiner 2014
FLETC Use of Force (Legal Aspects) 2014
Breath Alcohol Testing Operator 2014
Hazardous Materials Awareness 2013
Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) Full Access Operator 2013
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FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Training 2013
USMC Installation Law Enforcement Program 2012
FLETC Use of Force 2011
Command and Staff Functions for Incident Command System 2010
Reid Method of Interview and Interrogation 2010
FLETC Drug Law Enforcement 2010
FEMA Professional Development Program 2010
Arrest/ Search and Seizure Update 2009
Surviving, Enduring and Thriving as Law Enforcement Executive 2009
FLETC Anti-terrorism Intelligence Awareness 2008
FLETC Intelligence Awareness for Law Enforcement Executive 2008
Basic School Resource Officer 2007
Risk Management Specialist 2007
Elderly Service Officer 2007
Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement 2006
National Response Plan Introduction 2006
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 2006
Incident Command System for Law Enforcement 2006
Juvenile Police Officer 2006
Supervising Police Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Testing 2006
National Incident Management System Introduction 2005
LANGUAGES
English native language
Spanish (Latin America) speak, read, and write with limited working proficiency
MEMBERSHIPS
American Legion
Marine Corps Reserve Association