Sean Fitzgerald
El Dorado Hills
Summary
Dynamic Lieutenant with the California Highway Patrol, skilled in policy writing and community engagement. Proven track record in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance, effectively managing critical incidents and fostering partnerships with local stakeholders. Adept at vehicle inspection and incident command, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
California Highway Patrol
Stockton
08.2001 - Current
- Officer: Enforce laws and regulations, investigate traffic crashes and crimes, prepare reports and testify in court.
- Sergeant: Supervise incident command scenes, write evaluations, conduct investigations, monthly quarter reports.
- Liaison with local utilities for Emergency Action Plans, SOP and policy.
- Link between the officers and management.
- Lieutenant: Acting Commander, On-Call manager, reviewing paperwork, evaluations, management of critical incidents and scenes.
- Meet with local community leaders, politicians, local partners, allied agencies and other stakeholders.
- Wrote several contracts for the 49ers/CHP and Levi’s Stadium/CHP.
- Commercial officer: Worked at Cottonwood Inspection Facility, inspection trucks (NAS Level 1, Cargo, Hazmat and PVI trained, still currently certified as of 2025).
- Worked at CHP HQ/Commercial Vehicle Section, DATA-Q’s, policy and regulation, worked with the California Legislature to write commercial regulations.
- Commercial Sergeant: CHP HQ, Commercial Vehicle Section, oversaw registration, licensing, DATA-Q’s, Pre-Pass and inspection programs for the State of California.
- Also worked at Cordelia Inspection Facility, supervising inspections, signing off inspections.
HVAC Technician
Weber and Grahn
Hampton Bays
01.1999 - 07.2001
- Maintenance and installation of HVAC equipment in residential and commercial properties.
- In addition, maintenance and installation of freezers and sub coolers.
Maintenance
John T. Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Maintenance of the hospital grounds and equipment.
Intelligence Specialist
US Navy
07.1994 - 07.1998
- Position required a Top Secret SSCI clearance, analyze, format and briefing current situational awareness of the battle group and fleet to the ships CO, XO and the admiral and staff.
- Plan mission for the pilots based on current intel.
- Shipboard maintenance, general quarters and fire firefighter.
- Served in Southwest Asia, Mediterranean tour and world tour.
Education
Business -
Suffolk Community College
Suffolk, NYAA/AS - Business
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CABusiness -
Walden University
OnlineBusiness/History -
Sacramento State
SacramentoSkills
- Policy writing
- Incident command
- Vehicle inspection
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Community engagement
Certification
- EPA refrigeration license
- V.I.N. training
- Intermediate Accident Investigation
- Cargo Theft training
- Commercial NAS Level 1 training and certification
- Hazmat certification
- Cargo and Bulk certification
- Passenger Vehicle training
- Department of Energy transportation and training
- Drug Recognition expert training
- Associate Instructor training
- Leadership training
- Management training
References
Available upon request.
Leadership Experience
As a manager, I have 30+ direct report personnel, I assume the role of acting commander in the absence of the commander, making command decisions for approximately 130+ personnel. I oversee daily operations of the field and administrative sides, reviewing reports, evaluations, purchases, and dealing with personnel issues. As a supervisor and manager, I have attended numerous town hall meetings, legislature and community events speaking on behalf of the California Highway Patrol and addressing community concerns and issues. I have worked alongside local, state and federal agencies within my jurisdiction.
Timeline
Lieutenant
California Highway Patrol
08.2001 - Current
HVAC Technician
Weber and Grahn
01.1999 - 07.2001
Maintenance
John T. Mather Hospital
08.1998 - 01.1999
Intelligence Specialist
US Navy
07.1994 - 07.1998
Business -
Suffolk Community College
AA/AS - Business
Victor Valley College
Business -
Walden University
Business/History -
Sacramento State