Chad McCluskey - Mba, Cpm

Chad McCluskey has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of law enforcement and public safety. Chad is currently serving as the Chief of Police at the City of Waukee, overseeing a medium-sized law enforcement agency. Prior to this, they held the position of Public Safety Director/Chief of Police at the City of Windsor Heights, where they managed both the Police Department and Fire/EMS Department.

Chad has also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Neosho County Community College, Cowley College, and Butler Community College, teaching courses in Criminal Justice. Chad has furthermore served as a Patrol K9 Instructor at the Kansas Police Dog Association.

Their early career includes roles at Augusta Department of Public Safety, where they were promoted to Sergeant/Watch Commander and served as a Patrol Crew Watch Commander for over nineteen years. Chad initially started as a Public Safety Officer, fulfilling responsibilities as a police officer and firefighter. Additionally, they worked as a Civilian Firefighter, Public Safety Communications Specialist, Volunteer Firefighter, and Junior/Explorer Firefighter.

Throughout their career, Chad McCluskey has demonstrated leadership, expertise, and a commitment to public safety.

Chad McCluskey has a diverse education history that includes both academic and certification achievements. Chad pursued a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University, graduating between 1999 and 2003. Before that, they completed an Associates degree in Fire Science at Butler Community College from 1993 to 1997.

Later on, Chad enrolled at Webster University from 2007 to 2009, where they earned a Masters degree with an emphasis on Human Resource Management. This academic pursuit focused on business administration and equipped him with essential skills in that domain.

Chad further enhanced their knowledge and expertise through additional certifications. Notably, they obtained the Firefighter 1 / Hazardous Materials Operations Certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress in April 2019. Chad also became an Iowa Certified Law Enforcement Officer and an Iowa Law Enforcement Emergency Care Provider in February 2019, both recognized by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

Moreover, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) played a significant role in Chad's professional development. Chad completed multiple FEMA certifications, including FEMA ICS 300 in December 2021, FEMA Senior Officials Workshop for All Hazard Preparedness in January 2019, FEMA ICS-400 in August 2018, FEMA ICS-800 in March 2018, FEMA ICS-100 in January 2018, FEMA ICS-200 in January 2018, and FEMA ICS-700 in January 2018.

Lastly, Chad pursued a Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification in Public Administration at Drake University from 2022 to 2023. This program specialized in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in management roles within the public sector.

Overall, Chad McCluskey's educational journey is marked by a commitment to continuous improvement and a desire to broaden their expertise in various fields relevant to their career.