Alexander Cerezo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting citizens and their property, while promoting positive community relations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
05.2001 - Current
- Actively patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Investigated reported crimes, accidents, and offenses to property
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scene of major and minor crimes
- Conduct missions assigned by district supervisors
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Experienced in utilizing CLEAR, DATA WAREHOUSE and other investigative applications.
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Department
Chicago, IL
10.1995 - 05.2001
- Over saw tiers of adult and juvenile inmates with major and minor criminal offenses in Division 10 and Division 11
- Worked receiving section of Division 11, which dealt with screening inmates being housed in Division 11
- Assigned to transportation vehicle of Division 11
- Assigned to Boot Camp for inmates with minor criminal offenses
- Main duty was overall security of Correctional Facility, for safety of staff and inmates
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05-2008
High School Diploma -
Marie Curie High School CPS
Chicago, IL06-1987
Skills
- Crime prevention expertise
- Exemplifies integrity
- Protecting People and Property
- Civil and State law knowledge
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention specialist
- Self-defense and weapons trained
- Search and seizure procedures
- Calm in emergency situations
- Emergency planning
Accomplishments
- 3 Department Commendations
- 20 + Honorable Mentions
- Earned 3 Life-Saving medal in Jun 2002, Mar 2009, and Nov 2009
- 2 Complimentary Letters
Certification
- Crisis Intervention certified
- Taser certified
- Expandable Baton certified
- OC Spray certified
- LEMART certified
- Bicycle patrol certified
Military Service
- United States Marine Corps
Served from 1987-1991
Deployed to Desert Storm Jan 1991
Combat Action Ribbon
Honorable Military Discharge July 1991
Timeline
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
05.2001 - Current
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Department
10.1995 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Public Safety Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
High School Diploma -
Marie Curie High School CPS