Experienced Police Officer offering a diverse background in investigations, school safety protocols, conflict resolution and fostering positive relationships within the community. Excellent reputation for interpersonal skills when encountering subjects in the field and achieving impactful results.
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Amanda Macko
Wonder Lake,IL
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Antioch Police Department
Detective/ School Resource Officer
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Investigates incidents and makes arrests and/or obtains warrants.
- Creates and maintains good relationships with subjects in the field through strong interpersonal skills.
- Offers resources to subjects experiencing crisis, such as mental health, financial or domestic trouble.
- Fostered positive relationships with the Lake County Child Advocacy Center, local food pantry and other local community groups to better serve residents in need.
- Organized food drives and donations for local food pantry and A Safe Place shelter.
- Ability to show empathy and compassion towards victims of crimes and people struggling with substance abuse and mental health.
- Conducts witness interviews and gathers details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Created a strong relationship with the high school administration and school district officials.
Wonder Lake Police Department
Detective/Evidence Technician
04.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Thoroughly investigated criminal acts and conspiracies.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Informed supervisors on missing or damaged pieces of evidence.
- Kept detailed records of evidence inventories and organization.
- Organized evidence storage, ensuring proper handling of important data.
Richmond Police Department
Police Officer
02.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded to reports of automobile accidents and crimes in progress.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Engaged with local residents to discuss ways to reduce crime.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Detective/Deputy Sheriff
03.2012 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection, witness statements.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Assisted in set up of Lake County Sex Offender Registry by registering Sex Offenders, collecting DNA by buccal swab.
- Worked in Cybercrimes Division, member of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce.
- Served Orders of Protection along with other miscellaneous legal documents.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Obtained, served arrest warrants.
Tower Lakes Police Department
Police Officer
07.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Conducted traffic enforcement
- Enforced Village Ordinances
- Responded to calls for service, such as traffic crashes, in progress calls and citizen assists.
- Conducted sector patrols to deter crime in specific areas where needed
Education
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
05.2004
University Overview
Resurrection High SchoolChicago, IL
High School Diploma
05.2000
University Overview
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Application of de-escalation techniques
- Understanding of school safety protocols
- Managing diverse responsibilities within the agency
- Assists in Driver's Education classes at Antioch High School
- Health education presentations
- Juvenile Officer
- Imprimus Certified Evidence Technician
Affiliations
Affiliations
National Association of Certified Child Forensic Interviewers
Illinois Association of Property and Evidence Managers
International Association of Identification
Lake County Juvenile Officer Association
National Association of School Resource Officers
Lake County School Resource Officer Association
Imprimus Forensics
Certification
Child Forensic Interviewer NACCFI Certificate
School Resource Officer Certification
Imprimus Evidence Technician Certification
Juvenile Officer Certification
FBI Cybercrime Investigator Certificate
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate
Timeline
Detective/ School Resource Officer
Antioch Police Department
12.2021 - Current
Detective/Evidence Technician
Wonder Lake Police Department
04.2021 - 12.2021
Police Officer
Richmond Police Department
02.2021 - 06.2021
Detective/Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 08.2017
Police Officer
Tower Lakes Police Department
07.2010 - 03.2012
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
Resurrection High School
High School Diploma
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