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Amanda Macko

Wonder Lake,IL

Summary

Professional with strong background in law enforcement, adept at ensuring safety and security within educational environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff and students while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and fostering positive, secure atmosphere. Known for reliable performance and focus on achieving impactful results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detective/ School Resource Officer

Antioch Police Department
12.2021 - Current
  • Investigates incidents and makes arrests and/or obtains warrants.
  • Strong ability to establish a good rapport with students and/or juveniles and maintain that rapport.
  • Vast experience with utilizing de-escalation techniques (CIT Certified) when working with a juvenile or adult experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Built and maintained a strong partnership with District 117 Social Workers, Psychologists, School Counselors and Community Youth Network Counseling Staff.
  • Worked closely with personnel at the Lake County Child Advocacy Center.
  • Assisted juveniles and adults in crisis by supplying resources for mental health, financial, and domestic concerns.
  • Demonstrated empathy and compassion towards crime victims, including those affected by domestic battery and sexual assaults.
  • Conducts witness and Post Miranda interviews to gather details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.

Detective/Evidence Technician

Wonder Lake Police Department
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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.

Police Officer

Richmond Police Department
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent crime.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and crimes in progress, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss ways to reduce crime.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

Detective/Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 08.2017
  • 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.

Police Officer

Tower Lakes Police Department
07.2010 - 03.2012
  • 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

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Resurrection High School
Chicago, IL
05.2000

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • School Resource Officer
  • Cybercrimes
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Imprimus Certified Evidence Technician
  • Evidence collection documentation
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Background Investigations
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Evidence Preservation

Affiliations

International Association of Identification

Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC)

Lake County Juvenile Officer Association

National Association of School Resource Officers

Lake County SRO Association

Imprimus Forensics

Certification

Imprimus Evidence Technician Certification

Juvenile Officer Certification

FBI Cybercrime Investigator Certificate

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate

Accomplishments

    Life Saving Award

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

High School Diploma -

Resurrection High School

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Northeastern Illinois University

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