Brandon F. Smith
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Evanston Police Department, excelling in criminal investigation and community engagement. Proven track record in emergency response and conflict resolution, effectively enhancing public safety initiatives. Skilled in report writing and incident management, committed to fostering a secure environment through proactive policing and community collaboration. Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community. Motivated Police Officer committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. Extensive conflict and crisis prevention training. Specializes in de-escalated situations to provide optimal outcomes for all involved individuals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Evanston Police Department
Evanston , IL
02.2024 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations within community to ensure public safety.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing assistance in critical situations.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations observed.
- Investigated crimes by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote safety initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
Police Officer / Breath OPS
Country Club Hills Police Department
Country Club Hil ls, IL
12.2014 - 03.2024
- Preserve public peace and order, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders and protection of persons and property. It must uphold the Constitution of the United States; enforce the laws of the State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Country Club Hills.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities and incidents.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance community policing efforts.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Special Agent / Detective /K-9 Handler /SWAT Operator
Norfolk Southern Railway Police Department
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 03.2022
- A railroad police officer who is certified or commissioned as a police officer under the laws of any state shall, in accordance with the regulations issued by the Secretary of Transportation, be authorized to enforce the laws of any jurisdiction in which the rail carrier owns property state to state.
- A railroad police officer who is designated by a railroad and commissioned under the laws of any state is authorized to enforce the laws (as specified in paragraph (b) of this section).
- (1) The railroad's employees, passengers, or patrons;
- (2) The railroad's property or property entrusted to the railroad for transportation purposes;
- (3) The intrastate, interstate, or foreign movement of cargo in the railroad's possession or in possession of another railroad or non-rail carrier when on the railroad property;
- (4) The railroad movement of personnel, equipment, and materials vital to the national defense.
- The authority exercised under this part by an officer for whom the railroad has provided notice in accordance with Sec. 207.4 shall be the same as that of a railroad police officer commissioned under the laws of that state.
- The railroad police officer's law enforcement powers shall apply only on railroad property, except that an officer may pursue off railroad property a person suspected of violating the law on railroad property, and an officer may engage off railroad property in law enforcement activities, including without limitation, investigations and arrest, if permissible under state law.
- Assisted in apprehending suspects by deploying the K9 unit in a controlled manner when necessary.
Architect - Architectural Design Consultant
Kasi Design P.C.
Oak Park, IL
12.2004 - 08.2019
- Responsible for measurements for existing conditions or selected areas Responsible for computerizing drawings for Ken Casey constructed by Kasi Design P.C.
- Accurately prepared project construction documents; communicating with and coordinating the preparation of documents with consultants, contractors, team members.
- Reviewed shop drawings, project submittals, etc. for document compliance, documenting code review and compliance; communicating and coordinating with management, clients, consultants and contractors related to daily business operations.
- Designed architectural plans for residential and commercial projects.
Sergeant / Investigator / Patrol Officer / Juvenile Officer / EMT (Full-Time)
Chicago Zoological Society Police Department
Brookfield, IL
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Supervisor of shift and day to day police operations of the department. Review paperwork, conduct inspections and training for the department. Respond and securing a crime scene, interviewing participants and witnesses, collecting other related information for documentation purposes. Enforcement of park rules, regulations, state, federal and local statute.
- Patrol park and adjacent boundaries using a patrol car on foot or dog as assigned. Respond to dispatch calls for routine and emergency situations. Administer emergency medical treatment for injury or illness, including but not limited to: monitoring life signs, stabilizing victims, transporting individuals to the hospital via EMS.
- Respond to dispatch calls for routine and emergency situations including, but not limited to: securing a scene, interviewing participants and witnesses; collecting other related information for documentation purposes. Maintain incident cards for appropriate responding units. Log and inventory lost/found items per departmental guidelines and monitor fire alarm system and weather program.
- Participate in mandatory training as required and exercise sound, independent judgment when responding to both routine and complex emergency situations.
Police Officer
Dolton Police Department
Dolton, IL
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided emergency response to criminal and quasi-criminal complaints and activities Response to nuisance and ordinance violations, response to service calls of a non-criminal nature as well as enforcement of traffic laws.
- Patrolled sector in marked and unmarked police vehicles and on foot; may utilize other special vehicles; maintains a visible presence; responds to emergency and routine calls for service to observe and investigate suspicious conditions or persons and to provide assistance to citizens; concentrates patrol in high crime areas and other areas requiring special attention to deter crime.
- Stopped those who are violating laws; made physical arrest and detained violators; confiscated evidence, performed records checks, transported prisoners, provided assistance with processing, prepared charging documents, serves warrants, summonses.
- Responded to crime scenes; maintained the integrity of the scene, aided injured, and interviewed victims/ witnesses.
- Prepared reports and forms; gathered physical evidence and verified information and performed follow-up investigations when assigned.
- Enforced traffic control laws and regulations; administered field sobriety tests and issued citations warnings, equipment repair orders, and re-examination orders; made physical arrest and detained violators, confiscate drivers licenses and impound vehicles.
Lieutenant of Fire Department
Phoenix Fire Department
Phoenix, IL
07.2005 - 08.2012
- Company line officer, over shift crew and supervise day-to-day operations.
- Skilled to operate a fire engine in order to suppress a structure fire and manage fleet relations.
- Respond to car accidents, fire alarms, medical runs, and other related emergencies Manage fleet relations.
- Performed clerical duties; participated in fire prevention activities as assigned and perform related work as required.
- Special assignments, such as the EMT Coordinator, Plan Review Officer or Hazardous Materials Coordinator.
Police Officer
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix, IL
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided emergency response to criminal and quasi-criminal complaints and activities Response to nuisance and ordinance violations, response to service calls of a non-criminal nature as well as enforcement of traffic laws.
- Patrolled sector in marked and unmarked police vehicles and on foot; may utilize other special vehicles; maintains a visible presence; responds to emergency and routine calls for service to observe and investigate suspicious conditions or persons and to provide assistance to citizens; concentrates patrol in high crime areas and other areas requiring special attention to deter crime.
- Stopped those who are violating laws; made physical arrest and detained violators; confiscated evidence, performed records checks, transported prisoners, provided assistance with processing, prepared charging documents, serves warrants, summonses.
- Responded to crime scenes; maintained the integrity of the scene, aided injured, and interviewed victims/ witnesses.
- Prepared reports and forms; gathered physical evidence and verified information and performed follow-up investigations when assigned.
- Enforced traffic control laws and regulations; administered field sobriety tests and issued citations warnings, equipment repair orders, and re-examination orders; made physical arrest and detained violators, confiscate drivers licenses and impound vehicles.
Firefighter /EMT-B
Dolton Fire Department
Dolton, IL
09.2003 - 07.2009
- Responsible for fire suppression, rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Hazardous Materials Response, and various Technical Rescue services.
- Work towards the prevention of loss of life and property Minimize the threat of life and property while being effective as possible with the use of available resources.
Youth Counselor
Chicago Youth Center
Chicago, IL
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Advocate advisor for an agency offering services such as at risk youth and underserved communities.
- Provide counseling and emergency assistance to families and individuals in need. Assist with workshops provided by the organization.
- Help support growth and care through annual events that impact impoverished neighborhoods within the areas; positive youth development.
Education
K-9 Handeler / EOD Explosive Tech -
FM K-9
Berrien Center, MI05-2018
Architecture - CPD ACADEMY
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana05-2018
Detective Certification -
Chicago Police Academy
Chicago, IL05-2017
Police Training Institute -
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL12.2010
NEMRT Police Academy -
NEMRT POLICE ACADEMY
River Grove, IL02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Illinois @ Chicago (UIC)
Chicago05.2007
Hs. Diploma -
Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL03-2004
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Community engagement
- Traffic enforcement
- Public safety initiatives
- Incident management
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- CPR/First aid certified
- Interrogation techniques
- Defensive driving training
- Emergency planning
- Patrol
- Emergency management
Timeline
Police Officer
Evanston Police Department
02.2024 - Current
Special Agent / Detective /K-9 Handler /SWAT Operator
Norfolk Southern Railway Police Department
05.2015 - 03.2022
Police Officer / Breath OPS
Country Club Hills Police Department
12.2014 - 03.2024
Police Officer
Dolton Police Department
11.2012 - 06.2013
Sergeant / Investigator / Patrol Officer / Juvenile Officer / EMT (Full-Time)
Chicago Zoological Society Police Department
08.2010 - 05.2015
Police Officer
Phoenix Police Department
09.2008 - 08.2010
Lieutenant of Fire Department
Phoenix Fire Department
07.2005 - 08.2012
Architect - Architectural Design Consultant
Kasi Design P.C.
12.2004 - 08.2019
Firefighter /EMT-B
Dolton Fire Department
09.2003 - 07.2009
Youth Counselor
Chicago Youth Center
08.1999 - 08.2002
K-9 Handeler / EOD Explosive Tech -
FM K-9
Architecture - CPD ACADEMY
Ball State University
Detective Certification -
Chicago Police Academy
Police Training Institute -
University of Illinois
NEMRT Police Academy -
NEMRT POLICE ACADEMY
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Illinois @ Chicago (UIC)
Hs. Diploma -
Thornridge High School