Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Policing Services
Police Training And Education
Recommendations
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Christina A. Reifsteck

Tolono,IL

Summary

Effectively oversee, discipline and motivate officers to better protect and serve area residents. Monitor field operations to optimize behaviors and minimize law and policy violations. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators and general public with good interpersonal communication skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Dedicated Supervisor possessing skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts to maintain team harmony and performance. Innovative strategies for effective social work response on high stress police-related calls.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Officer

Village of Rantoul
Rantoul, USA
09.2004 - Current
  • Currently, the sergeant is over Crisis Intervention Unit (4U).
  • Built a crisis unit that has not been implemented before at the Rantoul Police Department.
  • Hired department social worker and grand-funded case manager
  • Handles community and inter-office concerns with resources and advocacy
  • Occasionally perform the duties of patrol sergeant
  • Patrol Sergeant Duties included supervising and overseeing officers’ investigations, scheduling, disciplinary enforcement: traffic enforcement, criminal and village enforcement, juvenile officer duties, and organizing community policing functions
  • Investigations regarding officer discipline, citizen complaints
  • Criminal Investigations Division in 2006 and 2010-2012, duties include interviewing witnesses, suspects, follow up, court testimony, crafting search warrants and executing search warrants, along with assisting other agencies.
  • Community implementation of safety, enrichment, and educational programs
  • Developed relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
  • Performed administrative tasks related to police work.
  • Participated in crime prevention initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs; developed strategies for reducing crime in assigned areas.
  • Provided guidance, direction, instruction, and training to subordinate personnel in their performance of duties.
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of patrol officers
  • Performed administrative functions such as completing paperwork related to arrests made by officers under supervision.
  • Evaluated officer performance through observation of field operations and review of reports submitted by subordinates.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to enhance community policing efforts.
  • Served as a liaison between the department and local government officials concerning public safety issues.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during critical incidents to ensure safety, with professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to keep abreast of advances in mental health care and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Conducted immediate crisis assessments to determine risk levels and necessary interventions. To include but not limited to; client's mental health status, personal history, family dynamics, and living environment.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health and available support services.
  • Led debriefing sessions for individuals and officers following traumatic events.
  • Developed safety plans with clients at risk of self-harm or suicidal ideation.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals in acute distress.
  • Provided follow-up care, including referral to long-term mental health services and support groups.
  • Presented social programs to educate the community and improve participation in counseling and resource services (Carle Mobile Health Clinic, Y on the Fly).
  • Engaged in continuous education on current best practices in crisis intervention and mental health. Advocate for clients, assisting in accessing necessary social services and resources. Expanded service to assist and submit Orders of Protections.
  • Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
  • Attended meetings with legal representatives such as lawyers or court appointed officials regarding cases involving clients in crisis.

Juvenile Detention Officer

Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center
Champaign, USA
03.2002 - 09.2004
  • Follow all safety and security procedures put forth by the Illinois Department of Corrections
  • Deal with delinquent minors, who have committed a status or criminal offense
  • Process minors through intake, involving fingerprinting, pat-downs, and DC Book, thus sent to the Bureau of Investigations
  • Transfer materials into court reports of minors sent directly to assigned judge
  • Monitor minors at all times, noting behavioral changes, as well as, providing social skills workshops
  • Maintained records of individual detainees' progress and behavior while in custody.
  • Conducted security checks on the facility grounds and surrounding areas.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
  • Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
  • Adhered to all laws pertaining to the confinement of minors in a detention center.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating records.
  • Supervised recreational activities for detained juveniles.

Substitute Teacher/Student Teacher

Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield, USA
08.2001 - 03.2002
  • Teaching 4th grade children in a variety of subject areas
  • Following the curriculum and discipline code of the district
  • Dealt with various types of problem children (emotionally challenged, oppositionally defiant), as well as, gifted and at grade-level students
  • Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.

Education

MPS - Master of Public Safety

University of Virginia
Charlottesville
03.2025

Staff & Command -

Northwestern
01.2025

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Illinois State University
12.2001

Associates of Arts - Secondary Education

Parkland Community College
12.1999

Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement

University of Illinois Police Training Institute
Urbana, IL

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & Community Support Sergeant
  • Knowledge of criminal, civil & mental health laws
  • Provides training & education, crisis intervention and mental wellness
  • Field Training Sergeant
  • Knowledge in sergeant & patrol union contracts
  • Knowledge of the disciplinary process
  • Public Information Officer Duties
  • Peer Support/Mentor

Community Policing Services

  • Shop with a Cop director
  • Rantoul Rotary
  • Wellness Coordinator
  • Rantoul Area Project
  • Law Enforcement Speaker (WIU, Parent Wonders, Woman’s Business Group)
  • Women in Law Enforcement Conference (2022)
  • Special Olympics (Cop on Top/Torch Run)
  • Team Law and Order for the Crisis Nursery
  • Numerous speaking events regarding Mental Wellness/Addiction
  • Advisory Board for the Police Training Institute for Public Safety and Social Work with University of Illinois

Police Training And Education

  • Police Executive Role in 21st Century, WIU, 2022
  • Traumas of Law Enforcement, 2021
  • Mental Health First Aid, 2021
  • Crisis Intervention Refresher, 2021
  • Crisis De-escalation, 2019
  • Field Training Sergeant, 2018
  • First Line Supervision/Mastering Leadership Skills, 2012
  • Computer Composite Training, 2012
  • Lead Homicide Investigator School, 2011
  • Complex Issues in Child Abuse Investigations, 2011
  • Fingerprint Analysis, 2010
  • Finding Words, 2010
  • Homicide Conference, 2010
  • Reid Interrogation, 2006
  • Sex Assault Nurse Examiner Seminar, 2006
  • Hostage Negotiator Training, 2008
  • Field Training Officer/Police Training Officer, 2007 and 2008
  • Rantoul Police Investigator, 2008
  • Rantoul Police Dispatcher, 2009
  • Crisis Intervention Team, 2006
  • Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Conference, 2008, 2009

Recommendations

Available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Community Public Service Fellowship, University of Virginia.
  • Central Illinois Business Magazine's Forty Under 40, 2015.
  • Officer of the Year, 2008.

Affiliations

  • Spartan Races participant, Illinois Marathon participant, Special Olympics LE Torch Run participant
  • Shop with a Cop organizer
  • Officer wellness initiatives (workouts, yoga).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patrol Officer

Village of Rantoul
09.2004 - Current

Juvenile Detention Officer

Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center
03.2002 - 09.2004

Substitute Teacher/Student Teacher

Mansfield Elementary School
08.2001 - 03.2002

MPS - Master of Public Safety

University of Virginia

Staff & Command -

Northwestern

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Illinois State University

Associates of Arts - Secondary Education

Parkland Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement

University of Illinois Police Training Institute

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