Daniel Ruzicka
Morton Grove,IL
Summary
Experienced with maintaining secure environments and safeguarding assets. Utilizes keen observational skills and swift response to potential threats. Track record of effective conflict resolution and risk assessment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook County Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff Department Of Corrections
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained security and safety by monitoring inmate activities, conducting routine checks, and enforcing facility policies and procedures.
- Supervised inmate movements within the facility and during transport, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Responded to incidents, disputes, and emergencies promptly, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain order.
- Documented daily logs, incident reports, and inmate behavior records, contributing to detailed and accurate facility records.
- Cook County Corrections
Federal Protection Officer (Contractor)
Paragon Systems
09.2010 - 07.2023
- Enforce federal laws and remove violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain a safe environment.
- Secure entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Act as a deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism, and misconduct to allow businesses to conduct operations in a safe environment.
- Leverage physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Patrolman
Hometown Police Department
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Patrol the town and investigate suspicious activities. Interview suspects and obtain statements from witnesses.
- Enforce local traffic laws and speed limits.
- Prevent crimes and disturbances of the peace as well as and arrest violators.
- Investigate crimes.
Patrolman
Robbins Police Department
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Patrol the town and investigate suspicious activities. Interview suspects and obtain statements from witnesses.
- Enforce local traffic laws and speed limits.
- Prevent crimes and disturbances of the peace as well as and arrest violators.
- Investigate crimes.
Patrolman
Chicago Police Department
04.2005 - 12.2005
- Patrol the town and investigate suspicious activities. Interview suspects and obtain statements from witnesses.
- Enforce local traffic laws and speed limits.
- Prevent crimes and disturbances of the peace as well as and arrest violators.
- Investigate crimes.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05-2005
Certification - Criminal Justice
Timothy J. O'Connor Education & Training Academy
Chicago, IL04-2005
Associate of Science, Associate of Arts - Science, Arts
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05-2000
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Threat assessment
- Self-defense techniques
- Event security
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
Certification
- 08/2021 Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault /Abuse Refresher
- 08/2021 A Review of the Use of Force with a Firearm
- 08/2021 Child Abuse and Neglect
- 08/2021 Civil Rights and Civil Liabilities Refresher
- 08/2021 Constitutional Authority
- 08/2021 Cultural Competency
- 08/2021 IL Human Rights Act
- 08/2021 Laws of Arrest Refresher
- 08/2021 Mental Health Awareness
- 08/2021 Officer Stress Management
- 08/2021 Procedural Justice
- 08/2021 Psychology of Domestic Violence
Timeline
Cook County Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff Department Of Corrections
07.2023 - 09.2024
Patrolman
Hometown Police Department
02.2022 - 06.2022
Patrolman
Robbins Police Department
05.2021 - 04.2022
Federal Protection Officer (Contractor)
Paragon Systems
09.2010 - 07.2023
Patrolman
Chicago Police Department
04.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Northeastern Illinois University
Certification - Criminal Justice
Timothy J. O'Connor Education & Training Academy
Associate of Science, Associate of Arts - Science, Arts
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Northeastern Illinois University