Derrick Jones
10905 South Longwood Drive Apt 1,Chicago, IL
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust background at the Chicago Police Department, excelling in roles that demanded legal knowledge, crime prevention, and exceptional team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing community relations and public safety, handling records and rapport-building skills. Achieved significant improvements in community engagement and safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bureau of Internal Affairs
Chicago Police Department
04.2024 - Current
- Answer telephone calls for investigators and delegates disputes and other administrative responsibilities.
- Distribute and delivered mail to mailroom upon supervisor's request.
- Provide complainants with investigator's and supervisor's names assigned to cases to inform parties regarding the progress with investigations.
- Share useful strategies and tips pertaining to personal concerns with police matters.
- Document evidence reports to Intake Department.
- Organize case files to internal investigations.
- Assist investigators with scheduling
Faith Based Liaison Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Maintained an open line of communication with community leaders, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any community concerns.
- Organized successful events by coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and overseeing promotional activities.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, strengthening collaboration on joint church organizations.
- Established effective communication channels by collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
- Bridged gap between police officers and the community members.
- Organized and led community engagement events to strengthen local partnerships.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support organization's strategic objectives.
- Participated and oversee th district faith based sub- committee monthly.
- Create a district data base log of all faith based institutions and faith based leaderships within the district with contact information.
- Conducted monthly meetings to ensure civilians chairperson is designated to attend district advisory committees.
- Be aware of district documented chronic crime and utilize faith based institutions to develop strategies to address crimes.
District Social Media Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Monitored social media channels for trends for community opportunities to promote events.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely promotion of events and other important announcements via social media channels.
- Inform public members about community engagement and upcoming events.
- Provided community residents with sensitivity information and legal updates.
- Shared communication goals and public safety objectives through videos and photos.
Youth Liaison Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Organized volunteer opportunities for community members, fostering a sense of civic responsibility among local youth.
- Enhanced youth engagement by organizing community events and activities tailored to their interests.
- Build relationships with youth in their communities acting as a bridge between police and youth throughout outreach programs and meetings.
- Prevented juvenile crime through proactive measures with entertaining activities, mentoring and career development workshops and anti-violence initiates.
Police Patrol Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Implemented crime prevention strategies within assigned patrol areas to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Actively monitored district geography areas for criminal activity
- Respond to incidents and answer telephone calls regarding criminal activities
- Investigates criminal activities
- Interact with community members to build relational trust.
- Initiate arrest
- Maintain order for public safety
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Prepare written reports and fill notes of investigations.
Factory Worker
Anixter
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace by adhering to safety protocols and regularly organizing the factory floor.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Reel wire trucking companies and labeled packages
- Provided a variety of services related to wire and cable including employment services, material services and product enhancements services
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Denison University
Granville, OH05-2016
High School Diploma -
Chicago Military Academy
Chicago, IL06-2012
Skills
- Data Collection
- Legal knowledge
- Policy Enforcement
- Crime Prevention
- Network with community leaders and sponsors
- Background Checks
- Records handling
- Detailed report writing
- Customer Relations
- Excellent team collaboration skills
- Clerical Support
- Building rapport
Kappa Psi
Membership since 2024
Timeline
Bureau of Internal Affairs
Chicago Police Department
04.2024 - Current
Faith Based Liaison Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 04.2024
District Social Media Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 04.2024
Youth Liaison Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2020 - 07.2020
Police Patrol Officer
Chicago Police Department
06.2017 - 06.2019
Factory Worker
Anixter
01.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Denison University
High School Diploma -
Chicago Military Academy
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