Donald Kovack
Chatham,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Safety Officer
Ball-Chatham School District
Chatham, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted daily safety inspections of school facilities and grounds to identify potential hazards.
- Performed regular emergency drills with students, faculty, and staff to ensure proper responses in the event of an emergency.
- Conduct screening of visitors prior to granting access to building.
- Assisted teachers in maintaining discipline within classrooms by intervening when necessary.
- Developed strategies for increasing overall security measures at the school.
- Patrolled hallways, parking lots, playgrounds, cafeterias, libraries, auditoriums., while on duty.
- Intervened during altercations between students or adults on campus to defuse potential conflicts.
- Monitored security cameras and alarms to detect suspicious activity on school property.
Police Sergeant
Illinois State Police
Springf, IL
04.1999 - 01.2024
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Served as a field supervisor during special events or operations requiring additional staffing levels.
- Responded to emergency calls for service as needed.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-1994
Skills
- Policy Enforcement
- Security systems knowledge
- Access Control
- Threat Assessment
Accomplishments
- Received numerous awards and accomodations while serving with the Illinois State Police
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Safety Officer
Ball-Chatham School District
02.2024 - Current
Police Sergeant
Illinois State Police
04.1999 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Lincoln Land Community College
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