Jack Wofford III
1510 Herbert St South Roxana,IL
Summary
Experienced Patrol Sergeant with a track record of enhancing team performance through effective training and leadership. Skilled in report writing and tactical operations, dedicated to maintaining community safety and operational standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patol Sergeant
Bethalto Police Department
Bethalto, Illinois
07.2018 - Current
- Trained and evaluated new recruits as a field training officer.
- Supervised patrol activities, enforcing laws in line with department policies and procedures.
- Handled traffic violations and incident response with calm, efficient service.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided needed assistance.
- Reviewed and approved police reports and case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental protocols.
- Monitored policy compliance to support patrol officers in maintaining operational standards.
- Investigated criminal incidents and prepared detailed findings reports.
- Conducted criminal investigations.
- Conducted traffic enforcement through traffic stops.
- Analyzed crash scenes to collect evidence and establish incident details.
- Answered incoming service calls promptly, gathering necessary information.
- Provided EMS response support during emergency situations.
- Supervised officers assigned to a shift.
- Reviewed and approved reports for officers assigned to shift.
- Reviewed and approved crash reports for all officers.
- Developed and delivered active shooter and rapid response training for the department.
- Conducted firearms training and qualifications for rifle and pistol.
- Inspected and maintained department-issued firearms as Glock armorer and Sig Sauer M400 armorer.
Patrolman
Carlinville Police Department
Carlinville, Illinois
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Patrolled assigned areas to support community safety and discouraged criminal activity.
- Answered emergency calls and delivered immediate help to citizens in need.
- Applied traffic laws and issued citations for violations to maintain order.
- Supported investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Documented incidents, arrests, and daily duties in detailed reports to ensure accurate record-keeping and support investigations.
- Testified in court on arrests and investigations, presenting evidence clearly to support prosecution efforts.
- Functioned as a K-9 officer, assisting in the detection of narcotics and tracking suspects during patrols.
- Served on the tactical response team, executing high-stakes operations and collaborating with team members.
- Served as a sniper on a tactical response team, providing precision support during high-pressure situations.
- Served as the tactical response team leader.
- Trained and evaluated tactical response team members, enhancing operational readiness and team effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL08-2026
High School Diploma -
Carlinville High School
Carlinville, IL06-1999
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Courtroom testimony
- Report writing
- Emergency management
- Firearms proficiency
- Field training
- Surveillance operations
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community safety
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Instructor Development
- Sniper
- SWAT Team Member
- Breath Analysis Operator
- RaDAR/LiDAR Instructor
- Active Shooter/Rapid Deployment Instructor
- Firearms Instructor (Rifle and Pistol)
- Field Training Officer
- Crisis Intervention Team
- Rescue Task Force
- First Line Supervision
Accomplishments
- Carlinville Police Department Officer of the Year
- Carlinville Police Department DUI Enforcement "Top DOG"
Timeline
Patol Sergeant
Bethalto Police Department
07.2018 - Current
Patrolman
Carlinville Police Department
01.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lewis And Clark Community College
High School Diploma -
Carlinville High School