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James Golbeck

Yorkville,IL

Summary

Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with compassion and concern. Police Officer who possesses situational awareness and integrity, as well as dedication to safety. Police Officer adept at serving the public with a sense of justice and adherence to strict ethical codes. Dedicated Police Officer skilled at dealing with the general public and handling high-stress situations and emotionally disturbed persons, including domestic violence and child abuse victims. Police Officer committed to serving and protecting others by using sound judgment in difficult and intense situations. Experienced in monitoring gang activity and graffiti in inner city areas. Vigilant Police Officer with over 25 years of experience coordinating gang and criminal investigations, including researching and reviewing case files and interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Police Officer who enforces authority for the good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Aurora University Police Dept
Aurora, IL
08.2019 - Current
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check campus property and buildings for signs of disturbance.
  • Protected the wellbeing of staff members and students

Police Officer

Elburn Police Dept
, IL
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
  • Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
  • Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
06.1994 - 04.2017
  • Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
  • Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail

Campus Safety Officer

Triton College
River Grove, IL
04.1996 - 03.1997
  • Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
  • Investigated all security and safety violations.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises.
  • Patrolled commercial property and the associated parking garage.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
  • Documented safety and security incidents using preset guidelines and methods.
  • Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.

Campus Security Officer

Oakton Community College
Skokie And Des Plaines, Illinois
05.1990 - 06.1993
  • Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
  • Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property.
  • Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
  • Patrolled commercial property and the associated parking garage.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern University
Chicago, IL
05.1987 - 08.1991
  • Investigated all security and safety violations.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
  • Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.

Security Officer

Chicago Cubs Security
Chicago, IL
04.1989 - 06.1990
  • Monitored actions of crowd on field grounds and in stands.
  • Ensured that there was no trespassing on field.
  • Provided security for safety of players.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions
  • Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement

Education

Criminal Law

Triton College
River Grove, IL

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Chicago Police Academy
Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Emergency management
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Traffic control
  • Drug laws expert
  • Special task forces
  • Calm in emergency situations
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Crime prevention expertise
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Possesses physical stamina
  • Civil law knowledge
  • Interrogation techniques
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Surveillance

Certification

Certified Illinois Law Enforcement Officer

Illinois Firearms

US Constitution Certification

  • Illinois Law Certification
  • High Risk Entry Training
  • Emergency Driving Training
  • De-escalation Training
  • LEADS Training
  • I have received a multitude of training by the Chicago Police Department over the past 23 yrs.

Timeline

Police Officer

Aurora University Police Dept
08.2019 - Current

Police Officer

Elburn Police Dept
08.2017 - 03.2019

Campus Safety Officer

Triton College
04.1996 - 03.1997

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
06.1994 - 04.2017

Campus Security Officer

Oakton Community College
05.1990 - 06.1993

Security Officer

Chicago Cubs Security
04.1989 - 06.1990

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern University
05.1987 - 08.1991

Criminal Law

Triton College

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Chicago Police Academy

Northeastern Illinois University

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