James Hurley
Chicago,IL
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Homicide Detective
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
02.2015 - 05.2022
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Visited neighborhoods where homicides had taken place in order to build relationships with residents.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Reviewed police reports, court documents, and other records to identify leads in investigations.
- Established contacts within the community who could provide useful information about criminal activity.
- Identified possible connections between different homicide cases that may have been committed by the same perpetrator.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Interviewed family members of victims who may be able to provide insight into their loved one's death.
- Monitored surveillance footage from public cameras when investigating homicides or other crimes.
- Collaborated with prosecutors to prepare cases for trial or plea bargaining negotiations.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding criminal investigations and findings.
Police Officer, Gang Investigation Division
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
10.2005 - 02.2015
- Coordinated and supervised surveillance teams in daily operations and action plans
- Formulated designed and implemented daily manpower need for operation strength
- Member of several long-term federal narcotics conspiracy investigations
- Authorized multiple Title-III wiretap, pen registers and search warrants with federal partners
- Partnered with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office and federal agencies in the successful prosecution
Police Officer, 011th District Tactical Team 1162
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
07.2002 - 10.2005
- Identified and targeted area gang members for prosecution
- Testified in numerous felony legal proceedings gaining valuable court experience
- Prepared and executed search warrants
- Assisted area detectives in locating offenders
Police Officer, 011th District Patrol Officer
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
10.1999 - 07.2002
- Conducted preliminary investigations on a wide variety of crimes
- Cultivated informants
- Prepared detailed reports and testified in legal proceedings
Manager on Duty
Gilitter Gulch
Las Vegas, NV
01.1997 - 10.1999
- Created schedules for staff members according to business needs.
- Reviewed daily sales reports to identify areas of improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Audited cash registers at the end of each shift for accuracy.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
Manager on Duty
The Drink
Las Vegas, NV
10.1994 - 01.1997
- Created schedules for staff members according to business needs.
- Reviewed daily sales reports to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Interacted with customers regularly to ensure their needs were met.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved efficiency without compromising quality.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-1999
Associate of Science - Finance
Illinois Benedictine College
Lisle, IL05-1994
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Niles, IL05-1990
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Interrogation Skills
- Firearms Expertise
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Event Surveillance
- Firearms Knowledge
- Interviewing Skills
- Maintaining Compliance
- Team Leadership Skills
- Patience and Persistence
- Analyzing Details
- Surveillance Techniques
- Community Relations
Timeline
Homicide Detective
Chicago Police Department
02.2015 - 05.2022
Police Officer, Gang Investigation Division
Chicago Police Department
10.2005 - 02.2015
Police Officer, 011th District Tactical Team 1162
Chicago Police Department
07.2002 - 10.2005
Police Officer, 011th District Patrol Officer
Chicago Police Department
10.1999 - 07.2002
Manager on Duty
Gilitter Gulch
01.1997 - 10.1999
Manager on Duty
The Drink
10.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associate of Science - Finance
Illinois Benedictine College
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School