Jeanne Zapata
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adept at crisis management and conflict resolution, my tenure at Cook County Sheriff's Department honed my skills in contraband detection and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated excellence in maintaining facility security and inmate safety, underscoring my commitment to upholding law and order with integrity and precision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook County Deputy Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff's Department
Chicago
06.2003 - Current
- Maintained safety and security within the correctional facilities, ensuring the well-being of both staff and individuals in custody.
- Transported individuals to court hearings or other facilities.
- Administered first aid to individuals in custody when required
- Experienced in conflict resolution
- Experienced in crisis management
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought into the Leighton Criminal Courthouse at: 2650 S. California Chicago IL
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris Community High School
Morris, IL05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILGender Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSome College (No Degree) - State of Illinois Sherrif & Correctional Ofc Cert.
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSome College (No Degree) - Political Science And Government
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Non-violent intervention
- Contraband Seizure
- CCTV Monitoring
- Incident prevention
- Perimeter control
- Facility Security
- Belongings inspection
- Emergency Response
- Prisoner Transport
- Inmate monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Dispatch
- Crisis Management
- Courtroom practices familiarity
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Contraband detection
- Security Procedures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Restraint Techniques
- Booking procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Mental health awareness
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Excellent problem solver
- Weapons training
- First Aid Training
- Inmate Supervision
- Crisis intervention training
- Self-defense techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Stress Tolerance
- First aid and CPR certified
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Radio communication
- Armory and key control
- Suicide Prevention
- Courtroom Testimony
- Safety improvements
- Conflict de-escalation
- Felony laws knowledge
- Exceptional problem solver
- Probation and parole knowledge
- Fingerprinting
- Arrest and Detention
Timeline
Cook County Deputy Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff's Department
06.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Morris Community High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Moraine Valley Community College
Gender Studies
Parkland College
Some College (No Degree) - State of Illinois Sherrif & Correctional Ofc Cert.
Moraine Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science And Government
City Colleges of Chicago