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Jeffrey DeZur

Naperville,IL

Summary

Dedicated and experienced retired Police Sergeant and SWAT Commander with a proven track record of leadership, public safety, and community service. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise in law enforcement to contribute to the security and well-being of an organization or community.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Security

Downers Grove North High School
Downers Grove , IL
2022.08 - Current

Comprehensive understanding of security protocols, surveillance systems, and crisis management procedures, to ensure the safety and well-being of those within the school community.

Community Service Officer/Code Enforcement Officer

Village Of Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge , IL
2021.10 - 2022.08

Assisted police officers with routine issues and calls for general public service assistance.

Police Sergeant Patrol

Downers Grove Police Department
Downers Grove , United States
2015.01 - 2021.10

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, mentor, and review the work of 50 sworn law enforcement staff involved in patrol activities, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services.

Police Officer

Village Of Downers Grove
Downers Grove , IL
1992.12 - 2021.10

Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.

Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in routine and emergency situations.

Increased situational awareness.

SWAT Commander

Felony Investigation Assistance Team (FIAT)
Downers Grove , United States
2014.09 - 2019.03

Commander of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team in DuPage and Cook Counties consisting of 15 member agencies. Responsible for successful conclusion of critical incidents, managing response for tactical operations, crisis negotiations, communications and emergency medical response.

Assistant Commander WMD Special Response Team

Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System
Urbana , IL
2006.03 - 2015.01

Assistant Commander for state wide highly trained, equipped and skilled tactical team that responds to, mitigates and investigates weapons of mass destruction incidents.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Police Staff and Command
  • National Tactical Officers Association Command and Decision Making
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command 100-800
  • Dignitary Protection
  • Rescue Task Force Certified/Instructor
  • Rapid Deployment Certified/Instructor
  • Crisis Intervention Team
  • Tactical Combat Causality Care
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Excited Delirium Certified/Instructor
  • FIAT SWAT Mobile Training Team Coordinator
  • Reid Interviewing and Interrogations (Basic and Advanced)
  • Force Science Certification

Accomplishments

  • Leadership and team management
  • Crisis response and decision-making
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation
  • Criminal investigation techniques
  • Community policing and engagement
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of local and federal laws and regulations
  • Emergency response and public safety protocols

Timeline

Campus Security

Downers Grove North High School
2022.08 - Current

Community Service Officer/Code Enforcement Officer

Village Of Burr Ridge
2021.10 - 2022.08

Police Sergeant Patrol

Downers Grove Police Department
2015.01 - 2021.10

SWAT Commander

Felony Investigation Assistance Team (FIAT)
2014.09 - 2019.03

Assistant Commander WMD Special Response Team

Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System
2006.03 - 2015.01

Police Officer

Village Of Downers Grove
1992.12 - 2021.10

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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