Jeffrey W. Pride
Summary
Knowledgeable Operational Leader with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Arson Investigations
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
01.2005 - Current
- Director of Arson Investigations
- Arson Division Central/Southern Area Commander
- Arson Investigator II
- Arson Investigations Lead Worker
- Accelerant Detection Canine Handler
- Arson Investigator I
- Master Firearms Instructor
- Boards and Committees
- Agency LEADS Coordinator
- Region 5 Emergency Disaster, Agency Radio Communications Coordinator
- IEMA SEOC Agency Representative
- Starcom Radio Board Member
- Springfield Area Security Committee Representative
- ISP Statewide Interoperability Committee Representative
- International Association of Arson Investigator Board Director
Sergeant Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler (Supervisor)
Marion County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Deputy Patrol Sergeant (Department Supervisor)
- Patrol Deputy
- Canine Handler
- D.A.R.E. Drug Enforcement Education Officer
- Corrections Officer
Police Officer
Odin Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Patrol Law Enforcement Officer
Juvenile Detention Officer – Case Manager (Supervisor)
Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Juvenile Corrections Officer
Juvenile Detention Caseworker (Supervisor)
Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Youth Detention Caseworker
- Responsibilities include providing youth with direct counseling services as well as handling intensive behavioral issues, responsible for providing counseling services in aggressive behavior, victims/perpetrators of sexual abuse, physical abuse, gang activity and adolescent mental health issues.
At Risk Substance Abuse Counselor
Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Provided substance abuse counseling to Jr
- High School Students in the Vigo County, Indiana area, responsible for writing and maintaining state funded grant
Law Enforcement Officer Intern
West Terre Haute Police Department
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Riding with patrol officers on routine patrol, answering service calls, providing general service and protection to the West Terre Haute Community
- Completed 200 Hours of Service as a Law Enforcement Internship
Correctional Officer Intern
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.1992 - 12.1992
- Booking incoming inmates, fingerprinting, and photographing incoming inmates, assist in transporting inmates to court and medical appointments, general care and safety of all inmates housed with the Sullivan County Jail
- Completed 200 Hrs
- Of Corrections Internship
Education
High School -
Jasper High School
01.1989
Bachelor's Degree -
Indiana State University
01.1994
Police Training -
Police Training Institute
01.1998
Fire Science
Illinois Fire Service Institute Fire Investigation
06-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Strategies and goals
- Project coordination
- Staff management
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
Illinois Association of Arson Investigators, Investigator of the year in 2008 and 2014 and 2023.
International Association of Arson Investigators, Investigator of the Year 2014.
Affiliations
- International Association of Arson Investigators Illinois Chapter
- International Association of Arson Investigators National Chapter
- Illinois Federation of Public Employees, Local 4408
- Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 120
Specializedtraining
- Introductory to Death Investigation, 05/01/94
- Juvenile Justice and Training Academy, 05/01/95
- Firearms Training Academy, 05/01/97
- Police Training Institute (PTI 12 Weeks), 05/01/98
- Search and Seizure Training, 05/01/98
- Domestic Violence Training, 05/01/98
- Methamphetamine and Lab Investigation Training, 05/01/99
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training, 05/01/00
- Hazardous Materials Training, 05/01/00
- Canine Handler School/Training, 05/01/04
- Fire/Arson Investigation Modules, 05/01/05
- Fire Investigation/Courtroom Training Conference, 05/01/05
- Live Fire Investigation Burn Practical Training, 05/01/05
- Juvenile Law Certification Class, 05/01/05
- Firefighter II Training and Certification, 05/01/05
- Electronic Recording of Homicide Investigations Training, 05/01/05
- Fire Investigation Training Conference, 05/01/05
- Sexual Harassment Training, 05/01/05
- Electrical Fire/Arson Investigation Training, 05/01/05
- Hazardous Materials Training, 05/01/06
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training, 05/01/06
- Canine Accelerant Detection Academy, 05/01/06
- Basic Firearms Instructor Training, 05/01/06
- Fire Investigation Training Conference, 05/01/06
- Fire/Arson Investigation Fatality Fire Scene Training, 05/01/06
- Incident Command System (FEMA) IS-200, 05/01/06
- Incident Command System (FEMA) IS-700, 05/01/06
- Incident Command System (FEMA) IS-800, 05/01/06
- Fire Pattern Recognition Training, 05/01/07
- Fire Investigation Training Conference, 05/01/07
- Arson Scene Search & Evidence Recovery Training, 05/01/07
- Fire Investigation Training Conference, 05/01/08
- Arson Case Management Training, 05/01/08
- Canine Accelerant Detection Academy, 05/01/13
- Illinois Chapter of IAAI Conference, 05/01/14
- International Association of Arson Investigators Conference, 05/01/14
- Master Firearms Officer/Instructor, 05/01/15
Certification
Property and Evidence Technician
Certified Arson Investigator
LEADS Certified Operator and LEADS Coordinator
Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Master Firearms Instructor
Lead Homicide Investigator
Juvenile Officer
Certified Bomb and Arson Tracking System Administrator
Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board - Arson Division Administrator
Timeline
Director of Arson Investigations
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
01.2005 - Current
Police Officer
Odin Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2002
Sergeant Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler (Supervisor)
Marion County Sheriff's Office
01.1997 - 01.2005
Juvenile Detention Officer – Case Manager (Supervisor)
Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center
01.1997 - 12.1997
Juvenile Detention Caseworker (Supervisor)
Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village
01.1995 - 01.1997
At Risk Substance Abuse Counselor
Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
Law Enforcement Officer Intern
West Terre Haute Police Department
01.1993 - 12.1993
Correctional Officer Intern
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.1992 - 12.1992
Bachelor's Degree -
Indiana State University
Police Training -
Police Training Institute
High School -
Jasper High School
Fire Science
Illinois Fire Service Institute Fire Investigation
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