John (Jay) Sawyer
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements. Police Officer with over 30 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Village of Dupo Illinois
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Police Officer
Village of Cahokia
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City of Waterloo
02.1994 - 05.2018
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
Correctional Officer
St. Charles County Department of Corrections
09.1993 - 02.1994
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Emergency Medical Technician
Sawyer Ambulance Service
12.1987 - 02.1994
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Police Officer
National City Illinois
11.1992 - 09.1993
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 11.1992
Education
No Degree - Administration of Justice
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILNo Degree - Law Enforcement Police Academy
Belleville Area College Police Academy
Belleville, IL05.1992
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patience and Empathy
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal Law
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Police reports
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- Courtroom Testimony
- Tactical Driving
- Case Management
- Court Testimony
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Risk Mitigation
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure procedures
- Traffic Laws
- Traffic Control
- Fingerprinting
- Police Patrol Operations
- Public Service
- First Aid
- Investigative Reports
- Accident Investigations
- Witness interviews
- Crowd Control
- Criminal Investigation
- Protecting People and Property
- Witness interviewing
- Crime scene management
- Foot Patrolling
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Issuing Citations
- Directing Traffic
- Defensive Tactics
- Evidence Preservation
- Prisoner Transport
- Crime investigation
Certification
- NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
Timeline
Police Officer
Village of Dupo Illinois
05.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Village of Cahokia
05.2018 - 05.2021
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City of Waterloo
02.1994 - 05.2018
Correctional Officer
St. Charles County Department of Corrections
09.1993 - 02.1994
Police Officer
National City Illinois
11.1992 - 09.1993
Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
12.1991 - 11.1992
Emergency Medical Technician
Sawyer Ambulance Service
12.1987 - 02.1994
No Degree - Administration of Justice
Southwestern Illinois College
No Degree - Law Enforcement Police Academy
Belleville Area College Police Academy
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