Joshua Duffy
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Seeking a professional level position to utilize my 20 plus years in law enforcement, training, education, risk management and coaching and counseling skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Elmhurst IL Police Department
01.2005 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- 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.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
Personal Trainer
X-Sport
01.2002 - 01.2005
Loss Prevention Officer
Marshalls
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2009
Certification -
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
Wheaton, IL03.2005
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL01.2002
Skills
- Ability to communicate
- Ability to influence
- Ability to educate school staff
- Ability to deliver content specific presentations
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Interview methods
- Interrogation methods
- Investigative procedures
- Ability to work in autonomous environment
- Ability to work in team environment
- Flexibility to adjust schedule on short notice
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Community engagement
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Cultural awareness
- Risk mitigation
- Background investigations
- Undercover operations
- Self-defense training
- Safety improvements
- Defensive tactics training
- Surveillance
Certification
- 40 Hour Juvenile Specialist Skills Program, NEMRT, 12/2007
- 80 Hour DARE Instructor Certification, Illinois Central College, 12/2008
- Interviews and Interrogations, NEMRT, 09/2007
- Child Abuse Awareness for Patrol Officers, NEMRT, 01/2006
- IJOA & IDOA Annual State Conference, 06/2012
- Communicating with Youths and Their Families, NEMRT, 05/2013
Additionaljobskills
Bilingual in Spanish
Committeemembership
- Wellness Committee, Representative
- Health Insurance Committee, Representative
- Midwest Cycle Investigators Organization, Member
Experience
Loss Prevention Officer, Marshalls, 01/2001, 01/2002,
Personal Trainer, X-Sport, 01/2002, 01/2005,
Police Officer, Elmhurst IL Police Department, 01/2005, Present, Currently on Medical Administrative Leave of Absence
Sales, Larry Roesch, August 2024 to present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer
Elmhurst IL Police Department
01.2005 - Current
Personal Trainer
X-Sport
01.2002 - 01.2005
Loss Prevention Officer
Marshalls
01.2001 - 01.2002
Certification -
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kishwaukee College