Joshua Klima
Joliet,IL
Summary
Law enforcement professional with 20 years experience serving as a Patrol Officer, Explosive Detection Canine Handler and Patrol Sergeant. Known for strong communication, sound judgment and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations. Seeking to apply leadership and de-escalation kills as a SWAT Team Negotiator.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Village of Montgomery
Montgomery, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Enforced local laws and ordinances, ensuring community safety and compliance.
- Responded to emergency calls, demonstrating quick decision-making under pressure.
- Conducted investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Mentored new officers during training sessions, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Provided traffic enforcement, managing road safety and preventing accidents.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests, maintaining accurate records.
Police Sergeant
Metra
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily operations of police units, ensuring compliance with department policies and regulations.
- Coordinated training programs for officers, enhancing skills in law enforcement techniques and community engagement.
- Conducted investigations on criminal activities, gathering evidence and compiling reports for judicial proceedings.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve community relations and enhance public safety initiatives.
- Led critical incident response teams during emergencies, ensuring effective coordination among multiple agencies.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 6-18 officers.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Metra
Chicago, IL
10.2011 - 08.2019
- Conducted thorough searches using trained canines to detect explosives in high-traffic environments.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures during public events.
- Assessed canine readiness and health, ensuring optimal performance in explosive detection tasks.
- Maintained comprehensive records of training sessions, deployment activities, and canine assessments for compliance purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with assigned canine partner, resulting in a highly effective working relationship.
- Developed and implemented training programs that improved handler-canine performance and team cohesion.
- Maintained detailed records of all searches performed, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough explosive detection sweeps in various venues.
- Conducted pre-event sweeps at large public gatherings, ensuring safe environments for attendees and staff.
Police Officer
Metra
Chicago, IL
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote crime prevention initiatives.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
Joliet, IL06-1993
No Degree - Police Administration
Northwestern University School of Staff And Command
Evanston, IL05-2022
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency management
- De-escalation techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Cultural awareness
- Emergency response
- Crime scene preservation
- Counter-terrorism tactics
- Inter-agency coordination
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Police Officer
Village of Montgomery
03.2023 - Current
Police Sergeant
Metra
08.2019 - 03.2023
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
Metra
10.2011 - 08.2019
Police Officer
Metra
11.2009 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
No Degree - Police Administration
Northwestern University School of Staff And Command