Joshua Reel
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate peace officer with expertise in relationship building and effective communication. Proven ability to foster trust within the community and de-escalate potentially volatile situations, ensuring public safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff's Deputy
Kankakee County Sheriffs Office
Kankakee County, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Trained new recruits on operational procedures and departmental policies as a Field Training Officer.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence for prosecution.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Currently assigned as a School Resource Officer at I-Kan Schools (RAAC/ SALT), building trust and rapport with many juveniles that have a damaged perspective of law enforcement through effective communication
Police Officer
Commence Police Department
Momence, IL
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- De-escalation techniques
- Interpersonal skills
- Case report writing
- Public relations
- Professionalism
Certification
- Active ILETSB certified law enforcement officer
- Field Training Officer
- School Resource Officer
- Crisis Intervention Team
- Juvenile Officer
Timeline
Sheriff's Deputy
Kankakee County Sheriffs Office
09.2019 - Current
Police Officer
Commence Police Department
03.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University