Katharine Baumhardt
Chicago Police Department
Chicago,IL
20
years of professional experience
Dependable, results-driven police officer delivering strong attention to detail and integrity in all operations. Experienced in managing quality control and driving workflow improvements, ready to leverage skills to enhance daily operations through trust and effective communication.
Work History
Police Officer
14 Years- Managed/led the Quality Control Unit
- Collaborated with project managers and team leads
- Improved communication within the process
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses effectively.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring prompt assistance and maintaining public safety.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing citations and educating the community on safe driving practices.
Detention Counselor
5 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans for diverse youth populations.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to promote emotional and behavioral development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess needs and coordinate care strategies.
- Monitored progress of clients, adjusting interventions to improve outcomes effectively.
- Maintained a secure environment by conducting searches for contraband, as well as facility inspections.
- Worked with social workers and educators to support the juveniles' rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety Administration
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Skills
Crisis intervention
Report writing
Workflow management
Leadership
Attention to detail
Relationship management
Interpersonal skills
Dependable
Organized
Integrity and honesty
Timeline
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
08.2012 - CurrentRead More
Detention Counselor
Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
02.2007 - 07.2012Read More
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Master of Science from Public Safety Administration
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Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Justice Studies
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