Kevin Diaz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Quick thinking Police Officer for UIC Police Department skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under extreme pressure. Dedicated to minimizing force and maximizing positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
UIC Police Department
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Office
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Correctional Officer
Will County Sheriffs Office
Joliet, IL
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Security Officer
UIC Police Department
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Security Supervisor
Prysm Nightclub Venue
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
- Demonstrated ability to think fast and remain calm under pressure.
Personal Trainer
Fitness Formula Club
Chicago, IL, IL
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Created personal training experiences for clients.
Personal Trainer
XSport Fitness
Chicago Ridge, IL
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Created personal training experiences for clients.
Sales Associate
Footlocker Retail
North Riverside, IL
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Dietary Aide
Manor Care Health Services
Chicago Ridge, IL
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Village High School
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Screening wands
- Observant
- Fluent in Spanish
- Reliability
- Vigilant and watchful
- High level of integrity
Certification
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)
-Law Enforcement Officer (PTB ID:65156594)
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)
-County Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Training, Education & Operational Policy Department of Corrections Academy
-County Correctional Officer
State of Illinois Certificate (ILETSB)
-Advanced Mental Health Training
State of Illinois Certificate (ILETSB)
-Crisis Intervention Team Training
State of Illinois Certificate (ILETSB)
-Mandatory Firearms Training- Peace Officer Firearms Training 50 ILCS 710
State of Illinois Certificate (ILETSB)
-Basic Gender Responsiveness In Correctional Settings
Timeline
Police Officer
UIC Police Department
12.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - 12.2023
Correctional Officer
Will County Sheriffs Office
03.2022 - 12.2022
Security Officer
UIC Police Department
06.2020 - 03.2022
Security Supervisor
Prysm Nightclub Venue
08.2017 - 06.2020
Personal Trainer
Fitness Formula Club
06.2017 - 07.2017
Personal Trainer
XSport Fitness
07.2016 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
Footlocker Retail
07.2013 - 07.2016
Dietary Aide
Manor Care Health Services
06.2013 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Little Village High School
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