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Kevin J. Hayes

Palos Heights,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Police Officer and Field Artillery Officer with a proven track record in emergency management and fostering community relations. Excelled in high-pressure environments, ensuring public safety and enhancing team cohesion. Skilled in crisis intervention and relationship building, significantly reduced criminal activity in assigned areas. Demonstrated integrity and leadership, mentoring peers and building partnerships across communities and allied forces.

Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Village of Alsip
01.2013 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
  • Oversaw gatherings to reduce potential hazards and ensure protection.

Field Artillery Officer

United States Army
02.2003 - 04.2019
  • Mentored junior officers to develop leadership skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Championed diversity initiatives within the unit to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all personnel.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting collaboration and teamwork among diverse personnel.
  • Ensured effective communication across all levels of command, maintaining transparency throughout the decision-making process.
  • Developed strong relationships with foreign military partners through participation in multinational training exercises, fostering cooperation and understanding among allied forces.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for planned operations, ensuring the safety of all personnel involved while maximizing mission effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law Studies

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
12-2002

Skills

  • Integrity and honesty
  • Relationship building
  • Patience and empathy
  • Human relations
  • Community relations
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation

Accomplishments

    Field Training Officer

    Accident Investigator

    Former K-9 Officer

    Former Evidence Technician

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Music
  • Coaching

Timeline

Police Officer

Village of Alsip
01.2013 - Current

Field Artillery Officer

United States Army
02.2003 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law Studies

Marquette University
Kevin J. Hayes