Lucy DiGioia
Bartlett,IL
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with a strong background in conflict resolution and interpersonal communication. Known for integrity and ethics while ensuring courthouse safety and mentoring new deputy officers on board. Fingerprinting, background checks and courtroom paperwork capabilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff's Department
Chicago, Illinois
10.1998 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in the courthouse.
- Provide safety to all courthouse personnel and to inmates and civilians.
- Assisted during emergency calls to ensure safety.
- Made arrests in courthouses.
- Worked in lock up doing intake and releases.
- Prepared detailed incident reports and documented officer activities to support transparency and accountability.
- Participated in training programs to improve law enforcement skills.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational before each shift.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Provided courtroom security for judicial proceedings.
- Monitored inmates at correctional facilities ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Maintained courtroom order by swiftly identifying disturbances and implementing corrective actions.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities.
Part-time Law Enforcement Officer
Melrose Park Police Department
Melrose Park, Illinois
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Responded to emergency calls and assisted in crisis situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
- Enforced local laws and regulations within the community.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.
- Searched individuals for contraband items such as drugs or weapons.
- Liaised between public and police department, strengthening relationships, communications and trust between neighbors and police.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and cooperation.
- Mentored new officers on procedures and departmental policies.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and investigations.
- Attended training sessions to enhance law enforcement skills and knowledge.
- Worked in booking and release for arrestees.
- Assisted citizens with non-emergency requests such as providing directions or helping unlock cars.
- Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
- Provided testimony in court regarding investigations conducted or evidence collected.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections/Deputy Sheriff
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILCourt Service/ Corrections
Morraine Valley Community College
Palos Heights , IlSkills
- Emergency response
- Incident response
- Arrest procedures
- Prisoner transport
- Inmate processing
- Evidence handling
- Court testimony
- Report writing
- Surveillance
- Building security check
- Courthouse security
- Civil and criminal laws
- Civil processes
- Background investigations
- Serving court documents
- Firearms proficiency
- Defensive tactics
- Training and mentorship
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Situational awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Courtroom supervision
- Public disturbance resolution
- Relationship building and management
- Law enforcement information databases
- Decision-making
- Integrity and ethics
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff's Department
10.1998 - Current
Part-time Law Enforcement Officer
Melrose Park Police Department
01.1996 - 12.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections/Deputy Sheriff
South Suburban College of Cook County
Court Service/ Corrections
Morraine Valley Community College