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MANUEL PEREZ

SUGAR GROVE,IL

Summary

Deadline-driven and results-oriented Police Officer with over twenty years of experience coordinating investigations. Skilled at researching and reviewing case files, and interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Resourceful leader focused on narcotics while leveraging creative problem-solving abilities to solve complex crimes and cases. Confident public speaker who has been involved in numerous court testifying procedures involving introducing evidence and pertinent facts involving cases. Strong communicator with valuable experience leading briefings and debriefings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug Enforcement Specialist /Patrolman

BARTLETT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bartlett, IL
03.2004 - Current
  • Worked in various roles within the Department, including Tactical Officer, Undercover Officer, Entry Officer, Patrol Officer
  • Investigated criminal cases with a primary focus on drug cases in Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties
  • Created reports and filed case work for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution
  • In addition to the assigned caseload, as a fluent Spanish speaker, provided translation during the interview and interrogation of native Spanish speakers.

Task Force Officer

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
Chicago
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • As drug trafficking increased nationwide, the DEA formed Task Forces to foster cooperation among state and local agencies and coordinate drug enforcement efforts
  • As a deputized federal drug agent, investigated numerous cases acting as the lead investigator of a multi department team
  • As part of the Task Force, developed partnerships with other law enforcement agencies and with private sector industry partners to ensure the success of those investigations.

Special Agent

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATIONS (DUMEG)
DuPage County
05.2009 - 01.2012
  • As a Special Agent for DuPage County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG), worked as an undercover operative to complete the mission of reducing the quantity of illicit drugs in the region through the apprehension of drug traffickers
  • Led and worked with fellow Special Agents on felony narcotics investigations
  • Coordinated the logistics and assigned resources for high-risk search warrants and buy operations with a focus on officer safety.

Education

BACHELOR OF GENERAL SCIENCE - Biological Science

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Skills

  • Fluent Spanish
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Self Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Experience in leadership
  • Crisis Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Awards

  • Illinois State Police MEG Director's Award (3)
  • DuPage County State's Attorney Special Commendation

References

  • John Tarpey-VP of Safety and Security for the Chicago Bears NFL Club
  • Peter Spizzirri-Director of Security for the Chicago Bears NFL Club
  • Kathy Lichay-Intelligence Analyst for the United States Department of State

Accomplishments

Illinois State Police MEG Director's Award

DuPage County State's Attorney Special Commendation

Certification

Electronic Criminal Surveillance Officer (ECSO)

Explosive Recognition

Gang Intelligence

Search and Seizure

Interview and Interrogations

Behavioral and Body Language Specialist

Spanish Translator

Counterterrorism

Surveillance

Crisis Intervention (CIT)

Timeline

Task Force Officer

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
01.2012 - 05.2016

Special Agent

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATIONS (DUMEG)
05.2009 - 01.2012

Drug Enforcement Specialist /Patrolman

BARTLETT POLICE DEPARTMENT
03.2004 - Current

BACHELOR OF GENERAL SCIENCE - Biological Science

Northern Illinois University

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