I am the Law Enforcement professional you have been looking for. Driven and dedicated Police Officer with over 30 years of experience spanning from patrol officer to detective and to sergeant. I was tasked with coordinating investigations. Skilled at researching and reviewing case files, and interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Resourceful leader focused on all aspects of law enforcement with a special emphasis on school related crime and issues while leveraging creative problem-solving abilities to solve complex crimes and cases, extreme attention to detail and operates with unsurpassed level of integrity. Works well with others and believes in respectful policing of the communities you serve. Have been tasked with creating and development of new units and hiring / interviewing procedures of personnel in excess of 300 officers and oversight of budget in excess of $1 Million. Am an accomplished, respected leader and motivated law enforcement professional. Recently finished in top 2 out of 33 applicants for local police chief opportunity.
Managed / supervised shift personnel at category X airport (O'Hare International) to ensure proper safety and security of access control to airport property.
Oversee scheduling of personnel and ensured personnel are properly assigned to perform duties related to their job description.
Ensure proper policy and procedures are complied with governing airfield operations and airport safety.
Work in conjunction with multiple state and federal agencies
Analyze and develop security and access strategies for major events and coordinate access and procedures for VIP
Develop security plans and procedures to enhance security operations and mitigate threats
Utilize video surveillance system (Gentec) to observe airport threats and obtain recorded imaging of possible threats and conduct surveillance.
Approve and review submitted reports regarding incidents which occur on airfield and airport property and forward same to appropriate agencies / entities for follow up and correction.
Trained and approved to operate vehicle on secure / sterile area of airport / airfield , observe for safety issues involving airfield / airport employees and aircraft.
Perform payroll / clerical tasks on a daily basis
Ensure post and gate positions are properly staffed and functioning properly / secure
Monitor radio to ensure personnel respond to incidents promptly and efficiently.
Ensure personnel perform their duties properly and follow proper policy and procedure as outlined
Respond and field any complaints dealing with personnel
Ensure proper badging of all employees on airport / airfield property
Monitor and ensure safety of any contractor activity on airport / airfield property and ensure safety policies are properly adhered to.
Prepare reports and pass along pertinent information to appropriate personnel for situational awareness and safety
Conduct internal investigations pertaining to safety / discipline violations in cooperation with local and federal agencies.
Prepare and approve payroll paperwork for the entire shift
Conduct and oversee roll call, ensure personnel is / are properly prepared for duty and informed of their assignments, pass along sensitive information regarding airport / airfield operations
Ensure overall safety and security of visitors to airport / airfield property and report any issues to local police / authorities for follow up or appropriate action
responsible for daily operations within my assigned unit
Multiple department awards to include
*(7) department commendations
*Over (150) honorable mention awards
*Multiple Police officer of the month awards
*Crime Reduction Award
* Unit Merit Award
* DOC Award
* Multiple Letters of Appreciation from Citizens and businesses.
** Currently on Lieutenant promotion list
** Finished top 2 (runner up) out of 33 applicants for local Chief of Police position