Nedra Nelson-Jones
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Sergeant of Police at the Chicago Police Department, adept in team management and conflict de-escalation, I spearheaded multi-disciplinary task forces and enhanced community trust through effective public safety workshops. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and adaptability, ensuring optimal patrol supervision and personnel management while fostering significant improvements in community-police relations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant of Police
Chicago Police Department
03.2006 - 08.2023
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 20 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
- Coordinated special event security details, working closely with organizers to ensure public safety during large gatherings.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
- Led multi-disciplinary task forces, combining resources from various agencies to address complex criminal issues effectively.
- Enhanced community trust by leading public safety workshops and fostering open dialogue between police force and community members.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
05.1993 - 03.2006
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2024
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.1990
Skills
- Team Management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol Supervision
- Personnel Supervision
- Community policing
- Staff Discipline
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Adaptability
Timeline
Sergeant of Police
Chicago Police Department
03.2006 - 08.2023
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
05.1993 - 03.2006
Ph.D. - Philosophy
DePaul University
Master of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tennessee State University
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