Patrick Gallagher
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
I have been fortunate to have had an opportunity to be a part of public service in three separate professions. I have worked as a Public Utility Employee for Peoples Energy, as a Chicago Police Officer, as a Police Officer post retirement with the Cook County Forest Preserve Police Department and now support the operations of the Office of the Cook County Treasurer as part of the Treasurer's security detail. Working with the Public can be both rewarding and difficult. I have interacted with People in very good positive situations and have also had to interact with People in very dangerous situations. I have worked in every possible weather situation one can imagine and have been inside every possible structure that one can imagine. I have interviewed hundreds of people and have had opportunity to assist people and to provide people with both good options in life and options in which people have no choice in the option. Organizations are most successful when employees of the organizations are well disciplined people orientated operations focused employees with Good Common Sense who can contribute to an organizations goals and protocols. I have the skills necessary to contribute to the success of any organization. Thank You for the opportunity to provide a brief picture of my background and experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Clerk
Cook County Treasurer's Office
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: The Cook County Treasurer's Office is a part of the Cook County Municipal Government
- The office distributes property tax bills to County residents and businesses
- I act as a Driver and Security adjutant for the elected Treasurer of Cook County
- I am one of three people who make up the Treasurer's security detail and transport team
- In addition to transport and security functioning, I also serve as an assistant to the public intake area assisting citizens with various tax related issues
- We work various schedules and hours that cover all seven days in the week and 12 to 15 hours within the day based on the needs of the Treasurer and the office
- The Cook County Treasurer's Office is a part of the Cook County Municipal Government
- The office distributes property tax bills to County residents and businesses
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing inquiries and concerns.
- Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
- Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
- Helped maintain a positive office atmosphere with proactive conflict resolution and team-building efforts.
- Contributed to project success by providing administrative support to various teams as needed.
Police Officer
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Police Department
12.1998 - 09.2019
- I was assigned to the Patrol Division on the third watch out of the District's Skokie, Illinois Station location
- During the course of my day, I would visit 15-20 Forest Preserve locations and check on the citizen's visiting for the day.
- In addition to visitation, I enforced local, state and federal laws inside the Forest Preserves and assisted local Police Agencies when necessary.
- I checked for wildlife issues and enforced violations when necessary.
- Part of my duties, included finding missing children and adults when they get lost.
- Operated a police vehicle emergency equipment when necessary.
- Arrested and processed citizen's under arrest.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
- Participated in ongoing training programs, staying updated on laws and law enforcement techniques.
- 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.
Police Officer Assigned as Field Training Officer
Chicago Police Department
12.1998 - 09.2019
- Received new Police Officers, who have completed in service academy training and initiated the transition from classroom to real world experiences.
- Reviewed orders, rules and regulations with new Officers.
- Prepared evaluation reports on individuals, observed and document actions and recommend correction when necessary.
- Teach proper and correct emergency vehicle operation.
- Observe the preparation of case reports, arrest reports and inventory reports and suggest correction when necessary.
- Hold daily end of shift evaluation discussions with new Officers.
- Observe response to situations and circumstances and evaluate the actions from New Officers.
- Recommend when necessary additional training of new officers when necessary.
- Fostered strong relationships with community members by attending local events and meetings.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Participated in ongoing training programs, staying updated on laws and law enforcement techniques.
- Developed crime prevention strategies with community input to reduce local crime rates.
- Mentored junior officers to enhance skills and promote professional growth within the department.
- Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Related
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12-2005
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Emergency response
- Mental resilience
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Tactical driving
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention strategies
- Risk mitigation
- Background investigations
- Search and seizure laws
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Defensive tactics training
- Special task forces
- Evidence collection protocols
- Traffic laws
- Court preparation
- Traffic control
- Domestic violence prevention
- Crime scene processing
- Suspect interrogation
- Crime prevention training
- Legal compliance
- Traffic direction
- Dispatch
- Prosecution support
- Miranda rights expert
- Firearms proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Counter-terrorism tactics
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Drug enforcement
- Advanced lethal weapons training
- Patrol
- Patrol planning
- Tactical policing
- Exceptional problem solver
Additional Information
- Completed the State of Illinois Mental Health Crisis Intervention Course.
- Participated in two Presidential Election Deployment Teams.
- Completed LEMART Emergency Officer Assistance Trauma Training.
- Completed the State of Illinois Hazardous Materials Training Course.
- Completed the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training Co
Awards
- Life Saving Award, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/09
- Crime Reduction Award, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/09
- Department Commendation Award Field Training Officer, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/09
- NATO Summit Service Award, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/09
- Honorable Mentions: Capture of Arsonist, Chicago Police Department, 07/01/15
- Honorable Mentions: Capture of Burglary Offender, Chicago Police Department, 04/01/16
- Field Training Officer Recognition, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/18
- Capture of Serial Criminal Sexual Assault Offender, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/03
- Arrest of offender in possession of weapons, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/14
- Arrest of Robbery Offender on CTA, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/14
- On View UUW Arrest, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/13
- Arrest of Armed Robbery Offender, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/14
- Arrest of offender for Aggravated Battery to Police Officer, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/14
- UUW Offender, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/13
- Arrest of Offender wanted for Robbery, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/00
- Deceptive Practice Offender arrest, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/00
- Award for Outstanding Performance on an Area Saturation Team, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/02
- Attendance Recognition Awards, Chicago Police Department, 12/01/16
- Award for weapons violation resulting from on scene response and subsequent investigation/apprehension of active shooter in which a SWAT Incident was initiated., Chicago Police Department, 01/01/16
Certification
State Certified as a Police Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
State Certified as a Field Training Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Crisis Intervention Team Training by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Hazardous Materials Awareness Course by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Illinois Fire Service Institute.
Timeline
Administrative Clerk
Cook County Treasurer's Office
10.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Police Department
12.1998 - 09.2019
Police Officer Assigned as Field Training Officer
Chicago Police Department
12.1998 - 09.2019
State Certified as a Police Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
State Certified as a Field Training Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Crisis Intervention Team Training by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Hazardous Materials Awareness Course by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Illinois Fire Service Institute.
Bachelor of Science - Business Related
Northeastern Illinois University
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