Raymond Pasel
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Retired law-enforcement professional with over 20 years of operational, investigative, and supervisory experience seeking to leverage extensive knowledge of corrections, criminal investigations, and technology-driven policing in a Sales Engineering role. Dedicated to supporting correctional agencies and law enforcement partners through strong technical aptitude, consultative communication, and a proven ability to solve complex operational challenges.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Project Manager
Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to client specifications.
- Developed project plans and allocated resources effectively.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Actively participated in design reviews in order to ensure that proposed designs met applicable codes and standards.
- Created presentations highlighting key aspects of projects such as budgeting, scheduling, safety measures taken.
Police Officer
City of Kankakee
Kankakee, IL
04.2001 - 12.2019
- Promoted to Sergeant (2009–2019) overseeing officers, investigations, critical incidents, and specialized operations.
- Served as Deputy Director – Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (2006–2018), managing narcotics investigations, intelligence operations, and interagency coordination.
- Executed, supervised, or supported 1,500+ search warrants involving narcotics, weapons, and digital/communication evidence.
- Led and supervised undercover narcotics investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Directed major seizures including 40+ kg of cocaine valued at over $2M, 2,000+ cannabis plants, and $2.1M in drug-currency.
- Successfully located and apprehended an escaped inmate from the Jerome Combs Detention Center.
- SWAT Officer (2004–2019), K‑9 Handler (2009–2014), ILEAS Rapid Response Team (2014–2019), and Mobile Field Force Team Leader.
- Instructor certifications: Rapid Deployment / Active Shooter, Master Firearms Instructor, Less‑Than‑Lethal Instructor.
Fiber Optic Installation & Supervisor
Telco Communications
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Installed and tested fiber‑optic network infrastructure for commercial and municipal clients.
- Promoted in 1999 to Supervisor overseeing 25 installation crews, ensuring quality control and on‑time delivery.
Drywall Installer/Finisher
Dynamite Drywall
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Completed drywall hanging and finishing for residential construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILSkills
- Expertise in Law Enforcement
- Investigative Technologies
- Evidence Procedures
- Corrections Telecommunications Systems
- Telecommunications & Fiber-Optic Knowledge
- Technical Communication
- Criminal Intelligence
- Data Interpretation
- Training & Instruction
- Team leadership
Timeline
Contractor Project Manager
Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing
01.2020 - Current
Police Officer
City of Kankakee
04.2001 - 12.2019
Fiber Optic Installation & Supervisor
Telco Communications
01.1998 - 01.2001
Drywall Installer/Finisher
Dynamite Drywall
01.1990 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University