Richard Giltner
Hoffman Estates
Summary
Dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional with a passion for meaningful change, seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking police department under new leadership. Committed to restoring and improving morale through mentorship, community engagement, accountability, and operational excellence. A proven leader with a diverse background in patrol, investigations, supervision, training, and community-oriented policing, driven to uplift officers and strengthen public trust.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Wheeling Police Department
Wheeling
02.2020 - Current
- Supervisor across all three patrol shifts, ensuring consistency, accountability, and proactive policing.
- Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT): Commander, Case Management (09/2024 - Current)
- Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) Investigations Field Supervisor (07/2022 - 09/2024).
- Field Training Program Supervisor (11/2022 - Present ): Oversight of the development and performance of new officers.
- Honor Guard Supervisor (November 2022 - Present)
- Range Master (11/2018 - 11/2022): Managed all firearms training and department certifications, including the management of the budget for the purchase of ammunition and firearms.
Police Corporal
Wheeling Police Department
Wheeling
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Supervisor, Basic Academy Class 19-03.
- Shift Watch Commander, on midnight patrol, ensuring operational efficiency, and officer support.
Police Detective
Wheeling Police Department
Wheeling
11.2015 - 01.2019
- General case assignment.
- Juvenile detective and coordinator for the Wheeling Police Department Peer Jury Program.
- Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLOC)
- Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT), Violent Crimes Investigator.
Police Officer
Wheeling Police Department
Wheeling
07.2011 - 11.2015
- General patrol duties across all three patrol shifts.
Education
School of Police Staff And Commander - SPSC 531
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL11-2022
Basic Academy Class 12-01
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
College Of Dupage09-2011
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2008
Skills
- Lead Homicide Investigator
- Evidence Technician
- Road Youth Officer
- Crisis Interview Team Member
- Range Officer
- Honor Guard
- Sexual Assault Investigator
Community Engagement & Initiatives
- Illinois Special Olympics Liaison - Participant and organizer of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, Polar Plunge, Cop on a Rooftop and Plane Pull events.
- Return Home Safe | Founder - Created and implemented a special needs registry to assist officers and Fire Department personnel in interactions with vulnerable juveniles and adults, enhancing safety and trust.
- Department Patch Initiatives - Designed and introduced Breast Cancer Awareness and Autism Awareness police patches to promote police department outreach within the community.
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Wheeling Police Department
02.2020 - Current
Police Corporal
Wheeling Police Department
01.2019 - 02.2020
Police Detective
Wheeling Police Department
11.2015 - 01.2019
Police Officer
Wheeling Police Department
07.2011 - 11.2015
School of Police Staff And Commander - SPSC 531
Northwestern University
Basic Academy Class 12-01
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
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