Roy Balsamo
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Dedicated Police Officer with over 20+ years of service skilled at dealing with the general public and high-stress situations, as well as at handling issues related to property/public crimes and domestic violence. Department instructor in several areas with experience as an Officer in Charge on two separate occasions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Niles Police Department
Niles, IL
04.2001 - Current
- Conduct preliminary investigations at scenes of crimes and various calls.
- Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Apprehend offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secure crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Gather necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Answer emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conduct witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Insurance Sales Agent
State Farm
Chicago, IL
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
- Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, using rate book, [Software] and calculator.
- Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05.1999
Skills
- Patrol officer 2001-2014
- Investigations Division/Detective 2014-2019
- Patrol Officer 2019-Present
- Firearms Instructor 2010-Present
- Taser Instructor2011-Present
- Field Training Officer 2005-Present
- Juvenile Officer 2007-Present
- Certified as Lead Homicide Investigator
- Rifle/Carbine Instructor 2011-Present
- Rapid Deployment Instructor 2013-Present
- Rescue Task Force Instructor 2015-Present
- Ballistic Shield Instructor 2021-Present
- Officer In Charge August 2020-November 2020
- Officer In Charge April 2021-July 2021
Timeline
Police Officer
Niles Police Department
04.2001 - Current
Insurance Sales Agent
State Farm
04.2000 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Elmhurst College
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