Dedicated patrol officer with 25 years of law enforcement experience. Proven track record in training teams and ensuring community safety through disciplined, trustworthy, and responsible practices.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
City of Springfield
Springfield IL
08.2000 - Current
January 2016 - current - K9 Trainer. Conducted basic training course and monthly maintenance training for department teams and numerous law enforcement agencies across Central Illinois.
February 2011 - current - K9 Handler. 2011-2017, narcotics detection patrol K9 team. 2018 - current, explosive/firearms detection patrol K9 team.
September 2007 - February 2010 - Street Crimes Unit
September 2004 - September 2007 - United States Marshals Service, Central District of Illinois, Task Force Officer, Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Illinois Army National Guard
State of Illinois
Springfield IL
02.1989 - 02.2014
March 2010 - February 2014 - First Sergeant, 333D Military Police Company, Freeport IL
March 2010 - February 1989 - 233D Military Police Company, Springfield IL. As an enlisted soldier, held every rank from Private E1 to Master Sergeant E8.
April 2004 - April 2003 - Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II, Baghdad Iraq, E7, Sergeant First Class. Platoon Sergeant in charge of a 33 soldier platoon.
September 1995 - July 1998 - Investigative Aide, Illinois National Guard Counterdrug Support Unit. Assigned to the Illinois State Police, statewide drug interdiction coordinators office. Provided investigative, logistical and administrative support to drug interdiction operations.
January1991 - May 1991 - Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. E3, Private First Class. Driver/Assistant gunner for Military Police team.
Investigator
Illinois State Police
Springfield IL
07.1998 - 08.2000
Civilian Medicaid Fraud Investigator. Conducted complex investigations of medical provider billing claims and supported living abuse and neglect allegations. Cases were documented and referred to state and federal courts for prosecution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Skills
Proficient in capturing observations to writing
Experienced, trustworthy and responsible in performance of duties
Disciplined and dedicated to mission and team
Compassionate and respectful to the community
Timeline
Patrol Officer
City of Springfield
08.2000 - Current
Investigator
Illinois State Police
07.1998 - 08.2000
Illinois Army National Guard
State of Illinois
02.1989 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration