SHANNON PRETE
Sycamore,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional bringing many years of excellent performance in both logistics and law enforcement roles. Passionate about public safety with strong knowledge of local laws and regulations. Successfully managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Looking to apply skills with a new department to provide community enrichment and continuous public safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPUTY SHERIFF CORRECTIONS
DEKALB CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed inmate bookings during intake and release, ensuring accurate fingerprinting, photographing, strip searches, bail collection, processing, and recording of personal and court information.
- Maintained security at the County Jail facility by conducting regular security checks of assigned areas, inspecting cells and visitors for contraband, monitoring visitation, and performing additional security duties to ensure inmate safety, building security, and compliance with facility rules.
- Engaged non-compliant inmates in various settings to maintain order and facilitate compliance with facility regulations.
- Supervised daily inmate work and leisure activities to ensure adherence to facility regulations and routines.
- Supervised trustees during cleaning and meal preparation activities, ensuring adherence to facility standards and protocols.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to inmates during individual sessions.
- Maintained necessary records, logs, files, and prepared reports following significant incidents.
CIVILIAN JAIL OFFICER
DUPAGE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Processed the intake of new inmates entering the facility by conducting medical screenings and collecting all personal information.
- Maintained law enforcement database (LEADS) for accurate identification of wanted subjects and criminals.
- Facilitated communication with deputies, corporals, and sergeants to deliver timely information regarding inmate status.
- Arranged proper housing locations for inmates within the jail.
- Coordinated court paperwork preparation to ensure timely access for judges, state representatives, and public attorneys.
- Answer phone calls related to inmates' incarceration details for family members, police agencies, and deputies within the jail.
Ocean Export Specialist
DSV Air & Sea
Itasca, Illinois
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated ocean export shipments, achieving on-time departures and arrivals through effective planning.
- Communicated with carriers to arrange transportation and promptly resolve shipment issues, enhancing service reliability.
- Negotiated carrier rates, securing competitive pricing for customers while ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Monitored cargo status and updated clients on shipment progress regularly.
- Collaborated with customs brokers to facilitate clearance for international shipments.
- Prepared and processed shipping documentation for compliance and accuracy.
- Ensured accuracy of all documents before submitting them to Customs authorities for clearance purposes.
- Created manifests, bills of lading, invoices, packing lists and other documents necessary for export transactions.
- Prepared export declarations including AES filing for US exports.
- Guided clients on export licensing requirements for specific countries and product types.
- Utilized freight forwarding systems such as INTTRA and CargoWise for tracking shipments.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between customer orders and actual deliveries received.
Education
TRAINING ACADEMY - County Jail Standards
DUPAGE CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
Wheaton, IL11-2024
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
Aurora, IL03-2023
Skills
- Inmate processing
- Law enforcement procedures
- Court proceedings
- Arrest warrants
- Emergency response
- Crisis management
- Security management
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Axon 7 Taser Certified
- Chemical Aerosol Spray Certified
- LEADS Certified
- Firearms proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Record maintenance
- Verbal communication
- Collaboration skills
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Courthouse security
Timeline
DEPUTY SHERIFF CORRECTIONS
DEKALB CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
08.2024 - 12.2025
CIVILIAN JAIL OFFICER
DUPAGE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
04.2023 - 01.2024
Ocean Export Specialist
DSV Air & Sea
05.2022 - 10.2022
TRAINING ACADEMY - County Jail Standards
DUPAGE CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY