STEVEN SHEETS
Summary
Dedicated professional with successful career in law enforcement seeking transition into aviation. Experience in public safety and high-pressure situations has honed leadership, decision-making, and communication skills applicable to aviation industry. Completed flight training and obtained Commercial Pilot License (CASEL, CAMEL) and Instrument Rating. Earned certifications as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) and committed to continuous knowledge and skill enhancement throughout career.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed patrol duties to ensure safety of local communities and responded to emergency calls promptly
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through proactive policing efforts
- Enforced traffic laws while patrolling assigned areas and issued citations as necessary
Police Officer
Fox River Grove Police Department
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Patrol Officer completing the duties assigned to Patrol
- Addition Duties to include Field Training Officer, Major Investigation Assistance Team Detective, Sexual Assault Investigator, Evidence Technician, Evidence Custodian, and Juvenile Officer
- Demonstrated sound judgment during high-pressure situations
Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)
United States Army Reserve
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Movements NCO of the 940th movement control team (MCT) based with a mission to support battlefield operations by providing in-transit visibility to the commanders and coordinating battlefield movements and supplies
- Combat deployment to Afghanistan tasked with running total airfield operations for both cargo and passengers
Police Officer
Lake Forest Illinois Police Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Full time Patrol Officer
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Security Officer
Centegra Hospital McHenry
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Perform a variety of duties to include, but not limited to floor patrols within the hospital, respond to calls for morgue duty, collect patient valuables and secure in the property room safe, respond to all alarm activation's and investigate cause, provide one on one observation of psychiatric patients, patient restraint when necessary, and maintain a safe environment for all staff and visitors
Police Officer
Spring Grove Illinois Police Department
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Part time Patrol Officer
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Police Officer
Richmond Illinois Police Department
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Part time Patrol Officer averaging 32 hours a week
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Grounds Crew Member
Grant Community High School
05.2005 - 08.2012
- Assigned tasks to workers to complete jobs in a timely manner
- Completed routine maintenance to guarantee proper operation of all equipment
- Performed daily upkeep and maintenance of Grant Community High School
Education
Career Pilot Program -
Blue Line Aviation
Smithfield, NC04-2025
ILETSB - Law Enforcement
Southwestern Illinois Police Academy
Belleville, IL06-2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Grant Community High School
01.2009
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- Skilled in problem-solving
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Consistent reliability and diligence
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement
Certification
- CASEL, CAMEL
- Instrument Rating
- CFI, CFII, MEI
- Field Training Officer
- Lead Homicide Investigator
- Evidence Custodian
- Evidence Technician
Flight Hours
- Total Time: 196.9hrs
- PIC Time: 132.7hrs
- XC Time: 53.4hrs
- Total Instrument: 42.2hrs
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 07.2024
Police Officer
Fox River Grove Police Department
09.2019 - 04.2023
Police Officer
Lake Forest Illinois Police Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)
United States Army Reserve
08.2017 - 05.2020
Security Officer
Centegra Hospital McHenry
05.2015 - 10.2017
Police Officer
Spring Grove Illinois Police Department
01.2015 - 10.2017
Police Officer
Richmond Illinois Police Department
09.2013 - 01.2015
Grounds Crew Member
Grant Community High School
05.2005 - 08.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Grant Community High School
Career Pilot Program -
Blue Line Aviation
ILETSB - Law Enforcement
Southwestern Illinois Police Academy
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