Teri Johnson
Police Sergeant
Rockton,IL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Police Sergeant with immeasurable integrity and ambition. Offering supervisory and investigative knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual self-starter with team-oriented mentality. Qualified senior officer with over twenty-four years of experience in law enforcement and investigations. Excellent leadership, decision-making, and records management abilities with expertise in courtroom testimony and case oversight. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines to bring in top talent.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Rockford Park District Police
Rockford, Illinois
01.2021 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to [Number] officers.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Coordinated special event security details, working closely with organizers to ensure public safety during large gatherings.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by officers to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Oversaw evidence collection and management to maintain proper chain of custody in criminal cases.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
Police Recruiter
Rockford Park District Police
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
Investigator
Winnebago-Boone County Integrity Task Force
Rockford, IL
04.2011 - 01.2021
- Investigate officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, and other officer-involved situations
- Assigned to 2 of 3 squads
- Investigated homicides and suspicious deaths to point of resolution
- Collaborated with multiple agencies to conduct investigations
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence
Police Detective
Rockford Park District Police
Rockford, IL
04.2005 - 01.2021
- Manage investigations and prepare criminal cases for court
- Offers advice, guidance and leadership to other officers
- Interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements
- Produces and pursues leads on a continual basis
- Produces and submits accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases
- Documents facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons
- Obtains and executes search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters
- Obtains and executes arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections
- Seeks out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes
- Testifies in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines
- Performs background investigations on police applicants
- Sole officer in charge of asset seizure and forfeitures to obtain funds or vehicles to sell to gain revenue for the agency
- Main evidence technician that intakes evidence, stores, inventories and destroys criminal evidence and found property
Patrol Officer
Rockford Park District Police
Rockford, Illinois
07.2000 - 04.2005
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
05.2021
State Certification - Criminal Justice
Police Training Institute
12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rock Valley Community College
05.2000
Accomplishments
- Commendation from Rockford Police Department for single-handedly capturing armed robbers.
- Commendation from Administrator of River Bluff Nursing Home for the assistance in a patient crisis.
- Commendation from a Rockford Park District manager regarding an employee-theft issue.
- Rockford Park District Team Award for arresting a shooting suspect.
Skills
Candidate screening
Administrative skills
New hire training
Training and onboarding
Interview techniques
Crime scene analysis
Video surveillance systems
Detailed report writing
Interrogation skills
Witness interviews
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Rockford Park District Police
01.2021 - Current
Police Recruiter
Rockford Park District Police
01.2021 - Current
Investigator
Winnebago-Boone County Integrity Task Force
04.2011 - 01.2021
Police Detective
Rockford Park District Police
04.2005 - 01.2021
Patrol Officer
Rockford Park District Police
07.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
State Certification - Criminal Justice
Police Training Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rock Valley Community College
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