Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Terrence O'Connor

Chicago,IL

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Norfolk Southern Special Agent-

Norfolk Southern Railroad
06.2022 - Current
  • Protects employees, customers, and corporate interests of Norfolk Southern through high-tech surveillance and analytic strategies
  • Inspects and protects container loads of valuable goods and merchandise
  • Responds to police calls and facilitates effective coordination of fire and rescue, hazmat and environmental, law enforcement, and other emergency services
  • Prepares and analyzes all case-related paperwork.
  • Conducts investigations for alleged criminal violations

Chicago Police Information Technology Specialist-

Chicago Police Department
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Troubleshooted and resolved issues related to the Chicago Police Department's computers, laptops, and printers
  • Assisted in coordinating/installing computers, laptops, and printers throughout the Chicago Police Department district stations.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software
  • Maintained a flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies

Chicago Police Tactical Officer -

Chicago Police Department- 22nd District
08.2008 - 08.2018
  • Applied new crime prevention techniques, such as maintaining logs of recent violent crimes, and analyzing this data to better predict and prevent future crimes
  • Responded to numerous citizen complaints of narcotic sales and gang activity
  • Identified target narcotic hot spots
  • Investigated burglary-robbery patterns and communicated

information to fellow tactical officers; in order to solve investigations

  • Maintained peace and orderliness at public gatherings such as; protests and rallies
  • Recovered numerous firearms and narcotics from criminals

Chicago Police Patrol Officer/Tactical Officer -

Chicago Police Department 21st District
01.2008 - 08 2008
  • Answered calls from citizens and responded to their inquiries
  • Assisted citizens in crises or dangerous situations
  • Patrolled high-crime locations to deter criminal activities
  • Attended community police meetings and suggested areas for improvement
  • Arrested dangerous criminals from the streets to provide safety for the citizens of Chicago

Chicago Police Patrol Officer-

Chicago Police Department- 11th District
10.2004 - 01.2008
  • Provided timely and efficient service to citizens of Chicago
  • Completed necessary reports for citizens; in regards to their concerns
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in police vehicles and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Recovered illegal weapons and narcotics off city streets
  • Analyzed criminal activity data and strategized tactical plans with fellow officers

Deputy Sheriff/Court Services -

Cook County Sheriff Department
03.2001 - 10.2004
  • Completed prisoner's courtroom documents for Cook County clerks and courtroom attorneys
  • Provided security for courtrooms
  • Transported prisoners to and from courtrooms
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety for numerous inmates/guards
  • Processed and searched inmates for illegal contraband

Education

General Studies

Southeast Winona Technical College 1999-2000
Winona, Minnesota

General Studies

Moraine Valley Community College 1997-1999
Palos Hills, Illinois

Criminal Justice

Chicago Police Academy
Chicago, IL
05.2005

Criminal Justice

South Suburban College -2001
Oak Forest, IL
05.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in Leads, NCIC, CPD Clear, CHRIS, Hot Desk, and Data Warehouse
  • Carbine operator certified
  • Terrorism Awareness & Response Certified by Chicago Police Education and Training Division
  • Taser certified

Accomplishments

  • 2009 Crime Reduction Award
  • Attendance Recognition Award (x 2)
  • Complimentary letters (x 4)
  • Department commendations (x 2)
  • Honorable mention awards (x 20)
  • NATO Summit Service Award (2012)
  • Presidential Election Award
  • Problem-Solving Award

Timeline

Norfolk Southern Special Agent-

Norfolk Southern Railroad
06.2022 - Current

Chicago Police Information Technology Specialist-

Chicago Police Department
08.2018 - 06.2022

Chicago Police Tactical Officer -

Chicago Police Department- 22nd District
08.2008 - 08.2018

Chicago Police Patrol Officer/Tactical Officer -

Chicago Police Department 21st District
01.2008 - 08 2008

Chicago Police Patrol Officer-

Chicago Police Department- 11th District
10.2004 - 01.2008

Deputy Sheriff/Court Services -

Cook County Sheriff Department
03.2001 - 10.2004

General Studies

Southeast Winona Technical College 1999-2000

General Studies

Moraine Valley Community College 1997-1999

Criminal Justice

Chicago Police Academy

Criminal Justice

South Suburban College -2001
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