Thomas Thornton
St. Charles,IL
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing 28 years of excellent performance in law enforcement roles. Passionate about public safety with strong knowledge of local laws and regulations. Proven history of fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts and security details for community events.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff-Corporal-Training Coordinator
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Wheaton, IL
06.2019 - Current
- Led and supervised the Training Unit of the Court Security Division which included 5 Field Training Officers
- Developed and Implemented training courses for Divisional Deputies and taught numerous courses in Active Shooter, Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, Taser, First Aid/CPR, Tactical Combat Trauma care
- Serve as the ILETSB Court Security Academy Coordinator
- Collaborated closely with the Chief Judge’s Office to prepare and teach Civilian response to Active shooter courses with every Civilian division within the Courthouse
- Supervise 12 Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Domestic Relations Division of the Courthouse.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Wrote detailed arrest reports.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Deputy Sheriff-Administrative Bureau-Court Security Division
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Wheaton, IL
10.2001 - 06.2019
- Sworn Deputy Sheriff
- Served as a Rapid Action Team member, where I Patrolled the Courthouse and grounds
- Responded to Calls for service, emergency situations, and medical assistance calls
- Conducted Investigations, issued citations, Prepared Criminal Complaints and Warrants, and made arrests as necessary
- Served as a Field Training Officer and taught courses in Active Shooter Response, AHA First Aid/CPR, Taser, Defensive Tactics, Edged Weapons Defence, Emergency Trauma management.
Deputy Sheriff-Corrections Bureau
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Wheaton, IL
02.1995 - 10.2001
- Assigned to various duties within the Corrections Bureau such as Housing Control, Inmate Movement Team, and Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T)
- Assigned as Booking Leader (Corporal) in the Receiving and Discharge unit
- Served as an A.F.I.S
- Fingerprint Identification and classification operator
- Worked as a booking Officer that prepared Incarceration paperwork, conducted L.E.A.D.S criminal history checks and submitted fingerprints to the State of Illinois for reporting and Identification purposes.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
Auxiliary Police Officer
Batavia Police Department
Batavia, Illinois
04.1990 - 08.1992
- Interacted with the community to build relationships and trust.
- Protected government buildings, monuments, and other properties.
- Responded to calls for service from the public.
- Observed, reported, and documented violations of law or policy.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Enforced laws and regulations while patrolling assigned areas.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Assisted in investigations as needed.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork.
Police Cadet/Community Service Officer
West Chicago Police Department
West Chicago, Illinois
06.1988 - 09.1990
- Enforcement of city ordinances
- Assist the public with vehicle lockouts, animal complaints, and non-criminal related matters
- Write tickets, take private property traffic crash reports, assist with traffic control
- Assist with evidence duties and police records responsibilities to include answering non-emergency telephone calls and effectively communicating with customers
- Handle administrative tasks, and other duties not requiring a sworn officer level of training
- Assisted with fleet management
- Perform responsibilities related to community outreach programs and police station tours
- Must be a team-player capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to learn and apply city policies and laws
- Position requires LEADS certification/ ability to obtain certification within 6 months of starting
- Maintain inventory of department supplies & equipment
- Manage appointments and fingerprinting citizens.
Education
Criminal Justice Major -
College of DuPage
Skills
- 20 years experience as a Defensive Tactics Instructor
- 20 Years experience as a Police Active Shooter Response Instructor
- 10 Years experience as an Edged weapons/Knife Defense Instructor
- 15 Years experience as a Police Taser Instructor
- 22 Years experience as an AHA First Aid/CPR Instructor
- OC Spray Instructor
- Police Use of Force Instructor
- Organization skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Interview techniques
- Public Safety
- Civil and Criminal Laws
- Crime Investigation Discovery
- Witness Communication
- Subpoena Delivery
- Public Disturbance Resolution
- Courthouse Safety and Security
- Court Testimony
- Law Enforcement Training
- Staff Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
- Instructor/Academy Coordinator with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- Instructor with the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
- Member/Instructor with the Illinois Tactical Officers Association
- American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Axon Corporation Certified Taser Instructor.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff-Corporal-Training Coordinator
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
06.2019 - Current
Deputy Sheriff-Administrative Bureau-Court Security Division
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
10.2001 - 06.2019
Deputy Sheriff-Corrections Bureau
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
02.1995 - 10.2001
Auxiliary Police Officer
Batavia Police Department
04.1990 - 08.1992
Police Cadet/Community Service Officer
West Chicago Police Department
06.1988 - 09.1990
Criminal Justice Major -
College of DuPage
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