Tone Brister
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff with a 4-year history in corrections with a superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with the focus of maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Department
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Escort and transfer detainees.
- Assess potentially dangerous situations quickly; Apply de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Observe jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Search cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintain inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Bank Protection Officer
G4S Security
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted foot patrol (internal/external), monitored alarm systems and suspicious activity at Bank Of America locations, deterred criminal behavior or misconduct, and other duties specified in post orders.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Distributed lesson plans for students in Chicago Public Schools when the original teacher was absent.
TSO
Transportation Security Administration
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured the safety of passengers by conducting numerous screening processes and baggage checks of passengers boarding flights.
Intern
Illinois State Police
Collinsville, IL
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Shadowed each unit in district 11; the patrol unit, investigations, MEGSI, and C.S.I
- Participated and assisted in the team Illinois police youth camp for teens at risk.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2015
Skills
- Sworn peace officer
- Completion of a thirteen week training academy for the Cook County Sheriff's Department where I received physical training, Live Fire firearms training, Defensive tactics training, Advanced mental health training, Crisis Intervention training and OC spray certification
- Integrity and Honesty
- Self-defense tactics
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Department
08.2021 - Current
Bank Protection Officer
G4S Security
08.2020 - 09.2020
TSO
Transportation Security Administration
04.2017 - 03.2018
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
03.2016 - 04.2019
Intern
Illinois State Police
06.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville