Ben Bozer
Lakemoor
Summary
Professional with a robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in operational safety, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering positive results in high-pressure incidents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Detective
Gurnee Police Department
08.2020 - Current
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Conducted quarterly school lockdown drills across seven school buildings providing feedback and updated training for administration.
- Provided uniform and plain clothes security and surveillance to major events.
- Attached to school resource officers for critical school investigations involving students as well as all threat assessments.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Instructed classes of 20 as part of the Civilian Police Academy.
- Created and maintained scheduling system for personnel on-call days.
- Conducted investigations online while maintaining operational and informational security.
- Advised organizations on response and procedure for active shooter and other workplace violence incidents.
- Conducted major incident investigations while working closely with Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Mall corporate security staff.
- Planned and led search and seizure operations for a team of 10 detectives.
- Responded to critical incidents providing leadership and skilled expertise.
- Trained junior investigators on investigative techniques and best practices, contributing to a more skilled police force.
Visitor Oriented Policing Unit Detective
Gurnee Police Department
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked plain clothes operations targeting crime affecting Six Flags Great America theme park and Gurnee Mills Mall.
- Conducted safety briefings on incidents occurring in area hotels and visitor-driven attractions.
- Took part in targeted crime suppression operations at major event venues.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
Police Officer
Gurnee Police Department
01.2011 - 05.2020
- Conducted investigations into an array of cases using specialized training and skills.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Performed site security surveys for local businesses.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Trained other officers in policy and use of body-worn cameras.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College
Skills
- Staff Training Programs
- Collaborative Team Management
- Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
- Public speaking and instruction
- Operational Leadership for Teams
- Emergency management
- Physical security
- Crisis management
- Threat analysis
- Security Monitoring Systems
Certification
- Lead Homicide Investigator - Wicklander-Zulawski
- Advanced Investigative Interviewing - John E. Reid & Associates
- Evidence-Based Interview and Interrogation - CTK Group
- ILETSB Juvenile Police Officer
Timeline
Police Detective
Gurnee Police Department
08.2020 - Current
Visitor Oriented Policing Unit Detective
Gurnee Police Department
05.2020 - 08.2020
Police Officer
Gurnee Police Department
01.2011 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College
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