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Forrest Tardiff

Saint Joseph

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Deputy Sheriff at Ford County, excelling in inmate supervision and emergency response coordination. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through effective training, while demonstrating exceptional stress tolerance and proficiency in restraint techniques. Committed to maintaining safety and compliance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Deputy Sheriff

Ford County
Paxton, IL
12.2008 - Current
  • Oversaw inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety protocols.
  • Executed regular patrols of designated areas to ensure security and deter disturbances.
  • Managed emergency response efforts by coordinating with law enforcement and medical personnel.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new deputies on operational procedures to enhance team efficiency and ensure compliance standards.

Retired

Army Reserve
Illinois
11.1991 - 01.2013

Active duty FT Bragg NC 91-96

Job title: Military Police with an Airborne Identifier.

Law Enforcement duties on a Military Base

Several deployments to different countries

1 year on the FT Bragg Special Response Team

Contract complete November 96

December 1997 joined the IL National Guard

Changed to Infantry 11B completed Infantry school

Promoted to Sergeant completed primary leadership school and promoted to Team Leader

Duties: physical training, instruction on combat Infantry tactics. Weapons training

Deployed to Germany 2001-2002

Duties: front gate security searching people and vehicles and roving patrols around the base

Promoted to Staff Sergeant/ Squad Leader 2001

Duties: monitor and evaluate training of 2- 5 man fire teams

Physical fitness, weapons training, write counseling’s and evaluate for promotion

Field training to ensure battle readiness

2004 transferred to IL Army Reserves

Job tile: Drill Sergeant/ Instructor

Completed Drill Sergeant Training

Did 3 years of active duty at FT Leonard Wood Missouri 2006-2008 1 years as a Drill Instructor and 1 year on a Live Fire Range as an Instructor

Duties: 15 cycles of 8 week Basic Training

Instruct new soldiers in basic military Rules and Regulations

Weapons training, first aide, physical training, military customs and courtesies. Basically break people down and rebuild them to be battle ready soldiers.

Activated in 2009-2010 active duty at FT Knox Kentucky

Same duties as above but did about 10 8 week cycles.

Served as a Platoon Sergeant

Supervised 2 other Drill Instructors while training soldiers

Retired January 1st 2013

Education

High School Diploma -

Alamogordo SR High
Alamogordo, NM

Skills

  • Inmate supervision
  • Restraint techniques
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Stress tolerance

Timeline

Correctional Deputy Sheriff

Ford County
12.2008 - Current

Retired

Army Reserve
11.1991 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Alamogordo SR High
Forrest Tardiff