James Chmelik
Woodridge
Summary
Dedicated police officer with the Village of Elk Grove Village, recognized for exceptional report writing and integrity. Successfully trained personnel, enhanced community relations, and implemented safety improvements. Proven ability in conflict de-escalation and critical thinking, fostering a professional environment while mentoring young officers to uphold ethical standards in law enforcement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Village of Elk Grove Village
04.2000 - Current
- As a Field Training Officer was responsible to training new officers and civilian public service officers.
- Processed crimes scenes and managed property/ evidence room.
- Participated in annual training to maintain certification and proficiency of skills levels.
- Have developed excellent communication skills when interacting with members of the public in a variety of situations and different stress levels.
- Responded to a variety of calls for service involving the public and have conducted myself in a professional manner.
- Have trained fellow officers and civilian personnel for the past ten years.
- Have regularly participated in education and enforcement activities concerning villages ordinances for both business and criminal offenses.
- Have served as a mentor to young officers and assisted them in developing a a professional, ethical approach as a police officer.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies solve cases and share information on specific cases.
- Have worked with other public and private agencies to resolve immediate issues of public safety concerns.
- Created a user manual to assist officers and civilian personnel in performing duties in the Information Center. The Information Center is often the first point of contact for individuals encountering the police department.
- Have consistently completed detailed reports in a professional manner.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Performed the varied duties of a patrol officer in a courteous, professional manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Elmhusrt University
Elmhurst, IL02-1995
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Safety improvements
- Critical thinking/ Decision making
- Patience and empathy
- Planning and coordination
- Community relations
Accomplishments
Was the lead officer in updating the Information Center of the police department. The Information Center is the first point of contact for citizens and other law enforcement officers. Also, the Information Center is the communications hub for the department. In updating the Information Center, I created a User Guide for officers and civilians, updated a Phone Resource Book, created an officers Resource Book, assisted in updating a Prisoner Log. I also created several manuals for officers to use while completing paperwork. Made several recommendations for updating department policies that were out of date.
Timeline
Police Officer
Village of Elk Grove Village
04.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Elmhusrt University
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