Retired police officer, highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Fairview Heights Police Department
Fairview Heights
06.2004 - 07.2025
Assigned to the canine unit from 2006-2013
Assisted patrol with vehicles searches for contraband
Assisted local task force officers assigned to MEGSI, DTU, and DEA, for vehicle, currency, and package searches
Maintained controlled substance licenses with the State of Illinois and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Narcotics Canine Certifying Offical through ILETSB
Canine Trainer at SILEC- MTU 14
Member of the highway interdiction team.
Member of the Hotel/Motel Initiative.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
01-2001
Skills
Canine law enforcement
Evidence collection
Testifying in court
K-9 training
Emergency response
Collaboration with agencies
Controlled substance management
Crisis intervention and deescalation
4 E Active Shooter Instructor
Stop the Bleed Instructor
CPR Instructor
MILO Shooting Instructor
Field Training Officer
Timeline
Police Officer
Fairview Heights Police Department
06.2004 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice