Joseph McGuire
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent Detective with strong foundation in investigative techniques and case management. Proven track record in solving complex cases and successfully collaborating with law enforcement agencies. Demonstrated expertise in gathering evidence and conducting interviews with precision and integrity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant, Bureau of Detectives
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL, USA
04.2020 - Current
- Monitoring, directing, and reviewing detectives and investigations; assuring compliance with laws, policies, and protocols; formulating strategies for investigations, procuring resources needed to complete thorough investigations; and updating the chain of command on the progress and outcomes of investigations.
Sergeant, Bureau of Patrol
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL, USA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Mentoring subordinates to develop their knowledge, ability, and confidence. Guiding and directing monitoring behavior and performance, ensuring adherence to Department policies and procedures, and communicating the outcomes of patrol activities to the chain of command. Also, when appropriate, optimizing community involvement and responding to community concerns.
Detective, Bureau of Detectives
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL, USA
11.2004 - 11.2019
- Follow-up investigation of Police Involved Shootings, Deaths while in Police custody, Murder, Criminal Sexual Assaults, Robbery, Burglary, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Missing Persons.
- These assignments required crime scene analysis, interviewing, and evidence recovery. All tasks required copious notes to create explicitly written reports used to aid courtroom testimony and the overall criminal prosecution.
Narcotic & Gang Investigations
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL, USA
01.1999 - 11.2004
- Undercover drug purchase, physical surveillance, Electronic Surveillance, Search Warrant writing, preparation, and execution. Certified Electronic Criminal Surveillance Officer. Cultivate informants in furtherance of drug and gang investigations.
Patrol Division
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL, USA
06.1992 - 01.1999
- Uniformed Patrol Dec 1992-Sep 1995
- Responding to calls, quelling disturbances, and conducting preliminary investigations of reported crimes. Cultivating goodwill and gathering information from citizens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN, USA12.2009
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Crime scene investigation
- Report writing
Certification
- Wicklander & Zulawski Certificate (2019)
- Force Science 40-hour Certificate course (2018)
- Blood Pattern Analysis 2026
- Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice Digital Video Recovery, 24-hour course (2016)
- Certified Firearms Instructor since 2019
- Carbine Operator since 2015
- PADI Open Water Scuba Diving certified since 1999
Timeline
Sergeant, Bureau of Detectives
Chicago Police Department
04.2020 - Current
Sergeant, Bureau of Patrol
Chicago Police Department
11.2019 - 04.2020
Detective, Bureau of Detectives
Chicago Police Department
11.2004 - 11.2019
Narcotic & Gang Investigations
Chicago Police Department
01.1999 - 11.2004
Patrol Division
Chicago Police Department
06.1992 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
Calumet College of Saint Joseph