Juan Jackson
Chicago
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
Chicago
12.2019 - Current
- Monitor assigned geographic areas using proactive and random patrol methods to identify crime trends, deter criminal activity, and maintain public safety.
- Respond promptly to dispatched calls for service and self-initiated incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken based on observed circumstances.
- Conduct preliminary investigations by gathering relevant information, interviewing involved parties, witnesses, and victims, and documenting findings accurately.
- Secure, document, and preserve personal property and evidence taken into custody in accordance with department procedures and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Apprehend suspected law violators through lawful physical arrest procedures and issuance of citations when appropriate.
- Utilize search, pursuit, and containment techniques to actively locate and detain suspects attempting to evade law enforcement.
- Process adult and juvenile arrestees, including male and female offenders, through arrest, transport, and booking procedures in compliance with departmental standards.
- Enforce state statutes and municipal traffic ordinances through traffic stops, citations, custodial arrests, and related enforcement actions.
- Investigate traffic crashes by gathering statements, collecting evidence, documenting scene conditions, and preparing accident reports.
- Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic using hand signals and traffic control procedures during accidents, roadway hazards, and signal outages.
- Protect citizens and officers in life-threatening situations through tactical movement, cover utilization, and scene stabilization techniques.
- Prepare detailed written reports, incident narratives, arrest reports, citations, and standardized departmental forms with accuracy and professionalism.
- Maintain strict compliance with department rules, regulations, policies, and all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.
- Communicate effectively through verbal and written methods with community members, victims, witnesses, supervisors, and partner agencies to complete assigned tasks and investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Fitness Administration
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 08.2013 - 05.2019
Skills
- Crime investigation
- Evidence collection
- Arrest procedures
- Traffic enforcement
Timeline
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Fitness Administration
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
08.2013 - 05.2019