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Matthew Chinski

KANKAKEE

Summary

Professional with solid background in maintaining safety and security, to include in educational environments. Skilled in surveillance, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable under pressure. Known for excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring secure and supportive atmosphere for students and staff.



Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

School Security Officer (SSO)

Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Monitored school premises to ensure safety and security of students and staff.
  • Responded promptly to incidents, maintaining calm and providing support as necessary.
  • Conducted regular patrols of school grounds, identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Assisted in implementing emergency procedures during drills and real situations.
  • Engaged with students and staff to foster a safe, secure environment within the school community.
  • Supported event planning teams in assessing potential risks related to large gatherings on campus grounds or off-site locations.
  • Served as a liaison between the school community and local law enforcement authorities for enhanced collaboration.

Sergeant, Training/Field Training Coorrdinator

Minooka Police Department, Village of
05.2004 - 07.2024
  • Supervision and direction of police patrol personnel.
  • Scheduled and coordinated police training, developed and submitted lesson plans to the State, and maintained department-wide training accreditations for all employees.
  • Scheduled and coordinated field training, as well as helped train, all newly hired incoming police officers, tracked and maintained all training records, and supervised Field Training Staff Members.
  • Incident/scene management.
  • Response to police calls.
  • School Resource Officer.
  • Investigations.
  • Juvenile Officer

Police Officer

Milford Police, Village of
05.2003 - 09.2005
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of accidents, crimes, and incidents.
  • Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance public relations.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations.

Corrections Corporal/Auxiliary Sheriff's Deputy

Kankakee County Sheriff's Department
01.1992 - 06.2002
  • Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and institutional regulations.
  • Conducted regular security checks to maintain a safe environment for staff and inmates.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
  • Managed inmate records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates.
  • Patrolled and worked large public details as an Auxiliary Deputy

Parts Clerk

Daniels Auto Supply
06.1991 - 06.1994
  • Automotive parts clerk/cashier
  • Automotive parts delivery
  • Automotive parts ordering, pick-up, warehousing, and inventory

Education

Law Enforcement

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL

Correctional Officer Certification

University of Illinois, Police Training Institute
Champaign, IL

Police Officer Certification

University of Illinois, Police Training Institute
Champaign, IL

School of Police Staff And Command

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Skills

  • Fire safety
  • Physical restraint
  • Public safety awareness
  • Student supervision
  • Visitor screening
  • Incident reporting
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Access control
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Threat assessment
  • Security equipment operation
  • Crisis management
  • Crime prevention strategies
  • Law enforcement liaison
  • First aid administration
  • Patrol procedures
  • Event security planning
  • Event security
  • Public safety

Timeline

School Security Officer (SSO)

Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201
08.2024 - 05.2025

Sergeant, Training/Field Training Coorrdinator

Minooka Police Department, Village of
05.2004 - 07.2024

Police Officer

Milford Police, Village of
05.2003 - 09.2005

Corrections Corporal/Auxiliary Sheriff's Deputy

Kankakee County Sheriff's Department
01.1992 - 06.2002

Parts Clerk

Daniels Auto Supply
06.1991 - 06.1994

Law Enforcement

Kankakee Community College

Correctional Officer Certification

University of Illinois, Police Training Institute

Police Officer Certification

University of Illinois, Police Training Institute

School of Police Staff And Command

Northwestern University

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