Luis Rivera Jr.

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Mar 1993 - Feb 2014

  Retired Soldier

  Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the US ARMY, duties included supervision, management, leadership and coordination to military support forces. Advised senior leaders on the topics of training, logistics, personnel and mobilization readiness requirements. Overseen logistical, personnel and training of staff duties. Ensured that the unit maintained updated comprehensive mobilization plans. Trained, evaluated, counseled and disciplined subordinate personnel. Assisted in the development of performance standards for the above. Served as one of the senior Safety and Risk Mitigation members for the Illinois National Guard organization. Various positions held:* Air Defense Artillery Crew Chief* Community Unit Affairs Liaison* Military and Public Safety Community Coordinator* Combat Military Instructor* Petroleum Fuel Supply Supervisor* Crew ChiefDeployed to Iraq in 2007-2008; Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom ( OIF/OEF ) where my mission was to ensure that the Iraqi forces can maintain sustainability for future development of their Armed forces without further intervention from Joint Coalition forces so that they can maintain their overall self progression. Position held as a Combat Military Advisor. Show less

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  Chicago Police Department

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2017

  Instructor

  Provided Basic Instructional Training Curriculum to newly hired Chicago Police Recruits. Conducted rigorous 28-week, scenario-based, classroom-oriented courses as part of the mandated regimen of the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Boards. Ensured State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board's performance objectives were met by facilitating training to Police Recruits to include;*Proper decision making*Problem-Solving*Patrol Procedures*Assessing Human Behavior *Investigations*Evidence Recovery*Illinois Vehicle Code*Tactics *Use of Force Skills*Lawand other Scenario-Based training to provide insight in the recruits understanding of police theories, practices, and real world applications.Facilitated in teaching Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy to the entire Chicago Police Department.* Instructed the department's patrol division on how to increase legitimacy through the use of procedural justice Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  Veteran Affairs School Certifying Offical

  Advising Veteran Students / Police Recruits options in utilizing their educational benefits. Facilitating returning Veteran Students / Recruit Police Officers in receiving their educational benefits. Reporting any changes in their respective enrollment information by monitoring the subjects pursued to ensure that they are in compliance with the Veteran Affairs Administration policies governing only those subjects that apply to the student’s program. Reporting a student's academic conduct when student's are suspended or dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct, informing the Veteran Affairs when a student was terminated due to unsatisfactory progress. Maintaining the Veteran student's documentation files, ensuring that they are current and up to date. Ensuring that all records available for Veteran Affairs inspection are in order and in compliance of the Veteran Affairs Directive 6502; a departmentwide program policy implemented for the protection of privacy to veterans, their dependents and beneficiaries, as well as the privacy of all employees and contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other individuals for whom personal records are created and maintained in accordance with Federal law. Show less

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  Chicago Police Department

  Jan 2018 - now

  Currently assigned as sector Sergeant in a Tier Level 1 district. Supervise subordinate personnel to include preparing officers for duty, conducting adminstrative roll-call, monitoring officer activity, providing guidance to officers in how to handle incidents, monitoring the adherence to department policies and procedures, and ensuring that officers are carrying out assigned responsibilities accordingly. As a Field Supervisor, I consistently work to develop partnerships in collaboration with a variety of members of the community including public, schools, community organizations and bussiensses, I make it a point to foster community policing efforts within these communities. Show less My essential duties are to monitor the environmental and crime conditions of an assigned geographical area through the use of random patrol methods. * I respond to incidents either assigned or observed as required. * I gather relevant information at incidents in order to conduct an informal or formal preliminary investigation.* I ensure personal property that is taken into custody is properly documented and secured per our department directives. * I apprehend suspected law violators through the use of physical arrest procedures or through citation procedures.* I actively pursue suspected law violators using search and containment methods.* I process individuals through the use of arrest and booking procedures, both males and females who are suspected of law violations, to include adults and juveniles. * I enforce state and municipal traffic laws through the use of physical arrest procedures and/or citation procedures.* I protect citizens from life threatening situations. * I prepare, document and inform either verbal or written methods of communication with other persons either within or outside of the Department in order to facilitate both Law and other Law- Enforcement tasks. * I comply, emulate and enforce Department rules, regulations, and policies of all Federal, State, and Municipal laws that governs the activities of Police Officers. * I appear in various court proceedings and present testimony when needed. Show less Forensic Services Section as an Evidence Technician*Responds to scene / area of assigned to collect evidence*Conducts walk-through/search of crime scene and/or area for the purpose of identifying pointsof entry and exit; in order to locate, inspect, and marking evidence.*Documents incident scenes through notes, sketches, photographs, and/or video recording inorder to preserve and document the original state of crime scenes.*Collects, preserves, and ensures proper disposition of evidentiary materials seized throughdifferent methods (e.g., buccal swabs, fingernail clippings, paint scrapings, etc.)*Utilizes proper collection methods (e.g., gloves, masks) to handle and store evidence (e.g.,biological, clothing, weapons, drugs) while it is being transported to various locations (e.g., lab,court) to maintain an unbroken chain of custody and preserve evidentiary materials collectedon scene*Communicates by verbal, written, and electronic methods with persons within and outside thedepartment to complete work assignments, coordinate activities, and address issues of mutualconcern. Show less Act as a contact person for both community and private sector relationships in homeland security-related matters. Visit critical infrastructure and assess high-value soft targets as described within my Department guidelines and consult with unit commanding officers. Identify and establish an open line of communication with key personnel at critical infrastructures. Attend quarterly and monthly area Terrorist Liaison meetings to discuss critical information concerning homeland-security related matters. Show less As a Field Training Officer, I observe, evaluate, mentor and facilitate the progression of Probationary Police Officers through their training cycles so that they can progress into full fledged Police Officers. During the Probationary Police Officers status each individual progressions are documented by reports in which I as a Field Training Officer make recommendations (supported by documentation) train, advise, model best practices and correct any deficiencies which may prohibit the Probationary Police Officer from being qualified for the position of Police Officer. *As a Field Training Officer we are expected to possess a deep understanding of regulations, policies and procedures. *Model to Probationary Police Officers the ability to communicate with the community, function as a trainer and conduct training as prescribed by the Education and Training Division in conjunction with Bureau of Patrol directives. Show less

  • Police Sergeant

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Police Officer

    Feb 2001 - now

  • Evidence Technician

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  • District Community Officer

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Terrorist Liason Officer

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Field Training Officer

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2021