VIVECA G. GREEN

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LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic and youthful law enforcement professional with 30+ years diverse experience, including 8 years in a county correctional setting and 24 years as a Chicago Police officer. Possesses a unique ability to apply well-developed communication skills to achieve certain goals and objectives of a given program and effectively relate to children, adolescents and adults. Approaches law enforcement from a social service perspective with a talent for reaching, inspiring and motivating people to alter nonproductive behaviors. Facilitates participation and utilization of community policing strategies and the integration of community participation into patrol strategies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Criminal & County Correctional Investigations ● Facilitation ● Conflict Resolution ● Mediation ● Education Analytical Problem Solving ● Public/Community Relations ● Drug Awareness ● Interpersonal Relations

Compliance ● Security ● Cross-Functional Skills ● Group Discussions ● Strategic Planning ● Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT, Chicago, IL

Patrol Officer, 1990-2013

Primarily responsible for enforcing all municipal and state laws, documenting daily patrol of designated districts, arresting and processing offenders, issuing citations, and conducting preliminary investigations of centrally dispatched calls for service.

Key Accomplishments:

Played a key role in coordinating new community policing techniques by integrating community participation into patrol strategies

Facilitated conflict resolution through mediation of domestic disputes by exercising crisis intervention techniques and initiating referral to proper social service agencies

Dare Officer – Dare Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), 1998-Present

Enhance protective factors that fostered the development of resiliency in young people at risk for substance abuse or other behavioral problems

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully implemented 17 lessons that offered and encouraged a variety of interactive group participation in the development of social competence, communication skills, self-esteem, empathy, decision-making, conflict resolution, independence, and positive alternative activities to drug abuse and other destructive behaviors

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, Chicago, IL, 1983-1990

Correctional Officer – Housing/Recreational Housing Officer (1986-1990)

Responsible for maintaining safety and security of female pretrial detainee division, conducting bi-weekly contraband searches and seizures and transporting detainees to locations for court and medical appearances.

Key Accomplishments:

Designated directly by division superintendent to conduct bi-weekly self-esteem and character development classes for pretrial detainees aged 17-21 years old

Recreational Officer (1983-1989)

Supervised security and all activities in all recreational areas of compound

Expertly organized activities for 400 male pretrial detainees ensuring participation yet maintaining compliance with institutional regulations appointed by superintendent of institution

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (IRS)

Taxpayer Service Representative, 1980-1983

Oversaw income tax information relating to income tax, tax schedules, depreciation, deductions, withholding, and interests maintaining expert knowledge in tax ruling and laws

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Northwestern University, Earned credits towards a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration

University of Illinois at Chicago, BA, Political Science (Financed education through Athletic Scholarships)

Board Certified by Dare America and Illinois State Police

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