OSAMAH "SAM" DAJANI

[email protected] • (708) 307-2019 • Tinley Park, IL
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-dajani-671376372

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic HR professional with extensive expertise in labor relations and collective bargaining, adept at driving organizational success through strategic grievance resolution and contract negotiation. Achieved a 95%+ grievance resolution rate and successfully negotiated agreements exceeding $50M, showcasing a proven ability to enhance workplace harmony and efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I leverage strong communication skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams. Seeking to contribute my skills in workforce planning and policy development to a forward-thinking organization committed to employee engagement and operational excellence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Investigations Sergeant
01/2024 - Present
Tinley Park Police Department , Tinley Park, IL
• Direct a multidisciplinary team of 9 detectives and 2 school resource officers, managing caseload priorities, performance evaluations, and procedural compliance
• Oversee policy enforcement, records management, and budgeted resource allocation across a high-volume investigations unit
• Conduct regular executive briefings to senior leadership and external partner agencies on complex case developments and strategic workforce initiatives
• Created leadership development workshops that improved supervisor readiness and measurably increased team performance metrics
• Maintain legal and procedural compliance across all investigative processes — directly applicable to corporate HR investigation and compliance standards
• Secured $30,000+ in Illinois Department of Human Services grant funding through strategic grant writing and interagency coordination
Adjunct Faculty
01/2025 - Present
Moraine Valley Community College
• Teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership
• Design and deliver curriculum integrating labor policy, applied HR theory, and real-world organizational case studies
• Mentor students pursuing careers in public administration, HR, and organizational leadership
Street Crime Suppression Unit Sergeant
01/2023 - 01/2024
Tinley Park Police Department , Tinley Park, IL
• Built and launched a new intelligence-driven unit from the ground up, establishing operational protocols, staffing models, and performance benchmarks
• Developed internal database systems to improve accountability, oversight, and regulatory compliance
• Strengthened operational partnerships with regional and federal agencies, aligning organizational priorities with broader workforce and community outcomes
Patrol Sergeant
01/2021 - 01/2023
Tinley Park Police Department , Tinley Park, IL
• Managed operational coverage, scheduling, and critical incident response for 20+ personnel, maintaining service continuity under high-pressure conditions
• Introduced data-driven performance metrics that improved operational efficiency and reduced response times
• Guided training initiatives emphasizing leadership, procedural justice, de-escalation, and employee engagement
Detective
01/2008 - 01/2021
Tinley Park Police Department , Tinley Park, IL
• Conducted and supervised high-profile, multi-jurisdictional investigations requiring meticulous evidence collection, documentation, and chain-of-custody integrity
• Applied advanced interview and interrogation techniques in sensitive, high-stakes investigative contexts
• Certified Lead Homicide and Sex Assault Investigator — skills directly transferable to workplace misconduct and internal HR investigations
Patrol Officer
01/2003 - 01/2008
Tinley Park Police Department , Tinley Park, IL
• Delivered front-line public safety services grounded in risk assessment, communication, and proactive community engagement
• Built foundational expertise in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and real-time decision-making

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Political and Justice Studies
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
University of Illinois at Chicago
Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Moraine Valley Community College

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Lead Homicide & Sex Assault Investigator
Advanced Interview & Interrogation
Drug Unit Supervisor
Managing Investigations Unit
Gracie Survival Tactics — Level II Defensive Tactics Instructor
Certified USA Wrestling Coach & Leadership Training
Grant Writing & Procurement — Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Department of Human Services

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