Shareeda Cooley

Police Recruiter

I am excited to join the Recruitment and Retention Unit at CPD as I'm natural leader and self-motivated individual. I grew up in Dolton, IL, graduated from Thornridge High School, and earned a degree in Mathematics and Early Childhood Education from Chicago State University. I am a mother of four and I reside in Chicago's Southside. My career began as a drive-up teller at LaSalle Bank ABN AMRO (later Bank of America). I then joined MB Financial as a floating teller in 2004, quickly rising to a top customer service representative. In 2009, I became a teller supervisor at First Midwest Bank, and in 2016, I was promoted to Branch Manager in Hammond, Indiana. With my extensive experience in leadership and customer service, I am passionate about aiding incoming candidates for the CPD, ensuring they are well-prepared and supported in their roles.