Village of Niles, IL
Nicholas Zakula has a long and diverse work history. Nicholas began their career as a Security Officer at Curtis & Associates in 1991 before joining the Village of Niles, IL in 1992 as a Patrol Officer. Over the years, they steadily moved up the ranks, serving as a Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and Watch Commander. In 2017, they became a Bureau Chief and held that role until 2021 when they were promoted to Deputy Chief of Police. Additionally, they also worked as a Range Master during their time at the Village of Niles.
Nicholas Zakula obtained their Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University, where they studied from 1988 to 1990. In addition to their degree, they have acquired various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include the Executive Management Program from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in August 2019, the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in May 2014, the Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor (ILCCF) from the Illinois State Police in January 2014, and the Supervision of Police Personnel (SPP) from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in September 2011. Nicholas also holds the Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification from the State of Illinois, which they obtained in June 1992. Furthermore, Nicholas Zakula has additional certifications such as the TASER Instructor certification from TASER International in 2002, the Active Threat Instructor certification from ILLINOIS TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, the Certified AR-15 armorer certification from Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, the Certified Glock armorer certification from GLOCK, Inc., and the Rescue Task Force Instructor certification from ILLINOIS TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.
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Village of Niles, IL
The Village of Niles, incorporated in 1899, is located in Cook County, Illinois, and borders the north side of Chicago. Niles’ 5.85 square miles are conveniently centered along Milwaukee Avenue, and are home to friendly, multi-cultural neighborhoods, good schools, plentiful retail outlets and several major corporations, including Shure, Woodward, Coca-Cola, FedEx and the Bradford Exchange. The median income for a household in the Village is $47,495. In 2017, Chicago Magazine ranked Niles as one of the "Best Areas for First-Time Home Buyers. In 2010, Niles was named the best place in America to raise kids by BusinessWeek. Niles offers its residents – urban professionals, young families and senior citizens alike – low taxes, efficient multi-modal transportation and best-in-class services such as the Niles Free Bus; Senior, Teen and Family Fitness Centers; and Family Services. The Village of Niles ensures the safety and quality of life for all residents through its Public Services, Police and Fire Departments. A notable landmark and point of pride among Niles' residents is the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-scale replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa, Italy, is one of four European cities that is a “Sister City” to Niles. With a population of 29,803 and a large immigrant population, Niles is a community that embraces ethnic and cultural diversity and comes together to enjoy Village-wide festivals as well as neighborhood events.