MARY JANAC

A public safety professional with more than 30 years of progressive experience in safety, security, corrections, education, emergency response, and professional instruction. Her career combines real-world operational experience with a strong commitment to training and professional development. Beginning as a student with the Metropolitan Police Self Defense Institute (MPSDI) in the mid-1990s, she later advanced to serve as an adjunct instructor, contributing to practical, reality-based training programs focused on personal protection, situational awareness, and emergency response.

Instruction & Training

  • Adjunct Instructor – Metropolitan Police Self Defense Institute (MPSDI)

  • Provides training in self-defense, defensive tactics, situational awareness, use-of-force decision-making, and firearms safety

  • Instruction emphasizes legal considerations, de-escalation techniques, and integration of emergency medical response

  • Training programs designed for both civilians and professionals

  • Completed 100+ professional seminars, conferences, and training programs related to law enforcement, safety, emergency response, and behavioral management

Medical & Emergency Response Certifications

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – National and Illinois State Certification

  • American Red Cross CPR Instructor

  • STOP THE BLEED Instructor – American College of Surgeons

Corrections & Security Experience

  • Correctional Officer – Illinois Department of Corrections, Statesville Correctional Center (8 years)

  • Worked assignments including segregation, protective custody, infirmary, visitor services, and tactical team operations

  • Maintained training in use-of-force protocols, contraband detection, crisis management, and emergency response

  • Hospital Safety & Security Officer / Supervisor – 20+ years combined service

  • Responded to psychiatric emergencies, trauma activations, combative patients, and gang-related incidents

  • Coordinated helicopter landing zone security and emergency operations

  • Oversaw security personnel, HAZMAT drills, fire drills, and departmental training bulletins

Firearms & Tactical Certifications

  • NRA Law Enforcement Activities Division Instructor – Handgun & Shotgun

  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

  • NRA Range Safety Officer

  • USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor

  • SABRE Pepper Spray Instructor

Education & Behavioral Intervention

  • Paraprofessional and Crisis Team Member in Special Education and Alternative Behavioral School Programs

  • Specialized in crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, and student safety

  • Experience with secure entry procedures and structured behavioral environments

  • Currently serves as Dean’s Assistant within the security division of a community high school

  • Supports safety operations for approximately 3,000 students and staff

  • Responsibilities include surveillance monitoring, emergency communications tracking, access control, event security, and residency verification operations

Education

  • Associate in Applied Science – Criminal Justice Services