Antwynne James
Wiggins,MS
Summary
My name is Antwynne James, and I currently serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC), and Investigator at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) Perkinston Campus. I have been employed with MGCCC for 4.5 years. During my tenure, I have achieved several key milestones for the MGCCC Campus Police Department, and taken on multiple responsibilities to help the department excel and thrive.
I strongly believe I have the work ethic, experience, and dedication to serve as the next Assistant Chief of the MGCCC Perkinston Campus Police Department. In this role, I will continue to demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, justice, courage, fairness, respect, and honor to every staff member, student, and visitor on our campus.
It is my goal to continue growing within the department and, one day, advance to the position of Chief of Police at the MGCCC Perkinston Campus.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MGCCC Campus Police Department
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus
Perkinston, Mississippi
09.2022 - Current
- Serve as an initial responder for medical emergencies on campus grounds.
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving public safety or criminal activity.
- Conducted investigations into violations of university regulations or state and federal law.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents, including the use of force, if applicable.
- Participated in active shooter drills to ensure readiness in emergencies.
- Operated two-way radio equipment for communication between officers on duty.
- Performed building checks, escorts, lockouts, unlocks, and other security services as needed.
- Maintained records of incidents, arrests, citations issued, reports written, and any other related activities.
- Assisted in the enforcement of university policies and procedures related to student conduct.
- Investigated suspicious activity and responded to calls for assistance or service.
- Performed traffic control duties such as issuing parking tickets and directing traffic at special events.
- Communicated effectively with fellow officers regarding departmental operations or changes in policy or procedure.
- Attended training classes to stay up to date with current laws, regulations, and procedures relating to campus police work.
- Interacted positively with members of the community while providing professional customer service.
- Patrolled campus grounds on foot and in a patrol vehicle to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Provided first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance systems and cameras throughout the campus area.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies during investigations as necessary.
- Mediated conflicts between students and teachers.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations, and unusual activities.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected, and previous incidents.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Created work schedules for all full-time and part-time officers.
- Created and prepared evidence bags to process crime scenes on campus.
- Created, organized, and submitted District Attorney (DA) case packages on campus to prepare for court proceedings.
- Submitted and scanned student conduct and accident reports to the Dean of Student Services in preparation for student conduct hearings when needed.
- Testified at student conduct hearings on campus.
- Prepared case files for student conduct hearings.
- Provided information to students and parents at school orientation regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Campus Police Department.
- Assisted students by issuing student identification cards and parking permits upon request.
- Responsible for organizing and assigning officer duties in coordination with events occurring on campus.
- Responsible for reviewing patrol vehicles and building check sheets to verify proper and efficient operation.
- Managed the logging and secure transport of evidence from campus to ensure proper disposal, according to protocols.
Campus Police Officer
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, Mississippi
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Performed traffic control duties such as issuing parking tickets and directing traffic at special events.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents including use of force if applicable.
- Participated in active shooter drills to ensure readiness in emergency situations.
- Conducted investigations into violations of university regulations or state and federal law.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding concealed carry permits on campus property.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies during investigations as necessary.
- Patrolled campus grounds on foot and in a patrol vehicle to ensure safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
- Operated two-way radio equipment for communication between officers on duty.
- Monitored surveillance systems and cameras throughout the campus area.
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving public safety or criminal activity.
- Performed building checks, escorts, lockouts, unlocks and other security services as needed.
- Investigated suspicious activity and responded to calls for assistance or service.
- Attended training classes in order to stay up-to-date with current laws, regulations and procedures relating to campus police work.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Provided first aid and CPR when necessary.
Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff’s Department
Wiggins, MS
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Participated in training exercises designed to improve physical fitness levels required for the job.
- Provided courtroom security for trials and hearings by maintaining order among spectators.
- Monitored traffic violations through observation of vehicles to ensure compliance with state laws.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers via radio transmissions or telephone conversations.
- Provided assistance at traffic accidents scenes by controlling traffic flow and providing medical aid if needed.
- Assisted with crowd control during public events such as parades and protests.
- Transported prisoners between correctional facilities or to medical appointments or court appearances.
- Responded to emergency calls for service such as domestic disturbances, assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts, and other criminal activities.
- Ensured safety and security of county courthouse buildings by patrolling interior and exterior areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle.
- Served warrants and subpoenas issued by the court system.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Regulated vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion to reduce accidents.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
Correctional Officer
Stone County Correctional Facility
Wiggins, MS
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other .
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stone High School
Wiggins, MS05-2013
Skills
- De-escalation techniques: intervention strategies frequently used to prevent a person from emotionally escalating from feelings of frustration or irritation
- Law enforcement: campus police law enforcement officers with the authority to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes
- Surveillance techniques involve the monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information, usually of people, to influence, manage, direct, or protect
- Investigative skills: The abilities individuals use to gather data and generate conclusions to reveal important facts
- Security systems: any of various means or devices designed to guard persons and property against a broad range of hazards, including crime, fire, accidents, espionage, sabotage, subversion, and attack
- Radio communication: the process of transmitting information through radio waves using devices such as handheld radios
- First aid and CPR are medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred, and they are emergency treatments that are done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
- Patrol procedures: Instructions assigned to the round
- Student engagement: the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught
- Community relations practices: the methods used to establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship within the community
- Crisis planning experience: a process of dealing with emergencies within a company or organization
- Mental health support: Support encompasses a range of resources, services, and actions aimed at enhancing an individual's emotional and psychological well-being, fostering resilience, and promoting overall mental health
- Policy enforcement: the application of rules or parameters, known as 'policies', to restrict users within legal boundaries, typically used for security purposes in network environments
- Physical fitness is to the human body what fine-tuning is to an engine
Accomplishments
- I am a Certified Law Enforcement Officer serving since 2017.
- I am certified in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
- I hold firearms qualification with the Glock 19 equipped with a Red Dot sight.
- I hold firearms qualification with a shotgun.
- "I have strong communication skills developed as an officer employed at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus Police Department."
- I hold qualification in the use of OC spray.
- I hold certification in the use of the Taser.
- I currently serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus Police Department.
- I currently serve as an Investigator with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus Police Department.
- I am trained in Human Trafficking awareness and intervention.
- I am trained in Fentanyl safety and handling.
- I created District Attorney (DA) case packages for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus Police Department."
- "I created and prepared evidence bags while processing crime scenes for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus Police Department."
- I am currently over-scheduled in my roles as both a full-time and part-time officer at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston Campus.
- I am the designated Field Training Officer responsible for overseeing the training of all officers at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus Police Department.
- I am trained in Active Shooter Awareness.
- I am trained in executing search warrants.
Timeline
MGCCC Campus Police Department
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus
09.2022 - Current
Campus Police Officer
Pearl River Community College
11.2021 - 08.2024
Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff’s Department
06.2017 - 11.2021
Correctional Officer
Stone County Correctional Facility
11.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Stone High School
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