Craig Neal
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable instructor with 30 years of experience teaching military and civilian-level courses. Sensitivity to student diversity with strong desire to help adults achieve learning goals. Evidence of distance education and web-teaching modalities. Motivated law enforcement Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Academy Instructor
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC
05.1996 - 05.2023
- Instructed police cadets in all facets of law enforcement weapons training to include basic handgun and combat shotgun fundamentals, safety, and utilization.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods
- Supervised and monitored students' use of weapons and equipment.
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
Duke Energy
05.2007 - 02.2019
- Carried out officer debriefings to 25-member team to promote proper protection of property.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Monitored and checked vehicles, personnel and possessions at numerous entry and exit points.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Military Police Senior Instructor
United States Army Reserve
Columbia, SC
11.1985 - 05.2015
- Served as Military Police Instructor at the Total Army School System (TASS) Training Center, Ft, Knox, Ky; prepared for and conducted classroom and field instruction of U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers in accordance with U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) periods of instruction, (POI).
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $40 million.
- Developed and maintained periods of instruction (lesson Plans), examinations, practical exercises, and training aids.
- Tracked soldiers progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Law Enforcement Training Manager
Advanced Interactive Systems
Tukwila, WA
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Conducted on site contract law enforcement training for Federal, State, County, and local civilian and military police officers.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Detective Sergeant
Fort Mill Police Department
Fort Mill, SC
05.1992 - 05.1997
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI03.1992
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC12.1976
Skills
- Interactive Learning
- Detailed Instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Police Training
- Classroom Instruction
- Immersive Activities
- Instructional Practices
Accomplishments
Highly decorated military police officer
Timeline
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
Duke Energy
05.2007 - 02.2019
Law Enforcement Training Manager
Advanced Interactive Systems
05.2002 - 05.2007
Police Academy Instructor
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
05.1996 - 05.2023
Detective Sergeant
Fort Mill Police Department
05.1992 - 05.1997
Military Police Senior Instructor
United States Army Reserve
11.1985 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
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