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DHANA K. JONES

DHANA K. JONES

Tarpon Springs,FL

Summary

Prospective instructor specializing within the career field of Criminal Justice. Flexible Instructor well-versed in facilitating face to face and remote education. I’m driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success. Relevant work experience in Multi-Media/New Media field with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational elements of design and industry-standard software.

  • Knowledgeable Criminal Justice Professor offering ten years of academic instruction, including classroom management, curriculum development and faculty collaboration. Excellent history of building strong rapport with students, faculty and administration to promote university mission and drive learning objectives. Well-versed in implementing innovative teaching methods, resulting in increased enrollment and improved student engagement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Justice Instructor

Pinellas County School Board
01.2020 - Current
  • Pinellas Park High School Criminal Justice Academy mission is to maintain high-quality academic programs to meet student academic needs.
  • Pinellas Park High School Criminal Justice Academy offers criminal justice coursework and activities designed to provide students with requisite preparation to become well qualified criminal justice professionals or to continue their professional education (e.g., law school administration, postgraduate degree); to encourage pursuits of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service by regionally and nationally recognized faculty, and to meet criminal justice community needs.
  • Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff
  • Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate
  • Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students
  • Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
  • Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity
  • Selected and obtained materials and supplies such as textbooks
  • Taught in-classroom and online courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Police Captain

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Youth Services Division duty remains working with communities in developing problem-solving procedures; therefore, challenging direct causes of crime through community engagement and diligent investigations. Youth Services Division encourages building community capital through establishing trust through valuing trust and diversity. Under direct command, Youth Services Division counselors established Strengthening Families bilingual program which served over 200 families.
  • Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts
  • Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services
  • Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches
  • Provided armed internal security to diplomatic and consular installments worldwide to safeguard public, classified information and equipment vital to national security
  • Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
  • Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
  • Monitored performance of employees and established police requirements.

Police Captain Special Operations Division

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
12.2011 - 07.2017

Special Operations Division duty remains working with communities developing problem-solving procedures; therefore, challenging direct causes of crime through joint problem-solving. Special Operations Division is engaged in fair and impartial policing to reduce crime and improve quality of life of all Nashville citizens. Special Operations Division encourages building community capital through establishing trust through valuing confidence and diversity. Special Operations Division Traffic Unit reduced at injury crashes by 12% during 2013-2017.

  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented combined with strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
01.1993 - 10.2020

Under general supervision, performs wide variety of duties involved the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

  • Police Lieutenant Patrol- Field Operations Bureau | 12/1/2008 – 10/15/2010
  • Police Sergeant Patrol- Field Operations Bureau | 1/1/2004 – 11/30/2008
  • Police Detective – Domestic Violence Division | 10/1/1997 – 12/31/2003
  • Police Field Training Officer- Field Operations Bureau | 6/16/1997 – 9/30/1997
  • Police Officer Patrol- Field Operations Bureau | 1/1/1993 – 6/15/1997
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented combined with strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Electro-Environmental Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
12.1984 - 12.1992
  • United States Air Force’s (USAF) aircraft rely on electricity and technology in order to work both safely and effectively. Responsible for maintaining and repairing wiring and electrical components on aircraft, Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems specialists make sure USAF fleet work at optimal condition.
  • Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members
  • Shared best practices and developed synergies for businesses to achieve results
  • Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness
  • Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Education

Doctorate Business - Administration, Business Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
06.2020

Master of Science - Public Service Administration

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
05.2000

County School Board Certification for Instruction: Criminal Justice -

12.4/1992

Bachelor of Science Degree - Studies

Southern Illinois University
5.15/1992

Associate of Arts Degree - General Education Studies Behavioral Science Focus

Western Oklahoma State University, Pinellas
5.1/1991

ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300 - undefined

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Advanced Incident Command and General Staff Complex Incidents (ICS-400) - undefined

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety-School of Police Staff, Harvard University Kennedy School

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • PPE Compliance
  • Team-building
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Criminal Justice Instructor

Pinellas County School Board
01.2020 - Current

Police Captain

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
06.2017 - 10.2020

Police Captain Special Operations Division

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
12.2011 - 07.2017

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
01.1993 - 10.2020

Electro-Environmental Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
12.1984 - 12.1992

Doctorate Business - Administration, Business Administration

Columbia Southern University

Master of Science - Public Service Administration

Cumberland University

County School Board Certification for Instruction: Criminal Justice -

Bachelor of Science Degree - Studies

Southern Illinois University

Associate of Arts Degree - General Education Studies Behavioral Science Focus

Western Oklahoma State University, Pinellas

ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300 - undefined

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Advanced Incident Command and General Staff Complex Incidents (ICS-400) - undefined

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety-School of Police Staff, Harvard University Kennedy School
DHANA K. JONES