Evan Matthew Meador
Sophia
Summary
Mission-driven professional with extensive experience in military service and public safety. Currently serving in West Virginia Army National Guard, supporting correctional operations and responding to emergencies in high-stress environments. Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills while working collaboratively or independently.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Vehicle Operator
Jan-Care Ambulance
10.2025 - Current
- Operate emergency vehicles safely during emergency responses.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations to optimize response outcomes.
- Assisted EMS personnel with patient care and managed emergency scene operations.
- Coordinated responses with law enforcement, fire departments, and other first responders to ensure efficient emergency management.
- Maintain vehicle readiness and complete required inspections.
- Respond to 911 emergency calls throughout Raleigh County.
Soldier
West Virginia Army National Guard
04.2022 - Current
- Ensured military readiness and physical fitness through rigorous training and assessments.
- Support state and federal missions while maintaining discipline and accountability.
- Received the Top Gun Crew Award during training.
- CPR certified.
- Completed CPR certification training to provide life-saving support.
- Received the State Active Duty Award.
- Supported state and federal missions by upholding discipline and accountability standards.
Correctional Officer
Southern Regional Jail
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversaw custody, control, and supervision of inmates to ensure safety and security within the facility.
- Managed responses to emergencies, disturbances, and inmate incidents, maintaining order and safety in the facility.
- Executed searches of inmates, visitors, and facility areas for contraband, safeguarding institutional integrity.
- Enforced institutional rules and security procedures.
- Graduated from West Virginia Correctional Officer Academy, completing training in security protocols.
- Prepared reports and documented incidents accurately.
State Active Duty – Correctional Support
West Virginia Army National Guard
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Served on State Active Duty supporting correctional operations.
- Monitored facility grounds and staffed security towers to ensure safety and security.
- Monitored entry points to secure areas, ensuring only authorized personnel could enter.
- Screened visitors and conducted contraband searches to uphold facility regulations.
- Supported correctional staff in enforcing safety protocols and maintaining secure environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and accountability while serving the State of West Virginia.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shady Spring High School
Shady Springs, WEST VIRGINA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Corrections & Detention
- Security Procedures
- Situational Awareness
- Physical Fitness
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Integrity
- Command support
Certification
- Combat Lifesaver (CLS)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- West Virginia Correctional Officer oc certified
Military Experience
Soldier, West Virginia Army National Guard, 04/05/22, Present, specialist E-4, Maintain military readiness and physical fitness., Completed military driver training in Europe., Awarded the Top Gun Crew Award during training., Earned Combat Lifesaver (CLS) certification., CPR certified., Recipient of the State Active Duty Award., Support state and federal missions while maintaining discipline and accountability.
Timeline
Emergency Vehicle Operator
Jan-Care Ambulance
10.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Southern Regional Jail
03.2024 - 08.2025
State Active Duty – Correctional Support
West Virginia Army National Guard
09.2023 - 03.2024
Soldier
West Virginia Army National Guard
04.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shady Spring High School
08.2018 - 05.2022