Grace James

Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with internship experiences at a federal law enforcement agency and a state prosecutors office. Highly motivated, organized, and adaptable. Seeking for entry- level Special Agent employment opportunity.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-james-a352b6340/

Summit County Prosecutors Office (Akron, OH)

• Spring 2024 (January - April)
• Completed 135.5 hours
• Became familiar trial preparation, legal research, and observe trials
• Shadowed the criminal and juvenile division
• Took detailed notes on jail calls between inmates and outside contacts
• Entered in case documents to the online database

United States Marshal Service (Akron, OH)

• Fall 2024 (August - November)
• Completed 187.5 hours
• Observed courtroom proceedings and document case related updates
• Shadow inmate booking process
• File specific documents in correspondence to an inmate
• Developed a strong understanding of federal law enforcement procedures and judicial security

• Lifeguarding Instructor (American Red Cross)
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor (American Red Cross)
• Water Safety Instructor (American Red Cross)
• Lifeguard (American Red Cross)

• National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America (ROTC Certificate): I participated in Army ROTC my freshman year of college, 2022-2023, and was selected to receive this award by members of the cadre in April of 2023.
• Aquatics Student Employee of the Year: received this from the Kent State University Recreational and Wellness Services, the Aquatics Department, where I worked in college from 2022-current. I was hand selected by our assistant director from the department, due to me stepping up as a leader to 50+ peers in our department.
• Outstanding Criminology & Justice Studies Senior Award: I was selected as the recipient of this award by the Kent State University Curriculum and Undergraduate Studies Committee in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Receiving this award was due to my academic achievements, engagement with the field, and demonstrating strong critical thinking.