Jacob Ford
Jacksonville,AL
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing community safety and youth engagement, notably at Anniston Police Department and Angel Grove Baptist Church. Skilled in mentoring and crisis intervention, I've significantly increased youth group attendance and case resolution rates. Expert in organizational skills and excellent communication, I bring a results-driven approach to impactful team and community development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Angel Grove Baptist Church
Jacksonville AL
02.2023 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
Detective
Anniston Police Department
Anniston, AL
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection ensuring no critical elements are missed.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in cases from as low as petty theft all the way up to Capital Murder.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Utilized cutting-edge technology for accurate crime scene reconstruction, aiding in the identification of key evidence.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new developments in forensic science and investigation methodologies.
- Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
- Improved department efficiency with meticulous case management and detailed report writing.
- Increased case resolution rate through diligent evidence collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Enhanced interrogation techniques, leading to increased confession rates and case closures.
- Mentored junior detectives, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance their investigative skills.
Injection Molding Machine Operator
RTI
Rainsville, AL
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Enhanced communication between shifts by providing detailed shift handover reports, ensuring smooth transitions and operational continuity.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing machine settings for various materials and mold designs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting routine equipment inspections.
- Trained new operators on injection molding machines, enhancing their knowledge and skills for efficient performance.
- Documented daily production information for accurate record-keeping and informed decisionmaking.
- Reduced machine downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting of issues.
Education
GED -
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, ALAssociate Of Applied Science - Science Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL01.2012
Skills
- Preaching
- Youth Counseling
- Community Service
- Budget Management
- Learning Strategies
- Discipleship training
- Biblical Knowledge
- Mentoring abilities
- Small Group Facilitation
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Social media proficiency
- Staff Development
- Shepherding
- Counseling
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Volunteer Management
- Event Coordination
- Administrative tasks
- Budget Development
- Social media expertise
- Budget Administration
- Sermons preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Angel Grove Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current
Detective
Anniston Police Department
01.2015 - 05.2023
Injection Molding Machine Operator
RTI
03.2011 - 12.2014
GED -
Northeast Alabama Community College
Associate Of Applied Science - Science Education
Northeast Alabama Community College