James Jones
Atlanta,United States
Summary
I am a dedicated law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience providing security and maintaining safe environments for communities within the City of Atlanta. I am successful at managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. I possess advanced skills in crime prevention, high risk situations, and leadership abilities. I am Looking to apply these skills to the Atlanta Municipal Court Safety and Security Manager position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Deputy
United States Marshals Service
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Arrested wanted persons for dangerous crimes nationwide
- Nationwide Fugitive Investigations
- Extradited wanted persons natinwide
Police Detective
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress.
- Collected and analyzed intelligence information in relation to investigations.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
Police Officer
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
08.2003 - 02.2015
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
Director of Safety and Security
City of Atlanta Municipal Court
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Protecting People and Property
- Maintaining Order
- Service Oriented
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Public Safety
- Team Building and Development
- Customer Service
- On-the-Job Training
- Detail-Oriented
- Documentation Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Computer Skills
- Training & Development
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management
- Team Building
- Good Work Ethic
- People Skills
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- Appointed Atlanta Police Fugitive Unit Team Leader. ( Jan. 2013)
- Appointed Atlanta Police Narcotics Unit Team Leader. (Sept. 2019)
- Tasked to train newly appointed detectives in the Atlanta Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. (May. 2021)
Timeline
Director of Safety and Security
City of Atlanta Municipal Court
08.2023 - Current
Special Deputy
United States Marshals Service
06.2016 - 05.2019
Police Detective
City of Atlanta
02.2015 - 11.2022
Police Officer
City of Atlanta
08.2003 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Morris Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University