James Perkins
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Leadership experience in military and law enforcement environments, driving coordinated team performance under high-pressure conditions. Analytical decision-making supports tactical priorities and public safety objectives. Disciplined judgment sustains effective incident response.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Investigated incidents and completed detailed reports for university records.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Enforced applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations to uphold community safety and order.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Coordinate with emergency services to manage incidents and provide timely assistance.
- Assessed situations swiftly to determine appropriate response and resources needed.
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public order and safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.
Infantry Squad Leader
USMCR
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
07.2021 - Current
- Planned and executed patrols and combat drills to ensure USMC mission readiness
- Spearheaded fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training, and MOUT exercises at various locations.
- Coordinated squad movements during exercises to optimize deployment preparation
- Led infantry squad training under Marine Corps standards
- Led weapons systems training for subordinates, improving team safety and operational cohesion
- Supervised weapon handling, field operations, and safety compliance
- Mentored junior Marines on discipline, teamwork, and combat skills
- Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.
- Adapted to rapidly changing tactical situations to achieve mission objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Siegel High School
Murfreesboro Tennessee05-2020
Skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Weapons safety
- Patrol operations
- Emergency response
- Crisis intervention
- Situational awareness
- Physical fitness
- Conflict resolution
- Sound judgment
- Mental resilience
- Exceptional problem solver
- Public outreach
- Exceptional problem solver
Certification
- Level 1 Basic Visual Man Tracking
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Timeline
Police Officer
Middle Tennessee State University
07.2023 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
USMCR
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Siegel High School