James R. Wilkes Jr.
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Professional with strong background in law enforcement and security operations. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliability in high-pressure situations. Skilled in conflict resolution, tactical planning, and maintaining order. Known for integrity, discipline, and results-driven approach in all tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Military Police Soldier
US Army
02.2017 - Current
- Seasoned Army Military Police Soldier with 9 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles as Squad Leader and Drill Sergeant-adjacent duties. Demonstrates expert proficiency in base security, incident response, investigations, and detainee processing, reinforced by strong tactical training and force protection expertise. Proven track record in mentoring junior MPs, conducting patrols, reviewing SOPs, and delivering discipline-focused instruction under high-tempo conditions. Adept at risk assessment, incident documentation, and interagency coordination with CID and civilian authorities. Committed to maintaining mission readiness, safety, and ethical standards while enhancing unit cohesion, training outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University Online
Phoenix, AZ02-2027
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2014
Skills
- Supervised a workforce of over 60 employees
- Ensuring accountability for high-value equipment worth $25 million
- Develop/Lead wartime mission preparedness in team members
- Security management for military installations
- Expertise in planning and executing rapid, secure troop movements and logistical resupply, coordinating road, air, and rail routes; risk assessment; coordinating with adjacent units and higher command; ensuring adherence to rules of engagement and safety protocols; optimizing timelines, fuel, and convoy security
Certification
- Combat life saver certified
- Military Police certified
- Unit movement officer certified
- Basic life saver certified
- Unit Movement Officer certified
- Weapons qualification (M17, M4 Carbine)
- M1151A1 HMMVEE (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle)
- M1240A1 MRAP (Mine Resistant Armored Protection Vehicle)
Timeline
Military Police Soldier
US Army
02.2017 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Grand Canyon University Online
High School Diploma -
John A. Brashear High School