JARED MEINERT
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Public Safety Professional & Wisconsin Hunter Safety Instructor | U.S. Navy Veteran| Dedicated professional with 10 years of experience in Maritime Search & Rescue, high-risk training, and law enforcement support. As a certified Wisconsin Hunter Safety Instructor and Naval Instructor, trained thousands in firearms safety, water survival, small arms marksmanship & tactics and outdoor ethics/regulations. Expert in navigating complex environments and ensuring regulatory compliance, committed to applying gained knowledge and experience to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources as a Conservation Warden.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Instructor & Security Supervisor
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Hired as a Community Service Officer with the Wisconsin DNR through the DOD Skillbridge program; will begin coordinating public safety and natural resource protection initiatives at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area effective May 18.
- Trained and evaluated 42,000+ Navy Recruits annually in water survival training within a high-risk aquatic environment, ensuring readiness and safety.
- Certified Lifeguard, applying advanced life-saving, first aid, and emergency response skills in dynamic training settings.
- Carried out Security Operations patrolling 1,868 acres and protecting 42,000 personnel with zero security breaches.
- Delivered firearms and tactical instruction to 39 staff members, qualifying over 42,000 Navy Recruits annually in small arms handling and use-of-force increasing firearms qualification rates by 32%.
- Supervised 87 security personnel during 23 recruit graduation ceremonies, ensuring the safety of 15,000+ public attendees.
- First Mate – Salmon Fishing Charter, Lake Michigan: Assisted with vessel operations, navigation, and client safety while maintaining equipment and enhancing customer experience during guided fishing excursions.
Weapons Safety Officer & Search and Rescue Swimmer
USS Gravely
Norfolk, VA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Served as lead Search and Rescue Swimmer and small boat operator during 34 underway operations with zero incidents.
- Conducted 456 hours of weapons training across 15 exercises, achieving 98% performance scores.
- Mentored 72 Sailors in advanced weapons systems, increasing force protection qualifications by 39%.
- Managed 67 preventive maintenance checks, improving reliability of critical shipboard systems.
- Spearheaded 18 anti-terrorism qualifications and 14 pre-boarding drills, strengthening readiness and maritime enforcement response.
Security Forces Leader & Search and Rescue Swimmer
USS Hopper
Pearl Harbor, HI
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Led the Security Team, training and qualified 164 Sailors in tactical operations and live-fire exercises.
- Certified as Navy Surface Search and Rescue Swimmer: Successfully completed a rigorous, high-stress certification program with a 52% attrition rate. Entrusted as a primary life-saver for a crew of 321, maintaining 100% mission readiness in high-risk maritime environments.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts, raising $657 for Sailor wellness initiatives through Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions.
- Earned the Navy And Marine Corps Achievement medal for efforts during five Maritime Enforcement and Search and Rescue operations during 2019 overseas deployment.
Education
High School -
Dubois Area High School
Dubois, PA06.2016
Skills
- Small Arms & Tactical Instruction
- Vessel Navigation & Operation
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Advanced First Aid
- Outdoor Safety Training
- Land & Water Patrol Operations
- Report Writing
- Public Relations
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Instructional Leadership
- Public Engagement & Conflict De-escalation
- High-Risk Decision Making
- Maritime Safety & Crisis Response
- Regulatory Integrity
- Resource Stewardship
Certification
- Wisconsin Hunter Safety Instructor
- Wisconsin ATV/Boat/ Snowmobile Safety
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Master Training Specialist
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/O2
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
- Water Survival Instructor
- Navy Security Reaction Force Basic & Advanced
- Search and Rescue Swimmer
Timeline
Training Instructor & Security Supervisor
Recruit Training Command
01.2023 - Current
Weapons Safety Officer & Search and Rescue Swimmer
USS Gravely
05.2021 - 01.2023
Security Forces Leader & Search and Rescue Swimmer
USS Hopper
10.2016 - 05.2021
High School -
Dubois Area High School