Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Jerry Mecca

Barnegat,NJ

Summary

NJ - PTC Licensed Police Officer with comprehensive background specializing in criminal investigations and experience with patrol duties. Demonstrated strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Numerous successes in solving complex criminal investigations and making impactful contributions to public safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Hightstown Police Department
Hightstown , NJ
09.2014 - Current
  • Performance of patrol officer duties while assigned to the Detective Bureau since 2016.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of all assigned cases.
  • Conducted interviews and interrogations of witnesses, victims, sources, and suspects.
  • Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
  • Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
  • Obtained and executed search warrants to gather evidence related to criminal investigations.
  • Maintained professional relationships with members of the community.
  • Testified in court cases.
  • Additional responsibilities include the following: Evidence Custodian, Secondary Public Information Officer, Employment Background Investigator, Department Liaison; Firearms Application Background Investigations; Crime Scene Processing; Other Administrative Duties; and In-service Training.

Warehouse Dock Manager

ACCEM Warehouse
Bayonne , NJ
02.2010 - 10.2014
  • Supervised the daily operations of the dock and assigned tasks to dock personnel.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records.
  • Managed the receipt of incoming goods, ensuring accuracy in counting, labeling, and storage of items.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided feedback as needed to improve productivity levels.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual inventory levels versus system records.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading for trailers and client pick-ups and identified damaged products.
  • Conducted annual audits of customer inventory.

SLEO II Officer

Carteret Police Department
Carteret , NJ
02.2013 - 08.2014
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
  • Assisted with evidence collection at crime scenes.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.

SLEO II Officer

Sea Girt Police Department
Sea Girt , NJ
10.2012 - 02.2013
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.

SLEO II Officer

Point Pleasant Beach Police Department
Point Pleasant Beach , NJ
12.2011 - 09.2012
  • Patrolled assigned areas (Street Enforcement Details) on foot to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Checked buildings and businesses after hours for security purposes.

SLEO I Officer

Sea Girt Police Department
Sea Girt , NJ
05.2009 - 11.2011
  • Patrolled assigned areas to address quality of life issues.
  • Enforcement of local ordinance violations.
  • Assigned traffic control details for special events and school crossings.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

Food Runner

Solo Bella
Jackson , NJ
12.2006 - 04.2007
  • Performed daily pre-shift side work duties, such as restocking supplies and preparing food.
  • Assisted with the setup and breakdown of the dining area before and after service hours.
  • Efficiently delivered food orders from kitchen to tables, ensuring timely service.
  • Packaged and organized to-go orders for delivery drivers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, responding promptly to requests and concerns.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson, NJ
06-2007

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ

Some College (No Degree) -

Bergen County Community College
Paramus, NJ

Skills

  • Experience with utilizing various Record Management Systems including LawSoft, Spillman, and Enforsys
  • Experienced with using NJ Courts System to issue criminal complaints, juvenile petitions, eTROs, and conduct checks in DVCR, ATS/ACS, etc
  • Performed federal, state, and local law enforcement related database queries
  • Vetted access and experience with law enforcement investigative tools through the Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal
  • PD Social Media PIO who has experience with disseminating public safety notifications through social media platforms and Everbridge public alerts/notifications system
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDF, and digital forensics tools

Accomplishments

  • Life Saving Award - Residential Structure Fire 12/2014.
  • Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Award for Exemplary Investigative Work in Connection with the Neil Schloss/CannaSense Investigation and Seizure - 12/5/2018.
  • Numerous positive performance notices in Guardian Tracking.

Certification

  • Radar Operator Certified since 11/2014.
  • Basic Course for Police Officers - 2/11/2015.
  • Firearms Laws and Identification Application Training 2016 & 2023 (NJSP).
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation Techniques; Burlington County Prosecutor's Office - 10/2016.
  • Comprehensive Interview Program; Burling County Prosecutor's Office - 10/2016.
  • Criminal Investigations Course; Burlington County Prosecutor's Office - 12/2016.
  • International Association for Property and Evidence; Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement - 3/2017.
  • HyperDrive Narcotics Investigations Course - 9/2017.
  • Bomb Threat Awareness & Response Training - 11/2017.
  • Statement Analysis - 12/2017.
  • Hidden Compartment Training; Trap Find LLC - 1/22/2018.
  • SFST/HGN Certified - 3/2018.
  • Alcotest 7110 & 9510 Operator Certified.
  • Physical Conditioning Instructor Course - 3/2018
  • Basic Course for School Resource Officers - 8/24/2018.
  • NHTSA ARIDE Online Certification - 1/25/2019.
  • Methods of Instruction - 02/2019
  • Finding Words Child First (Certified Child Forensic Interviewer) - 10/2020.
  • Vehicle Operations Instructor Course - 9/3/2021.
  • Basic Course for Humane Law Enforcement Officers - 10/20/2021.
  • Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Performance Level & Train-the-Trainer; LSU NCBRT - 3/2023.
  • Backtrace Level 1 Training - 3/29/2023.
  • Pre-Employment Background Investigations - 4/2023.
  • Best Practices for Collection/Seizure of Mobile Devices for Law Enforcement; NDCAC/NJ RCFL - 5/7/2024.
  • Glock Armorer Course - 5/14/2024.
  • Triton Training Group AR15/M5 Armorer Course - 5/16/2024.
  • Basic Public Information Officer Course - 6/6/2024.
  • AMBER Alert/CART Training - 8/2024.
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator Certification - 9/4/2024.
  • National Forensic Computer Institute; Mobile Device Examiner - 9/13/2024.

Affiliations

  • I'm a father, husband, and family orientated person.
  • I enjoy playing sports, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
  • My hobbies include housework that never seems to end, snowboarding, surfing, and dog training.
  • I was an avid soccer player growing up. I played in both competitive travel leagues and also for school teams, including middle school, high school, and college. I was recruited to play for William Paterson University Pioneers Soccer Team (D3 league) after graduating from Jackson Memorial High School. I played one season for the Pioneers. After college, I continued to play soccer with law enforcement soccer teams (NJ Strikers & NJ Blue) comprised of federal, state, and local police officers in NJ.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Police Officer

Hightstown Police Department
09.2014 - Current

SLEO II Officer

Carteret Police Department
02.2013 - 08.2014

SLEO II Officer

Sea Girt Police Department
10.2012 - 02.2013

SLEO II Officer

Point Pleasant Beach Police Department
12.2011 - 09.2012

Warehouse Dock Manager

ACCEM Warehouse
02.2010 - 10.2014

SLEO I Officer

Sea Girt Police Department
05.2009 - 11.2011

Food Runner

Solo Bella
12.2006 - 04.2007

High School Diploma -

Jackson Memorial High School

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

William Paterson University

Some College (No Degree) -

Bergen County Community College
  • Radar Operator Certified since 11/2014.
  • Basic Course for Police Officers - 2/11/2015.
  • Firearms Laws and Identification Application Training 2016 & 2023 (NJSP).
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation Techniques; Burlington County Prosecutor's Office - 10/2016.
  • Comprehensive Interview Program; Burling County Prosecutor's Office - 10/2016.
  • Criminal Investigations Course; Burlington County Prosecutor's Office - 12/2016.
  • International Association for Property and Evidence; Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement - 3/2017.
  • HyperDrive Narcotics Investigations Course - 9/2017.
  • Bomb Threat Awareness & Response Training - 11/2017.
  • Statement Analysis - 12/2017.
  • Hidden Compartment Training; Trap Find LLC - 1/22/2018.
  • SFST/HGN Certified - 3/2018.
  • Alcotest 7110 & 9510 Operator Certified.
  • Physical Conditioning Instructor Course - 3/2018
  • Basic Course for School Resource Officers - 8/24/2018.
  • NHTSA ARIDE Online Certification - 1/25/2019.
  • Methods of Instruction - 02/2019
  • Finding Words Child First (Certified Child Forensic Interviewer) - 10/2020.
  • Vehicle Operations Instructor Course - 9/3/2021.
  • Basic Course for Humane Law Enforcement Officers - 10/20/2021.
  • Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Performance Level & Train-the-Trainer; LSU NCBRT - 3/2023.
  • Backtrace Level 1 Training - 3/29/2023.
  • Pre-Employment Background Investigations - 4/2023.
  • Best Practices for Collection/Seizure of Mobile Devices for Law Enforcement; NDCAC/NJ RCFL - 5/7/2024.
  • Glock Armorer Course - 5/14/2024.
  • Triton Training Group AR15/M5 Armorer Course - 5/16/2024.
  • Basic Public Information Officer Course - 6/6/2024.
  • AMBER Alert/CART Training - 8/2024.
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator Certification - 9/4/2024.
  • National Forensic Computer Institute; Mobile Device Examiner - 9/13/2024.

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