Jessica Morelli
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Public safety and emergency management professional with experience spanning 911 emergency communications, U.S. Army counterintelligence, incident command, and multi-agency operations. Skilled in threat and risk assessment, crisis communications, intelligence analysis, real-time operational coordination, and emergency response. Proven ability to assess rapidly evolving situations, communicate critical information, and support sound decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Dispatcher
Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard
08.2026 - Current
- Receive, assess, and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls, rapidly identifying critical information and appropriate public safety response.
- Dispatch and coordinate law enforcement resources using Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), radio communications, and real-time mapping systems.
- Maintain continuous situational awareness of officer locations, unit status, active incidents, and evolving field conditions while managing simultaneous radio and telephone traffic.
- Utilize RapidDeploy and GIS/GPS mapping tools to identify incident locations, verify caller information, and support accurate responder routing.
- Access law enforcement information systems to verify warrants, vehicle records, and other information necessary to support field operations.
- Coordinate information and response requests involving officers, supervisors, outside agencies, and other public safety partners while maintaining accurate, time-sensitive incident documentation.
Counterintelligence Agent
United States Army
09.2003 - 03.2010
- Conducted intelligence collection and multi-source threat assessments in support of national security and homeland security missions.
- Analyzed and synthesized intelligence from multiple sources to identify potential threats, operational risks, and information relevant to mission planning and decision-making.
- Authored intelligence reports and assessments for senior leadership and interagency partners, translating complex information into clear, actionable findings.
- Delivered high-stakes intelligence briefings and situational updates to commanders and joint-task-force personnel in support of time-sensitive operational decisions.
- Coordinated and communicated across military and interagency environments while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and situational awareness in high-pressure operations.
- Trained and supervised soldiers in intelligence operations, security procedures, and operational readiness.
- Applied Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) principles during multi-agency exercises and coordinated response activities.
- Led Hurricane Katrina relief-support operations as Algiers Courthouse lead, coordinating activities within a rapidly evolving disaster-response environment; awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal.
- Various Domestic & Overseas Locations
Sergeant, Equine Training NCOIC Mounted Unit
California State Guard
Sacramento, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led equine training and readiness activities supporting search-and-rescue (SAR), evacuation, and ceremonial missions.
- Planned and executed training exercises, live evacuation drills, and interagency response exercises to strengthen operational readiness and coordination.
- Developed and delivered instruction in horsemanship, field safety, and equine care for mounted-unit personnel.
- Created standardized training materials, orientation guides, and best-practice procedures to improve safety and operational consistency.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and logistical requirements for mounted patrols, public events, and ceremonial operations.
- Supported operations within Incident Command System (ICS) structures and established chain-of-command and safety protocols.
Social Media & Marketing Consultant
BadHorse Studio Salon / Freelance
Woodland Hills, CA
06.2012 - 07.2026
- Managed business operations, client communications, marketing strategy, and public-facing digital content for an independent small business.
- Developed and executed digital outreach campaigns across social media, web, and paid advertising platforms, using performance data to refine messaging and audience engagement.
- Created public-facing communications and visual materials while maintaining a consistent organizational voice across multiple digital platforms.
- Monitored audience feedback, market trends, and performance metrics to identify emerging issues and adjust communications strategies.
- Coordinated business priorities, vendors, clients, scheduling, and operational requirements in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations, Minor in Anthropology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2027
Skills
- 911 Emergency Communications & Public Safety Operations
- Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) & Real-Time Mapping Systems
- RapidDeploy Public Safety Mapping
- Incident Command System (ICS) & Emergency Response
- Crisis Communications & Multi-Agency Coordination
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning
- Threat, Risk & Situational Assessment
- Intelligence & Investigative Analysis
- Operational Decision-Making in High-Stress Environments
- Training Development & Personnel Instruction
- Records Management & Documentation
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Public Information & Digital Communications
- Canva Content Development
- Social Media Strategy & Management
Additional Information
Security Clearance: Previously held Top Secret (TS); Recently passed Polygraph/Background for Police Department; conversational Mandarin Chinese
Timeline
Public Safety Dispatcher
Oxnard Police Department
08.2026 - Current
Sergeant, Equine Training NCOIC Mounted Unit
California State Guard
01.2022 - 01.2024
Social Media & Marketing Consultant
BadHorse Studio Salon / Freelance
06.2012 - 07.2026
Counterintelligence Agent
United States Army
09.2003 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - International Relations, Minor in Anthropology
Arizona State University