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KEITH A. CARMACK

Linwood,NJ

Summary

Criminal Justice educator and retired law enforcement professional with over 12 years of field experience and a strong academic foundation. Seeking an Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice where I can leverage my practical expertise, instructional experience, and curriculum development skills to educate and mentor the next generation of criminal justice professionals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Adjunct Professor

Atlantic Cape Community College
01.2015 - Current

Instruction to first- and second-year college level students in the Criminal Justice curriculum

  • Taught courses in-person and online such as Intro to Criminal Justice, Organized Crime, Police Operations, Concepts of Terrorism and Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Investigation, and Criminal Law
  • Established Course Goals, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes

Adjunct Professor

Harcum College
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Instructed First and Second Year Students in the Law & Justice Department
  • Taught Policing & Police Procedures, and Punishment & Corrections
  • Selected and Developed Course Materials
  • Developed Course Syllabi
  • Established Course Goals, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes

County Detective - Retired

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
08.1999 - 12.2011
  • Gangs Guns & Narcotics / FBI - Safe Street Task Force Officer
  • Designed and implemented strategies to effectively combat violent criminal behavior in Atlantic County, NJ, and the immediate surrounding area
  • Organized and conducted covert surveillances for all facets of criminal investigations
  • Worked in an undercover capacity for the purpose of purchasing Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and weapons
  • Prepared internal and external criminal cases for prosecution in Atlantic County Superior Court, and testified in Superior & Civil court proceedings
  • Spoke at various Law Enforcement venues, high schools, middle schools and group meetings regarding narcotic activity and awareness training within the South Jersey area
  • Assisted Prosecutor’s with case preparation and witnesses during trial of criminal cases in Superior Court
  • S.W.A.T (Special Weapons & Tactics, 2003 – 2011) Assistant Tactical Team Leader for an emergency response team responsible for de-escalating violent criminal behavior, as well as intervening and controlling high risk situations
  • Served as tactical team member assigned as point man on high-risk entries and arrests
  • Conducted operational plan preparation and briefings, PowerPoint presentations, and after-action evaluations

Loss Prevention - Manager

Boscov’s Department Store
08.1991 - 08.1999

Education

Master of Education -

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
01-2026

Methods of Instruction -

Atlantic County Association of Chiefs of Police
Atlantic County, NJ
01.2006

Basic Course for Investigators -

New Jersey Division of Justice Training Academy
Sea Girt, NJ
12-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ
05-1991

Skills

  • Expertise in Criminal Justice
  • Curriculum delivery
  • Student engagement
  • In-class lectures

Awards

  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association’s – Valor Award Citation
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association’s – Unit Commendation for Valor
  • Nominated for the 2011 TOP COPS Award – Sponsored by the National Association of Police Organization
  • Exceptional Service Awards – Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Mainland Local #77

Professional Highlights

  • 12 years of law enforcement experience for the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Worked in and with various units and departments including Gangs, Guns & Narcotics, Trial, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, DEA, US Postal Inspectors, and US Customs.
  • Conducted hundreds of criminal investigations and assisted in complex multi-jurisdictional investigations.
  • Provided testimony, training, and guidance during investigations.
  • Trained both new recruits and experienced police officers in surveillance, undercover, and street survival techniques.
  • Prepared written reports, operation plans, performance objectives, and core instructional material for classroom instruction.
  • Attended training by the FBI, DEA, US Military, and other state and local police departments.

Timeline

Senior Adjunct Professor

Atlantic Cape Community College
01.2015 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Harcum College
08.2012 - 12.2012

County Detective - Retired

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
08.1999 - 12.2011

Loss Prevention - Manager

Boscov’s Department Store
08.1991 - 08.1999

Master of Education -

Eastern Washington University

Methods of Instruction -

Atlantic County Association of Chiefs of Police

Basic Course for Investigators -

New Jersey Division of Justice Training Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
KEITH A. CARMACK