Kelsey Hudson
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dynamic, observant, and adaptable professional with a diverse background spanning public safety, security, education, and customer service, notably at the university level, and for North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. Excelled in roles requiring teamwork, communication, and situational awareness. Proven ability to manage caseloads and a track record in enhancing student-police rapport and contributing to campus and public safety. Effectively liaised between offenders, court personnel, and community agencies to facilitate treatment plans to ensure compliance. Upheld fitness and firearm standards while staying organized with departmental tasks. Skilled in first-aid, CIT, and adept at multitasking. Passion for continuous learning and navagating changes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
State Probation Parole Officer
Department of Adult Correction
Bolivia, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitate rules and regulations with offenders to promote positive behavior change.
- Check residential probationers for adherence to curfew and compliance with rules.
- Counsel offenders on substance abuse treatment options available through community providers.
- Communicate with victims of crimes to verify that restitution was being received properly and promptly.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads, including offender supervision upon their release from prison, and probationers while their sentences are suspended.
- Arrested and transported probationers and parolees in violation to ensure compliance with court protocol, and to and from prisons, and extraditions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activity related to offenders.
- Monitored offender activities such as drug testing, job searches, educational programs and social services.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
- Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems.
Part Time Security Guard
University of North Carolina Wilmington's Police Department
Wilmington, NC
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked alongside police officers at the university to assist with students
- Primary duties were to be high visibility, usually foot patrol, unlock and secure buildings, and help students if needed
- Provided car unlocks, tire changes, jump starts, and escorts
- Worked special events around campus such as basketball games, move-in, graduation, etc
- Helped students build rapport, and be more open and trustworthy of the police department
- Reported and documented concerns regarding the campus community
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Served as a mentor and teaching assistant for criminology and sociology undergraduate students
- Graded tests, provided lecture material, and proctored exams
- Assisted the professor with online tests and materials
- Read, took notes, and studied class material in order to make exams/quizzes for students
Part Time Sales Associate
Finish Line
Vienna, WV
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Sold name brand sports apparel, and shoes
- Provided customer service
- Handled cash and worked register
- Stocked shoes, and worked inventory
Alumni Phonathon Worker
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Contacted Alderson Broaddus alumni by telephone, to donate to the alumni fund for the university
PPD Intern
Philippi Police Department
Philippi, West Virginia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responded to calls with officers, transported arrests, observed writing tickets, learned basic K-9 handling, welfare checks, dusted for fingerprints, sat in on interrogation, documented body cam footage, transcribed body cam footage, viewed autopsy footage/photos, assisted with an ongoing homicide case
Library Office Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted students in the library in locating certain areas of interest.
MPD Intern
Middleport Police Department
Middleport, Ohio
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Did ride-alongs with various officers, saw what patrol officers did on a daily basis
- Learned the communications of dispatch
- Wrote reports, and handled paperwork
Education
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2021
Post-Baccalaurate - Forensic Science
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2020
Bachelors of Art - Criminal Justice with Minor in Biology
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV05.2019
Diploma -
Meigs High School
Pomeroy, OH02.2015
Skills
- Courtroom testimony
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Ability to multitask
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- CIT Trained
- Basic computer skills
- First-aid certified
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Offender supervision
- Situational awareness
- Physical fitness
- De-escalation techniques
Hobbies and Interests
- Lifting
- Hiking
- Basketball
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Running
- Dogs
References
- Jason Edwards, NC Department of Adult Correction, 252-325-1901 jason.c.edwards@dac.nc.gov
- James Toto, Supervisor Live Nation Venue Security Department, 609-892-1198
- Kara Mariotti, University Police Department, 252-315-4074, mariottik@uncw.edu
- Danielle Vosburgh, Housing and Residence Life, (678)557-5514, vosburghdl@ab.edu
- Jeff Walters, Philippi Police Department, (304) 641-9420, Jeffery.W.Walters@wv.gov
- Justin Smith, University of North Carolina Wilmington, smithjm@uncw.edu
Timeline
State Probation Parole Officer
Department of Adult Correction
04.2022 - Current
Part Time Security Guard
University of North Carolina Wilmington's Police Department
08.2019 - 04.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
08.2019 - 12.2021
Alumni Phonathon Worker
Alderson Broaddus University
01.2018 - 03.2019
PPD Intern
Philippi Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2019
Part Time Sales Associate
Finish Line
05.2016 - 07.2019
Library Office Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
10.2015 - 10.2017
MPD Intern
Middleport Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Post-Baccalaurate - Forensic Science
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelors of Art - Criminal Justice with Minor in Biology
Alderson Broaddus University
Diploma -
Meigs High School
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