Meredith Jones
Holly Ridge,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Instructor for DOCC and BLET
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered state-mandated instructional blocks to detention officers and law enforcement officers for certification attainment
- Discussed case law from the state's approved block of instruction.
- Examined constitutional amendments and application within context of detention officer and law enforcement officer responsibilities.
General Instructor for DOCC and BLET
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered state-mandated instructional blocks to detention officers and law enforcement officers for certification attainment
- Discussed case law from the state's approved block of instruction.
- Examined constitutional amendments and application within context of detention officer and law enforcement officer responsibilities.
Evidence Specialist
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville, NC
05.2016 - Current
- Took custody of evidence and property submitted to evidence unit.
- Tracked evidence and released items to deputies and detectives for court or investigation.
- Contacted property owners regarding release status of evidence.
- Sought court orders for property and evidence release.
- Researched case dispositions to assess eligibility for releasing evidence or property.
- Assisted deputies and detectives with packaging and submitting property and evidence.
- Conduct background checks for the release of firearms that were seized.
- Trained employees on how to submit property and evidence.
- Educated new employees in state database operations for checking serial numbers against stolen property records
- Deliver testimony during court proceedings.
Police Service Officer
Jacksonville Police Department
Jacksonville, NC
10.2010 - 05.2016
- Conducted inspections of taxis to ensure operational compliance within city regulations.
- Processed citizen fingerprint requests efficiently upon demand.
- Collected detailed reports from citizens to document incidents accurately.
- Gathered evidence at crime scenes for further analysis by forensic experts.
- Supplied equipment and uniforms to officers when necessary.
- Provided testimony during court proceedings
Education
General Instructor Certification - General Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
Hendersonville, NC04-2022
J.D. - Law
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Business
Southern Wesleyn University
Central, SC05-2006
Basic Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Asheville Bumcombe Technical College
Asheville, NC11-1988
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05-1988
Skills
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Case law analysis
- Evidence management
- Regulatory compliance
- Report writing
- Court testimony
- Employee training
- Public speaking
Certification
- North Carolina Law License- Bar number 63373
- Certified DCI/NCIC operator
- Certified Property and Evidence Specialist
- General Instructor Certification
- Local Agency Instructor Certification for DCI Module One
- Notary
Affiliations
- Member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Property and Evidence Association
- Chairman for the technical assessment committee of the North Carolina Property and Evidence Association.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Instructor for DOCC and BLET
Coastal Carolina Community College
11.2024 - Current
General Instructor for DOCC and BLET
James Sprunt Community College
11.2023 - Current
Evidence Specialist
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
05.2016 - Current
Police Service Officer
Jacksonville Police Department
10.2010 - 05.2016
General Instructor Certification - General Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
J.D. - Law
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Science - Business
Southern Wesleyn University
Basic Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Asheville Bumcombe Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Haywood Community College
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