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Paul Meagher

Glenside,PA

Summary

Criminal justice professional with extensive law enforcement experience and a focus on investigative skills. Expertise in criminal law, criminology, and statistical analysis, demonstrated through successful court testimony and field supervision. Strong work ethic and adaptability, with proven ability to excel in unsupervised environments and quickly acquire new skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Bartender

McMenamins Tavern
Philadelphia, PA
02.1997 - 12.2024
  • Ensured exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and needs.
  • Performed regular inventory checks on beer, wine, spirits, juices, and cocktail ingredients.
  • Trained new bartenders in drink mixing techniques and beer pouring.
  • Managed overall operations of gastropub to maintain high standards.

Probation Parole Officer

Philadelphia Probation and Parole Department
Philadelphia, PA
04.1993 - 01.1999
  • Monitored offender activities such as drug testing, job searches, educational programs and social services.
  • Performed risk assessments on new offenders being considered for parole or probation placement.
  • Counseled offenders on substance abuse treatment options available through community providers.
  • Provided violation of probation/parole reports to the criminal courts and testified at all of my client's violation hearings.

Pretrial Services Officer and Unit Supervisor

D.C. Pretrial Services Agency
Washington, DC
01.1990 - 03.1993
  • Interviewed new arrestees and provided detailed background investigations with bail recommendations for the D.C. Superior and Federal Courts.
  • Testified in the daily bail hearings and various pretrial supervision violation hearings.
  • Ensured security and confidentiality of sensitive information across operations.
  • Managed team of professionals to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Rutgers-Camden University
Camden, NJ
05-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
05-1989

Skills

  • Interviewing expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Court testimony preparation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Policy development

Accomplishments

  • 25 Years of coaching youth sports including Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Football.

Timeline

Manager, Bartender

McMenamins Tavern
02.1997 - 12.2024

Probation Parole Officer

Philadelphia Probation and Parole Department
04.1993 - 01.1999

Pretrial Services Officer and Unit Supervisor

D.C. Pretrial Services Agency
01.1990 - 03.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Rutgers-Camden University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Villanova University