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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
FEMA Certifications
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Sarah Jackson

Omaha,NE

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn from others and share expertise in emergency management topics.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Information Operator I

Omaha Police Department
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained the legitimacy of NCIC (National Crime Information Center) through secure terminals.
  • Operated voice radio communications systems to respond to officer requests for record checks, wanted persons, warrants; or stolen items; determined pertinent information to release and transmit information to officers using a coded system.
  • Updated and removed criminal data using national and state crime communication systems such as missing persons, and stolen vehicles, and performing background checks. This process would then be used to create the FBI's Uniform Crime Report.

Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated grant funding through FEMA to counties impacted by disasters in Nebraska.
  • Assisted in team efforts to communicate with counties on their comments, questions, and concerns with recovery efforts.
    • Built forms and spreadsheets for USDA, FEMA Region VII, and the State of Nebraska to keep grant funding current and up to date.

Security Specialist

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Followed National Response Framework protocol and procedures to maintain order on zoo grounds.
  • Adhered to emergency preparedness procedures to enforce company rules, policies, and regulations to the general public.
  • Participated in zoo-wide Active Threat tabletop exercise that helped develop public and private partners with local first responders.

Emergency Management Intern

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Shadowed human and animal departments to assess and evaluate emergency protocols.
    • Offered knowledge of the National Incident Management System, National Response Framework, and Incident Command Systems training to create recommendations.
    • Participated in zoo-wide drills and exercises to offer findings for readjustment.
    • Created a concise safety manual for the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center detailing evacuation routes and fire, weather, and active threat drills and spreadsheets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Disaster Science

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2015

Skills

  • Out-of-the-box Thinker
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Goal Setting
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Crisis Management
  • Contingency Planning

Accomplishments

    Emergency Medical Technician

  • State recognized through the Boys Town Emergency Medical Services Training Agency 2022
  • Completed 170 hour course and passed practical exam

  • Basic EMT knowledge that consists of:

  • Certified AED and CPR operation, patient stabilization and trauma care
  • Crisis management, logically assessing situations for best care
  • Specific medical emergencies

  • Diabetes
  • Low blood sugar
  • Hypertension/hypotension
  • Overheating and frostbite

  • Communicating effectively to patients and families to obtain medical histories and identify appropriate treatment options

Certification

  • CPR/FA/AED Certified, American Red Cross - September 2021

FEMA Certifications

1. IS-00100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100

2. IS-00200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

3. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

4. ICS-400: Advanced ICS

5. IS-00700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction

6. IS-00800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Timeline

Police Information Operator I

Omaha Police Department
12.2022 - Current

Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
10.2020 - 03.2021

Security Specialist

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
10.2019 - 03.2020

Emergency Management Intern

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
04.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Disaster Science

University of Nebraska At Omaha

Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha
  • CPR/FA/AED Certified, American Red Cross - September 2021
Sarah Jackson