J
effrey L. Hample
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C: 601-***-**** H: 601-***-**** ******@***.***
Law Enforcement Operations Management Investigations FEMA Technology
Available for nationwide relocation
. Decisive, astute and highly qualified Law Enforcement Management leader
with demonstrated experience in government, public and university sectors
providing security, investigations, fraud deterrent, and public safety
with extensive training in Emergency Management and FEMA procedures.
. Current PhD Candidate with a deep understanding of law enforcement
initiatives, leadership and staff oversight with the ability to gain the
trust and cooperation of the public, personnel and senior management.
. Poised and professional with the ability to manage volatile situations
with ease, and provide a calming presence during unpredictable
circumstances.
. Customer service focused with experience in interacting with
professionals, visitors and guests.
. Highly trained in providing security to people and property demonstrating
a history of maintaining compliance with strict internal controls
governing highly protected areas.
. Successful history of holding Supervisory/Management roles, lending to a
well rounded understanding of both business and security initiatives and
operations.
. Proven ability to train, lead, mentor and motivate staff at all levels.
Core Competencies
V Persuasive and Effective Communicator
V Gain the Trust and Cooperation of Others
V Special Investigations/ Fraud / IT Security
V Staff Management / Training / Development
V Director of Police / Adult & Youth Detention
V Wildlife/Parks Enforcement / Public Safety
V Multimillion-dollar Budget Development
V Cost Containment / Efficiency Enhancement
V Technology Driven Leadership / P-Cards
V Prosecution Oversight / Crime Prevention
P
rofessional Experience
2006 to 2010: Bureau Director - Mississippi Department of Human Services,
Jackson, MS
Division of Program Integrity / Special Investigations / Fraud Bureau
. Provided department staff leadership and investigative expertise and
oversight of 20 investigative team members in determining possible state
fraud of food stamps resulting in successful increase and recovery of
fraudulent program expenditures.
. Successfully began technology modernization efforts regarding
investigation procedures and effective documentation of criminal and
civil proceedings utilizing computer/business related new technology.
. Evaluated personnel performance and completed all yearly
reviews/performance evaluations.
. Managed the Oakley Youth Development Center juvenile investigations
ensuring all state and federal guidelines were followed.
. Kept open communications with all related divisions and provided all
documentation/recommendations on fraud investigation initiatives.
2005 to 2006: Director - Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Department of
Public Safety, Choctaw, MS
Director of Police, Adult Detention, Youth Detention, Animal Control,
Tribal Security, and Wildlife and Parks Divisions
. Directed the public safety division that included the Police Department,
Tribal Security, Animal Control, Detention and Wildlife and Parks
Divisions; in charge of all workforce planning, development and
divisions' efficiency enhancements.
. Spearheaded technology integration planning efforts that introduced
computer technology and digital records storage efforts that allowed for
greater security, availability, access, and accuracy of all public safety
division services and reports-installed squad car computers, modern radio
systems and computerized incident reports.
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. Developed new technology initiatives for new equipment dispatch that
allowed for successful combination of police, security and fire dispatch
units into one cohesive unit that successfully reduced redundancy, saved
department spending, and increased efficiency.
. Prepared and managed more than $10MM budget and provided workforce
oversight for 110 personnel.
. Championed police training that successfully brought officers up to date
on current police practices/policies and established strategic
goals/objectives for all divisions within the department.
. Implemented a "P-card" system that dispelled outdated paper receipt
system for fuel purchases and eliminated possible fraud and department
waste.
. Updated current police department manual that made it current with new
court rulings and police practices-first time in 5 years, and developed
yearly personnel awards program that recognized member accomplishments
and boosted morale.
2003 to 2005: Integrity Investigator - Mississippi Department of
Corrections, Jackson, MS
. Performed critical investigations into employee/inmate misconduct and
ascertained miscreant conduct by personnel and inmates (smuggling cell
phones, relations, stabbings, etc.) and oversaw all prosecution of
occurring offences.
. Assisted the prosecution in building a case regarding internal
investigations and collaborated with judges on criminal charge
discussions.
. Conducted background investigations on all personnel candidates and
assisted in pursuit and capture of escaped inmates from custody.
2000 to 2002: Commander / Operations /Captain of Investigative Division
Medical University of South Carolina/Dept. of Public Safety, Charleston, SC
. Promoted to Commander with oversight of the Investigative and
Communications Divisions, Crime Prevention, Electronic Security and
Internal Affairs Units with management of 15 personnel in a University
setting.
. Collaborated with outside law enforcement to effectively streamline
communications between agencies and developed department goal and
objectives.
. Spearheaded division certification through The Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) that effectively
reduced lawsuits and lent credence to personnel law enforcement efforts.
. Drafted new policy accreditation processes and developed yearly personnel
performance evaluations.
. Served as Captain of Investigative Division with oversight of 5 personnel
investigating complex cases that included apprehension and conviction of
known sexual offender and recovery of $25K in stolen gold.
Early Career
1983 to 2000: Lieutenant - Investigative Unit / Sergeant-Patrol Division /
Patrol Officer
Medical University of South Carolina - Department of Public Safety,
Charleston, SC
Education / Certifications
Ph.D., Human Services (ABD) - Specialization in Criminal Justice - Capella
University, Minneapolis, MN - Expected 2012
M.A., (Dual Degrees) Human Resources Development and Management - Webster
University, N. Charleston, SC - 2001
B.S., Management - Southern Wesleyan University, N. Charleston, SC - 1999
A.A.S., Criminal Justice - Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC
- 1991
Certifications:
2000: Law Enforcement Executive Program - MUSC/NLECTC
2002: Incident Command System for Law Enforcement - SCEPD
2002: WMD Incident Command Course - United States Dept. of
Justice/Anniston, AL
2008: Emergency Management Institute/FEMA - ICS-300 - Intermediate ICS for
Expanding Incidents 2008: Emergency Management
Institute/FEMA - ICS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command
System 2008: Emergency Management Institute/FEMA -
ICS-200 - Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents