Charles M. Amerson

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Professional Summary

Twenty five years as a leader, managing persons under stressful situations and in positions that required

attention to minute details. As a leader in the Air Force I was often required to ensure safety measures were

followed to exact details to prevent damage to equipment or harm to personnel. As a trainer and leader in

police work my duties often required life and death decisions and crisis management while ensuring safety of

fellow officers and the public. As a narcotics officer my decision making capabilities and communications

skills allowed me to survive life threatening situations and perform under stress to complete missions. These

skills were what made me a competent leader in the Army with the ability to implement security changes that

allowed successful missions in extreme environments. My travels throughout the world have accustomed me

to communicating with persons of many customs and religions. My attention to duties and responsibilities has

allowed me to promote above peers many times. I am self starting, loyal professional and mission focused

with the ability of adapting to many leadership and learning styles as well as using innovative training

techniques. I have held a Secret Security Clearance.

Experience

United States Army National Guard

01-2001 to 07-2004

Infantry Fire Team Leader

Leads, supervises and serves as a member of an infantry unit of 10-20 persons, employing individual

weapons, machine guns, and anti armor weapons in offensive and defensive ground combat utilizing

and encouraging teamwork as a means of accomplishing an assignment and instilling loyalty to one

another on my team.

Was instrumental in assisting the unit commander with establishing compound safety measures,

security drills, and patrol routes while deployed in Djibouti, Africa.

Initiated contact with the Djibouti military ensuring their military's equipment was serviceable and

their troops were trained for the purpose needed.

Received multiple commendations for duties performed while deployed, training troops in self-

defense and updated building entry techniques and leadership abilities. Also received positive NCO

reports and Commander’s commendation based on taking initiatives that advanced the mission in

Africa.

Norfolk Southern Railroad

01-1998 to 03-2005

Freight Train Conductor/Engineer

• Before trains leave the station, locomotive conductors receive train orders by telephone, fax, or

computer from the dispatcher at the railroad's central office. These orders include listings of the

cargo and their routes with the scheduled stops. Conductors must make sure that the crews of their

trains understand these orders.

Conductors inspect each car of their trains, to make sure the operating mechanisms have been

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properly monitored and are working. If the repairs cannot be made during the run, conductors

must instruct engineers to remove the defective cars. Conductors see that cars are added or

removed at the proper points for picking up or unloading cargo.

Engineers must be able to operate any locomotive the train lines use. Before and after each run,

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they must check carefully for mechanical problems. They either make minor repairs themselves or

return the locomotives to the yard for servicing.

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Charles M. Amerson

United States Army Reserves

04-2001 to 1-2002

Civil Affairs Specialist

Supervises, organizes, and conducts civil affairs training; supervises preparation and maintenance of

surveys, journals, status boards, charts, reports, and files; supervises the Civil Military Operation

Center, coordinating work schedules and assigning tasks; conducts liaisons with support commands;

supervises civil affairs message center and provides communications security.

Coordinates support of foreign national agencies or host nation for U.S. military operations;

provides guidance in assessing government agencies' resources and assists in coordinating the

restoration of government functions; assists in preparing plans for the security of sensitive foreign

national facilities; supervises the gathering of data on existing health problems in areas of operation

and analyzes basic needs of the civilian population; conducts economic surveys; determines local

civil defense requirements; coordinates the distribution of international relief supplies and identifies

natural resources available within the civilian community; supervises the preparation of reports for

the arts, monuments and archives team; assists in the restoration of cultural structures; identifies

civil information resources and supervises the preparation of reports; identifies legal obligations

concerning public and civilian property facilities.

• Conducted briefings for commanders on upcoming and completed missions and resource

availability and needs using Power Point presentations and other visual aids.

United States Air Force Reserves

Flight Engineer (C141B) 02 1986 to 02 1998

• Performs aircraft visual inspections and in flight duties.

• Operates and monitors engine and aircraft systems controls, panels, indicators and devices.

• General Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and organizes flight engineer activities.

• Directs flight engineer activities.

• Inspects and evaluates flight engineer activities.

• Performs technical flight engineer functions.

• Computes and applies aircraft weight, balance, and performance data.

• As an NCOIC was responsible for ensuring all crew members performed duties in a safe and

timely manner; had proper rest; proper paperwork was submitted; and was liaison between officers

and enlisted members.

• Maintained a Secret Security Clearance.

Summerville Police Department

10-1995 to 10-1997

Narcotics Detective

Investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale or use of narcotics: Compiles

identifying information on suspects charged with selling narcotics.

Maintains surveillance of suspect to detect modus operandi.

Selects undercover officer best suited to contact suspect and purchase narcotics.

Obtains police funds required to make purchase.

Submits written report containing charges, available facts, and evidence to Magistrate (government ser.) to

authorize search warrant or wire tap.

Observes and photographs narcotic purchase transaction to compile evidence and protect undercover investigator.

Due to honed observation abilities and ability to blend into various environments often utilized for surveillance

operations.

Arrests narcotics offenders.

Obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and appears in court as witness.

Acted as a field training officer for two years training rookie officers and observing their performance in order to

write and evaluation for them to promote to regular patrolmen.

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Trained police cadets for competitions and in preparation for many to become police officers.

Assisted other counties, state and federal agencies with narcotics purchases and undercover investigations.

Conducted briefings for various agencies on current operations, their role and entry procedures.

As part of a Community Education and Awareness Program performed educational briefings and public speaking

at local schools and civic meetings about recognizing narcotics trafficking and gang related activity in the

community.

Often utilized to write reports and documentation for major cases due to ability to write inaccurate and

comprehensive detail.

02 1993 to 09 1994

North Charleston Police Department

Patrolman

• Under the general direction of the shift sergeant, performs a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the

law. Investigates complaints, maintains order, aids individuals, and identifies criminal offenders. Identifies law

enforcement problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other police services to the public as necessary.

Performs a variety of unplanned physical tasks which include the restraining of violent individuals or animals,

running as fast as possible while chasing, climbing fences and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies.

Officers must handle gun belts, street barricades, EMS equipment such as oxygen, drug boxes, patients, and

stretchers. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently. Supervision received is general.

Daily work plans are established with periodic review of progress. There is frequent interaction with the

general public.

• Observes, detects, and apprehends violators of traffic and other laws.

• Observes and takes appropriate actions regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.

• Responds to emergency calls and assists fire and EMS services as necessary.

• Conducts investigations of incidents occurring on the shift.

• Determines appropriate action to be taken at each incident.

• Completes state forms when required for an incident.

• Completes departmental forms, logs, and summaries related to the processing of evidence.

• Performed as a field training officer training recruits and reserve officers about the duties of being a police

officer and department policies.

• Completed comprehensive written reports on incidents and accidents that may be used as official public

documents and legal court documents.

Part Time Work Experience

Sullivan County School District

Substitute Teacher 02 2010 to Present

• Communicate lesson plans and instruction to students and insure they are understood and followed.

• Observe student conduct and ensure safety is maintained on school grounds.

• Promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher

Mountain Home Veterans Hospital

Student Nurse Technician

• Observe patients vitals for changes and document readings into hospital computer.

• Use teamwork with other technicians and nurses to ensure patient safety and recovery.

• Responsible as a liaison between patients and other hospital staff.

• Assist nursing staff in daily care of oncology patients.

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Education

High School

Camden Military Academy 08-1977 to 05-1981

College

The Citadel 08 1981 to 12 1981 Civil Engineering (No Degree)

Northeast State Technical College 07-200*-**-**-**** Degree: Associate of Science

King College 01 2007 to 12 2007 Nursing

Milligan College 01 2008 to 12 2008 Nursing

American Military University 02 2010 to Present Bachelor of Arts Homeland

Security with a projected graduation of 11 2010.

Honor Society

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society for Political Science.

Additional Training

01 28 1986 Supervisor’s Safety Training

08 11 1988 Asian Organized Crime

10 18 1989 Water Survival Training Course

11 10 1989 Combat Survival Training Course

04 01 1992 NCO Academy

05 22 1992 NATO Orientation Course

04 01 1993 PPCT Defensive Training

06 21 1993 Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens and Tuberculosis

09 24 1993 Basic Law Enforcement Training

06 14 1995 LECC Heroin Symposium

07 21 1995 Police Cyclist Training Course

08 28 1995 Drug Enforcement Level I

11 19 2001 RC3 Civil Affairs Specialist (331 38A10)

10 24 1995 National Crime Information Computer Course

06 14 1996 Narcotics Undercover Techniques (40 Hours)

10 18 1996 Drug Enforcement, Level II (40 Hours)

11 15 1996 Technical Surveillance Course (40 Hours)

01 14 1997 Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Conference

03 27 1997 Basic ASP Certification

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