SHELIA MEOLA
**** ***** ******, *** *******, TX *8249 C: 210-***-**** *******@*****.***
Summary
Veteran Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety and decreasing
crime rates. Police Officer with nine years in law enforcement, including assisting citizens,
investigating accidents and conducting routine patrols. Exceptional report writing ability.
Retired Non-commissioned officer from the United States Air Force with extensive
organizational and managerial skills. Solutions-focused, versatile management professional
offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of
increasing responsibility during a 23-year career in the Air Force. Effective communicator
who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results.
Highlights
Conflict resolution tactics Crime prevention training
Search and seizure laws familiarity Arrest techniques
Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) Patrol procedures
Community relations CPR/First Aid certified
Felony laws knowledge Miranda rights expert
Defensive driving training Exceptional problem solver
Drug laws enforcement Radar speed measurement
Strong verbal communication Effective team leader
Trained in Emergency Operations HAZMAT handling
Accomplishments
Received numerous letters of appreciation from community residents. Formally commended
by superiors for outstanding job performance. Chosen to represent the City of San Antonio at
the 2012 Presidential Inauguration Security Team. One of seven officers chosen to represent
Patrol Officers at the Chief's Leadership Seminar to develop the department's Vision and
Mission Statement.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Lackland AFB, TX, 2005 AFRL
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Rome Research Labs, Rome NY, 2001 Meritorious
Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf
Clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters Meritorious Unit Award Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters Received Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal. Formally commended by the Inspector General for superb supervisory actions
and management.
Experience
Patrol Officer Oct 2007 to Current
San Antonio Police Department San Antonio, TX
Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster
scenes.
Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.
Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.
Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.
Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
Served active warrants and subpoenas.
Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars.
Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
Assisted in conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas.
Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special
maintenance.
Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Command and Control Specialist Feb 1983 to Oct 2007
United States Air Force
Performed command and control actions to support Homeland Security, National
Defense, and Air Force operations.
Provided command and control of worldwide nuclear and conventional forces
supporting Emergency Plans, Operations Orders, and Operations Plans.
Facilitated command and control in support of the Installation Emergency
Management (EM) Program.
Coordinated actions to ensure prompt response during EM operations including
immediate mobilization of resources and participation of agencies and organizations.
Received, processed, and disseminated emergency action messages via voice and
record copy systems.
Encoded, decoded, transmitted and relayed presidential decisions to execute and
terminate nuclear and conventional force operations.
Relayed Command and Control instructions for diversion, recall, evacuation,
recovery, and reconstitution of forces.
Initiated, received, and takes action on alert messages.
Flight-followed and managed aerospace resources and monitored mission status to
include aircraft, aircrew support, transportation, maintenance support, fleet services,
and passenger and cargo support.
Monitored aircraft movement and relayed information to and from aircrews.
Ensured proper use and control of resources and classified material.
Ensured existing directives for executing and controlling assigned forces are
understood and properly applied.
Prepared and submitted operational, readiness, SORTS, international treaty, and
aerospace asset reports.
Analyzes and disseminates information derived from operational and readiness
reports.
Established procedures for operational, readiness and SORTS reporting to include
developing procedures, maintaining databases, training personnel, and conducting
staff assistance visits.
Monitored actions to preserve life, minimize damage, and restore operations following
natural disasters (trans and post), accidents, wartime attacks, and military operations
other than war.
Coordinates, directs, and monitors actions to allow continuation or restoration of vital
functions and operations.
Experienced in functions, such as, handling automated operational data, controlling
input and output data from automated Command Post systems using data processing
devices, and communication operations.
Also, experience performing or supervising functions of Command Post operations.
Education
Law Enforcement Certification, Law Enforcement 2009
San Antonio Police Academy San Antonio, TX, USA
Master of Science, Emergency Management 2014
Columbia Southern University Orange Park, AL, USA
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice 2011
Columbia Southern University Orange Park, AL, USA
Associate of Applied Science, Information System Technology 2005
Community College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL, USA