Mary Jean Jones
Law Enforcement Officer Candidate
Collegiate Peaks, Colorado
To organize and collaborate as a pragmatic and inclusive leader, with problem-solving and communication skills I acquired from engineering, teaching, customer service, management, and medicine, promoting a progressive work environment focused on education, wellness, and justice.
"MJ has had so many valuable experiences so far in her own life that enrich the learning opportunities that she brings. She knows hard work. She is not only personally well organized; she also knows how to help students organize concepts in ways that build understanding." Letter, 2010
Long tenure of volunteering, beginning in high school:
Math peer tutoring
Intern Executive Assistant for the Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD)
Riding Volunteer for Therapeutic Riding Center
Boulder Creek Cleanup events
Boulder Kinetics race volunteer
See also Community Service
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Productive and empathetic leader
Effective and devoted team member
Example: I led students and volunteers through our unconventional, international, Senior Design Project with Engineers Without Borders, where we provided solutions for water supply in El Salvador.
My favorite part of working is teamwork and collaboration with peers and stakeholders
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“Every action is an opportunity to lead that part of the process.” Damar McCornell, Los Angeles Fire Department
EMT-Basic 149/150 Psychomotor
AEMT 150/150 Psychomotor
Public Safety/911 Dispatcher CritiCall, 97%
EMT, AEMT, ACLS, PALS, AMLS, PHTLS, TECC, WFR
Volunteered for arduous physical tasks, avalanche control work, and Avalanche Dog rescue activities
Coordinated & drove the commuter van
Curated positive relationships with all other departments
Identified and corrected malfunctions and workflow errors within patient care
Standardized the MA role and stocking lists
Trained second MA in one-third of the time allocated, by utilizing progressive teaching strategies
Volunteered to work multiple vaccine clinics and Just In Time shifts
Recommended for Wellness Champion and Preceptor positions
Led several calls to respond for emergent care within the clinic
"MJ keeps the big picture in mind while looking after details and people." - Margaret McCandless, Theater and Drama Instructor, Letter, 2013
Assisted with protocols for Infectious Diseases
Re-designed safety and emergency manuals for multiple residential facilities as Intern Executive Assistant for Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
I have extensive experience in highly-regulated, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary settings of hospitals, engineering projects, and higher education, requiring:
Confidentiality
Reliability
Attention to detail
2023 Skills Day
Passed on initial attempt at orientation 06/17/2024
Passed on initial practice attempt at orientation, 07/13/2023
TacFit Fire Workout log (06/07/2023 - present)
ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS, TECC, WFR, EMT, AEMT
Awarded all ten Destination Honors while teaching: Adventure, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Family, Individuality, Integrity, Leadership, Patriotism, Respect, and Service
While I have the technical and soft skills for a law enforcement position, what sets my apart is my commitment to individual and community well-being.
I grew up in Boulder, CO: biking, swimming and skiing
3 years: Engineering project management
10 years: STEM Education
5 years: Healthcare
My family is pursuing a move to be closer to relatives
2012, Devil's Castle, Alta, UT
I enjoy working with my hands:
Chainsaws
Avalanche mitigation explosives
Driving tractors and trucks with trailers.
Practiced skills include phlebotomy, moving patients, bleeding control, triage
2008, helping Uncle Tom
Closed-loop communication
Inquiry-based problem solving
Work efficiently and utilize resources
Smart adventurer and a responsible guide
Professional, reliable, assertive, appropriate sense of humor
Open to feedback, resilient
Diligent, dynamic, inclusive, committed, and attentive to detail
2011, Mt. Adams, ME
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you're going to make." ~ Jane Goodall
Conflict resolution
De-escalation
Mindfulness
Trauma-Informed Care
Swiftwater Rescue
Cliff Rescue
Hazmat
Tactical Combat Casualty Care and other EMS Training
2022, Roping in to install roof coils
Work very hard to remain healthy: physically, mentally, and emotionally
I passed the CPAT on my first practice attempt
Incorporate TactFit firefighter training into my workouts
I know the limits of my body with little sleep and in a demanding work schedule
Plus I’m good at naps
2019, celebrating my first AEMT certification
Utilizing creativity and joy in Professional Development increases engagement, learning, and a healthy work environment. I develop work-appropriate, fun activities to boost morale and build teams.