1. JAMES H. GIBBENS
5205 Dalehurst Drive * Cocoa, Fl 32926
Phone 321-536-5950 * E-Mail: jgibbens85@gmail.com
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Criminal Justice Instructor
Highly motivated, experienced, and energetic criminal justice professional seeks employment as an
instructor in a progressive organization where I can apply my training, education, and vast law enforcement
experience towards the delivery of a quality learning environment in the classroom.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERICENCE
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08/08- 01/16 Everest University
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As Lead Criminal Justice Instructor I taught numerous Associates and Bachelors level criminal justice
classes. I covered all required material from the syllabus I developed while providing stimulating hands on
scenarios, role playing, and analytical engaging discussions about current criminal justice topics and
incidents. .
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10/09-Present Florida Tech University
Working under the Psychology Department I am currently a part-time adjunct professor teaching various
criminal justice classes on line. I am responsible for facilitating the student involvement in a fast paced on-
line class environment ensuring student participation in discussion boards and group projects while
maintaining high academic integrity. I provide ongoing insight from my real life experiences in the
criminal justice field to engage and challenge the students to post information and thoughts of substance for
the message boards. I emphasize professional group dynamics and the importance of being a team player
while the students are engaged in group project assignments.
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Melbourne Police Department, June 1979 to June 2010 ( Retired)
08/07 – 06/10 Commander, Support Services
06/06 - 08/07 Professional Standards Commander
05/03 - 06/06 Criminal Investigations Division Commander
09/02 - 05/03 Patrol Division Commander
06/94 - 09/02 Community Policing Lieutenant and Road Watch Commander
DUTIES
• Managed the departments Homeland Security Unit coordinating activities and functions with both state
and federal agencies.
• Served in the capacity of Deputy Chief at various times during the last five years, in the absence of the
Deputy Chief
 Third in Command of the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Brevard County with 265 total

2. employees, 171 sworn officers, and 94 civilian employees
 Managed the activities of all personnel under the Support Services Division, which included the
Training Unit, Recruiting and Hiring.
 Chairman of the Department’s Promotional Process Committee, Department Training Committee, and
Strategic Planning Committee
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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2006 University of Central Florida
Master’s Degree, Criminal Justice
2000 Barry University
Bachelors of Public Administration
Presidents List
1999 -2001 Federal Executive Development Seminar (FEDS)
Federal Bureau of Investigations, Orlando, FL
Recent Continuing Education Training
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Nov. 3-4, 2015 10th
Annual Homeland Security Professionals Conference on
Counter Terrorism- Orlando Florida
June 3-21, 2015 Understanding Adult Learners – Florida Tech On Line
May 6, 2015 Elder Abuse- FDLE On-Line
OTHER ADVANCED LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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• Managing Generations and Dealing with Problem Employees
• Emotional Intelligence Training
• Team Building
• Executive Development
• Managing Organizational Change
• Executive Development-Integrity
• Middle Management
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES
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2012 to Present Member
Professional Advisory Committee at Everest University
2013 to Present Member
International Association of Chiefs of Police