James W. Hacker has experience in the military and criminal justice fields. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Health Care Specialist where he obtained EMT certification and completed airborne training. He worked as a Drill Instructor at a juvenile detention center coordinating movement and conducting military-style training. Currently, he is studying Exercise and Sports Science at Texas State University while involved in ROTC, and is pursuing a career in criminal justice.
1. James W. Hacker
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3209 Barksdale Dr
Austin, TX 78725
Mobile: 817-371-0244
Email: jh1469@txstate.edu
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
I have developed valuable leadership characteristics, work ethic, and people skills from serving in the United States
Army and while studying at Texas State University. I am pursuing a career in the criminal justice field that will
challenge my abilities and provide me with valuable work experience.
EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Graduated: May 2009
• Bachelor of Applied Arts – Criminal Justice
• Obtained juvenile drill instructor certification
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Expected Graduation: May 2013
• Studying Exercise and Sports Science
• Actively involved in ROTC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD January 2010- Present
Health Care Specialist
• Obtained EMT basic National Certification
• Trained and certified in CPR
• Awarded military job skill of Heath Care Specialist after completing 16 weeks
of medical training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
• Completed airborne school and was awarded Parachutist badge from Fort
Benning, GA
HAYS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER November 2008 - January 2010
Drill Instructor
• Coordinated the movement of juveniles in a secure facility
• Conducted military style training for juvenile boot-campers
• Managed and de-escalated hostile situations between juveniles
• Documented incidents and wrote reports describing various altercations that
took place within the detention center
SAN MARCOS TREATMENT CENTER May 2008 – November 2008
Mental Health Advisor
• Provided safety and security for the residents by managing and de-escalating
hostile situations
• Counseled mentally troubled youth in a secure facility
• Organized and coordinated productive activities for the children to engage in
• Developed progression reports on a weekly basis that were used to better assist
each individual child’s need in the facility