Biography
Adjunct Faculty Lecturer and Asset Protection-Loss Prevention-Human Resources professional with experience teaching psychology courses in the traditional classroom setting, and working as an internal consultant; assisting organizations with maximizing sales and profitability by protecting assets from internal and external threats of counter-productive deviance and criminality by applying psychology theory and practice, qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis, and advocating for the inclusion of proactive evidence-based strategies and concepts. A former firefighter\medic, maritime incident response team member and rescue and recovery diver specialist, and military veteran specializing in Maritime Law Enforcement, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, and Physical Security, and served as a technical expert and trainer for law enforcement operations.
Education
  • Master of Science in Psychology
Programs Taught
  • Bridge (Master of Science in Athletic Training)
  • Bridge (Master of Science in Occupational Therapy)
  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Emphasis in Pre-Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Emphasis in Pre-Physician Assistant
Classes
  • PSY-102: General Psychology
  • PSY-310: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
  • PSY-357: Lifespan Development
  • PSY-622: Psychopathology of Crime
  • PSY-623: Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Research Interests
  • Exploring how loss prevention-asset protection professionals in the United States describe the effectiveness of guardianship policies in addressing criminal and counterproductive deviant behavior within organizational contexts.
Publications
  • Hamill, J. L.. (2022). Communicate to influence & motivational interviewing.
  • Hamill, J. L. & Breakiron, M. (2024). Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Veterans: Practice and Research for Supporting the Employment Needs of Veterans Postmilitary.
Licenses / Certificates
  • Society of Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Loss Prevention Certified Professional (LPC)
  • Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
Awards
  • Letter of Commendation: Port Security Unit 305 Sailor of the Quarter In processing of 11 mew security division members, resulting in the new members having required credentials to be mobilized and deployed overseas. Generated study material for the Maritime Enforcement Second and First Class end of course exams, and EPME E-4 practice questions so new members could advance to E-4 after the completion of A-School. - 2011
  • Fire Chiefs Award - 2002
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - 2003
  • Letter of Commendation: Development of training materials for Shoreside Security Division: authority and jurisdiction, entry control point composition and procedures, IED detection, individual movement techniques, fire team and squad movement tactics, personnel management, and watch rotation and procedures. Developed training aids to be used during practical exercises to ensure proficiency and efficiency in security team skill sets. Served as instructor and evaluator during practical evaluations. - 2012
  • Coast Guard Achievement Medal for superior performance of duty. Created comprehensive training requirements tracking tool to ensure that junior members were afforded every opportunity to advance while while exceeding the tracking requirements for both Division readiness and future Ready for Training Audits. Counseled junior members on their Individual development Plans; tracked submissions of performance reviews resulting in no late submissions; drafted, implemented, and executed the divisions FY12 ADT training schedule. - 2012
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