Stacey McLean '14 (M.S.)
Grad Degree:
Criminal Justice (M.S.)
Outcome Opportunity:
Career Advancement
Position:
Lieutenant
Company/Organization:
SJU Public Safety Department
Briefly describe your position.
| "I am currently a Lieutenant in the SJU Public Safety Department. As a Lieutenant, I am responsible for the safety of all SJU Students and campus. I am responsible for shift scheduling, Investigations and Incident reports." |
How did you first learn about your current position?
"When I got to St Joseph's University in 2011, I was a patrol officer. I was later promoted through the ranks and later became the 3 to 11 shift dispatcher/trainer. I was in the process of obtaining a Masters degree in Criminal Justice and shortly after getting my Masters, a position opened up for a Shift Lieutenant which required a BS or MS degree."
How did your SJU education impact your position?
"With a graduate degree, it gave me the opportunity to not only be hired under a higher pay grade but also it taught me some fundamentals on leadership and how to handle certain emergency situations."
What experiential learning opportunities did you take part in while a student at Saint Joseph's University?
"I attended and sat in on a number of AA (Alcohol Anonymous) and DA (Drug and Alcohol Anonymous) meetings. All of which were part of my learning activities."