James Gant, M.A., CPM

Experience

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  Manchester Township Police Department

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Police Dispatcher
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  East Windsor Police Dept

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Communications Supervisor

    Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Radio Officer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Manchester Township Police Department

  Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Communications Supervisor

  Scheduled and ensured proper staffing of 24 hour Police Communications operation. Conducted scheduled quality assurance of Computer Aided Dispatch calls for accuracy and compliance with Departmental standards. Assisted in the preparation for departmental re-accreditation under the NJ State Chiefs of Police. Compiled quarterly statistical data relating to uniformed crime reporting standards and prepared reports for Police Administration. Conducted annual employee performance evaluations including ratings and feedback. Conducted departmental in-service training. Coordinated and managed Township Security and Surveillance Project totaling $120,000 using Capital funds. Ensured proper function of IT equipment within Communications Center including 24/7 recording devices, computers, 9-1-1 equipment and surveillance monitors and programs. Developed relations with multiple vendors and served as primary point of contact for Departmental needs. Organized and prepared file electronically for NJ State Police Terminal Agency audit. Established procedures for proper workflow of warrants between municipal court and county agencies. Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies regarding communications staff and Bank Alarm response. Visited local business to interact and establish working relationships and trust with business owners. Maintained Police Division's emergency notification system and social media outlets. Show less

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  Manchester Township

  May 2015 - Jan 2021

  Employee Benefits Management. Personnel Acquisition. Worker's Compensation Claim Management. Policy Development and Implementation. Manage Budgeted Items and Requisitions to Purchase. American with Disabilities Act Coordinator. Public Agency Compliance Officer. Serving as an internal consultant to management on issues regarding performance and contract interpretation. Serving as a liaison between Management and Labor Union. Developing and maintaining positive Employee relations through morale developing programs and events. Organize and execute Annual Open Enrollment Health Benefits Fair. Implement various financial and health wellness programs. Monitor and analyze effectiveness of Employee Assistance Program. Maintain Township Social Media outlets. Show less

  • Assistant Business Administrator

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Director of Personnel HR

    May 2015 - Jan 2021
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  Borough of Sea Girt

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Borough Administrator
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  Monmouth Joint Insurance Fund

  Jan 2022 - now

  Executive Committee Member

  •Claims Review Committee Member•EPL Claims Review Committee Member•Rules and Contracts Committee Member

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  Cyber Joint Insurance Fund

  Jan 2023 - now

  Commissioner
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  CDBG Monmouth County

  Feb 2023 - now

  • Chairman

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Vice Chairman

    Feb 2023 - Dec 2024
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  Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey

  Dec 2023 - now

  Borough Manager