About Pamela J. Laffitte
Pamela J. Laffitte
is a dedicated Alabamian with a profound commitment to public service, her community, and her country. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree with an emphasis in Management from Faulkner University. She's also a graduate of Southwest Alabama Police Academy (Corrections), Alabama Jail Training Academy, and Air Force Leadership AcaCorredemy. Pamela’s extensive career in Law Enforcement is anchored by being a former Public Safety I Dispatcher with Prichard Police Department, a retiree of the Mobile County Sheriff's Office after a tenure of 26 years and 6 mos. of decorated service, and a former Auxiliary (Reserve) Deputy until the passing of her mother in 2004. As a former Vice-President and President of the Mobile County Merit System, Pamela fought for pay raises, incentives, affordable health care co-payments for retirees, etc... Pamela served honorably for over 14 years in the United States Air Force Reserves, providing critical support and personnel expertise during Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom as a Personnel Craftsman (3S071) and Assistant Wing Career Advisor. A deeply involved community member; Pamela works as a substitute teacher for the Mobile County Public School System, an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church as a Lector, former Alabama State Democratic Executive Member Place 101, 99, and presently holds Place 99, and other local civic organizations.
Key Accomplishments & Leadership Roles
Collegiate Leadership
- Humanities Essay Contest-2nd place; Awarded a Humanities Scholarship
- Student Government Association President
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
- Sigma Theta Alpha-Alpha Nu Omicron Chapter
- Member of the Faculty/Staff Handbook Committee
- Outstanding Young Women of America
- Miss Bishop State Community College
- 1st Runner Up to Miss Homecoming at BSCC
- BSCC Freshmen Class President
Military Leadership
United States Air Force Reserves
Personnel Craftsman and Assistant Wing Career Advisor, Eglin AFB FLD 3, FL
Administrative/Personnel Support
Performed administrative and personnel support as a Personnel Craftsman in all aspects of the 919th Special Operations Wing’s MPF. Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate and updated confidential files. Assisted with Newcomers, training for personnel, part time staff interns, and Civil Service employees. Provided telephone support for military members and their family. Investigated and solved analytical problems. Worked mobility lines during deployments.
Management/Customer Service
Provided Newcomers Orientation to over 50 newly assigned personnel each month. Demonstrated exceptional ability to maintain, compose, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while preserving confidentiality. Provided Customer Service to at least 1,300 members of the 919th Special Operations Wing. Managed customer relations and provided exemplary service to all customers. As the central point for the Military Personnel Flight and offering counseling to at least 1,300 members of the 919th Special Operations Wing during peacetime and Wartime (Global War on Terrorism). Served as an Assistant Wing/Unit Career Advisor for the 919th SOW/919th MPF.
Law Enforcement Leadership
- Faulkner State Community College 2004 Southwest Alabama
- Police Academy Bay Minette, Al. Jail Management Training Certificate
- Alabama Jail Training Academy 2016
- Corrections Officer
- Corrections Corporal
- Corrections Sergeant
Political Engagement
- Member, Alabama Democratic Conference and Mobile County Democratic Conference
- Member, Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee
- Elected in 2018 to the State Democratic Executive Committee for Alabama House of Representative District 101
- Elected in 2022 to the State Democratic Executive Committee for Alabama House of Representative District 99.
- Elected Young Democrat County Commission for Mobile County District 2 in 1996; with former Lt. Governor of Alabama
- Past Chairman of Youth Affairs for the Mobile County Democratic Conference affiliated with Alabama Democratic Conference
Community Advocacy
- Team member for Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) reentry initiative program under the direction of former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown
- Former board member of the Mobile County Merit System Employees Association (Vice-President and President); serving approximately 8,000 Merit System Employees (today, August 01, 2022; over 5,000 Merit System Employees).
- Lector at Corpus Christi Catholic Church
- Sister of Mary; Corpus Christi Catholic Church
