James Branch III

Enforce all Sheriff's Office written directives along with policies and procedures. Maintain order and security on courthouse property. Provide security for judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, prisoners, defendants on bond, and the general public. Provide security for jurors during the sequestration process. Ensure proper application of emergency response procedures when necessary. Carry out orders of the court. Maintain firearm proficiency. Prepare and ensure all paperwork is accurate. Serve injunctions, arrest warrants, and make arrests when necessary. Maintain CPR certification.

Under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer, I patrolled a certain area and responded to and handled calls for service, worked scenes of traffic accidents, and conducted traffic stops. Ultimately, I transferred to the Corrections division inside the jail.

Basic law enforcement duties and responsibilities. Deployed under Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle.

Provided consistent high level customer service, which included maintaining accurate orders and ensuring patrons requests were properly handled. Followed all health and sanitation regulations.

Attended St. Johns Police Academy. Completed several course modules on law, self-defense, communications, vehicle operations, first aid, investigations, traffic accidents, and firearms training. Demonstrated practical application and proficiency in stated topics. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, I passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement exam.

Provided funds verification to financial institutions on behalf of Merrill Lynch clients. This included account monitoring to ensure funds were available to cover transactions.

Ensured security of the Nation's Central Bank assets, in addition to protecting staff. Completed vehicle security screenings and NCIC checks of visitors. Provided security escorts of visitors and performed routine security routines while on duty.