JOANNA FRICKE
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Law Enforcement Sergeant with more than 5 year's experience supervising deputies and over seeing operational functions, critical incident management, employee development, and leading agency wide in-service training. Total law enforcement experience of 11 years. Maintain an active license in practical nursing and currently teach firearms training for a major firearms manufacturer.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Patrol Sergeant
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Vero Beach , FL
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised eight deputies during day shifts, coordinating scheduling, payroll, inspections, performance evaluations, report approvals, and citizen complaints to ensure operational efficiency.
Instructor
Sig Sauer Academy
06.2021 - Current
- Instructed law enforcement and civilian students at Sig Sauer Academy, enhancing their firearms proficiency and safety awareness.
- Developed and delivered training programs for firearms safety and handling.
- Instructed students in marksmanship techniques and tactical skills.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions.
Adjunct Instructor
Indian River County State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
01.2019 - Current
- I am currently an adjunct instructor at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Complex. Taught high liability topics and assisted in training over 10 academy basic recruit classes, enhancing foundational skills for future public safety professionals. Delivered instructor-level defensive tactics and firearms classes, equipping future instructors with essential skills and knowledge.
Training Unit Sergeant
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Vero Beach , FL
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed training unit daily operations as sergeant, supervising two law enforcement deputies, one corrections deputy, and civilian training specialist.
Managed planning and coordination of in-service training for law enforcement and corrections personnel.
Oversaw special projects for administration, tracked life-saving and training equipment, maintained armory inventory, and coordinated new-hire deputy processing and FTO program activities. - Planned and coordinated high liability in-service training such as handgun and rifle firearms, defensive tactics, vehicle operation, and taser.
- Reviewed use of force incidents through the agency reporting process, conducted pursuit view boards, participated in new hire applicant oral board selection process, researched potential new equipment options such as uniforms and duty gear, oversaw the field training program to include up to 12 field training deputies that were responsible for training and evaluating new deputies.
Training Unit Deputy
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Vero Beach , FL
02.2020 - 03.2021
- While assigned to the Training and Development Unit as a deputy, I was the lead instructor for all in-service Law Enforcement, Corrections and Civilian Training. I am the sole instructor for all new hire employees in high liability areas, logistical planning and orientation training. I assisted with the Stone Garden grant and provided proactive support for that effort. I have been trained to utilize the agency's requisition system and I have maintained vendor relationships for new equipment and purchasing items.
Deputy Sheriff
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Vero Beach , FL
11.2015 - 02.2020
- I was a Deputy Sheriff assigned to road patrol where my duties included patrolling assigned areas, investigating calls for service, and self-initiated activity.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNITY RECOVERY GROUP
Port St Lucie, FL
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Administered medications to patients following prescribed protocols.
- Administer new client nursing assessments.
- Observe and record signs and symptoms of detox.
- Coordinate with healthcare provider regarding treatment.
- Ensure proper documentation of lab results for patient care.
- Created and administered discharge/transfer documentation to facilitate smooth transitions for clients.
- Provide a positive environment for recovery through adequate nursing care and counseling.
- Documented client billing to ensure timely reimbursement for healthcare services.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PORT ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL
Port St Lucie, FL
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and post-discharge care.
- Medication administration.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Provided health education training for patients.
- Coordinated with registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Department Assistant
Becker & Poliakoff,P.A.
Port St Lucie, FL
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Coordinated appointment times for meetings and consultations.
- Managed client correspondence to address inquiries and provide timely updates.
- Updated and maintained client records in database for accurate information retrieval.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for easy access to documents.
- Coordinated mail distribution to ensure timely delivery of correspondence.
- Sent and received documents via fax to ensure timely communication.
- Operated multi-line phone systems to manage incoming calls.
- Arranging seminars
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2027
Certification - Basic Law Enforcement
Indian River State College
06-2015
Certification - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06-2013
Certification - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
06-2013
Associates of Science - Legal Studies
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2006
Associates of Science - Legal Studies
Indian River State College
05-2006
Skills
- Core ethical principles
- Mental health services delivery
- Pharmaceutical administration practices
- Compliance documentation and reporting
- Clinical procedure expertise
- Specimen handling and analysis
- Drug testing proficiency
- Crisis incident management
- Law enforcement methodologies
- Community outreach initiatives
- Critical analysis skills
- Evaluation of performance metrics
- Resolution of conflicts
- Medical evaluations
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Prioritization of tasks in healthcare environments
- Training & Development
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Team management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Report writing
- Legal research
- Document filing
- Administrative assistance
- Scheduling/Planning
- Legal research and writing
Certification
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
AWARDS
2020- Going the Extra Mile, 2021, 2022 – Grand Cordon, 2025 – Medical Intervention
Additional Information
- Top Shot
- Academic Achievement award
ADVANCED TRAINING
- FBI LEEDA 259 th Command Leadership Institute
- FDLE Firearms Instructor
- FDLE Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Pursuit Immobilization Techniques Instructor
- FDLE Vehicle Operations Instructor
- Taser 7 Instructor
- CPR Instructor
- Pepperball Instructor
- Glock Armorer
- AR-15 Armorer
- Sig Sauer P320 Armorer
- Red Dot Instructor (Team One)
- NTOA Active Shooter Instructor
- Low Light Firearms Instructor
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Timeline
Road Patrol Sergeant
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current
Instructor
Sig Sauer Academy
06.2021 - Current
Training Unit Sergeant
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 07.2023
Training Unit Deputy
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - 03.2021
Adjunct Instructor
Indian River County State College
01.2019 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
11.2015 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
UNITY RECOVERY GROUP
02.2014 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
PORT ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 02.2014
Department Assistant
Becker & Poliakoff,P.A.
09.2009 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Certification - Basic Law Enforcement
Indian River State College
Certification - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Certification - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Associates of Science - Legal Studies
Indian River State College
Associates of Science - Legal Studies
Indian River State College