John Estep
Aiken,SC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
New Ellenton Police Dept
11.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Deputy Sheriff Corporal
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Participated in high-risk arrest warrants, ensuring apprehension of dangerous individuals while minimizing collateral risks.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Member in Special Operations SWAT/Bloodhound tracking team.
911 Dispatcher
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmetto Independent Educators
Columbia,SC06.2020
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Firearms proficiency
- Critical thinking
Certification
Basic Detective
Principles of Supervision
DUI/SFST Practitioner
Speed measuring device Radar/Lidar
Timeline
Police Officer
New Ellenton Police Dept
11.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff Corporal
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 10.2024
911 Dispatcher
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Palmetto Independent Educators
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