JOHN JOHNSTON
Castle Rock,WA
Summary
Results-driven compliance professional with extensive experience in municipal code enforcement. Proven ability to identify violations and implement corrective measures to safeguard community standards. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication to achieve regulatory compliance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuisance Abatement Code Enforcement
City of Kelso
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained the safety, health, welfare and livability of Kelso through the use of various Kelso Municipal Codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, International Building Code, and the International Residential Code
- Documented violations, prepared reports, issued fines and communicated with violators, complainants and other City departments
Certified Peer Counselor
CORE Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted people with housing, employment, mental health, and drug addiction issues
- Conducted community outreach at homeless camps, local hospitals, and areas where requested
- Worked in The Community House’s homeless shelter; assisted with counseling and enforcing house rules
Police Officer, Narcotics Detective, Field Training Officer
City of Kelso
08.1994 - 02.2022
- Enforced laws for the State of Washington and the City of Kelso by responding to calls for service, proactive policing, and by assisting the public during those interactions using interpersonal communication skills
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports related to incidents, and testified in courtroom hearings
- Conducted complex drug investigations, worked undercover, and mediated domestic related disturbances and protected victims from harm
Military Police
United States Army
11.1988 - 11.1993
- Enforced laws related to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Apprehended suspects, prepared reports related to incidents, conducted traffic stops, performed site security and qualified with various firearms related to combat security missions
Education
Certification - Property Maintenance And Housing Inspector
ICC
11-2022
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA03.2000
Police Officer Certification -
Washington State Criminal Justice Training
Burien, WA01.1995
US Army Basic Training / Military Police School -
US ARMY
Anniston, AL04.1989
High School Diploma -
Castle Rock High School
Castle Rock, WA06.1987
Skills
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Self-motivated
- Multi-tasking
- Adaptable
- Organizational abilities
- Code Compliance Monitoring
- Investigation and Research
Timeline
Nuisance Abatement Code Enforcement
City of Kelso
06.2022 - Current
Certified Peer Counselor
CORE Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
Police Officer, Narcotics Detective, Field Training Officer
City of Kelso
08.1994 - 02.2022
Military Police
United States Army
11.1988 - 11.1993
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Lower Columbia College
Police Officer Certification -
Washington State Criminal Justice Training
High School Diploma -
Castle Rock High School
Certification - Property Maintenance And Housing Inspector
ICC
US Army Basic Training / Military Police School -
US ARMY
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