John Pleasant
Bethel,AK
Summary
Village Public Safety Officer with extensive experience in both rural areas and on the road system. Experience in law enforcement and emergency response, mentoring recruits, and coordinating search and rescue operations. Strong report writing skills and a commitment to public safety ensure effective crime prevention and community engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Association of Village Council Presidents
02.2025 - Current
- Traveling to the Villages in the Bethel Region to provide Public Safety Services. Enforcing State, Federal, and Local Laws.
- Travel to and work with VPSO Recruits in their assigned villages to mentor and provide training, FTO.
- Serving court documents such as; Arrest Warrants, Subpoenas, Summons, etc.
- Apprehension of criminals, report writing, arraignment of person(s) arrested, and transport to nearest correctional facility.
- Providing Public Safety Service as well as recruiting (recruitment booth / table) during major events in the region, such as high school basketball tournaments, carnivals, festivals, etc.
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Copper River Native Association
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Patrolling the Villages in the Copper River Region to provide Public Safety Services. Enforcing State, Federal, and Local Laws.
- Work with VPSO Recruits, mentor and provide training, FTO.
- Serving court documents such as; Arrest Warrants, Subpoenas, Summons, etc.
- Apprehension of criminals, report writing, arraignment of person(s) arrested, and transport to nearest correctional facility.
- Assist the Alaska State Troopers with investigations, Search and Rescues, traffic accidents, etc.
Juvenile Justice Officer 1
State Of Alaska Dept Of Health And Social Services
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitor and supervise juvenile inmates at the youth facility.
- Keep a log of daily activities between staff and inmates.
- Monthly evaluation / report of progress of assigned juvenile(s).
- Escorting juvenile inmates to their court hearings or to medical appointments.
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Association of Village Council Presidents
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Enforcing State, Federal, and Local Laws.
- Apprehension of criminals, report writing, arraignment of person(s) arrested, and transport to nearest correctional facility.
- Serving court documents such as; Arrest Warrants, Subpoenas, Summons, etc.
- Coordinate Search and Rescue / Body Recoveries.
- Assist the Alaska State Troopers with investigations.
Residential Day Supervisor
Lower Kuskokwim School District
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervise and monitor dorm students.
- Provide transport to school(s), store(s), and medical appointments.
- Provide antibiotics / meds when needed to dorm students.
Village Public Safety Officer
Association of Village Council Presidents
01.2003 - 08.2019
- Traveling to the Villages in the Bethel Region to provide Public Safety Services. Enforcing State, Federal, and Local Laws.
- Travel to and work with VPSO Recruits in their assigned villages to mentor and provide training, FTO.
- Serving court documents such as; Arrest Warrants, Subpoenas, Summons, etc.
- Apprehension of criminals, report writing, arraignment of person(s) arrested, and transport to nearest correctional facility.
- Coordinate and assist with Search and Rescues / Recoveries.
- Transport Prisoners from the surrounding villages to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
Education
Village Public Safety Officer Certificate -
Alaska Department of Public Safety Academy
Sitka, AK03-2004
Pre-Apprentice Certificate - Carpentry
Alaska Job Corps
Palmer, AK06-1998
High School Diploma -
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
Tuntutuliak, AK05-1995
Skills
- Background in law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Crime prevention
- Public safety
- Report writing
Languages
Yupik
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Association of Village Council Presidents
02.2025 - Current
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Copper River Native Association
09.2021 - 01.2025
Village Public Safety Officer, First Sergeant
Association of Village Council Presidents
02.2021 - 08.2021
Residential Day Supervisor
Lower Kuskokwim School District
10.2019 - 01.2020
Juvenile Justice Officer 1
State Of Alaska Dept Of Health And Social Services
08.2019 - 06.2022
Village Public Safety Officer
Association of Village Council Presidents
01.2003 - 08.2019
Village Public Safety Officer Certificate -
Alaska Department of Public Safety Academy
Pre-Apprentice Certificate - Carpentry
Alaska Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
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