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Joseph Arbia

Long Beach,NY

Summary

Highly decorated retired Police Officer and Guitar Teacher. Excels in customer service, problem recognition and conflict resolution. Leader both tactically and technically in various assignments across multiple industries. Extensive work experience, always demonstrating leadership and integrity, in both the private and public sectors. International liaison representing the NYPD and the USA on the World Police stage. Medal for Valor recipient. National Honors United States Department of Justice.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar Teacher

Levittown School District
Levittown, NY
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide weekly guitar instruction for 10 Adults continuing their education.
  • Maintain working knowledge of technical equipment to make sure it is functioning properly.
  • Supervise and direct recitals to showcase student talent and achievements.
  • Use Microsoft Office and Finale transcription software to personalize lessons accordingly for students of all ages by providing songs suitable to each student and focusing on techniques needing improvement.
  • Partner with other musicians and vendors.
  • Record attendance.
  • Continually train and improved my craft.
  • Assess each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Teach students how to maintain guitar.

Custom Home Solution Advisor

ADT
08.2023 - Current
  • Generate sales by creating compelling proposals that effectively showcase the value of our solutions. Conduct comprehensive market research to stay current on industry trends and identify
  • Evaluate emerging fire safety, home security, and artificially intelligent technologies and incorporate them into existing residential and commercial security systems.
  • Perform thorough inspections of fire alarm systems, ensuring proper functioning and code compliance.

Police Officer

NYPD
01.2007 - 07.2023

2007 103 PCT Impact detail:

  • Foot patrol providing police presence in high crime areas in Jamaica Queens business district.

2008 101 PCT Patrol:

  • Responded to emergency calls for help.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Examined photographs and surveillance and any other documents relating to police investigations.
  • Documented findings in concise reports.
  • December 2011 "Cop of the Month" 101 Precinct Far Rockaway N.Y.

2012 PBQS Wheel

  • Notified Borough Commander and other NYPD executives of all high profile and news worthy events as they happened in real time.
  • Accounted for officers assigned to PBQS for the day. Prepared detail rosters. Recorded and relayed post assignments.
  • Operated and maintained over 230 PBQS ARGUS surveillance cameras. Examined footage to provice video evidence to appropriate investigators.
  • Maintained all PBQS logs and documents. Accessed these logs to relay vital information.
  • Recognized by NYPD Honor Legion for "Acts of Valor" and earned NYPD Medal for Valor.
  • Recipient of Department of Justice ATF "Jake Kuredjian Memorial Award" for assisting an ATF agent in hostile combat.

2017 Ceremonial Unit.

  • Featured musician representing USA and NYPD on International stage of the " World Police Band."
  • Set up and maintained technical sound equipment at police ceremonies and public gatherings.
  • Led 4 piece Rhythm section of NYPD Jazz Band.
  • Percussionist in 80 piece NYPD Marching Band.
  • Performed at many venues including, but not limited to, Madison Square Garden, Tokyo Convention Center, Berks Jazz Festival, and the NYC Mayors Gala.

2020 101 PCT Patrol:

  • Trained and regularly mentored junior officers on performance-oriented strategies and public service techniques.
  • Awarded NYPD Commanders Day for taking first aid actions that led to "saving a life."
  • Auxiliary driver of wheelchair accessible van for front-line member of NYPD who is paralyzed.
  • 2021 Earned NYPD Unit Citation for successfully decreasing street crime during pandemic.

2021 Queens Narcotics:

  • Investigated suspected narcotic dealers by listening to wire taps of their phones.
  • Documented and shared findings with lead investigators.

2022 101 PCT Patrol

2023 Retired

Education

Music Education

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY
09-2006

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05-2003

Skills

  • Customer service / telephone
  • NYS Security Guard License
  • Articulate
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Workplace safety
  • Threat assessment
  • CCTV monitor
  • Premises surveillance
  • Security procedures knowledge

Timeline

Guitar Teacher

Levittown School District
03.2024 - Current

Custom Home Solution Advisor

ADT
08.2023 - Current

Police Officer

NYPD
01.2007 - 07.2023

Music Education

CUNY Queens College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Nassau Community College
Joseph Arbia