Joseph Gaddis
Summary
Developed critical skills in a public safety environment, including effective communication/instruction, conflict resolution, and leadership. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and capacity to remain calm under pressure, seeking the opportunity to transfer to the Bomb Squad as an Explosive Detection Canine Handler and Bomb Technician.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MPO/Instructor
Dekalb County Police Department
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Supervised approximately 15-30 recruits per day.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Worked with training staff and members of the department to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize recruit and officer training.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Detective
Dekalb County Police Department
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Wrote detailed case notes outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Developed relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
Police Officer
Dekalb County Police Department
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members we serve.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Assigned to Tucker N.E.T. for four years of my time in the Uniform Division.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Covington, GAHigh School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Covington, Ga05-2011
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Expertise in certain subject matter
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Technology integration
- Schedule management
- Safety protocols
- Firearms proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Record keeping proficiency
- Equipment maintenance
Accomplishments
Chosen to be on Tucker N.E.T. in 2017
Tucker N.E.T. Officer of the Year 2019
Chosen for Tucker C.I.D. in 2021
Detective of the Month August 2022
Chosen to got to the Training Division in 2023
Graduated two academy classes in 2024
Certification
Field Training Officer
General Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Use of Force Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Driving/Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) Instructor
Taser Instructor
CPR Instructor
Timeline
MPO/Instructor
Dekalb County Police Department
02.2023 - Current
Detective
Dekalb County Police Department
08.2021 - 02.2023
Police Officer
Dekalb County Police Department
01.2016 - 08.2021
Field Training Officer
General Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Use of Force Instructor
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Driving/Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) Instructor
Taser Instructor
CPR Instructor
No Degree - General Studies
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
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