Joseph Griggs
Summary
Police Officer with over 7 years of service as a Reserve Officer and Full Time Officer enforcing laws and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
City Of Butler
Butler, IN
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Patrolman
City Of Butler
Butler, IN
04.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Butler
Butler, IN
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted Full time Police Officers with their duties
- Worked sporting events and community outreach programs
- Assisted and lead in criminal cases
- Maintained training requirements set forth by Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Mold Setter
Rieke Packaging Systems
500 W Seventh St, Auburn, IN
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Maintained safe working conditions and followed proper operating practices and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Maintained smooth production when operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspected molded product per quality requirements and mold book, delivering ideal results and minimizing waste.
- Assessed manufacturing processes to diagnose and resolve issues affecting product quality.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Assembly Production Operator
Rieke Packaging Systems (Pro Resources Temp)
500 W Seventh St, Auburn, IN
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Monitored production to verify quality and completion of task in designated timeframes.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Infantryman
US Army National Guard
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2006 - 10.2010
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Installed, operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Maintained vehicles and equipment to ensure battle readiness
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, INHigh School Diploma -
Eastside Junior-Senior High School
Butler, IN05.2006
Skills
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Criminal Investigations
- Traffic Laws
- Community Engagement
- Defensive Tactics Training
- Crisis Intervention and Deescalation
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Traffic Control
- Police Reports
Certification
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certificate- Graduated in 2019
- CPR and AED Certified- Expires 07/2025
Additional Information
Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2007 until December 2008
Timeline
Patrolman
City Of Butler
04.2019 - Current
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Butler
10.2016 - 04.2019
Mold Setter
Rieke Packaging Systems
08.2016 - 04.2019
Assembly Production Operator
Rieke Packaging Systems (Pro Resources Temp)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Patrolman
City Of Butler
01.2013 - 01.2016
Infantryman
US Army National Guard
02.2006 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Eastside Junior-Senior High School