Joseph Kearby #1010
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Respected Investigator with ten years of law enforcement experience with the Huntington Beach Police Department. Effective at working with teams, outside law enforcement departments and civilian employees to complete successful assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective - Major Crimes Unit
Huntington Beach Police Department
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct follow up on assigned cases, write reports, prepare cases for court arraignment, write search warrants, liaison with district attorney's office on criminal cases, testify in court, assist other detectives with their investigations, and arrest suspects for criminal offenses.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
Police Officer - Patrol
Huntington Beach Police Department
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Investigate crimes generated through radio calls and self-initiated activity, write police reports, testify in court, perform crime scene investigation duties, conduct traffic collision investigations, and arrest suspects for criminal offenses.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
Accounting Technician II for Police Department
City of Huntington Beach
12.2010 - 03.2013
- Perform payroll and budget related duties for the police department
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of financial statements.
- Supported smooth payroll administration through diligent record-keeping, proper deductions calculation, and prompt issue resolution.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
Graduate -
Orange County Sheriff's Academy
01.2014
Certificate of Bookkeeping -
Thompson Education Direct
04.2005
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Painting and Drawing) -
California State University Fullerton
06.2002
Accomplishments
Crime Fighter of the Year - 2015
Street Cop of the Year - 2019
Detective of the Year - 2022
Hobbies and Interests
- Drawing
- Home improvement projects
- Playing soccer
- Fishing
Training
- Arson Investigator
- Field Training Officer
- Gang Specialist
Timeline
Detective - Major Crimes Unit
Huntington Beach Police Department
01.2021 - Current
Police Officer - Patrol
Huntington Beach Police Department
01.2014 - 12.2021
Accounting Technician II for Police Department
City of Huntington Beach
12.2010 - 03.2013
Graduate -
Orange County Sheriff's Academy
Certificate of Bookkeeping -
Thompson Education Direct
Bachelor of Arts in Art (Painting and Drawing) -
California State University Fullerton