JOSEPH LEJEUNE
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
My goal is to obtain employment in the Security / Public Safety field. I am an agile and adaptable team leader / member, with stellar criminal and driving history, motivational approach, and upbeat nature. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style, and skilled at de-escalating confrontations. Self-motivated leader, and results-driven individual offering expertise in law-enforcement, security, and corrections. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Communicative Police Officer, successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Improved community relations through proactive engagement with local residents and businesses, addressing concerns and providing information on public safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations into criminal activity.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for events and facilities, implementing appropriate security measures to ensure public safety.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until medical staff arrived.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in public safety operations and procedures.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
Sales Associate
Jim's Firearms
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Student
Baton Rouge Community College
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students.
Police Officer
Carencro City Police
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies Follow rules, guidelines and protocols Conduct initial investigations Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals Coordinate operations with other emergency services Attend and provide evidence in court
- Reviewed case histories and complaints against law enforcement professionals for signs of unprofessional or criminal conduct
- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support numerous criminal cases per week
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Police Officer
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Reviewed case histories and complaints against law enforcement professionals for signs of unprofessional or criminal conduct
- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support numerous criminal cases per month
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding crimes and related incidents to determine course of action
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Police Officer
Southeastern Louisiana University
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
11.2002 - 01.2006
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crimes on base
- Supervised 24-hour police operation, including law enforcement, force prevention and protection, criminal investigations, logistics, civil disturbances, contraband identification and health and safety protocols
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers
- Implemented project management skills to solve multi-faced problems that impacted executive leaders
- Implemented emergency issue resolutions to save time and maintain efficiency in response to diverse issues
- Authored daily activity, incident and irregularity reports, including equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
- Streamlined operational efficiencies, implementing process improvements relating to law enforcement, fire prevention and protection, criminal investigations, physical security and military police development, health, welfare and safety
- Protected lives and property of Fort Polk military installation
- Supported judge advocate general with investigations for trial involving military members facing courts martial and other disciplinary actions
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Astronomy
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa, LASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LAPeace Officer Standardized Training (POST) - Basic Police Officer Skills
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA03.2002
Skills
- Highly qualified in numerous areas Trained in military and civilian law enforcement, as well as military and civilian corrections, and many certifications in public safety, corrections, and law enforcement Experience in retail sales and management, and in auto repair and auto parts sales Experience in auto parts store management, and experience as vehicle mechanic as well Several years experience driving cross-country, as long-haul truck driver with Class A CDL with all endorsements
- Financial management
- Inventory management
- Law enforcement
- Leadership
- Law
- Mechanic
- RADAR
- Police
- Retail sales
- Sales
- Supervision
- Retail Management
- Staff Management
- Sales Training
- Store Operations
- Emergency planning
- Evidence collection protocols
- Criminal laws
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Civil Law Knowledge
- Criminal Law
- Traffic Laws
- Safety Improvements
- Organizing Inspections
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Crime Prevention
- Court testimony
- Disturbance investigation
- Campus patrol
- Medical emergency support
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Surveillance
- Crime Scene Management
- Prevention of Criminal Activity
- Medical Emergency Response
- Surveillance Footage Review
- Route logs
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Logistics planning
- Commercial driving
- Order Picking and Processing
- Logging Paperwork
- GPS and Route Planning
- Repair
- Vehicle Systems Expertise
- Commercial Driving Expertise
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Materials transport
- Dry van specialist
- Defensive driver training
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle inspections
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
- Safety and compliance
- Money Handling
Certification
CPR & First Aid Training - March 2002 POST Certified Police Officer (LA) Smith System Certified OTR Driver RADAR and LYDAR Certified Instructor Standardized Field Sobriety Certified INTOXILIZER 5000 Certified
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Jim's Firearms
10.2022 - 07.2023
Student
Baton Rouge Community College
04.2017 - 02.2019
Police Officer
Carencro City Police
09.2010 - 11.2014
Police Officer
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
07.2008 - 09.2010
Police Officer
Southeastern Louisiana University
02.2006 - 07.2008
Military Police Officer
United States Army
11.2002 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Astronomy
American Military University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northshore Technical Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Baton Rouge Community College
Peace Officer Standardized Training (POST) - Basic Police Officer Skills
Louisiana State University