Joseph Stojek
Blasdell,NY
Summary
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. Borrows from experiences of prior careers as a service member and journalist to better myself as an officer.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Buffalo Police Department
01.2020 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
10.2000 - Current
- Trained, supervised and organized over 1,000 soldiers and personnel throughout a 23+ year career.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Managed over $5,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Assignment Desk Editor/Photojournalist/Digital Media Specialist
WIVB
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Acted as point of contact for editorial questions.
- Edited and proofed variety of materials, assessing for accuracy, clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
- Assigned breaking news stories to reporters for coverage.
- Identified story ideas from social media sites, internet and local beats.
- Shot, edited and produced multiple stories with reporters and multi-media journalists.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Medaille College
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Science - Communication Studies
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2016
Skills
- Writing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Deadline Attainment
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Control
- Safe Work Practices
- Police Patrol Operations
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Safe Handling
- Public Event Security
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Law Enforcement Practices
Timeline
Police Officer
Buffalo Police Department
01.2020 - Current
Assignment Desk Editor/Photojournalist/Digital Media Specialist
WIVB
05.2017 - 01.2020
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Medaille College
Associate of Science - Communication Studies
Erie Community College
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