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Joseph Tebo III

Pendleton,SC

Summary

Methodical law enforcement supervisor with over 10 years of public safety experience in enforcing state and local laws according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Proven skills in high stress environments with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes, managing personnel, and leading by example. Eager to apply abilities to continue my career.

Overview

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1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Corporal (Supervisor)

Oconee County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Trained and mentor Deputies, enhancing skills and performance consistency.
  • Coordinated schedules and resource allocation to optimize shift productivity and safety.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and state law.

Pest Management Professional

Terminix Service
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
  • Completed over 100 service orders monthly
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
  • Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
  • Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
  • Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
  • Used integrated pest management (IPM) treatments to eliminate pests from residential and commercial properties.

Deputy Sheriff

Oconee County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.

Firefighter/ EMT

Howard County Fire and Rescue
02.2019 - 01.2023

Run calls, train, shower, eat and sleep at the fire station.

  • Daily checks of all apparatus (checking fuel levels, examining for damage or wear, etc)
  • Inventory of supplies on the apparatus and in the station
  • Cleaning the fire station – to include the bathrooms, bunk area, mopping, etc.
  • Discussions of safety drills and creating safety messages to share with personnel
  • Daily training drills
  • Participate in mandatory fitness and conditioning program
  • Maintaining professional appearance and appropriate personal hygiene
  • Attend workshops or classes designed to inform firefighters on the latest advancements in medical technology, fire science, emergency treatment and prevention
  • Cooking the meals
  • Discussion of recent or past firefighting, emergency medical responses and working out strategies to cope with unexpected occurrences during emergencies.

Police Officer

Westminster Police Department
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Awarded Officer of the Month for November 2017 and April 2018 by Chief J. Spaulding
  • Received a letter of appreciation from the Baltimore ATF Office for assisting them in apprehending a federal fugitive in Westminster, MD
  • Patrol assigned residential and commercial sections of the City via patrol car, bicycle, and foot to ensure preservation of law and order
  • Monitored the police radio and other electronic communications and communicates in a professional manner
  • Maintained vigilance regarding criminal, motor vehicle, and municipal law infractions, employing appropriate measures to maintain the peace and to prevent criminal acts
  • Responded to and handles a variety of calls for service in a thorough and appropriate manner
  • Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations of reported crimes, traffic offenses and collisions, and other municipal violations
  • Collected and preserves evidence, interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects, and notifies specialty units or divisions when appropriate
  • Conducted self-initiated enforcement actions to address crime, traffic, and other identified issues
  • Implemented problem-solving strategies to address repeat calls for service and public disorder locations
  • Strengthened the relationship between the Department and the community by engaging members of the community through consistent interactions in assigned area of responsibility
  • Communicated with citizens to follow-up on the status of complaints and maintains positive relationships with City staff and the public
  • Served arrest warrants, criminal summonses, and juvenile writs; makes arrests when appropriate, using safe police tactics with appropriate and reasonable force
  • Completed incident reports and supplements, arrest paperwork and citations, and other administrative paperwork in an accurate, comprehensive, succinct, and timely manner
  • Prepared investigations and evidence for prosecution and testifies in criminal, traffic, and juvenile court
  • Staffed special assignments and details as needed
  • Directed vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure safety and preclude congestion of City thoroughfares
  • Participated in an active public relations program, developing intelligence and sources of information
  • Cooperated with members of other law enforcement agencies upon request, within the scope of Departmental practices
  • Kept supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental situations
  • Kept informed on current Department practices by attending workshops and educational programs or reading specialized literature
  • Worked in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
  • Performed other duties as assigned

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 10.2016

Received the following awards during my time in service:

-Good Conduct Medal October 2015
Lt. Col. Ansel, USMC
-Meritorious Mast July 2014
Col. Pasagian, USMC
-Certificate of Commendation November 2014
Lt. Col. Davis, USMC
-Certificate of Commendation October 2015
Lt. Col. Bethea II, USMC

-Advanced Machinegun Leader's Course Honor Graduate October 2015
The Board of Governors of the Marine Corps Association and Foundation

  • Responsible for the tactical employment of the 7.62mm medium machine gun, the 50 cal., and 40mm heavy machine-gun, and their support vehicle
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Provided direct fire in support of the rifle and LAR squads/platoons/companies and the infantry and LAR battalions
  • When on foot I was primarily responsible for the tactical employment of the 7.62mm M240 medium machine gun
  • If traveling by vehicle, I was responsible for the tactical deployment of both the MK19 and M2 .50 Cal heavy machineguns as well as the position and placement of the vehicles themselves
  • Operated in three-person teams, often under high stress situations and frequently in difficult terrain
  • Prepared to fight in close quarters, both on foot and from mounted positions, and also potentially from aircraft
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Basic Law Enforcement Class 1 Certification -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC
05-2024

South Carolina Class 1 Certified Law Enforcement -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC
05-2024

Maryland Fire And Rescue Institute Certifications - Fire Safety And Emergency Medicine

Howard County Fire And Rescue Academy
Marriottsville, MD
08-2019

Certificate - Criminal Justice

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
05-2017

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission
Sykesville, MD
05-2017

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
12-2026

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Processes and procedures

Accomplishments

-Completed 2 overseas deployments: August 2014-February 2015 deployed to Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan as part of UDP (Unit Deployment Program) with 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment, January 2016- August 2016 deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy as part of a Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force with 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment as a QRF (Quick Reaction Force) to be deployed to Northern Africa in any emergency.

-Advanced Machine Gun Course Honor Graduate October 2015

School of Infantry East

-French Nautical Commando October 2014, French Military

-Green Belt March 2015, Marine Corps Mixed Martial Arts Program

-Finished in top 3 performers at my branch during my first month as a Pest Management Professional

Certification

CDL Class B with Passenger and Tanker endorsements

Boaters License through Boat U.S.

Timeline

Senior Corporal (Supervisor)

Oconee County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - Current

Pest Management Professional

Terminix Service
08.2024 - 01.2025

Deputy Sheriff

Oconee County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 08.2024

Firefighter/ EMT

Howard County Fire and Rescue
02.2019 - 01.2023

Police Officer

Westminster Police Department
11.2016 - 01.2019

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 10.2016

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission

Certificate - Criminal Justice

The Community College of Baltimore County

Maryland Fire And Rescue Institute Certifications - Fire Safety And Emergency Medicine

Howard County Fire And Rescue Academy

Basic Law Enforcement Class 1 Certification -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

South Carolina Class 1 Certified Law Enforcement -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Tri-County Technical College
Joseph Tebo III