Open To Work
Joseph Wilkinson
Elma,NY
Summary
Results-driven First Sergeant with proven leadership in training program development and operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering teamwork and communication, enhancing team cohesion, and optimizing emergency management protocols.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
First Sergeant
New York State Police
Batavia, NY
10.2015 - Current
- Led training programs enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Implemented strategic initiatives improving departmental efficiency and resource allocation.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
- Developed performance evaluation systems fostering professional growth among staff.
- Coordinated crisis response strategies optimizing emergency management protocols.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting best practices in law enforcement procedures.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders enhancing public relations and trust-building efforts.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Zone Sergeant
New York State Police
Clarence, NY
06.2006 - 11.2013
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with law enforcement policies and procedures.
- Coordinated training programs for new recruits, enhancing team skills and operational readiness.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve community relations through outreach and educational programs.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and mentoring to junior officers for career development.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop joint task forces addressing regional public safety concerns.
- Analyzed crime data trends, informing resource allocation and tactical response strategies within the zone.
- Led incident response efforts during critical events, ensuring effective communication and coordination among units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-1988
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
Set up and was the Incident Commander for Pandemic Test and vaccine sites in Western New York.
Led a group of Troopers to the Virgin Islands and stabilized St John following two hurricanes.
Supervise NYSP members assigned to the eight Western Counties of New York.
Handle all training, hiring and Human Resource matters for Troop A.
Supervise all large events, incidents and winter storms in WNY.
Timeline
First Sergeant
New York State Police
10.2015 - Current
Zone Sergeant
New York State Police
06.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Buffalo