Joseph A Barnes Jr
Medford,MA
Summary
Dedicated former Deputy Sheriff at Suffolk County Sheriff Department, adept in de-escalation techniques and critical thinking. Successfully collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance operational efficiency. Proven expertise in firearms proficiency and emergency response, with a strong commitment to public safety and integrity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Sufflok County Sherff Department
Boston, MA
04.2003 - 04.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Primarily worked within a prison setting responsible for the care and well being of individuals encarcerated within a house of correction.
- Deputized with full police powers, trained and licensed to carry firearms, as well as less lethal options (baton, O.C. spray).
- Trained first responder, certified in CPR
- Served 12 years as a Motorcycle Officer for the department
- Served 15 years as a department Honor Guard officer
Education
Graphic Arts
Don Bosco Technical High School
Boston, MA06.1975
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Defensive tactics
- Public safety
- Prisoner transport
- First aid and CPR
- Firearms proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Report writing
- Decision-making
- First aid
- Weapons training
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Sufflok County Sherff Department
04.2003 - 04.2022
Graphic Arts
Don Bosco Technical High School