Josephine Bailey
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Skilled in law enforcement and public safety, with 7 years of experience as a Certified Police Officer in the State of Iowa. Possess strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to effectively address community concerns and crime prevention. Have made significant impact in previous roles through successful self-initiated activity and peer leadership as a Field Training Officer. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make quick decisions in challenging situations, and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Urbandale Police Department
Urbandale, Iowa
02.2023 - Current
- Achieved FAA Part 107 - UAS Remote Pilot License certification, and conducted multiple drone deployments: storm damage surveillance, traffic accident assessment, and missing persons search.
- Conducted basic drone maintenance and have several hours of flight time logged for indoor, outdoor, and thermal drone operations.
- Coordinated logistical tracking and budget requests for department-wide medical equipment in all patrol vehicles.
- Responded to a wide diversity of calls for service, while providing professional police services to improve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Urbandale.
- Prepared professional, timely reports on all cases taken; a competent writer.
Police Officer and CSO
Nevada Public Safety Department
Nevada, IA
10.2017 - 02.2023
- Seen as trustworthy and determined, hired as a peace officer after only six months as a Community Service Officer (CSO).
- Experienced in victim, suspect, and witness interviews, with an emphasis on domestic violence calls and OWI-related incidents.
- A proactive officer who seeks to prevent crime through self-initiated interactions and traffic stops.
- Patrolled assigned jurisdiction both on foot and in a patrol vehicle, maintaining situational awareness, and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Trained seven certified peace officers while functioning as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
Education
High School Diploma -
Grinnell High School
Grinnell, IA05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global
OnlineSkills
- Drone operation
- OWI/ARIDE proficiency
- Stop the Bleed instructor
- Field Training Officer
- Bike Patrol
- Integrity and honesty
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Urbandale Police Department
02.2023 - Current
Police Officer and CSO
Nevada Public Safety Department
10.2017 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Grinnell High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global
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