Joseph M. Lang
Centerville,OH
Summary
Community-oriented police officer with a strong track record of leadership spanning nine years, including four years as a dedicated law enforcement officer. Passionate about serving and protecting the community, consistently demonstrating a commitment to maintaining public safety and fostering positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Skilled in implementing proactive crime prevention strategies and effectively responding to emergencies. Strives to create a safe and secure environment for all. Proven ability to communicate effectively and defuse tense situations. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in every aspect of work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Sinclair Community College, Department of Public Safety
01.2022 - Current
- Leads as Officer in Charge (OIC) and FTO to fellow Sinclair officers, to provide appropriate guidance and ensure adherence to Department of Public Safety policies.
- Provides the very highest quality service to the college community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campuses.
- Serves the campus by providing emergency services, responding to criminal and non-criminal incidents, and providing escorts to vehicles, or assisting in finding a lost item.
- Completed multiple warrant arrests, including felony warrant arrests on Sinclair property, ensuring the safety and well-being of the Sinclair College campus personnel.
- Performed over 170 detailed reports and investigations, ranging from thefts, injuries, trespassing, and arrests, by using police teamwork and investigative skills.
- Supervisor's and the Chief of Public safety noted the reports were greatly detailed and well written.
- Chosen by the supervisor to be a Field Training Officer (FTO) to train and lead new officers to a high standard of professionalism and policing skills, and to maintain a safe and effective environment for the Sinclair College campus.
- Mentor junior officers to enhance skills and promote professional growth within the department.
Police Officer
City of Kettering Police Department
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Responded to calls for service, conducted preliminary investigations into reported crimes, maintained order, enforced the criminal and traffic codes, identified community problems, worked with members of the community and other outside resources to solve community problems, and created a safe and comfortable community in which people can live, work, and visit.
- Assisted in the arrest of a high-felony warrant by collaborating with six other officers to perform textbook investigative measures, leading to a swift and safe arrest.
- Individually and meticulously prepared over 10 detailed police reports by compiling clear support for all items in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and the City of Kettering's local ordinances.
- The supervisor noted that the reports were advanced based on time in service.
- Properly use the Spillman Flex investigative database program to investigate possible suspects, and facts or details on potential criminal activity.
- Able to relay key information to other police officers to facilitate appropriate responses.
Operations Manager/Sales Associate
Range USA (formerly Shoot Point Blank)
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Diligently maintained and tracked approximately $100,000 of daily inventory using the company-developed SAP program.
- Strictly performed federal, state, and local FBI background check requirements for firearm sales.
- Ensured all customers were fully legally able to purchase a firearm.
- Performed federally compliant background checks for well over 500 customers, ensuring each buyer was legally able to own a firearm.
- Provided legal assurance that the store was compliant with each and every sale.
- Prepared over 1,000 ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) 4473 forms for buying customers, ensuring all proper information was accurate and current.
- Led to the successful and continuous verification of firearm buyers' background information.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Naval Amphibious Base (NAB).
- Responsible for various building, construction, and security duties associated with the welfare and support of fellow Naval Special Warfare (SEALs), and military personnel.
- Oversaw the Public Works HAZMAT shop, yielding full compliance during all external inspections, which vastly improved the program.
- Deployments to Iraq and Japan.
- Completed 18 facility improvement projects totaling over 350 man-days, with zero mishaps, resulting in over $600K in cost avoidance for supported commands.
- Iraq: Served during Operation Inherent Resolve, oversaw the Special Operations Task Force $1.6M renovation, accounted for $600K in construction material, ensured quality assurance, and supervised 35 Army engineers during a 130-day project.
- Coordinated logistics support for deployment readiness operations, ensuring all necessary resources were available when needed.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts and assisted in the development of long-term goals for continued operational success.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication within the unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio05.2024
Police Academy -
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio09.2021
Expeditionary Combat School (ECS) -
United States Navy
Gulfport, MS03.2016
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community oriented policing
- Patience and empathy
- Community relations
- Officer training
Certifications and Awards
- Basic SWAT Training, July 2024, Advanced tactics in safety, criminal apprehension, firearm tactics, and building searches. Ability to lead, train and educate Sinclair and outside agency law enforcement personnel.
- IPMBA Certified, August 2023, Certified to patrol on Police bicycle.
- Field Training Officer (FTO), July 2023, Responsible for leading and training new coming officers to the Sinclair Police Department.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Certified Officer, May2023, Completed 40 hours of highly intensive training to effectively and humanly deal with persons that have a mental illness or in crisis.
- Private Pilot License (Rotorcraft), November 2018, Enabled and trained to fly private rotorcraft.
- Army Achievement Medal, January 2017, Outstanding achievement while serving as a Seabee in Gulf Platoon, Seal Team Five.
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (2x), October 2015 & January 2017, Professional achievement in the superior performance of duties.
- Expeditionary Warfare Pin, November 2016, Mastered the skillsets required for expeditionary warfare.
- Navy Good Conduct Medal, May 2015, Received for three years of honorable and faithful service to the United States Navy.
Military Experience
Petty Officer Second Class, May 2012, May 2017, United States Navy. Served as a Navy Seabee and was a crew leader for multiple building, construction, and security duties associated with the welfare and support of fellow Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) and military personnel., Awards during service include National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (x2), Iraqi Campaign Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Sharpshooter Rifleman Ribbon, and Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist Insignia.
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Kettering Police Department
02.2022 - 06.2022
Police Officer
Sinclair Community College, Department of Public Safety
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Sales Associate
Range USA (formerly Shoot Point Blank)
11.2018 - 12.2021
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
05.2012 - 05.2017
Police Academy -
Sinclair Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Sinclair Community College
Expeditionary Combat School (ECS) -
United States Navy
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