Josh Collins
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Seasoned Criminal Investigator with lengthy career in law enforcement dedicated to solving criminal cases. Training Instructor in both general and firearms instruction. Hardworking and conscientious of everchanging advances to law enforcement instruction.
Firearms instructor with the sheriff's office. Assisting in qualifications and recertification of officers yearly requirements. Ensuring the level of instruction both meets and exceeds state mandate.
Provides ongoing instruction regarding topics involving use of force, missing persons, case law update and policy/proceedure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator / Training Instructor
Lanier County Sheriff's Office
Lakeland, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted Criminal Investigations of Criminal offenses under O.C.G.A.
- Prepared detailed reports of criminal activity for use in court proceedings.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects to obtain information relevant to investigations.
- Analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, DNA samples and surveillance footage.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants at the local, state and federal level.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Investigated felony crimes in support of district attorney prosecution cases.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Developed and delivered training programs to staff in the accordance to the Lanier County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments of trainee performance, providing feedback on areas for improvement.
- Organized and maintained records of attendance, grades, evaluations and other pertinent data related to training sessions.
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Instructed students using a variety of methods such as lectures, demonstrations, role playing exercises and hands-on activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the duration of training programs at the firing range.
- Prepared hard copy training materials, module summaries, videos and presentations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA02-2011
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05-1998
Skills
- Firearms Instruction
- Firearms proficiency
- Interrogation skills
- Court Testimony
- Interviewing witnesses
- Course Development
- Materials Preparation
- Lesson Plan Development
- Public Speaking
Certification
- General POST Instructor
- Firearms POST Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Criminal Investigator / Training Instructor
Lanier County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southwest Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School