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Josh Tester

Poynette ,WI

Summary

Highly adaptable Patrol Deputy and Soldier who promotes positive and productive environments. Remains calm and composed in high-stress situations. Fosters a strong desire to protect the community while educating the public and strengthening community ties.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Deputy

Columbia County Sheriffs Office
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and regulations.
  • Reduced crime rates through proactive policing strategies, community engagement, and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Conducted thorough investigations for various incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases effectively.
  • Assisted in the apprehension of suspects by conducting traffic stops, executing search warrants, and participating in stakeouts.

Career Counselor

United States Army Reserve
04.2019 - Current


  • Contributed to unit success by achieving individual retention mission, 120% and 111% of assigned re-enlinlistment for fiscal year 2022 & 2023.
  • Brief commanders on troop retention and command climate
  • Counsel Soldiers on career progression opportunities, draft and complete reenlistment contracts.

Deputy Jailer

Columbia County Sheriff's Department
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Conduct booking procedures on new inmates including medical assessment, search, classification and finger-printing.
  • Shakedown Coordinator for Columbia County Jail.

Recruiter

United States Army
09.2013 - 02.2019
  • Serve as the U.S. Army's ambassador within the community
  • Directly contribute to Recruiting Center achieving 120% mission accomplishment
  • Promptly correspond with all applicants, conduct interviews, coordinate processing and facilitate enlistment process
  • Spearhead High School and Graduate Recruitment Program to facilitate recruits from local schools

Stryker Armored Vehicle Commander

United Stated Army
11.2011 - 08.2013
  • Maintained accountability, maintenance and readiness of equipment in excess of $5 million resulting in a zero loss rate
  • Advised Senior Leadership on operating procedures and internal operations directly contributing to successful coordination and implementation of the Commander's directives

Team Leader

United States Army
02.2009 - 10.2011
  • Successfully conducted more than 70 combat patrols as Team Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Selected above 30 Sergeants to lead the Company Intelligence Support Team and brief mission critical intelligence from higher elements to the Company Commander

Radio Transmission Operator

Untied States Army
08.2009 - 01.2010
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshoot procedures on various communications assets to ensure successful communication between multiple units

Infantry Rifleman

Michigan Army National Guard
07.2005 - 07.2009

Education

ICS NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 100, 200, 700

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Law Enforcement 720 Academy - Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 720 Academy

Madison College
Madison, WI
12.2021

Jailer Course 200 Hour - Corrections

Dane County Jail Academy
Dane County Law Enforcement Center
10.2019

Retention -

Army Reserve Career Counselor Course
Fort Knox, KY
02.2019

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Master Resilience Training
Ft. Jackson
2017

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Advanced Leaders Course
Camp Ripley
2014

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U.S. Army Recruiter Course
Ft. Jackson
2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
2009

Skills

  • Significant experience in public speaking and presentations
  • Experienced with boat patrol operations
  • Physically fit - proven ability to work long hours in extreme weather conditions
  • Knowledgeable in TraCs, Spillman, Microsoft Office
  • Extensive experience detaining, searching, and taking into custody, if necessary, personnel and vehicles
  • Hunters, boating and snowmobile safety certified

Affiliations

  • Conducted ride-along with DNR Warden Pete McCormick
  • Volunteer Columbia County Cops and Bobbers and Shop with a Cop, 4 consecutive years
  • Volunteer Skills USA, 4 consecutive years
  • Volunteer with (FCCLA) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
  • Volunteer at Columbia County Rocky Run Natural Area habitat improvement
  • Volunteer DNR CWD Research Iowa County
  • Wisconsin Masters Naturalist 40-hour Course

Timeline

Patrol Deputy

Columbia County Sheriffs Office
08.2021 - Current

Career Counselor

United States Army Reserve
04.2019 - Current

Deputy Jailer

Columbia County Sheriff's Department
02.2019 - 08.2021

Recruiter

United States Army
09.2013 - 02.2019

Stryker Armored Vehicle Commander

United Stated Army
11.2011 - 08.2013

Radio Transmission Operator

Untied States Army
08.2009 - 01.2010

Team Leader

United States Army
02.2009 - 10.2011

Infantry Rifleman

Michigan Army National Guard
07.2005 - 07.2009

ICS NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 100, 200, 700

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Law Enforcement 720 Academy - Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 720 Academy

Madison College

Jailer Course 200 Hour - Corrections

Dane County Jail Academy

Retention -

Army Reserve Career Counselor Course

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Master Resilience Training

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Advanced Leaders Course

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U.S. Army Recruiter Course

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
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