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, WI12.2021
Jailer Course 200 Hour - Corrections
Dane County Jail Academy
Dane County Law Enforcement Center10.2019
Retention -
Army Reserve Career Counselor Course
Fort Knox, KY02.2019
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Master Resilience Training
Ft. Jackson 2017
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Advanced Leaders Course
Camp Ripley2014
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U.S. Army Recruiter Course
Ft. Jackson 2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI2009
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