Joshua A. Hardin
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Methodical Police Officer with 15 years of experience in enforcing state and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Proven skills in effective communication with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer III
City of Greenville Police Department
10.2022 - Current
- Answered calls for service while patrolling assigned areas
- Enforced traffic laws, prosecuted cases, made arrests
- Prepared reports, citations, and other relevant paperwork
- Assisted other officers on calls as needed
- Training Officer for new recruits
- Assist with training for officers in in-service, as well as specialized training classes such as Use of Force, OC, Ground Defense, and Defensive Tactics
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
Defensive Tactics Instructor
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Conduct professional classroom and hands-on proficiency instruction
- Responsible for defensive tactics and physical training within the Basic Law, Advanced, and Basic Jail training curriculums
- Subject areas taught include, but not limited to: use of force, handcuffing/searching, joint manipulation, defensive countermeasures, straight baton tactics, weapon retention, disarming techniques, de-escalation after use of force, ground defense
- Enforce student discipline and adhere to safety procedures per SCCJA regulations
- Prepare and update student training curriculum and materials
Narcotic K-9 Agent
South Carolina Department of Corrections
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Conduct professional classroom and hands-on proficiency instruction
- Responsible for defensive tactics and physical training within the Basic Law, Advanced, and Basic Jail training curriculums
- Subject areas taught include, but not limited to: use of force, handcuffing/searching, joint manipulation, defensive countermeasures, straight baton tactics, weapon retention, disarming techniques, de-escalation after use of force, ground defense
- Enforce student discipline and adhere to safety procedures per SCCJA regulations
- Prepare and update student training materials
Master Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
05.2011 - 09.2018
- Selected for K-9 unit in February 2012 on competitive basis
- Supported narcotics agents in the service of numerous search warrants including interdicting parcel packages and motor vehicle interdictions in Columbia area
- Trainings completed: Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, FEMA National Incident Management System, K-9 Training School for Narcotics Detection, Tracking, Building and Article Searches, and Apprehension, Canine Narcotic Operations, ALERTT Level I Active Shooter Response, Building Clearing Workshop, K-9 Introduction to Tracking
Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Answered calls for service while patrolling assigned areas
- Enforced traffic laws, prosecuted cases, made arrests
- Prepared reports, citations, and other relevant paperwork
- Assisted other officers on calls as needed
Education
4-Day Less Lethal ICP Instructor
Defense Technology
Charleston, SC09-2024
Use of Force Instructor Training
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Columbia, SC04-2024
Basic Instructor Development
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC10-2022
Basic Law Enforcement Class 1 -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC03-2010
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical Fitness
- Officer Training
- Self-defense techniques
- Self-defense training
- Defensive tactics training
- CPR/First Aid certified
Certification
- Class One Law Enforcement Officer
- Field Training Officer
- TASER CEW End User
- NCIC Inquiry
- Police Decoy for K-9s
- Basic Instructor Development
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Ground Defense Instructor
- OC Instructor
- Less Lethal ICP Instructor (Defense Technologies)
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
Activities
- K-9 demos in community settings in Midlands (churches, schools) to educate on role of K-9 officers
- Instructed the Citizen's Police Academy at Columbia PD
- Instructed Police Officer Candidates in Basic Candidate School on requirements and duties of K-9 Officers
Timeline
Police Officer III
City of Greenville Police Department
10.2022 - Current
Defensive Tactics Instructor
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
02.2020 - 10.2022
Narcotic K-9 Agent
South Carolina Department of Corrections
09.2018 - 02.2020
Master Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
05.2011 - 09.2018
Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Class One Law Enforcement Officer
- Field Training Officer
- TASER CEW End User
- NCIC Inquiry
- Police Decoy for K-9s
- Basic Instructor Development
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Ground Defense Instructor
- OC Instructor
- Less Lethal ICP Instructor (Defense Technologies)
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
4-Day Less Lethal ICP Instructor
Defense Technology
Use of Force Instructor Training
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Basic Instructor Development
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Basic Law Enforcement Class 1 -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
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