Joshua Bissell
Pahrump,NV
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement officer with extensive experience at Nye County Sheriff's Office, specializing in crime investigation and emergency management. Demonstrated expertise in de-escalation techniques and defensive tactics, achieving significant reductions in community crime rates. Skilled in public relations and proficient in both courtroom testimony and evidence identification, ensuring comprehensive security and safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Nye County Sheriff's Office
Pahrump, NV
11.2023 - Current
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational before each shift.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Maintained proficiency with firearms and other weapons systems.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
Owner
Prestige County Wide Estates
Pahrump, NV
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of properties.
- Oversaw projects through timely inquiry response, event coordination and on-site support for auction companies.
Street Crimes, Narcotics and Gangs Detective
Nye County Sheriff's Office
Pahrump, NV
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Conduct Routine Patrol, traffic stops, and respond to calls for service.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
Deputy Sheriff
Nye County Sheriff's Office
Pahrump, NV
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Regulated vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion to reduce accidents.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
Detention Deputy
Nye County Sheriff's Office
Pahrump, NV
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Exercised surveillance and control over 300 plus inmates.
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- Performed basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on unconscious inmates and officers.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
- Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
- Conducted inmate and detention facility visual surveillance to identify and subdue unrest.
- Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
Correctional Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
Indian Springs, NV
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Carpenter
Ace construction
Aberdeen, South Dakota
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Directly responsible in the construction of new homes, pole barns, additions and remodeling
- Including drywall, siding, shingling, decks, etc
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating all types of power and hand tools, lifts, and other construction equipment
- And practice on the job safety.
Journeyman helper
D&J Electric
Pahrump, Nevada
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Directly responsible in assisting Journeymen in all phases of electrical contracting
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to digging trenches, laying, connecting and pulling wire through electrical conduit
- Assist in panel hook ups, service calls and or anything that a skilled labor is needed.
Carpenter
Tom Roberts Construction
Fairbanks, Alaska
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Directly responsible for repair and general maintenance on customer’s homes and projects
- Including rough carpentry, Ventilation, windows, decks, concrete footers, roofing, landscaping, tile, finish carpentry Ect
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to safely operating power tools and other types of construction equipment
- Worked extensively towards providing excellent customer service and repairs for customers.
Education
Occupational - Automotive Technology
NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI)
Mooresville, NC09.2006
Did not graduate -
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks, AK01.2005
G.E.D -
Alaska Military Youth Academy
Anchorage, AK01.2005
Skills
- Crime investigation discovery
- De-escalation techniques
- Defensive tactics
- Physical fitness
- Building security check
- Arrest procedures
- Court proceedings
- Witness communication
- Public disturbance resolution
- Evidence identification
- Public event security
- Crime investigation
- Emergency management
- Surveillance
- Courtroom testimony
- First aid and CPR
- Street patrol
- Crime prevention
- Traffic enforcement
- Search and rescue operations
References
References: By Request
Certification
- FBI Basic S.W.A.T School (Current)
- Nevada Catagory 1,2,and 3 Certified (Current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Nye County Sheriff's Office
11.2023 - Current
Owner
Prestige County Wide Estates
11.2021 - 11.2023
Street Crimes, Narcotics and Gangs Detective
Nye County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 11.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Nye County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 04.2021
Detention Deputy
Nye County Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 01.2018
Correctional Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
10.2013 - 04.2016
Carpenter
Ace construction
10.2012 - 07.2013
Journeyman helper
D&J Electric
10.2011 - 10.2012
Carpenter
Tom Roberts Construction
03.2010 - 09.2011
Occupational - Automotive Technology
NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI)
Did not graduate -
Lathrop High School
G.E.D -
Alaska Military Youth Academy
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