Joshua Buck
Tulia,TX
Summary
Proven law enforcement professional with extensive experience in crime prevention and community policing, notably with the Swisher County Sheriff's Office and Tulia Police Department. Excelled in public safety and relationship building, significantly enhancing community trust. Skilled in criminal investigations and emergency response, demonstrating a results-driven approach with a commitment to public service and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Swisher County Sheriffs Office
02.2023 - Current
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for 50 cases.
Patrol Officer
Tulia Police Department
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Delivery Driver
Texas Bearing Company
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 250 miles from home location.
Education
Basic Peace Officer -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX05.2020
Skills
- Public disturbance investigation
- Public Safety
- Subpoena service
- Civil processes
- Court Proceedings
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Crime investigation
- Serving court documents
- Criminal Investigations
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Prisoner Transport
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Interview techniques
- Witness interviewing
- Relationship building and management
- Crime Prevention
- Arrest procedures
- Defensive Tactics
- Community policing
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Swisher County Sheriffs Office
02.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Texas Bearing Company
10.2017 - 09.2020
Patrol Officer
Tulia Police Department
08.2016 - Current
Basic Peace Officer -
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
LeTourneau University