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Joshua Coffman

Simpsonville,South Carolina

Summary

Experienced Police Sergeant, Patrol recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis management, law enforcement techniques, and community policing which enable smooth operations in challenging environments. Excel at communication, leadership, and decision-making; ready to leverage these soft skills to ensure safety and order in diverse settings.

I operate on a lead by example mentality and do my best to identify the strengths and weaknesses of my team so that I can utilize them in the most efficient manner as well as help them get better with where they may struggle and ask them to share the knowledge they have with others.

I understand the importance of making sure that I keep my team safe all while keeping the best interest of the city in sight.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant, Patrol

City of Laurens Police Department
Laurens, South Carolina
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised a day shift.
  • Swat precision shooter.
  • Train new officers.
  • Communicated needs to admin and was a liaison between patrol and admin.
  • Conduct recertification training for DUI/SFST, Firearms, Taser.
  • I conducted investigations of all kinds form traffic, fraud to violent crimes and trafficking.

Patrol Corporal

City Of Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, South Carolina
05.2000 - 06.2023
  • I assisted in supervising a night shift on patrol.
  • Trained new officers.
  • Conducted training for DUI/SFST.
  • I implemented the traffic study program and trained officers on how to set up the system and conduct a traffic study.

Campus Security Officer

North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • I patrolled campus and enforced traffic laws.
  • i assisted students as needed with vehicles, door locks, or just what ever we could do to help them.
  • Worked many special events and sporting events.

Detention Officer

Greenville County Detention Center
Greenville , South Carolina
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Supervise detainees in a unit.
  • Train new officers.
  • Respond to emergencies.
  • Worked intake and release often which is high paced and chaotic.
  • often called to be part of Cell Extraction Teams.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buchholtz Highschool
Gainesville, FL
07-1997

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Firearms Instructor
  • DUI/SFST Instructor
  • Taser Instructor
  • Certified FTO
  • Reid School for Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation
  • ARIDE
  • Phase 1 for accident reconstruction
  • Dolan Training for De-escalation
  • Advanced Crime Scene for Patrol
  • Bola Wrap certified
  • Seated Battery Transition (Seated SFST)

I have conducted numerous investigations of all sorts

I have conducted investigations for Felony DUI, Fraud, CSC, Assault, Attempted Murder and many others

Timeline

Police Sergeant, Patrol

City of Laurens Police Department
06.2023 - 05.2024

Campus Security Officer

North Greenville University
08.2019 - 05.2020

Detention Officer

Greenville County Detention Center
08.2017 - 08.2019

Patrol Corporal

City Of Simpsonville, South Carolina
05.2000 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Buchholtz Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
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