Joshua Cole
Newport,TN
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with over six years in law enforcement and one year in narcotic investigations. Skilled in report writing, team collaboration, and enhancing public safety. Established relationships with government agencies enhance investigative resources. Proactive engagement and effective problem-solving drive successful outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Gatlinburg Police Department
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
01.2019 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations within Gatlinburg city limits to ensure compliance.
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergency calls and incidents.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations as warranted.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage and resolve active disturbances.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and enhance public safety.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Compiled and submitted comprehensive reports on incidents and investigations to support departmental transparency.
- Trained new officers on departmental protocols and procedures efficiently.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Testified in court regarding investigations conducted.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
New Bern, North Carolina
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Conducted inspections on aircraft systems and components for safety compliance.
- Repaired electrical and hydraulic systems according to technical manuals.
- Performed preventive maintenance on various aviation equipment and machinery.
- Maintained documentation for all maintenance activities and repairs performed.
Education
BBA - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2026
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Investigative skills
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation techniques
- Narcotics investigations
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure laws
- Felony laws proficiency
- Legal case management
- Report writing skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Community policing initiatives
- Public safety monitoring
- Officer training
- Team collaboration
- Courtroom testimony
- Case management
Timeline
Police Officer
Gatlinburg Police Department
01.2019 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 08.2018
BBA - Criminal Justice
Liberty University