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Joshua DeRuyter

Spencerport,NY

Summary

Police Command Officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Captain, Special Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage 130 personnel conducting a large variety of operations.
  • Manage mid to large scale projects
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Lieutenant, Patrol & Special Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 08.2023
  • Managed Patrol Operations for 25 Patrol Deputies.
  • Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
  • Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.

SWAT Team Commander

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Led twenty-four man tactical team which responded to dozens of critical incidents, to include hostage situations, barricaded suspects, high risk warrants, civil unrest and large scale public gatherings.
  • Developed and continued to update standard operating procedures for SWAT team based on best practices from national standards.
  • Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.

Sergeant, Patrol Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Rochester, NY
02.2012 - 08.2018
  • First Line Supervisor for 9 to 15 deputies.
  • Enhanced public safety by effectively coordinating and supervising patrol operations in assigned areas.
  • Increased officer accountability and performance through consistent evaluation, feedback, and training opportunities.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to create crime prevention initiatives that addressed specific community concerns.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on department policies, procedures, and best practices for effective law enforcement.

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Rochester , NY
08.2004 - 02.2012
  • Improved public safety by conducting thorough patrols and responding promptly to calls for service.
  • Conducted investigations into criminal activity, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents, arrests, and other activities, ensuring timely submission of reports for review by supervisors.
  • Provided assistance during emergencies, including evacuations, natural disasters, or search-and-rescue operations for better protection of the community.

Corporate Security

Vision Automotive Group
Rochester, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced overall security by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and security audits.

Education

Certificate - Project Management For Law Enforcement

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
01.2024 - 02.2024

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Intelligence Management
  • Assignment Delegation
  • General Topics Instruction
  • Firearms Instruction
  • Defensive Tactics Instruction
  • Physical Security Assessment
  • Alarm Bypass
  • RFID Bypass
  • Physical Surveillance
  • Electronic Surveillance

Certification

  • Command & Decision Making I & II, National Tactical Officers Association - 2018 & 2023
  • Instructor Development School, New York State - 2011
  • NYS Firearms Instructor - 2015
  • NYS Defensive Tactics Instructor - 2011
  • Physical Security Bypass, IZero, 2019
  • Alarm Bypass, Spector Security, 2022
  • RFID Bypass, Spector Security, 2022

Timeline

Certificate - Project Management For Law Enforcement

Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2024 - 02.2024

Captain, Special Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current

Corporate Security

Vision Automotive Group
03.2023 - Current

SWAT Team Commander

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 08.2023

Lieutenant, Patrol & Special Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 08.2023

Sergeant, Patrol Operations

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
02.2012 - 08.2018

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
08.2004 - 02.2012

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Monroe Community College
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