Joshua Esh
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Highly experienced law enforcement Officer, with experience in diverse law enforcement positions. Strong ability to mentor and motivate law enforcement professionals to maximize safety, security and service of local residents. Expert at observing field operations to enhance behaviors and eliminate protocol issues. Great relationship-building, communication and conflict management skills. Natural leader with decisive nature, case management skills, courtroom experience and tactical ability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
St. Cloud Police Department
07.2021 - Current
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Accompanied Officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading Patrol Bravo and establishing operational goals.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Supervised subordinates during mock combat operations to provide tactical and technical guidance.
Narcotics Agent
St. Cloud Police Department / O.C.I.B.
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted multiple undercover operations as an undercover agent, rescue team member and surveillance.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in narcotics and vice cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Conducted over both long and short-term undercover investigations resulting in multiple long term incarcerations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Detective
St. Cloud Police Department
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
Police Officer
St. Cloud Police Department
11.2014 - 09.2018
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2025
Skills
- Court Testimony
- Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
- Effective Working Relationships
- Criminal Investigations
- Tactical Deployment
- Interrogation Techniques
- Undercover Operations
- Police Patrol Operations
- Officer Training
- Surveillance Operations
- Legal Procedures
Certification
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Law Enforcement - 2014
Basic S.W.A.T. Operator - 2015
Basic S.W.A.T. Sniper - 2016
Advanced S.W.A.T. Sniper - 2018
Detective Academy - 2020
- Homicide Investigations
- Sex Crimes Investigations
- Child Sex Crimes Investigations
- White Collar Fraud Investigations
- Gang Investigations
- Vice Investigations
Human Trafficking Investigations - 2021
Basic Undercover School - 2021
Advanced Surveillance Techniques -2021
Hostage Rescue Instructor - 2020
Swift Assisted Victim Extraction Instructor
First Line Supervisor Certification - 2024
FDLE Certified Firearms Instructor - 2024
Training hours completed S.W.A.T. - 1200+
Instructor hours completed - 300+
Affiliations
- Fraternal Order of Police
Additional Information
S.W.A.T. Operator 2015 - Current
S.W.A.T. Sniper 2015 - 2024
S.W.A.T. Sniper Team Leader 2022-2024
S.W.A.T. Entry Team Leader - Current
S.W.A.T. Training Team Leader - Current
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
St. Cloud Police Department
07.2021 - Current
Narcotics Agent
St. Cloud Police Department / O.C.I.B.
05.2020 - 05.2021
Detective
St. Cloud Police Department
09.2018 - 05.2020
Police Officer
St. Cloud Police Department
11.2014 - 09.2018
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Law Enforcement - 2014
Basic S.W.A.T. Operator - 2015
Basic S.W.A.T. Sniper - 2016
Advanced S.W.A.T. Sniper - 2018
Detective Academy - 2020
- Homicide Investigations
- Sex Crimes Investigations
- Child Sex Crimes Investigations
- White Collar Fraud Investigations
- Gang Investigations
- Vice Investigations
Human Trafficking Investigations - 2021
Basic Undercover School - 2021
Advanced Surveillance Techniques -2021
Hostage Rescue Instructor - 2020
Swift Assisted Victim Extraction Instructor
First Line Supervisor Certification - 2024
FDLE Certified Firearms Instructor - 2024
Training hours completed S.W.A.T. - 1200+
Instructor hours completed - 300+
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Valencia College
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