Joshua Hamilton
Parkton,NC
Summary
Experienced with law enforcement leadership, focusing on team management and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic thinking to enhance public safety and ensure compliance with regulations. Track record of effective crisis management and community relationship building.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
Hope Mills Police Department
Hope Mills, NC
02.2006 - 03.2024
- Responsible for direction and supervision of a section within the Police Department.
- Responsible for assignment and scheduling of personnel within his section in order to ensure adequate police services to the Town.
- Sergeants are working supervisors and are expected to carry out normal police functions in addition to these outlined below.
- Responsible for maintenance of equipment and inspection of the personal appearance of personnel in his/her section.
- Supervisory officers are accountable for the performance of employees under their immediate control.
- Developing standards for employees under his/her direct supervision. Such standards shall be consistent with the department's overall policies and the town.
- Have a working knowledge of his/her subordinates' duties and responsibilities and direct their activities to promote professional and personal growth, commending them when appropriate and making corrections when necessary.
- Counseling employees on their job performance.
- Exercising direct command in a way that assures the good order, conduct, discipline, and efficiency of subordinates.
- Observing public contacts by subordinates and being available to assist or instruct when necessary.
- Inspect activities, personnel, and equipment under his/her supervision and initiate corrective action when necessary.
- Investigating certain types of complaints against subordinates. Responding to emergencies or calls of major consequence unless engaged in a more serious incident.
- Ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Completing related assignments as required.
- Conducted investigations of criminal activity, prepared case reports and testified in court proceedings.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Examined criminal activity by conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations of felonies and misdemeanors.
Police Officer
Parkton Police Department
Parkton, NC
10.2005 - 02.2006
- Answered emergency calls and analyzed situations, responding quickly to prevent injury or loss of life.
- Responded to crimes in progress according to established procedures to effectively de-escalate situation.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively resolve conflicts between citizens or groups.
- Exhibited excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Conducted investigations into various crimes.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously under stressful conditions.
Recreation Assistant
MWR
Ft. Liberty, NC
03.1998 - 10.2005
- Works as an assistant for the Facilities Operations Team Leader who makes specific assignments, explains policies and procedures and reviews work for quantity and quality of completed projects.
- Cleans recreation equipment, supplies and facility area.; operates equipment and performs self-help maintenance on facilities and equipment.
- Policies interior and exterior areas of building and grounds and perform general housekeeping to make facilities/playing fields/pools/outdoor courts ready for use.
- Monitors inventories and number and condition of items on hand. Coordinates with program staff to ensure adequate equipment is available in sufficient time to conduct program activities.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills when interacting with staff members or visitors.
Equipment Manager/Backup Goalie
Fayetteville Fire Antz
Fayetteville, NC
10.2002 - 04.2003
- Ordered, repaired, and repaired player equipment when necessary.
- Attended games to ensure teams needs were met as it pertained to equipment for practices and games.
- Held a back up goalie position with the team in the event the team needed me to fill said role.
Education
GED -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2000
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Various Community Colleges in North Carolina
01.2024
Basic Law Enforcement Training - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
11.2004
Skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make fair, impartial decisions
- Proficient in general office and computer skills
- Ability to Continue Serving the community with wisdom and upholding justice
- I am familiar with the process of issuing criminal processes and conducting hearings
- Effective communication with the public and legal professionals
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong ability in being a team player within the court system
- I possess 20 years of working knowledge as a Law Enforcement Officer, Detective, and a supervisor of Investigations multiple investigators
- De-escalation techniques
- Active shooter training
- Criminal investigation
- Police reports
- Criminal law
- Firearms training
- Personnel supervision
- Search and seizure
- Physical restraint
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Investigative techniques
- Custody management
- Report preparation
- Staff discipline
- Community relations
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Internal investigations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 8 plus additional agencies to solve multiple homicides. which were shared by various tv shows including Dateline amongst others.
Certification
Annual in-service training
Police Law Institute – A 76-hour course of instruction is designed to provide the student with specific skills necessary to conduct law enforcement activities associated with search warrants, arrests, investigative detention, warrantless searches, in-custody and voluntary interviews, eyewitness identifications and non-testimonial and identification order.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - The Criminal Investigation Certificate Program recognizes law enforcement personnel who have completed investigative training to better prepare themselves for the rigors and challenges of criminal investigations. The best practices in investigative techniques and the practical application of detectives constantly change due to technological advances and legal changes and challenges. An investigator must stay up to date and receive instruction from dedicated professional instructors. Professional investigators who seek out the best training stand out from the rest, and the North Carolina Justice Academy recognizes their dedication to the Criminal Investigation Certificate Program.
On February 17, 2017, I received my advanced law enforcement certificate after fulfilling all the necessary requirements.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Hope Mills Police Department
02.2006 - 03.2024
Police Officer
Parkton Police Department
10.2005 - 02.2006
Equipment Manager/Backup Goalie
Fayetteville Fire Antz
10.2002 - 04.2003
Recreation Assistant
MWR
03.1998 - 10.2005
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Various Community Colleges in North Carolina
Basic Law Enforcement Training - undefined
Fayetteville Technical Community College
GED -
Fayetteville Technical Community College