JOSHUA KLIMASZEWSKI
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Experienced investigative professional with a background in law enforcement, detention operations, and healthcare security. Skilled in conducting interviews, reviewing surveillance systems, and documenting investigative findings related to policy violations, misconduct, and loss-prevention concerns. Recognized through multiple commendations for professionalism and performance during sensitive investigations. Adept at handling confidential information, resolving conflicts, and supporting administrative case development in fast-paced operational environments. Committed to integrity, objective decision-making, and delivering thorough investigative outcomes while maintaining a strong customer-service mindset.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Security 2 Officer
Advent Health Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct incident investigations involving workplace misconduct, theft allegations, trespassing, disturbances, and safety violations by gathering statements and documenting findings in formal investigative reports.
- Monitor surveillance systems and perform proactive patrols to identify suspicious behavior, policy violations, and potential loss-prevention risks in patient care and administrative areas.
- Utilize conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies to manage volatile encounters while maintaining a service-focused and professional demeanor.
- Coordinate investigative follow-up with hospital leadership, risk management, and local law enforcement when incidents require criminal or administrative review.
- Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive workplace matters involving employee conduct and security vulnerabilities.
- Assist with access control monitoring and security assessments to reduce opportunities for internal theft or unauthorized activity.
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff’s Office
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted criminal and administrative investigations involving theft, fraud indicators, disturbances, and public safety incidents through evidence collection and structured interviews.
- Analyzed behavioral indicators and physical evidence to determine criminal intent and support enforcement or referral decisions.
- Reviewed surveillance footage and coordinated investigative efforts with specialized units and external agencies.
- Prepared investigative reports, affidavits, and case summaries used for prosecution and administrative review.
- Provided sworn testimony in court and administrative proceedings regarding investigative findings.
- Identified suspicious activity patterns through proactive patrol and situational awareness.
- Received multiple commendations from the Special Victims Unit for investigative assistance during sensitive case operations.
- Received two commendations from the Traffic Homicide Unit for investigative coordination during fatal traffic incidents.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for locating and apprehending multiple strong-arm robbery suspects.
Detention Deputy
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach, Florida
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted internal investigations involving inmate misconduct, contraband introduction, and institutional policy violations.
- Monitored multiple surveillance feeds from master control to identify suspicious movement patterns and security breaches.
- Interviewed inmates, staff, and visitors to support disciplinary proceedings and criminal referrals.
- Documented investigative findings for administrative hearings and facility review processes.
- Maintained evidence chain-of-custody during investigative incidents.
Detention Officer
Osceola County Corrections Department
Kissimmee, Florida
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Conducted intake screening and identity verification to identify outstanding warrants, fraudulent identification indicators, and security risks.
- Performed targeted searches to prevent contraband introduction and internal theft.
- Assisted supervisors with incident investigations and security vulnerability assessments.
- Maintained detailed written documentation regarding investigative observations and incidents.
- Received formal commendation from the Chief of Corrections for locating illegal narcotics and improvised weapons through proactive observation and search procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FloridaAssociate in science (A.S.) - undefined
Valencia Community College
Kissimmee, FloridaSkills
- Corporate Security
- Compliance
- Investigations
- Fraud Detection
- Administrative Investigations
- Interviewing
- Case Documentation
- Surveillance Systems
- CCTV Monitoring
- Policy Enforcement
- Evidence Collection
- Incident Investigation
- Workplace Misconduct
- Risk Assessment
- Confidentiality
- Report Writing
- Conflict Resolution
- Situational Awareness
- Behavioral Observation
- Interagency Coordination
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Received multiple formal commendations from the Special Victims Unit at Broward Sheriff’s Office for investigative assistance and professionalism during sensitive case operations.
- Awarded two commendations from the Traffic Homicide Unit at Broward Sheriff’s Office for effective coordination and investigative support during fatal traffic incident investigations.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month at Broward Sheriff’s Office for proactively locating and apprehending multiple strong-arm robbery suspects.
- Received formal commendation from the Chief of Corrections at Osceola County Corrections Department for locating illegal narcotics and improvised weapons during proactive security searches.
- Conducted numerous internal misconduct and contraband investigations within detention environments, supporting administrative disciplinary actions and criminal referrals.
- Provided sworn testimony in court proceedings and administrative hearings related to investigative findings and evidence handling.
- Coordinated investigative response with local law enforcement agencies and specialized units during complex incidents involving theft, disturbances, and safety concerns
Timeline
Security 2 Officer
Advent Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff’s Office
10.2021 - 01.2024
Detention Deputy
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
04.2020 - 10.2021
Detention Officer
Osceola County Corrections Department
01.2016 - 04.2020
Associate in science (A.S.) - undefined
Valencia Community College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
University of Central Florida