Joshua LeMonds
Gainesboro,TN
Summary
Results-driven security officer with strong de-escalation techniques and training capabilities. Experienced in enforcing safety protocols and conducting thorough incident reporting, ensuring an effective security environment. Prepared to contribute to organizational safety and training initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Ensures safety of staff, faculty, and visitors by monitoring premises for suspicious activity.
- Maintains overall safety of facility by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Enforces access control policies at required entrances to maintain facility security.
- Routinely monitors surveillance systems for suspicious activity to determine appropriate level of response.
- Responds swiftly to emergency situations while maintaining the integrity of hospital protocol.
- Collaborates with medical and security staff to manage potential disruptive behaviors.
- Provides hands on training to new employees regarding proper execution of security roles and responsibilities, protocols and procedures for safety compliance.
- Maintains logs of all security related incidents and prepares end of shift reports for management review.
Sheriff's Deputy
Jackson County Sheriff Department
Gainesboro, Tennessee
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Collected and preserved evidence to support ongoing investigations.
- Assisted criminal investigations through evidence collection and witness interviews, contributing to case resolutions.
- Responded promptly to radio messages or telephone instructions at crime scenes.
- Managed vehicle traffic during emergencies to safeguard individuals and reduce the risk of accidents.
- Partnered with local agencies to address community concerns, enhancing public safety and trust.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on incidents and arrests for documentation.
- Ensured safety of students, faculty, and staff through vigilant monitoring and patrolling at Gainesboro Elementary and Dodson's Branch School.
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff Department
Gainesboro, TN
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Maintained safety within the facility by monitoring inmate behavior and supervising activities.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility, initiating disciplinary action when necessary.
- Documented incidents to support supervisor and legal team reviews, ensuring compliance and accountability.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Observed inmates' behavior to identify signs of distress and assess risk of violent outbursts.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmates to foster a safe and effective prison environment.
- Maintained accurate logs detailing inmate movements both inside and outside the facility.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
- Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.
- Adhered to all regulations regarding the handling of weapons while on duty.
- Participated in regular training sessions on departmental policies and procedures.
- Trained new corrections officers on facility procedures, contributing to team preparedness and operational consistency. on policies, procedures and safety protocols.
Robot Operator
Tenneco
Smithville, TN
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Operated welding machines to efficiently load workpieces, ensuring accurate component joining.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, identifying defective items.
- Pulled non-conforming materials from production queue and reported to supervisor, facilitating timely corrections to maintain quality standards.
- Acquired new skills rapidly and integrated them into daily operations to enhance workflow.
- Generated suggestions and engaged in problem-solving activities to enhance continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School
Crossville, TN05-2009
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-defense training
- Firearms proficiency
- Security operations
- Incident reporting
- Situational awareness
- Problem Solving
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
Certification
- Armed Security Guard
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Taser Certified
- Handgun Safety
- Correctional Officer Defensive Tactics Course
- Corrections Officer Basic Course
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Sheriff's Deputy
Jackson County Sheriff Department
09.2019 - 02.2021
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff Department
01.2017 - 09.2019
Robot Operator
Tenneco
05.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School