Joshua Persons
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Professional with strong background in wildlife conservation and law enforcement. Adept at enforcing regulations, conducting investigations, and ensuring protection of natural resources. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in conflict resolution, public education, and adapting to changing needs with reliability and flexibility. Experienced with wildlife management and law enforcement. Uses regulatory knowledge and field expertise to protect natural habitats and species. Track record of fostering community partnerships and promoting conservation awareness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Officer
Unites States Army
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
- Promoted responsible outdoor recreation among Post users through consistent enforcement of rules and guidelines regarding resource use or access restrictions.
- Conducted thorough investigations on poaching incidents, leading to the apprehension of violators.
- Collaborated with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Issued warnings or citations for Hunting/fishing violations.
- Managed equipment inventory and maintained essential gear in good working condition for field operations.
- Implemented effective patrol strategies to reduce illegal hunting activities within assigned areas.
Military Police/ Supervisor
United States Army
01.2009 - Current
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Field Training Officer
- CPR First Aid
- Trained 14 soldiers on Deployment tactics.
- In charge of conducting weapon ranges and field training exercise's to include small arms to automatic weapons.
CDL Class a Truck Driver
Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Have over 500,000 safety miles without any violations or accident free.
Delivery Driver
Adams Beverages
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
- Planned beverage deliveries to diverse customers, organized truckloads and routing schedules, interpreted job orders to workers and assigned specific duties.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 30 miles from home location.
CDL Truck Driver
Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 5,000-mile transports
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 18 months
- Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Drove West Coast as Team Driver delivered 8-10 loads per week averaged 5,000 miles week unloaded cabinets by hand on each drop
- Loaded and unloaded freight, paying special attention to fragile items and carefully security every load for optimal protection and balance
- Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and delivery data on time to keep reports current
- Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
Security Officer
Paragon Systems LLC
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 40 employees and visitors daily.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every 1 hour to spot and investigate concerns.
- Manually screened passengers unable to pass through metal detectors or who triggered alarms.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife Management
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, ALTechnical Certification - Automotive Technology
Southern Union Community College
Opelika, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Crimminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX2023
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Problem Solver
- Organizational
- Evidence Processing
- Firearms Safety and Handling
- Medical Emergency Response
- Traffic Patrol
- Criminal Investigations
- Evidence Collection
- Crime Scene Management
- Traffic Citations Issuance
- Prisoner Transport
- Write Case Reports
- Issue Citations
- Directing Traffic
- Conservation management
- Parks and recreation policies
- Timber selection
- Sustainable forestry practices
Additional Information
- Basic Military Police School one stationed unit training 2009
- Basic Leadership Development Course 2012
- Domestic violence Intervention 2014
- Special Reaction Team Course and Active Shooter Train the Trainer Course in 2015
- Advance Leadership and Management Development Course 2016
- CDL Class A Truck Driver Academy 2018
- Observer Coach Trainer 2017
- Unit Prevention Leader 2022
- Digital Management Training System 2023
- Combat Lifesaver Course 2023
- Oleoresin Capsicum Contamination 2012
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100
- FEMA Military Resources in Emergency Management IS -75
- FEMA Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations IS-101.C
- FEMA Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners IS-102.C
Timeline
Conservation Officer
Unites States Army
01.2024 - Current
CDL Class a Truck Driver
Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024
Delivery Driver
Adams Beverages
01.2020 - 06.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2020
Security Officer
Paragon Systems LLC
04.2017 - 09.2018
Military Police/ Supervisor
United States Army
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Crimminal Justice
Central Texas College
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife Management
Southern Union State Community College
Technical Certification - Automotive Technology
Southern Union Community College
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