JOSHUA VEST
ARLINGTON,Tennessee
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Germantown Police Department
Germantown, TN
10.2012 - 04.2024
- Efficiently resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and completed detailed reports on arrests, incidents, and other law enforcement actions.
- Collaborated with other first responders during emergency situations, sharing information and resources to ensure public safety.
- Engaged in self-initiated enforcement actions such as traffic stops or pedestrian checks, ensuring compliance with local laws and ordinances.
- Increased public trust by displaying professionalism, integrity, and excellent communication during interactions with citizens.
- Prevented potential criminal activity by maintaining a visible presence within assigned patrol areas and engaging with citizens to foster a sense of security.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Assisted with crime scene processing by securing the area, collecting evidence, and photographing relevant details to support case development.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Reduced crime rates through proactive patrolling and responding to calls for service in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the successful apprehension of multiple suspects through effective collaboration with fellow officers and other law enforcement agencies.
- Facilitated safe school environments by conducting patrols during arrival/dismissal times or participating in school-based programs aimed at promoting positive behavior among students.
- Participated in department-wide training sessions to maintain current knowledge of best practices within law enforcement and increase overall effectiveness on patrol assignments.
- Provided assistance to accident victims by administering first aid when necessary, directing traffic around the scene, or coordinating additional resources such as EMS or tow trucks.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Cherry Point, NC
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Contributed to cross-functional teams tasked with developing new methods for reducing weight and increasing fuel efficiency in next-generation aircraft designs.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for parts procurement that resulted in cost savings without compromising quality standards.
- Improved aircraft safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in airframe components.
- Optimized workflow processes by regularly reviewing procedures, making adjustments as needed to improve overall efficiency.
- Assisted in the training of junior mechanics, sharing technical expertise and best practices for airframe maintenance tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by contributing to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Applied expert knowledge of materials science principles when selecting appropriate replacement components for damaged airframes, ensuring structural integrity was maintained at all times.
- Increased repair accuracy with meticulous attention to detail during visual inspections and hands-on maintenance tasks.
Education
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, TN06.2006
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Crime scene preservation
- Drug identification
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Engagement
- Tactical Driving
- Traffic Control
- Integrity and Honesty
- Stress Tolerance
- Community policing
- Patrol techniques
- Crime Prevention
- Witness interviewing
- Crime Scene Photographs
- Search and seizure procedures
- Accident Investigations
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Case report writing
- Public relations
- Surveillance
- Public Safety
Certification
Critical Incident Stress Debriefer
Critical crash investigator
Hit and Run investigator
Crime Scene officer
Drone operator
Timeline
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Germantown Police Department
10.2012 - 04.2024
Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
07.2006 - 07.2011
Bartlett High School