Joshua Wall
Bettendorf,Iowa
Summary
Results-oriented investigator with diverse experience in law enforcement. Highly organized and dependable candidate adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled manager with expertise in team leadership, planning, and organizational skills honed throughout a successful career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant of Investigations
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
2020.07 - Current
- Assigned as the Sergeant of Investigations in 2020 I managed this division including active case management, case statistics, approving reports, strategizing with prosecutors on cases with investigators, payroll, background investigations, and performance evaluations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
Patrol Sergeant
Scott County Sheriff's Office
2017.04 - 2020.07
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patrol operations.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Trained new officers recording daily training logs, provided insight on proper and safe ways of conducting unsafe situations.
Deputy Sheriff
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
2007.01 - 2017.04
- Conducted functions in the patrol division including responding to emergency calls for service, traffic enforcement, civil complaints and service of civil documents.
- Assigned as a field training officer, certified precision driving instructor and evidence technician.
- 5 years assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division as an investigator.
- Certified training in Investigations, Homicide and questioned death scenes, interview and interrogation, Fraud, identity theft and evidence technician (processing/collection).
- Networked with Federal, State and local investigators.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
GRAND VIEW COLLEGE
01.2004
Skills
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Networking
- Detailed report writing
- Investigation Management
- Research abilities
- Data review
- Investigative procedures
Affiliations
- Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Iowa International Association of Identification
- Scott County Sex Offender Task Force
- Currently Treasurer of the Scott County Deputies Association
- Scott County FOP Lodge 14
Training
- New Criminal Investigator
- Evidence Technician
- CTK Interview/Interrogation basic and advanced
- Homicide and Questioned death
- ICAC
- Crimes against children conference (Dallas)
- Iowa Sex Offender Conference
- Investigations Supervisor
Timeline
Sergeant of Investigations
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
2020.07 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Scott County Sheriff's Office
2017.04 - 2020.07
Deputy Sheriff
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
2007.01 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
GRAND VIEW COLLEGE
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