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Joshua Bruce Lee

Spirit Lake,IA

Summary

Experienced public safety officer skilled in crisis negotiation and emergency response coordination, contributing to enhanced community safety and trust.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Estherville Police Department
Estherville, IA
10.2024 - Current
  • Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support.
  • Assisted in the coordination of community outreach events to foster positive police-community relations.

911 Dispatcher

Dickinson County Sheriff's Office
Spirit Lake, IA
10.2013 - Current
  • Facilitated emergency response coordination between dispatch and first responders.
  • Trained new dispatchers on operational protocols and software systems.
  • Assisted cross-functional teams in executing complex operations under high-pressure environments.

Police Officer

Arnolds Park Police Department
Arnolds Park, IA
11.2018 - 12.2025
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Paramedic

Lakes Regional Healthcare
Spirit Lake, IA
03.2014 - 10.2025
  • Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in critical situations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient transport and care continuity.
  • Evaluated patient conditions rapidly, prioritizing interventions based on clinical guidelines.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

Iowa Lakes Community College
Spencer, IA
12-2010

Skills

  • Certified 911 Dispatcher - ILEA
  • Certified Jail Officer - ILEA
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • Crisis and Hostage Negotiator Level 1
  • Tactical Paramedic Instructor
  • Tactical Dispatcher
  • Medication Management Instructor - ILEA
  • Basic Life Support Instructor
  • Drone Pilot

Timeline

Police Officer

Estherville Police Department
10.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Arnolds Park Police Department
11.2018 - 12.2025

Paramedic

Lakes Regional Healthcare
03.2014 - 10.2025

911 Dispatcher

Dickinson County Sheriff's Office
10.2013 - Current

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Iowa Lakes Community College

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

Iowa Lakes Community College
Joshua Bruce Lee