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Overview
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Joshua T. Houser

Lone Tree,IA

Summary

I am a hardworking individual that takes pride in the work I do. My Military and Law Enforcement background has molded me into a reliable, honest, and ambitious employee. To conclude, I strive to exceed expectations and prove myself at every opportunity.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Officer

Iowa Department Of Corrections
05.2021 - Current

Business Owner

Big Dog Tactical LLC
04.2021 - Current
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and filing taxes.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

ILEA Certified Police Officer

City Of West Liberty
07.2017 - 04.2021
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Maintained security and law and order of residential and business establishments in within the city limits.
  • Self-initiated acts.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of City Residents.
  • Supervision, management, and training of new officers.
  • Responsible for command decisions.
  • Cultivated community relations.
  • Instructor for community member training.
  • Promoted to Corporal in September of 2019.
  • Served as interim Patrol Sergeant November 2020 through April 2021.

Internment Resettlement Specialist

US Army Reserves
05.2010 - 05.2018
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Deployed February-December 2012 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
  • Guarded high profile prisoners
  • Responsible for internal and external security of facility
  • Awarded Army Achievement Medal for Selfless Service
  • Honorably Discharged May 2018

Sheriff Deputy-ILEA Certified

Black Hawk County Sheriff's Department
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • 2015 ILEA Graduated Top of the Class
  • Accountability for Inmates housed in the county jail
  • Detailed Report writing
  • Trained to quickly analyze situations and use critical thinking to make sound judgement
  • Detention training officer responsible for training new officers

Education

Qualified Internment Resettlement Specialist 31 E:
Military Police

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Independence, IA

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
2015

Advanced Individual Training
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
03.2011

Basic Training
Ft. Jackson, SC
01.2011

Skills

  • Written and Oral Proficiency
  • Detailed report writing and note taking
  • Large Group briefing ability
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations
  • Assigned as military squad and team leader
  • Effective and quick decision making
  • Team management and conflict resolution
  • Professionalism in the workplace
  • Budgeting for business
  • Positive encouragement and fair discipline

Accomplishments

  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals
  • Army Service Ribbon and Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • Army Physical Fitness Excellence Patch
  • ILEA Woodard Award for Academic Excellence

Certification

  • CTK 1&2
  • Military Computer Security and Cyber Awareness
  • Professional and non-professional Conceal and Carry Permit for firearms
  • Non-lethal weapons- OC levels 1-3, Taser, and Baton defense tactics
  • Brazilian Jujitsu

Timeline

Officer

Iowa Department Of Corrections
05.2021 - Current

Business Owner

Big Dog Tactical LLC
04.2021 - Current

ILEA Certified Police Officer

City Of West Liberty
07.2017 - 04.2021

Sheriff Deputy-ILEA Certified

Black Hawk County Sheriff's Department
01.2014 - 07.2017

Internment Resettlement Specialist

US Army Reserves
05.2010 - 05.2018

Qualified Internment Resettlement Specialist 31 E:

High School Diploma -

Independence High School

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Advanced Individual Training

Basic Training

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