Justin Blanton
Casar,NC
Summary
With a robust background in law enforcement and education, I excel in public safety techniques, program administration, conservation, crisis intervention and community engagement. Leveraging skills in emergency management and program administration, I have significantly enhanced public safety and educational outreach, demonstrating a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt and lead effectively. Highly motivated and offering proven history of dedication to park safety and visitor satisfaction, I am well-versed in leading guided tours and performing conservation, education, and public safety, to promote safety and wellness for all park attendees.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Park Ranger
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
2020.08 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Trained on fire protection, containment procedures and applied skills in fire fighting.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
Police Officer
Linville Land Harbor Police Department
2019.06 - 2020.08
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Deputy Sheriff
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
2019.11 - 2020.05
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Agriculture Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
2016.06 - 2018.11
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers, and other greenery.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Participated in multiple professional conferences to gain knowledge about latest inventions in agricultural field.
- Developed, selected and used informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
- Taught students about various agricultural techniques through various experiments.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse, and feed center used for supervised agricultural experiences.
- Initiated and moderated classroom discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of taught material.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Agriculture Teacher
Lincoln County Schools
2009.08 - 2016.05
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers, and other greenery.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Developed, selected and used informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
- Taught students about various agricultural techniques through various experiments.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse, and feed center used for supervised agricultural experiences.
- Initiated and moderated classroom discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of taught material.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2009
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
05.2003
Skills
- Visitor relations
- Park supervision
- Incident Management
- Park equipment maintenance
- Law Enforcement
- Grounds Maintenance
- Facility Patrols
- Incident Reports
- Public Safety
- Environmental education
- Trail maintenance
- Program Administration
- Visitor support
- Criminal Investigations
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Certification
Basic Law Enforcement Training, 2018
Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), 2021
Crisis Intervention Team Training, 2022
Basic Hostage/Crisis Negoatiations, 2022
Child Death Inverstigations, 2022
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), 2024
General Instructor, 2024
Timeline
State Park Ranger
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
2020.08 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
2019.11 - 2020.05
Police Officer
Linville Land Harbor Police Department
2019.06 - 2020.08
Agriculture Teacher
Cleveland County Schools
2016.06 - 2018.11
Agriculture Teacher
Lincoln County Schools
2009.08 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
Basic Law Enforcement Training, 2018
Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), 2021
Crisis Intervention Team Training, 2022
Basic Hostage/Crisis Negoatiations, 2022
Child Death Inverstigations, 2022
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), 2024
General Instructor, 2024
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