Justin Mullins
Coeburn
Summary
Patrol First Sergeant with extensive expertise in law enforcement, supervising officers, and coordinating activities to enhance team efficiency. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations, enforce compliance, and maintain detailed reports. Committed to community safety and effective training of new officers.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
First Sergeant
City of Norton Police Department
Norton, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Maintained patrol schedule
- Overseen all of Patrol, School Resource Officers, K9 program
- Assisted in creating, reviewing departmental policy
- Assisted in interviewing candidates
- Coordinated extraditions
- Completed internal administrative investigations
Patrol Sergeant
Norton Police Department
Norton, Virginia
05.2022 - Current
- Supervise patrol officers, coordinate activities – Improved team efficiency – Effective communication, managed high-pressure situations.
- Enforce law compliance and uphold departmental standards.
- Patrolled designated areas, ensuring law enforcement and community safety.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing timely assistance.
- Documented daily activities and incidents with precision.
- Investigated Crimes
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Provided accurate court room testimony.
- Completed detailed, accurate reports daily.
- Serve warrants.
- Train new Officers.
- Maintained accurate and detailed reports of incidents, arrests, and investigations, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and legal standards.
- Responsible for Fleet Vehicles
- Responsible for 10-33 Program (Military Surplus Program)
- Responsible for maintaing Narcan and all training involving adminstration of Narcan.
- Secondary on Highway Safety Grant
- Secondary on Bodycams and In car computers.
Patrol Officer
Norton Police Department
Norton, Virginia
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Patrolled designated areas, ensuring law enforcement and community safety.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing timely assistance.
- Documented daily activities and incidents with precision.
- Investigated Crimes
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Provided accurate court room testimony.
- Completed detailed, accurate reports daily.
- Served warrants.
- Maintained accurate and detailed reports of incidents, arrests, and investigations, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols and legal standards.
First Sergeant
Pound Police Department
Pound, Virginia
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Hired on as First Sergeant and first line supervisor for patrol officers.
- Patrolled designated areas, ensuring law enforcement and community safety.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing timely assistance.
- Documented daily activities and incidents with precision, enhancing transparency.
- Mentored new officers, promoting a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
- Investigated Crimes
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Provided accurate court room testimony.
- Completed detailed, accurate reports daily.
- Served warrants
Patrol Lieutenant
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Over all of the Patrol Division
- Fostered teamwork within the Patrol Division, improving communication and cooperation, leading to a safer community environment, better morale for Patrol Sergeants and Deputies.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and boost overall team performance.
- Monitored and analyzed patrol data to identify trends and hot spots.
- Interviewed candidates for employment.
- Assisted in Highway Safety Grant and Scheduling shifts.
- Scheduled shift coverage for US Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and lake.
- Maintained records for equipment.
- Completed the Advanced Leadership Academy
- Sworn in as US Marshal Task Force Officer.
Patrol Sergeant
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
Clintwood, Virginia
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Patrolled designated areas, ensuring law enforcement and community safety.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing timely assistance.
- Documented daily activities and incidents with precision, enhancing transparency.
- Mentored new deputies, promoting a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
- Engaged with the community through educational programs, fostering trust and safety.
- Proactively looked for individuals driving under the influence.
- Investigated Crimes
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Provided accurate court room testimony.
- Completed detailed, accurate reports daily.
- Served warrants and civil process papers.
- Supervised subordinates on a shift
- Completed scheduling for the department
- Responsible for 10-33 program
- Assisted in equipment management
- Assisted in scheduling extradition pickups
- Completed Intoxilyzer School.
- Completed Leadership Academy
- Received the MADD award as a Sergeant
- Received the first Employee of the month when the program was started.
- Received the first Employee of the Year when the program was started.
Deputy
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
Clintwood, Virginia
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Patrolled designated areas, ensuring law enforcement and community safety.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing timely assistance.
- Documented daily activities and incidents with precision, enhancing transparency.
- Mentored new deputies, promoting a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
- Engaged with the community through educational programs, fostering trust and safety.
- Investigated Crimes
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Proactively looked for individuals driving under the influence.
- Provided accurate court room testimony.
- Completed detailed, accurate reports daily.
- Served warrants and civil process papers.
- Assisted with court security.
- Completed FTO School
- Received MADD award.
Education
Associates Degree - Administration of Justice-Law Enforcement, Police Science, Law Enforcement Leadership Academy, Advanced Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, Virginia07-2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
Timeline
First Sergeant
City of Norton Police Department
09.2024 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Norton Police Department
05.2022 - Current
Patrol Officer
Norton Police Department
09.2020 - 05.2022
First Sergeant
Pound Police Department
01.2020 - 09.2020
Patrol Lieutenant
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
02.2019 - 12.2019
Patrol Sergeant
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
06.2017 - 02.2019
Deputy
Dickenson County Sheriffs Office
07.2011 - 06.2017
Associates Degree - Administration of Justice-Law Enforcement, Police Science, Law Enforcement Leadership Academy, Advanced Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Mountain Empire Community College