Joseph Byrd
Dunn,NC
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer. Watch Commander
City Of Dunn Police Department
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Police Sergeant
City Of Dunn Police Department
11.2014 - 08.2019
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to three officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Narcotics Investigator
City Of Dunn Police Department
04.2009 - 11.2014
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
Police Officer I
City Of Dunn Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
- 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.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- 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.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Education
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate - Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
North Carolina Justice Academy
Salemburg, NC08.2023
Leadership Certification Program - Leadership Certificate Program
North Carolina Justice Academy
Salemburg, NC04.2023
Basic Law Enforcement Certification Program - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC04.2006
High School Diploma -
Smithfield-Selma High School
Smithfield, NC05.1983
Skills
- Narcotics Trafficking
- Narcotic Field Test Procedures
- DEA Task Force
- Arrest Procedures
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Surveillance Techniques
- Search Warrant Execution
- Informant Management
- Drug Identification
- Tactical Planning
- Asset Forfeiture
Accomplishments
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team and Street Crimes Unit for five years.
- Achieved Leadership Certificate by completing three hundred hours of leadership training through the North Carolina Justice Academy with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved my Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate by completing over 800 hours of police officer training with accuracy and efficiency through local community colleges and the North Carolina Justice Academy.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members in our patrol division.
Affiliations
Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Certification
- Chemical Analyst Training - Current
- Radar Operator Training - Current
- DCI Certified Training - Current
Timeline
Police Officer. Watch Commander
City Of Dunn Police Department
08.2019 - Current
Police Sergeant
City Of Dunn Police Department
11.2014 - 08.2019
Narcotics Investigator
City Of Dunn Police Department
04.2009 - 11.2014
Police Officer I
City Of Dunn Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate - Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
North Carolina Justice Academy
Leadership Certification Program - Leadership Certificate Program
North Carolina Justice Academy
Basic Law Enforcement Certification Program - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma -
Smithfield-Selma High School
- Chemical Analyst Training - Current
- Radar Operator Training - Current
- DCI Certified Training - Current
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