Joshua Funderburk
Monroe
Summary
Seasoned Deputy Sheriff with extensive experience in advanced law enforcement techniques and training, specializing in fugitive apprehension and tactical operations. Recognized for exceptional skills in K9 handling, multi-agency coordination, and emergency response management. Recipient of the Department of Justice Attorney General's Award for "Exceptional Heroism." Demonstrated success in enhancing community relations and reducing crime rates through strategic planning and effective crisis management. Committed to upholding law and order while continuously seeking innovative approaches to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff/ TFO
Union County Sheriff's Office
Monroe
11.2017 - 03.2025
- Assigned to Carolina's Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) (TFO) as a Fugitive Investigator.
- Special Response Team Entry Operator/Sniper.
- Worked ATF Explosives Detection K9.
- Worked full-service apprehension, drug tracking, K9.
- CQB Instructor.
- Field Training Officer.
- Certified on 40 mm launchers, Pepperball Launcher, Distraction Devices (CS gas, flashbangs), and impact munitions.
- Certified and maintained numerous weapon systems.
- Certified in Rolling Roadblock, Vehicle Pin, Vehicle Assaults.
- Advanced Trauma treatment and response.
- Fugitive Apprehension training and application.
- Rural and urban surveillance training and application.
- Interdiction training.
- Numerous search warrants were conducted for wanted fugitives, narcotics, and criminal investigations.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
York
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted sobriety checkpoints to detect impaired drivers.
- Operated specialized equipment such as radar guns, breathalyzers, video cameras. during patrols or investigations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies in pursuit of criminals or fugitives across jurisdictional boundaries.
- Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and coordinating response.
- Educated the public on traffic safety laws and regulations through presentations in schools and community organizations.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
Deputy Sheriff
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Lancaster
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
Produce Clerk
BI-LO
Pageland
03.2008 - 03.2013
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pageland 05-2010
Skills
- Fugitive apprehension
- Surveillance techniques
- Advanced trauma response
- K9 handling
- CQB instruction
- Criminal investigation
- Traffic interdiction
- Interagency coordination
- Crime investigation
- Patrol operations
- Firearms expert
- Special Operations
- Sniper Operations
Affiliations
- Father
- Hunter and Fisherman
- Physical Fitness
- Outdoorsman
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Department of Justice Attorney General's Award for "Exceptional Heroism".
Certification
- Numerious Certifications in Law Enforcement and Tactical Space
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff/ TFO
Union County Sheriff's Office
11.2017 - 03.2025
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
08.2016 - 11.2017
Deputy Sheriff
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
03.2013 - 08.2016
Produce Clerk
BI-LO
03.2008 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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