Joshua Patterson
Wilson
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal skills and dedication to maintaining public safety, with readiness to learn and grow in law enforcement environment. Brings solid understanding of community relations and critical thinking, along with ability to handle high-pressure situations. Ready to use and develop conflict resolution and effective communication skills in a law enforcement role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Rocky Mount Police Department
04.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
TOGO
Long Horn Steakhouse
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided ToGO orders for customers
- took orders on the phone
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2023
High School Diploma -
Apex Friendship High School
Apex,NC05-2019
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Patience and empathy
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2025
Certification
Basic Radar Operator
Standard Field Sobriety Testing
CIT
Life Saving Award
I was awarded a life saving award from the Rocky Mount Police Department after pulling someone out of a burning vehicle.
Timeline
Police Officer
Rocky Mount Police Department
04.2023 - Current
TOGO
Long Horn Steakhouse
04.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Apex Friendship High School
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