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Justin Painter

Forest City,NC

Summary

Experienced law enforcement officer with experience in detective work and firefighting. I currently hold numerous certificates to include: suicide investigation, child death investigations, sex crimes, Crisis Intervention Team, The Reid Technique of Interviews and Interrogations and others. I have been in the public service field since I was approximately 15 years old.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Security Officer II

Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg , SC
07.2023 - Current
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.

Sheriff Deputy

Rutherford Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.

Police Officer / Detective

Columbus Police Department
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
  • Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.

Sheriff Deputy / Sergeant

Polk County Sheriff's Office
12.2015 - 08.2022
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Volunteer Firefighter

Columbus Fire Deparment
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.

Security Officer

Crabtree Valley Mall
06.2014 - 11.2014
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.

Detention Deputy

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.

Education

Basic Law Enforcement Training - BLET

Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC
06.2015 - 12.2015

Criminal Justice Diploma - Criminal Justice

Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Polk County High School
Columbus,NC
01.2007 - 01.2011

Skills

Civil and criminal law expertise

Crime investigation

Witness interviews

Safety and security

Background investigations

Emergency Response

Public safety

Crime Prevention

Criminal law

Interviews and interrogations

Software

Microsoft Office

Basic Computer Skills

Interests

Law Enforcement

Firefighting

Security

Investigations

Timeline

Security Officer II

Spartanburg Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Sheriff Deputy

Rutherford Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current

Police Officer / Detective

Columbus Police Department
08.2018 - 08.2022

Sheriff Deputy / Sergeant

Polk County Sheriff's Office
12.2015 - 08.2022

Basic Law Enforcement Training - BLET

Isothermal Community College
06.2015 - 12.2015

Security Officer

Crabtree Valley Mall
06.2014 - 11.2014

Detention Deputy

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office
11.2013 - 06.2014

Criminal Justice Diploma - Criminal Justice

Isothermal Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013

Volunteer Firefighter

Columbus Fire Deparment
01.2008 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Polk County High School
01.2007 - 01.2011
Justin Painter