Justin Vestal
Clayton,NC
Summary
Professional law enforcement officer with proven expertise in maintaining public safety and upholding legal standards. Adept at effective team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable execution of duties. Strong skills in conflict resolution, investigation, and community interaction, backed by results-driven approach. Trusted for integrity, leadership, and consistent performance in high-pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Deputy
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
09.2019 - Current
- Currently serve as a Master Deputy with 6 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
- Conduct proactive patrols, respond to emergency calls, and investigate criminal activity.
- Provide mentorship to junior deputies and assist in ongoing departmental training.
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies on joint operations.
- Maintain up-to-date certifications in firearms, officer survival, and specialized patrol tactics.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Planning for assigned missions and carrying out the orders issued by the Platoon Commander.
- Responsible for the discipline, training, control, conduct, and welfare of my squad at all times, as well as the condition, care, and economical and effective use of its weapons and equipment.
- I was responsible for the tactical employment, fire discipline, fire control, sustainment, and maneuver of the squad during offensive, defensive, amphibious, and stability operations both stateside as well on deployments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Albemarle, VirginiaSkills
- Patrol Operations
- Criminal & Narcotics Investigations
- Community Policing
- Critical Thinking and Adaptability
- Report Writing & Case Management
- Officer Safety & Defensive Tactics
- Communication
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Patrol procedures
- Evidence collection
- Arrest techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Surveillance
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
Certification
- Officer Survival 1 – Wake Tech Community College
- Drug Enforcement for Patrol Officers – Wilson Community College
- Advanced Trauma - Wake Tech Community College
- Firearms Qualification – Issued: June 2025 | Expires: June 2026
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Timeline
Master Deputy
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
09.2019 - Current
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
11.2014 - 11.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
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