JOSEPH D. ISTRE JR.
P.O. Box **
Egan, Louisiana 70531
Phone: 337-***-****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position, that will allow growth and a chance to use my experiences and education.
EDUCATION:
Iota High School- Iota Louisiana, Graduated May 1988
Special Classes and Clubs: Agriculture, Business Math and English, Geometry, Art Club, Future
Farmers of America
Awards: Art: First place in the State and Second place in the Nation.
Texas A&M University 2011
Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment
Louisiana State University 2010 & 2011:
Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations, Advanced CAMEO Applications for All
Hazards Management and Planning Level
McNeese State University 2008:
Crisis Intervention Team,
University of New Orleans 2007:
Grants 101, Professional Grant Proposal Writing, Program Development and Evaluation, Professional
Grant Writing and Grant research,
Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Diploma: Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Certificates: NCIC, Voyager, Lemis 2000 and Lemis IBR, Basic Police Radar Operations, PPCT,
MDTS, Defensive Tactics, Hand Held Chemical Agents, Basic CPR, First Aid, AED and Police
Marksman. Traffic Accident Investigations, DWI Investigations, Intoxilizer 5000, Criminal Law
and Procedures, Police Stress, Violent Crimes, Crime Scene Investigations, Robbery &
Burglary Investigation, and Pursuit Driving. Advanced Tazer M26 x26 Certification
Other Special Training:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential ( TWIC)
Industrial Safety Training Council )ISTC)
Basic Safety Training, Confined Space,
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP),
Basic Electrical, Tools and Shop Safety, Installation Knowledge and Technique,
Federal Bureau of Investigation:
Scientific Basics of Fingerprints, Multinational Criminal Enterprises,
Department of Public Safety & Corrections Office of State Police Crime Laboratory:
Practical Crime Scene Investigation,
US Department of Homeland Security:
IS 00100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS 00200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS 400, Advanced Incident Command System
IS 00700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
IS 00800, National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction
Institute of Police Technology and Management:
JOSEPH D. ISTRE JR.
P.O. Box 31
Egan, Louisiana 70531
Phone: 337-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Interview and Interrogations, Crime Scene Processing and Digital Photography for Law
Enforcement,
Fred Pryor Seminars:
How to Supervise People,
Grant Writing USA:
Grant Writing,
Southwest Louisiana Crisis Intervention Team:
Crisis Intervention Team,
Southern Anti-Terrorist Regional Training Academy:
Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents,
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development:
Work Zone Traffic Control for Law Enforcement Personnel
AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS:
Law & Order Magazine, Hendon Publishing Co., 2nd Place in police graphics contest,
Calcasieu Parish Training Academy, 3rd Place Calcasieu Parish Regional Firearms,
Silver Metal: Marksman, score 412 of the 480 Course.
Unit Meritorious Award: For your exceptional performance in maintaining control of a violent scene
that occurred on South Bowers Street in Iowa, Louisiana on September 22, 2007.
Special Commendation: For your exceptional performance affecting an arrest on a fleeing suspect of a
violent crime that occurred on Bowers Street in Iowa, Louisiana, on September 22, 2007.
Unit Meritorious Award: In recognition of the dedicated service to the department and to the town in
protecting citizens and property, before, during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, which made
landfall near Houma, Louisiana on September 09, 2008 and Hurricane Ike, which made landfall near
Galveston, Texas on September 12, 2008.
Unit Meritorious Award: For taking an active role and participating in the “Rebuilding Calcasieu
Program” which was held in Iowa on October 24-25, 2008.
Unit Meritorious Award: For joining together and taking an active and participating role with fellow
officers, family members and friends of deceased Patrol Officer Corporal Bryan Meche, in a kitchen
remodel and interior paint upgrade on his residence, located at 114 West 15th Street, Lake Charles,
Louisiana, on October 1st and 2nd. 2009 as part of “Rebuilding Together Calcasieu”.
Special Service Award: In recognition of the time and attention he has given the department in updating
manuals, researching grants, scheduling training sessions and his continued involvement in various
details.
Problem Solving Award: In recognition of your time, effort and tenacity in finding solutions to difficult
and tedious situations.
EXPERIENCE:
JOSEPH D. ISTRE JR.
P.O. Box 31
Egan, Louisiana 70531
Phone: 337-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
09/2013 - First Responders
202 Eraste Landry Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
Supervisor: Sean Thibodeaux, 337-***-****
Electronic Specialist
Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting and repairing emergency response equipment.
05/2013 – 09/2013 Scott Police Department
129 Lions Club Road, Scott, Louisiana 70583
Supervisor: Lieutenant Orlando Calhoun, Phone 337-***-****
Patrolman
Responsibilities include promoting public safety, answering calls, making arrest, report writing
05/2012 - 04/2013 Bailey’s Audio
3711 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
Supervisor: Clint Holt, Phone: 337-***-****
Electronic Technician
Responsibilities include install, Trouble shoot, repair and replace electronic equipment.
04/2012 - 06/2012 Ohmstede Industrial Services
937 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77705
Supervisor: Byron Courville, Phone: 337-***-****
Mechanic
Responsibilities include troubleshoot, Repair and Rebuild Heat Exchange Units
02/2007 – 04/2012 Iowa Police Department
115 North Thomson Avenue, Iowa, Louisiana 70647
Supervisor: Chief Keith Vincent, Phone: 337-***-****
Executive Officer
Responsibilities include assisting the Chief of Police in day to day operations of the Police Department.
08/2004 – 01/2007 Welsh Police Department
201 West South Street, Welsh, Louisiana 70591
Supervisor: Chief Tommy Chassion, Phone: 337-***-****
Patrol Supervisor
Responsibilities include day to day supervision of the activities of fellow officers, Promote public safety,
answering calls, assisting other officers, managing and coordinating officers reports, making arrest,
counseling officers
01/2000 – 08/2011 Joe’s Custom Shop
17470 Peloquin Road, Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Owner/operator
Part time sign shop business which included the sale, design, installation and some removal of vinyl
graphics. Troubleshoot, repair and install electronic equipment for emergency response vehicles.
12/1998 - 08/2000 Jennings Police Department
110 North Broadway Street, Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Supervisor: Lieutenant Tommy Chassion Phone: 337-***-****
JOSEPH D. ISTRE JR.
P.O. Box 31
Egan, Louisiana 70531
Phone: 337-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Patrolman
Responsibilities include promoting public safety, answering calls, making arrest, report writing.