JOSHUA HARTLEY

**** ******* * ****. #*****, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406 · 816-***-****

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Focused and dedicated Martial Arts Instructor/Law Enforcement Officer with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in personal safety. Seeking employment that allows me to grow professionally, while being able to utilize my skills for the betterment of the organization.

EMPLOYMENT

09/2021- CURRENT

PATROL POLICE OFFICER, CITY OF TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

Provided law enforcement and public safety to the community to include: the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, and prosecution support.

Apprehension, arrest, and charging of suspects.

Exhibit safe and appropriate use of firearms

Use of defensive tactics and restraining equipment.

Communicate effectively by writing reports, using the appropriate forms, filing in relevant information, and writing narrative elements of the crime or incident.

Court preparation and testimony.

Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from the general public, employees, and superiors.

Exchange information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies.

06/2013 – 08/2021

POLICE OFFICER, CITY OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

Provided law enforcement and public safety to the community to include: the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, and prosecution support.

Monitor and operate telecommunication system (vehicle radio, hand-held radio, mobile data terminal, and mobile devices) to stay aware of and respond to routine and emergency communications.

Respond to emergencies at high speeds in a patrol vehicle, sometimes through heavy traffic, using emergency lights and sirens.

Tactful and respectful treatment of the public and conscientious and efficient performance of duties.

Assignment as an officer in the Police Athletic League of Kansas City (PAL). The program offered a wide-range of activities for youth that build confidence, motivation and offer a positive role model. I started a martial arts program from scratch that proved to be very successful among the kids.

09/2017-08/2021

SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR, university of missouri-kansas city (umkc)

Teaching students about personal safety.

04/2012-06/2013

DEPUTY SHERIFF, Wyandotte county sheriff’s office

Pod Officer in Adult Detention center.

Trained in firearms.

Trained in O/C Spray.

Trained in the Department’s expandable baton course.

Taser trained and certified.

Trained in the Department’s Defensive and Use of Force Tactics.

Tactical Handcuff Training.

Trained in writing and issuing incident reports, tickets and use of force reports.

Trained in Cell extractions.

Trained in use of department’s radios.

Experience in booking and intake movement.

11/2011-03/2012

SECURITY OFFICER, uni-guard security

Rover/foot patrol security officer in Kansas City, Missouri

08/2011-04/2012

TRAINER, title boxing club

Kickboxing and boxing instructor

03/2011-07/2011

OVERNIGHT STOCKER, WALMART OF OLATHE, KANSAS

Stocked and replenished merchandise

Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies

Cleaned and organized the store

06/2001-01/2011

TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTOR, james bailey’s taekwondo in Alabama

Instructor through Tiger Rock Martial Arts.

Taught adult and child martial arts classes.

Sold merchandise/equipment

Center Manager.

Spoke at elementary schools to children and parents on topics such as self-control, safety rules when dealing with strangers, anger management in the classroom, etc.

Achieved 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

I have completed Tom Patire’s Personal Safety Courses for men, women, and children. Tom Patire has had over 20 years of service in personal safety and providing protection for celebrities. He has trained federal law enforcement professionals in protection techniques. The program he has created called CDT, (Compliance, Direction, Takedown) is taught in martial arts academies throughout the Country. I have had the privilege of teaching CDT to local companies and schools in Olathe, KS and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

09/2000-06/2000

PROPERTY SURVEYOR, Herndon/hicks

Driving company vehicle to sites

Cutline

03/1998-08/2000

SHIFT MANAGER, KRUMBLY BURGER

Cooking, cleaning and managing restaurant

Trained new employees

Open and closed register

Ordering company supplies

EDUCATION

ALABAMA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION (APOSTC) ACADEMY FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY, Kansas city, Missouri

GED, homeschooled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Missouri

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HIGHLIGHTS

17 years of training in martial arts.

Trained in Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, Han Mo Du, Tactical Baton, and Korean Sword.

Attended several business seminars in order to be a strong er business owner, teacher and manager.

Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.

Organized, highly motivated, and detailed-directed problem solver.

Proven ability to work in unison with staff, colleagues, and other local organizations.

MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND

5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo through Tiger Rock Martial Arts.

Other arts studied- Jiu-Jitsu, Han Mu Do, Tactical Baton, Korean Sword, Boxing, Kickboxing.

To continue my education, I attended yearly seminars and trainings in Taekwondo Teaching Certification, Jiu-Jitsu and Tiger Rock Martial Arts business seminars.

I have trained in Martial Arts since age 11. Tiger Rock Martial Arts was established in 1983 and has over 150 Academies nationwide.

My instructor is Mr. James Bailey. Mr. Bailey has been teaching and training for over 30 years. He is an 8th Degree Grand Master in Tiger Rock Martial Arts.

I was Center Manager for Mr. Bailey in Tuscaloosa, Alabama until 2008 and then moved to Olathe, Kansas to manage the Academy there. The Academy in Olathe has been open for over 4 years and has over 170 students

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION

I trained and supervised junior instructors.

I trained several adult Black Belt instructors in both the Tuscaloosa and Olathe Academies.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel

AWARDS

2019 Award for Valor-Silver Award for distinguished service- Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

2022 Officer’s Award-Above and beyond regular police service- Tuscaloosa, Alabama Police Department

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