Peace Officer

Joshua Lee Durham

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Houston, TX, 77047

832-***-**** mobile

713-***-**** alternate

***********@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking a workplace that strives towards professionalism, ethics, stability, and opportunities for advancement. An agency in which I can display extensive training and public relation skills while preventing crime, preserving the peace, and protecting life and property while meeting challenges abroad.

Work History:

Wackenhut Corporation - Custom Protection Officer

Conduct foot and/or vehicle patrol of local, state, and government facilities. Control access and egress to Port of Texas City. Follow international maritime security laws, federal maritime security regulations, and current security threat assessments. Perform inspection control procedures. Monitor CCTV and alarm systems. Deter criminal activity and misconduct. Perform other duties as specified by The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Galveston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Observed and monitored jail inmates to detect behavioral problems and adjustment difficulties. Identified unmanageable, suicidal, or mentally ill inmates. Searched inmates for weapons and contraband articles. Supervised and controlled inmates performing internal work assignments. Directed and controlled inmates transported outside the jail facility. Operated police cruiser and observed properties for criminal activity. Responded to calls for service. Conducted interviews with complainants and witnesses, obtained relevant facts and information, and mediated and resolved complaints and disputes. Calmed overly excited or agitated persons. Completed logs and reports. Made arrest.

Bellaire Police Department - Police Officer

Operated police cruiser to patrol assigned area. Monitored and observed vehicular traffic. Stopped vehicles and investigated circumstances; issued traffic citations as warranted. Checked buildings for unauthorized entry and investigated suspicious persons and events. Responded to calls for service. Conducted interviews with complainants and witnesses, obtained relevant facts and information, and mediated and resolved complaints and disputes. Calmed overly excited or agitated persons. Completed logs and reports. Made arrest.

University Of Texas Houston Police Department - Guard

Checked passes of personnel entering or leaving UT facilities. Inspected and secured buildings and research laboratories for fire and safety hazards. Maintained surveillance. Removed or detained unauthorized persons on premises. Inspected fire protection and other safety equipment for proper operations. Checked parking permits on vehicles. Directed the flow of traffic and issued parking violation citations.

Education:

Evan E Worthing High School

1994 - 1998

High school diploma

Houston Community College System

1998 - 2002

Major: Criminology

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