Joshua McGarvey
Nashville
Summary
A seasoned, adaptive, and highly motivated police officer with over ten years experience in a diverse and rapidly changing environment looking to expand my career in law enforcement and better serve the public.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer II
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting criminal investigations, making arrests, testifying in court and completing reports/forms as well as routine paperwork.
- Adjunct Police Academy Instructor and Former Field Training Officer, assisting in the training and instruction of motor vehicle stops, narcotics detection and reality based simulated training.
- Patrolled and protected Nashville's most challenging diverse neighborhoods for over 10 years. 7 years on Patrol, 2 years on County Wide Flex Patrol.
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure, including life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- CALEA Gold Accredited Agency
Police Communication Specialist
Cheshire County Sheriff's Office
Keene, NH
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Operated a variety of radio and computer systems in accordance with state and federal law, following police and state procedures and codes to facilitate everyday operations.
- Responsible for dispatching, taking, 911 calls and receiving calls for service for the police departments of 23 towns in Cheshire County.
Security Officer
The Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, VT
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Patrolled and secured the Vermont State Mental Hospital with two fellow officers to a shift, responsible for the safety of up to 150 patients and 750 staff members. Responsible for luggage checks and searches on incoming patients.
- Planned security posts, patrols and routes for volunteer security to supplement local and state law enforcement, including walking guards, stationary, and parking.
- Frequently engaged in the De-escalation and physical restraint of violent offenders and the forensic, mentally ill, behaviorally challenged and disturbed individuals in crisis.
Warrant Officer One
US Army
Fort Rucker, AL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as an Honor Guard team leader and instructor responsible for the overall success of funeral operations and supervised 45 fellow officers.
- Graduated from Warrant Officer Candidate School in 2012, received extensive training in general leadership, ethics, tactics, effective communication, history and field leadership.
- Created a security plan for the physical safety of a military tactical training base, including security procedures, guard posts, roving patrols, radio communication and identification procedures.
Education
Vocational -
Metro Nashville Police Academy
Nashville, TN12-2017
Leadership
US Army Warrant Officer Candidate School
Fort Rucker, AL01.2013
Skills
- Criminal investigations
- Conflict de-escalation
- Integrity and honesty
- Relationship building and management
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Court testimony
- Undercover operations
- Search and seizure laws
Accomplishments
- Officer Eric Mumaw Award
- 20 Department Commendations for Service of Excellence
- 4 Time Patrol Officer of the Month
- M.A.D.D. Bronze Award recipient 2019 & 2020
- Billy Mitchell Award
- TBI Letter of Commendation
Certification
- Tennessee Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission (P.O.S.T.)
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (NHTSA)
- MNPD New Investigator Course
- Field Training Officer
- IPMBA Public Safety Cyclist Course
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- Verbal Defense & Influence (VDI)
- Patrol Rifle Operator
- Vehicle Tactics
- Low Light Pistol Techniques
- Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS)
Timeline
Police Officer II
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
01.2017 - Current
Police Communication Specialist
Cheshire County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2016
Security Officer
The Brattleboro Retreat
01.2013 - 01.2016
Warrant Officer One
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2013
Vocational -
Metro Nashville Police Academy
Leadership
US Army Warrant Officer Candidate School