Josh James

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2014

  Armament Maintenance Supervisor

  Armament Maintenance Supervisor, United States ArmyAdvised seven personnel on system maintenance operations and served as primary contact for all foreign military members with no armament support; upheld Secret security clearance level.Led heavy equipment operations involving tractor-trailer combination vehicles with air brakes, as well as transportation with tanker, lowboy, and placard vehicles for water, food, fuel, explosives, and ammunition.

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  Hobbs Police Dept

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2024

  Police Lieutenant

  Police LieutenantOrchestrate a professional team of police sergeants and additional law enforcement support staff from different divisions; lead teams across patrol operations, investigations, and officer assignments. Support & Community Services LieutenantCoached officers and guided civilian staff designated for Community Service Division roles, facilitating strong compliance and high performance with departmental standards.Criminal Investigations LieutenantHeaded and advised an effective team of investigators and detectives across multiple complex criminal investigations; reinforced strict compliance with all departmental policies and legal standards. Training & Support Services LieutenantDevised, incorporated, and supervised innovative training programs to enhance professionalism across experienced officers, specialized units, and new recruits; fostered strict compliance with departmental policies and adapted to new law enforcement standards.Patrol LieutenantSpearheaded a team of police sergeants and other law enforcement support staff; delegated officer assignments, conducted patrol operations, and headed investigations. Operated as assistant SWAT Commander for the Hobbs SWAT Team.Patrol SergeantHeaded 11 police officers designated to the Patrol Division for assigned duties; completed daily police assignments; served as Marksman Team Leader, overseeing four marksmen for the Hobbs SWAT Team.Narcotics Agent – Special AssignmentCharged with discovering and disassembling Drug Trafficking Organizations and affiliated groups.Patrol OfficerLaunched and deployed impactful criminal investigations that resulted in the seizure of narcotics, search warrant executions, criminal arrests, and recovery of stolen property.Technical Proficiencies: Heavy equipment operations, equipment preventable maintenance and repair, licensed commercial drone pilot, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, servers, routers, wireless LAN, QuickBooks. Show less

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  Diamondback Disposal & Services

  Dec 2024 - now

  Environmental Scientist

  Environmental Scientist responsible for conducting various environmental tests, analyzing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Compile detailed environmental reports using field notes and aerial imaging. Pilot unmanned aircraft systems to survey, document, and evaluate oilfield sites.