Joseph Pinkston
Olive Branch
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Protection Officer
State of Tennessee
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular foot patrols to prevent and identify safety breaches in security of state building.
- Act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer according to (T.C.A. 4-3-2019) to ensure that all customers are treated fairly when visiting the state buildings for services or assistance.
- De-escalated conflict amongst visitors and state employees.
- Make arrest when deemed necessary
- Investigate any security threats that may disrupt the overall business operations.
- Worked in liaison with Management to address security operation concerns.
- (40 hours per week)
Police Officer
City of Olive Branch
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Patrol assigned area to deter crimes.
- Actively enforced traffic laws and regulations
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Assist stranded motorists.
- Prepare accident reports for involved parties.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Investigated suspicious and unusual activities.
- Make an arrest when necessary.
- (40 hours per week)
Police Officer/ Sergeant of Patrol/ Criminal Investigator
City of Yazoo
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Made an arrest when necessary.
- Actively enforced traffic laws and regulations
- Prepared crash reports for involved parties.
- Served as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Served as a member of Swat Team.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Collaborated with District Attorney to prosecute criminal case.
- Experience conducting investigation in conjunction with varies state agencies.
- Assisted the Criminal Investigation Division with felony caseloads.
- Served as a Squad Leader while conducting covert operations to address major crimes.
- (40 hours per week)
Police Officer
City of Rolling Fork
10.2013 - 04.2019
- Responded to calls for service.
- Investigated criminal activity
- Prepared crash reports for involved parties.
- Made arrest when necessary.
- Actively enforced traffic laws and regulations.
- Provided testimony in court proceeding.
- Manage and deter large crowds at busy events.
- (40 hours per week)
Police Officer
City Of Leland
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Patrol assigned area.
- Investigated criminal and suspicious activities.
- Actively enforced traffic laws.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Prepared crash reports for involved parties.
- Responded to calls for service.
- (40 hours per week)
Correctional Officer
Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepare, process and maintain forms, reports, logs, records and actively journals of daily operations with the housing units.
- Trained to provide aid to mental ill offenders.
- (40 hours per week)
Education
Bachelors - Criminal Justice and Law Studies
University of Mississippi
01.2025
Associate - Social & Behavioral Science
Mississippi Delta Community College
01.2017
Skills
- Public Safety/ Police Patrol Operations
- Planning and Supervising
- Knowledge of judicial system and court procedures
- Safety and Risk Assessment
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Criminal Law
- De-escalating volatile situations
- Excellent Communicator
- Team Oriented
- Mental Health Management
- Criminal Investigation
- Leadership and Management of Organizational Affairs
- Develop and implement new strategic operational methods
- Threat assessment
- Physical fitness
Accomplishments
Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society
Certification
- BLEOTA- Mississippi Delta Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy (2014) Moorhead, MS (Mississippi POST certified)
- Axon Taser X26/X26P CEW V.22 Certified
- Leadership Skills for Challenging Time (PATC) Training
- Crowd Management Training
- Active Shooter Training
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray Training and Certification
- ALERRT (Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) Indirect Level 1
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (expires 07/2026)
- Completed The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Facility Protection Officer training
- State of Tennessee Armed Security License
Timeline
Facility Protection Officer
State of Tennessee
07.2024 - Current
Police Officer
City of Olive Branch
01.2021 - 02.2023
Police Officer/ Sergeant of Patrol/ Criminal Investigator
City of Yazoo
04.2017 - 04.2021
Police Officer
City Of Leland
01.2015 - 01.2017
Police Officer
City of Rolling Fork
10.2013 - 04.2019
Correctional Officer
Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)
12.2009 - 04.2013
Associate - Social & Behavioral Science
Mississippi Delta Community College
Bachelors - Criminal Justice and Law Studies
University of Mississippi
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Member of The Badges and Gravels Organization
- Chancellor’s Honor Roll 2023 Fall Semester
- Dean’s Honor Roll List 2024 Spring Semester
- Members of Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society