Joshua Jacob
Chesapeake
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust background in public safety and operational management. Proven ability to apply strategic problem-solving skills to improve team efficiency and maintain safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Pipefitter
Comfort Systems Of Virginia
Chesapeake
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated hand and power tools to cut, thread, and join pipes, ensuring precise fittings.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment during installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Tested completed installations for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing devices.
Police Officer
Norfolk Police Department
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Participate in training sessions on conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and reports.
- Adapt quickly to dynamic environments during emergency responses.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Landscaper
Solid Rock Landscaping
04.2015 - 11.2022
- Implemented safety protocols while operating equipment to ensure a secure work environment.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and landscaping techniques to improve overall team performance.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Assistant Manager
Autobell
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak business hours.
- Ensured clean, safe, and organized store environment, enhancing customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, improving accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coral Bay Academy
Virginia Beach, VA05-2020
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Integrity
- Relationship management
- Safety management
- Pipefitting techniques
- Mechanical aptitude
- Employee training
- Leadership qualities
- Integrity and honesty
2x Letter of commendation for outstanding police work
-Responded to a shooting into an occupied building. Using resources available with in police car and city cameras was able to identify the suspect vehicle for the shooting. From that point I was able to determine the address of the potential shooter arriving to the registered address at the same time as the suspect. After a brief chase both suspects were taken into custody.
-Responded to an EMS assist where an elderly individual had no pulse and was not breathing. Arriving before EMS I applied CPR and successfully resuscitated the individual.
Timeline
Apprentice Pipefitter
Comfort Systems Of Virginia
10.2025 - 06.2026
Police Officer
Norfolk Police Department
02.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager
Autobell
09.2018 - 09.2022
Landscaper
Solid Rock Landscaping
04.2015 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Coral Bay Academy