JAMES A. HERBERT
Greensburg
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with twelve years of experience in emergency policing, crisis response, and proactive community engagement. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and sound decision-making under high pressure situations. Recognized for strong verbal and written communication skills, with extensive experience teaching, training, and instructing officers and community members. Committed to professionalism, public safety, and continuous improvement through effective instruction and mentorship.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trooper
Indiana State Police
01.2014 - Current
- Achieved timely responses to routine reports, enhancing operational efficiency. Conducted thorough property crime investigations, contributing to community safety. Executed warrants effectively, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Strengthened impaired driving enforcement, promoting safer roadways.
- Fostered open communication and collaboration within local community to enhance crime reduction efforts.
- Drafted comprehensive reports and provided expert testimony in court proceedings.
- Applied in-depth knowledge and specialized skills to address complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.
- Oversaw training programs for crime response and drug recognition. Led initiatives to enhance officer skills in field training and drug recognition. Coordinated instructional sessions for A-RIDE and SFST.
- All Crimes Policing Team, Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert, Drug Recognition Instructor, A-RIDE Instructor, SFST Instructor
Engineer
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Facilitated military operations in Mosul, Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2009 to 2010.
- Managed and operated up-armored heavy equipment to ensure mission success in combat environments.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure functionality and availability of essential tools.
- Conducted thorough searches and assessments of routes to enhance safety and security against improvised explosive devices.
- Facilitated safe passage for convoys, ensuring protection against potential threats.
- Assisted hazardous materials search and rescue teams in operations. Operated heavy equipment to support rescue missions. Contributed to safety protocols during hazardous material handling.
Education
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
05.2014
Basic Training
United States Army
07.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
South Decatur High School
05.2006
Skills
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Community Policing
Leadership
Adaptability
Surveillance and Patrol
Community Relations
Court Testimony
Report Writing
Course Instruction
Impaired Driving
Field Training Officer
All Crimes Policing
Decision Making
Timeline
Senior Trooper
Indiana State Police
01.2014 - Current
Engineer
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
South Decatur High School
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Basic Training
United States Army
Awards
2009 – Army Commendation Medal
2009 – Wartime Service Medal,2009 – Army Commendation Medal
2009 – Wartime Service Medal
2009 – National Defense Service Medal
2009 – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
2009 – Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
2009 – Army Service Ribbon
2009 – Overseas Service Ribbon
2009 – Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M-Device
2017 – Combat Action Award
2017 – Greensburg Optimist Club Distinguished Law Enforcement Award
2017 – Indiana State Police Life Award
2017 – Top Drunk Driving Arrests, Versailles District #42
2017 – Community Action Coalition Top Performer
2018 – Top Drunk Driving Arrests, Versailles District #42
2019 – DUI Impaired Driving Award
2019 – Top Drunk Driving Arrests, Versailles District #42
2021 – MADD Impaired Driving Enforcement Certificate of achievement
2021 – 5 Year Drug Recognition Expert Award