At a Glance
A quick overview for voters who want the essentials first.
24 Years
Experience across corrections, patrol, investigations, supervision, and crisis response.
Patrol Sergeant
Leadership role involving training, scheduling support, and day-to-day operational oversight.
Compliance & Reporting
Reporting Agency Coordinator for TBI crime data compliance and report database management.
Built From the Ground Up
Josh Jordan’s experience spans every level of law enforcement — from corrections and patrol to supervision, training, and administration.
24 Years of Service
Experience across corrections, patrol, investigations, supervision, and crisis response — not theory, but real-world policing.
Supervisory Leadership
As a Patrol Sergeant, Josh leads officers in the field, manages schedules, and supports accountability while maintaining morale and professionalism.
Modern Responsibilities
Experience with training, compliance, and data reporting helps ensure law enforcement operates lawfully, efficiently, and transparently.
How This Experience Transfers to Sheriff
The Sheriff’s Office is a public safety organization — and leadership requires more than a badge. It requires people-management, operational discipline, and consistent standards.
Lead People
Supervisory experience means setting expectations, developing talent, and building a culture of professionalism.
Run Operations
Scheduling, training support, and operational planning translate into consistent service and better response readiness.
Raise Standards
Accountability, reporting compliance, and process discipline help strengthen public trust and internal performance.
Leadership is measured every day
Josh believes a Sheriff’s Office should be consistent, professional, and prepared — with clear standards, strong supervision, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Career Progression
A steady, earned progression — with experience in both the Sheriff’s Office and Dayton Police Department.
Reserve Service — Building Foundations
While attending college, Josh volunteered as a Reserve Deputy with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office and as a Reserve Police Officer with the Spring City Police Department, gaining early experience in patrol operations and corrections.
2004 — Rhea County Sheriff’s Office
Began full-time service as a Corrections Deputy and later promoted to Patrol Deputy, gaining firsthand knowledge of jail operations, patrol response, and county-wide enforcement.
2006 — Dayton Police Department
Joined Dayton PD, serving in patrol roles before advancing into supervision. Also served as a School Resource Officer at Bryan College, building experience in school safety and community-based policing.
Today — Patrol Sergeant
Oversees patrol operations, trains new officers, assists with scheduling and planning, and serves as the Reporting Agency Coordinator for TBI crime data compliance while managing departmental report systems.
Field & Investigative Experience
Experience in the cases that most directly affect families, neighborhoods, and public safety.
Everyday Calls
Traffic stops, crashes (including fatal and hit-and-run), thefts, burglaries, vandalism, scams, fraud, and routine community complaints.
Serious Crime
Domestic violence, assaults, robbery investigations, sexual assault cases, homicide investigations, crisis situations, and victim support.
Interagency Coordination
Experience working joint investigations and coordinating with state and federal partners, including complex cases involving exploitation and trafficking.
Crisis Response & Mental Health
Safer outcomes depend on preparation, training, and partnerships — especially when mental health is involved.
CIT Certified
Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer, trained to respond to mental health-related calls with safety and care.
Community Partnerships
Established working relationships with local and regional mental health providers, including Rhea Mental Health and Volunteer Behavioral Health.
De-escalation Focus
Prioritizes communication, lawful decision-making, and de-escalation when appropriate to reduce harm and improve outcomes.
Training & Professional Development
Continuous training across leadership, investigations, and officer safety.
Leadership & Supervision
Management and administration training, leadership development, and policy-focused coursework.
Investigations
Interviewing and interrogation, intelligence gathering, internet crimes training, and case-building instruction.
Tactics & Safety
Defensive tactics, patrol stop tactics, DUI detection and SFST, defensive driving, and ongoing weapons training.
Prepared to Lead
Josh understands the responsibility of managing an organization as complex as the Sheriff’s Office. His experience includes supervision, operations, training, and administrative oversight — supported by a business-focused education and a steady, detail-oriented approach to leadership.
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