Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Specializedtraining
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Damian Castellanos

Miramar,FL

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

First Aid Instructor

Miramar Police Department
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated retention of essential first aid skills through regular skills practice and reinforcement activities during classes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on first aid guidelines, best practices, and industry trends to ensure the highest quality of instruction.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in accommodating diverse learner needs through tailored instructional approaches.
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on training in first aid sessions.
  • Instructed 20-25 students per session using physical teaching methods to promote class participation.

Mobile Field Force Unit

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

As a member of the Mobile Field Force Unit, I would help control large amounts of crowds when the team was mobilized. In an organized unit formation to control riots.

Hostage Negotiations Team Member

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current
  • As a Crisis negotiator I would work as part of a team to resolve incidents by negotiating with subjects and providing support to those in charge. With a goal to obtain the best solution for the hostages while also preserving life, protecting property, and apprehending the hostage taker.,

Field Training Officer

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Teach new officers hired by the department how to police in the city of Miramar while expanding their knowledge of policing as a whole through hands on experience and test.

Police Explorer Advisor

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Teach and expose children who are interested to police work through classes and hands on testing of subjects pertaining to law enforcement.

Florida General Instructor

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Teach fellow Officers general topics in regards to law enforcement at quarterly training sessions held by the department.

Road Patrol

Miramar Police Department
10.2018 - Current
  • Responded to calls for service with professionalism, providing assistance and support to citizens during times of crisis or distress.

Armorer/ Range Officer

Lock and Load Machine Gun Range
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Established a preventive maintenance program that increased the lifespan of armory assets while reducing repair costs.
  • Increased overall armory safety by conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any identified issues.

Team Leader of Aviation Mishap Team

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2012 - 01.2014

Lead a team of 13 specially trained Navy Corpsman (Medics) in responding to airplane crashes. In which our primary responsibility was to provide emergency medical care to any Navy personnel at a crash site.

Navy Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Team Member (CBRN) Team Member

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2011 - 01.2014

Provided emergency medical care to Navy personnel who were exposed to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) incident through specialized medicine and practices.

Leading Petty Officer (Department Head) of Aviation Medical Department

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Improved overall unit performance by mentoring subordinates in professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Strengthened team morale through open communication channels, promoting an inclusive work environment that fostered collaboration among diverse members.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (AVT), (SAR) (FMF)

United States Navy
01.2009 - 01.2014

Provided specialized medical care in the fields of Search and Rescue , Combat and Aviation operations. Also provided medical care in a clinical settings.

St. Mary’s County, MD Babe Ruth little league Coach

01.2011 - 01.2013

Busboy

On The Border Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2008

Education

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
05.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Police Science

FAU
Boca Raton, FL

Political Science - Police Science

Broward College

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Broward College
Davie, FL

AVT C School (Aviation Medical Technician) -

NAS Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
11.2010

TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) -

Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
06.2011

FMTB (Field Medical Training Battalion) -

Camp Pendleton
Oceanside, CA
05.2011

USN Corpsman A School -

United States Navy
Chicago, IL
06.2010

United States Naval Bootcamp -

United States Navy
Chicago, IL
02.2010

High School Diploma -

Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2008

Skills

  • Ability to adapt leadership styles based on the mission provided and desired results
  • Background in public speaking and public address announcing
  • Ability to establish rapport and communicate easily with adults and youths
  • Able to evaluate and de-escalate situations using communication skills
  • Ability to assign, manage and monitor tasks to personnel through various systems
  • Ability to identify and utilize various teaching techniques to educate & mentor others on various subject matters

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) (2014)
  • Recipient of 3 MPD FTO Unit Citations (2020, 2022, 2023)
  • Recipient of 3 MPD Unit Citations (2019, 2021, 2022)
  • Recipient of Excellent Police Service Award (2022)
  • Recipient of BSO Valor Award (2021)
  • Recipient of 23 Life Saving Awards (2020-2024)
  • Miramar PD Officer Of the Year (2021)

Specializedtraining

  • 2022, TCCC
  • 2022, FBI Hostage Negotiations
  • 2022, Advanced HNT
  • 2022, First Aid General Instructor
  • 2021, General Instructor
  • 2021, K-9 TCCC
  • 2021, Hostage Negotiations Class
  • 2021, FEMA Field Force
  • 2021, Special Tactical Problems
  • 2020, Constitutional Law
  • 2019, Death Investigations
  • 2019, Rifle Certification
  • 2019, Interviews and Interrogations
  • 2019, Criminal Law
  • 2019, Crisis Intervention
  • 2017, Police Academy

Personal Information

Employee ID: 533

Hobbies and Interests

  • Continuing professional development in law enforcement related subjects.
  • Increase professional experience by participating in various specialized unit assignments.
  • Provide and assist with ongoing instruction at both continuing & basic recruit levels in various disciplines.
  • Mentor & lead officers of various ranks through their law enforcement career.

References

Sargent Mike Black - City of Miramar

mblack@miramarpd.org (954)- 6024190

Sargent Tiffany Roy - City of Miramar

Troy@miramarpd.org (954)- 602-4244

Captain Oscar Mendoza - City of Miramar

Omendoza@miramarpd.org (954)-602-4194

Timeline

First Aid Instructor

Miramar Police Department
01.2022 - Current

Mobile Field Force Unit

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Hostage Negotiations Team Member

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Field Training Officer

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Police Explorer Advisor

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Florida General Instructor

Miramar Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Road Patrol

Miramar Police Department
10.2018 - Current

Armorer/ Range Officer

Lock and Load Machine Gun Range
03.2016 - 10.2018

Team Leader of Aviation Mishap Team

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2012 - 01.2014

Navy Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Team Member (CBRN) Team Member

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2011 - 01.2014

Leading Petty Officer (Department Head) of Aviation Medical Department

United States Navy, NAS Patuxent River MD
01.2011 - 01.2014

St. Mary’s County, MD Babe Ruth little league Coach

01.2011 - 01.2013

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (AVT), (SAR) (FMF)

United States Navy
01.2009 - 01.2014

Busboy

On The Border Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2008

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Miami Dade College

Some College (No Degree) - Police Science

FAU

Political Science - Police Science

Broward College

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Broward College

AVT C School (Aviation Medical Technician) -

NAS Pensacola

TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) -

Camp Pendleton

FMTB (Field Medical Training Battalion) -

Camp Pendleton

USN Corpsman A School -

United States Navy

United States Naval Bootcamp -

United States Navy

High School Diploma -

Flanagan High School
Damian Castellanos