Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Damien De Fazio

Damien De Fazio

Lyndhurst,NJ

Summary

Developed critical skills in public safety environment, including effective communication, conflict resolution, and leadership. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and capacity to remain calm under pressure, seeking opportunities to transition into new field. Looking to leverage these skills in collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Overview

40
40

Combined years of professional experience

3
3

Certifications

Work History

Police Officer

UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2005 - Current
  • Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey; ensure safety of residents and visitors of Union City, New Jersey
  • Selected to serve on the Hudson County Rapid Deployment Task-Force (R.D.F.) in 2008, which responds to large scale emergencies as well as active shooter incidents and citizen unrest

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE
12.2004 - 12.2024
  • Qualify USCG members from Sector NY at the shooting range at Sandy Hook NJ to be able to carry pistol, shotgun, and rifles for law enforcement and national security duties; coached shooters that could not qualify due to marksmanship deficiencies to improve skills necessary for qualification
  • Also served as Senior/Lead Petty Officer in charge of Reserve Gunner’s Mates; Maintained Training Schedule, Payroll and Conducted Annual Evaluations for Supervisors below me and their subordinates
  • Completed Gunner’s Mate “A” School in July of 2006, and advanced to (E-4) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class
  • Advanced to Gunner’s Mate 1st Class on January 1st, 2012, Qualified Firearms Marksmanship Coach
  • Awards: Reserve Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), Pistol Expert Medal, Rifle Expert Medal, C.G
  • Unit Commendation Ribbon, C.G
  • “Operational” Unit Commendation Ribbon, Special Operations Ribbon, and Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon as well as several other awards

Education

Master of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts degree - Criminal Justice

THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2018

New Jersey State Police Training Commission Basic Police Academy -

BERGEN COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY
12.2005

High School Diploma -

HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL
06.1999

Skills

  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Typing
  • Military Leadership
  • Management Experience
  • Report writing
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency management
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Criminal law
  • Mental resilience
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Risk mitigation
  • Staff management
  • Crime prevention models
  • Investigative skills
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved hundreds of arrests by completing aggressive patrols and utilizing urban patrol tactics with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination, West Virginia University, 01/01/25
  • NJ State Security Guard/Armed Guard License Class, N.J. State Police Instructor, 04/01/23

Awards

  • Reserve Good Conduct Medal (4 awards)
  • Pistol Expert Medal
  • Rifle Expert Medal
  • C.G. Unit Commendation Ribbon
  • C.G. “Operational” Unit Commendation Ribbon
  • Special Operations Ribbon
  • Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon
  • Several other awards

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Police Officer

UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2005 - Current

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE
12.2004 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts degree - Criminal Justice

THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY

New Jersey State Police Training Commission Basic Police Academy -

BERGEN COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY

High School Diploma -

HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL

Master of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY

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