Daniel Cordero
Sebring,FL
Summary
Dedicated emergency responder offering a diverse combination of extensive law enforcement (23 years) and military (28 years) background and experience. Highly qualified and experienced Operational & Planning professional, demonstrating solid analytical, communications and team building skills. Effective in crime scene investigations, working with other law enforcement agencies and healthcare professionals in the proper handling of dangerous situations. Specialized operational skills and training in planning for and dealing with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Analytical skills for developing a combination of hands-on and team building training. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law enforcement officer
Sebring police department
Sebring, Florida
07.2002 - 08.2022
- Perform law enforcement patrol activities, including teletype checks of property or person, records checks on firearms, stolen equipment or wanted/stolen vehicles; assessment of driver's operational capacities, transport of mental patients, prisoners or suspects
- Perform investigations including recording identifying marks on vehicles, firearms and other objects
- Crime scene investigations, searching buildings or grounds for suspects, establish identity of suspects, conducting searches, collecting and transporting of crime scene evidence or property, protecting or securing crime or investigation scenes, identifying persons through records, pictures or identification media, conducting photo lineups, researching agency records, gathering intelligence on known or suspected offenders, conduct interviews, interrogate suspects, record sworn statements, formal confessions or depositions, preparing reports or affidavits presenting testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court.
First sergeant
329th chemical recon/decon company
U.S. Army Reserves
09.2000 - 02.2014
- Assist the company commander in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the organization’s mission
- Advise the commander on personnel matters to include duty assignments, promotions and reductions, leave programs, military justice, human relations, equal opportunity, and alcohol and drug abuse concerns
- Coordinate unit administration to include submission of critical reports, critical equipment status reports and ensure maintenance service activities for over one million dollars in equipment
- Provide counselling and guidance to 168 personnel
- Assist in inspection of or conduct inspection of unit activities and facilities, observe discrepancies and initiate corrective action
- Assist the commander in performing the following training related tasks: Plan, conduct, evaluate, and assess unit training
- Ensure trainers train to a standard
- Assist the commander in integrating individual training into collective training, and collective training into multi-echelon training events
- Plan and execute a training program for personnel development and advancement
- Prepare and maintain merit list for schools and courses, ensuring that soldiers are qualified and prepared to attend.
Chemical operations officer
Special operation command central (Soccent)
U.S. Army
09.1996 - 09.2000
- Special Operations Staff Officer in the Operations Directorate of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), a sub-unified command of the U.S
- Central Command (USCENTCOM)
- Responsible for preparing plans, recommending chemical and biological defensive and radiological training and operational activities, Conducting inspections of apportioned forces to determine adequacy of training and condition of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) equipment
- Determine suitability and recommend employment of non-lethal chemical and nuclear weapons
- Recommend plans for use of, and defense against enemy employment of incendiary material and smoke/obscurants
- Prepare plans for NBC training of individuals and apportioned forces
- Plan for and supervise NBC decontamination operations
- Advise the SOCCENT, Commanding General and staff on nuclear / chemical surety and NBC operations and training
- Prepare nuclear/chemical accident, incident and control plans
- Responsible for the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Element (NBCE) in the Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)
- Prepare plans and conduct Counter-Proliferation (CP) and Consequence Management (CM) operations within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
Education
Associates of Science - General Studies, Nursing
City University
02.1989
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Instructor
- Research
- Scheduling and Time Management
- Investigative Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Planning
- Community Engagement
- Human Relations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Counter-Terrorism Tactics
- Evidence Collection and Evaluation
- Planning and Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Report Writing
- Cultural Awareness
- Inter-Agency Coordination
- Emergency Management
Advance Training
- Law Enforcement: South Florida State College: Glock Armorer Course (2017), Polk Community College: Line Supervision (2016), South Florida State College: Field Training Officer (2014), Highlands County Sheriff’s Office: Active Shooter Response and Tactical First Aid Training (2014), South Florida State College: Hostage Negotiation (2013), South Florida Community College: Law Enforcement Middle Management Course (2009), South Florida Community College: Injury and Death Investigations Course (2009), South Florida Community College: Financial Fraud Investigations Course (2009), Active Shooter Course (2009), South Florida Community College: Defensive Tactics Instructor’s Course (2008), Florida Department of Law Enforcement: FCIC Re-Certification, Canine Development Group: Handler Instruction & Training Seminar, St. Petersburg College: Problem Solving for the Community Policing Officer & Citizens, Taser International: Taser X26 Electronic Control Device Certification, South Florida Community College: EVOC Driving Course (2006), South Florida Community College: Developing and Maintaining a Sound Organization, South Florida Community College: Laser Speed Measurement Operators Course, South Florida Community College: Flying While Armed & H.R. 218 Presentation, South Florida Community College: FAA Flying While Armed Course, United States K-9 Academy & Police Training Center: Narcotics Detection K-9 Team Certification, Blue Line Learning Group, Inc.: Hazardous Material Awareness Course, Blue Line Learning Group, Inc.: Bloodborne Pathogen Course, South Florida Community College: Domestic Violence & Crimes Against Children, Florida Department of Law Enforcement: FCIC Re-Certification, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Boating Education Certificate., South Florida Community College: Human Diversity Instructor, South Florida Community College: CMS Firearms Instructor Transition Course, Florida Department of Law Enforcement: FCIC Certification, Texas A&M University System, National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center in Cooperation with U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support: Public Works: Preparing for and Responding to Terrorism/Weapons of Mass Destruction, South Florida Community College: CMS General Facilitator’s Instructor Course, District #7 Local Emergency Planning Committee: Emergency Operations Training, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission: Instructor Certification, South Florida Community College: Criminal Investigations (Academic Course), South Florida Community College: Patrol Rifle II, South Florida Community College: Using Force / Levels of Resistance, Hillsborough Community College: Chemical Agent / Munitions Instructor, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office: Human Diversity, South Florida Community College: Speed Measurement Operators Course, Institute of Police Technology and Management: Safe and Legal Traffic Stops, South Florida Community College: Instructional Certificate, South Florida Community College: Tactical Rifle, South Florida Community College: Tactical Handgun (2x), Polk Community College: Firearms Instructor Course, South Florida Community College: Handgun Retention, South Florida Community College: Domestic Violence Intervention, South Florida Community College: Team Concepts and Close Quarters Battle, South Florida Community College: Instructor Techniques Workshop, South Florida Community College: Basic Crossover to Law Enforcement, South Florida Community College: Human Diversity, South Florida Community College: Defensive Tactics – Straight Expandable Baton, Hardee Correctional Institution: Non-lethal Electronic Immobilization Devices, South Florida Community College: Advanced Transport Techniques, South Florida Community College: Police Sniper Advanced Skills and Tactics Course, South Florida Community College: Sex Crime Investigations, South Florida Community College: Special Confinement Techniques, South Florida Community College: Aerosol Projector, South Florida Community College: Basic Correctional Officer Training
- Military Education/Training: United States Army Combat Readiness Center: First Sergeant Course (2011), United States Army Chemical School: Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course, United States Army Chemical School: Toxic Agent Training at Chemical Decontamination Training Facility (CDTF), United States Army Chemical School: Basic Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course, United States Army Chemical School: Toxic Agent Training at Chemical Decontamination Training Facility (CDTF), United States Army Chemical School: Chemical Reconnaissance School (L5), United States Army Combat Readiness Center: Laser Marksmanship Training System, United States Army Combat Readiness Center: Composite Risk Management Course, United States Army Chemical School: Operational Radiation Safety Course, U.S. Army Reserves-Regional Training Site-Medical, Fort Gordon, GA: Temper/ISO Training, U.S. Army Reserves-Regional Training Site-Medical, Camp Parks, CA: Power Generation Certification Course, U.S. Army Reserves-Regional Training Site-Medical, Camp Parks, CA: Doctrine and Tactics Training Certification Course, U.S. Army Reserves-Regional Training Site-Medical, Fort McCoy, WI: Deployable Medical Systems Refresher Training., U.S. Army Reserves-Regional Training Site-Medical, Fort Gordon, GA: Field Management Chemical/Biological Casualty Course, Jordan International Combat System: Personal Protective Measures Course, Armed Forces Staff College: Worldwide Joint Planning Orientation Course, USAF Special Operations School: Middle East Orientation Course, Defense Special Weapons Agency: Radiological Accident Command, Control, & Coordination Course, Headquarters US Central Command: CENTCOM Command and Control (C2) Network Orientation Course, Headquarters US Central Command: Automated Message Handling System (AMHS), USAF Special Operations School: Introduction to Special Operations Course, United States Army Chemical School: Chemical Officer Basic Course, United States Army Chemical School: Toxic Agent Training at Chemical Decontamination Training Facility (CDTF), Empire State Military Academy, New York Army National Guard: US Army Reserve Component Instructor Training Course, United States Army Field Artillery School: Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Empire State Military Academy, New York Army National Guard: Officer Candidate School, Empire State Military Academy, New York Army National Guard: 42d Infantry Division Artillery Consolidated Medical Training, United States Army Academy Health Science: Combat Medic Course, United States Army Reception Station: Basic Training, Fort Dix, NJ.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Courses, Emergency Management Institute: National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction, Emergency Management Institute: National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction, Emergency Management Institute: Role of the Emergency Operations Center in Community Preparedness, Response and Recovery, Emergency Management Institute: Basic Incident Command System, Emergency Management Institute: Emergency Response to Terrorism, Emergency Management Institute: The Professional in Emergency Management, Emergency Management Institute: Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel, Emergency Management Institute: Radiological Emergency Response, Emergency Management Institute: Introduction to Mitigation, Emergency Management Institute: Portable Emergency Data System (PEDS), Emergency Management Institute: Hazardous Materials – Citizen’s Orientation, Emergency Management Institute: Radiological Emergency Management, Emergency Management Institute: Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Management Institute: Emergency Program Manager
References
Available Upon Request
Affiliations
- Avid Christian
- Develop and design architectural and woodworking plans for different projects.
- Novice Farmer (raise chickens and gardener)
- Family oriented activities (Camping, fishing, etc.)
Accomplishments
- Multiple (10) Military Awards for Mission Operational successes and achievements.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Notary Public / Notary Loan Signing Agent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Law enforcement officer
Sebring police department
07.2002 - 08.2022
First sergeant
329th chemical recon/decon company
09.2000 - 02.2014
Chemical operations officer
Special operation command central (Soccent)
09.1996 - 09.2000
Associates of Science - General Studies, Nursing
City University
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