Jared E. Cortes
North Tonawanda
Summary
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) professional with extensive experience in emergency response, technical investigations, and protective security operations in support of U.S. military and federal missions. Proven expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating explosive threats, including unexploded ordnance and improvised devices. Holds an active TS/SCI clearance, with a strong record of leadership, interagency collaboration, and mission success in high-threat environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2017 - Current
- Responded to 15 unexploded ordnance emergencies, coordinating large-scale munition disposal operations to ensure public safety and mission success.
- Led 3 suspect package emergency responses, conducting technical assessments and mitigation procedures in high-threat environments.
- Provided direct EOD support to the U.S. Secret Service on 35 protective missions, enhancing security for high-profile federal operations.
NCOIC of EOD Plans and Intel
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2024 - Current
- AROWS-R Orders clerk, Prepared and processed official military orders for personnel attending training courses and operational military duties
- Conducts regular quality control reviews of flight appointment letters and standard operating procedures, implementing revisions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with current regulations
- Effectively managed technical orders, maintaining the currency of 5 technical order accounts encompassing over 43,000 publications.
NCOIC of EOD Supply
United States Air Force, AFCENT (Deployed)
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Deployed to Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia
- Responded to emergency incidents involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) threats and aircraft emergencies, conducting rapid threat assessment and implementing mitigation procedures to ensure safety and mission continuity.
- Collaborated with host nation forces on joint training and explosive ordnance operations, enhancing interoperability, strengthening international partnerships, and improving overall mission readiness.
- Identified and addressed critical deployed equipment shortages by successfully procuring over $300,000 worth of essential resources, efficiently fulfilling critical deployment shortages and maximizing operational readiness.
NCOIC of EOD Supply
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Resolved critical deficiencies in personnel, base support, and deployment package equipment by procuring essential resources and implementing efficient, mission-focused solutions.
- Assisted in development of the annual financial plan, securing funding to correct equipment shortfalls and strengthen overall operational readiness.
- Managed flight funds and financial operations, overseeing purchases, tracking orders, and maintaining detailed transaction logs to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with fiscal regulations.
- Supervised and directed daily activities of other junior team members
NCOIC of EOD Equipment
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Conducted detailed inventories of equipment packages, accurately identifying and documenting mission-critical equipment deficiencies to maintain strict adherence to operational standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance and inspections on over $2.5 million worth of equipment and vehicles, ensuring operational readiness for base and worldwide contingencies.
- Managed the Hazmart program, conducting monthly inspections to ensure the safe and compliant storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with local guidelines.
- Maintained meticulous control of inventory for training and operational explosives as Munitions Custodian, ensuring 100% accountability and accurate record-keeping tConducted detailed inventories of mission-critical equipment packages, identifying and documenting deficiencies to ensure strict compliance with operational standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance and inspections on $2.5M+ in equipment and vehicles, guaranteeing operational readiness for both base and worldwide contingencies.
- Managed the Hazmart program, executing monthly inspections to ensure safe and compliant storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with federal, DoD, and local guidelines.
- Maintained 100% accountability of training and operational explosives as Munitions Custodian, through meticulous monthly inventories, record-keeping, and expenditure reports.
- Ensured the operational readiness of 48 weapon systems as Primary Weapons Custodian by conducting inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs through meticulous monthly inventories and expenditure reports.
- Supervised and directed daily activities of other junior team members
Education
Military Formal Education - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Preliminary Course, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Apprentice Course, Air Force Training Course, Airman Leadership School, Principle of Instruction Course, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman Course
USAF
High School - undefined
North Tonawanda High School
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College
Skills
- Fully Qualified EOD Team Leader
- Counter-IED strategies
- Render Safe Expertise
- Incident response planning
- Explosive Safety/Transportation
- Financial Account management
- Resource Acquisition
- Leadership/Mentorship
- Equipment management
Timeline
NCOIC of EOD Plans and Intel
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2024 - Current
NCOIC of EOD Supply
United States Air Force, AFCENT (Deployed)
10.2023 - 04.2024
NCOIC of EOD Supply
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2022 - 04.2024
NCOIC of EOD Equipment
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2020 - 04.2024
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2017 - Current
High School - undefined
North Tonawanda High School
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Niagara County Community College
Military Formal Education - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Preliminary Course, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Apprentice Course, Air Force Training Course, Airman Leadership School, Principle of Instruction Course, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman Course
USAF
Awards/Recognition
Air and Space Commendation Medal 18 MAY, 2024 Air and Space Achievement Medal 10 NOV, 2020 914 MSG Airman of the Half 01 JUN 2021
Clearance
TS/SCI (DCID 1/14 Eligible)
Date of Rank
SSgt – 01 JUN 2022