Jay Cruz
Bardonia
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Town of Haverstraw Police Department, specializing in crisis management and team leadership.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Town of Haverstraw Police Department
02.2013 - Current
- Protect the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, secure in their possessions and to live in peace.
- Patrol functions: Felony, misdemeanor and violation arrests, vehicle and traffic enforcement, initial crime investigations, response to all complaints to determine a course of action best to resolve matters and all other related police work.
- Performed arrests across multiple legal categories, ensuring compliance with law enforcement protocols.
- Enforced vehicle and traffic laws to promote public safety.
- Trained personnel on OSHA and MSHA safety procedures to maintain workplace standards.
- Supervised access control and patrol operations to safeguard personnel and critical assets.
- Directed Combat Information Center Watch Teams, managing communications and detection systems.
- Awards: Certificate of Commendation
Lead Security Guard
USMA West Point
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Performed access control and patrol duties on a military installation for the purpose of safeguarding Government personnel, information, operations, and critical assets in accordance with a wide variety of Federal rules and agency/local regulations/policies.
- Performed security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security regulations of the installation.
- Allowed entrance to persons and vehicles that display proper authorization. Answered brief visitor questions, determined whether appropriate authorization for access exists, and provided assistance.
- Questioned suspicious persons and warned or detained violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules or posted warning. Assisted police as required by rerouting traffic, crowd control, obtaining facts, taking statements, etc.
- Operated two-way communications equipment to summon emergency vehicles and crews when assistance is needed.
- Armory qualified
Foreman
Tilcon
11.2006 - 05.2010
- Ensure that mining production meets standards of quality and timeliness for daily sales.
- Provide weekly training on OSHA and MSHA safety procedures and practices.
- Adhere to monthly production quotas.
- Provide recommendations for hiring and/or termination of employees.
- Ensure that union contract rules and company regulations are upheld.
Salesman
Rockland Toyota
08.2006 - 11.2006
- New and used car salesman
Night Supervisor/ Receiving Department Head
Home Depot
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Supported management by acting as the operational first line of assistance for associates.
- Trained employees on the proper pack down and pack out procedures.
- Ensured preparations were made for opening hours of operation.
Receiving Department Head
Home Depot
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Conducted general warehouse duties, receiving operations and supported management by acting as the operational first line of assistance for associates.
- Coached and trained associates on the proper execution of warehouse duties.
- Exhibited detailed knowledge of all warehouse roles.
USN Law Enforcement Officer
United States Navy
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Responsible for the physical security, law enforcement, and apprehension of suspected violators of the UCMJ, Title 18 USC, Title 2C & 39 of the NJ Criminal and Traffic Codes.
- Conducted preliminary investigations into related offenses.
- Provided public safety by maintaining order, responded to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforced motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoted good community relations.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Patrolled area on foot, or motorized conveyance. Responded promptly to calls for assistance.
- Reviewed facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
- Testified in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Photographed or drew diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
Operation Specialist 3rd Class
United States Navy
11.1998 - 02.2003
- Supervised, directed and managed the Combat Information Center Watch Team while forward deployed.
- Provided sound and timely recommendations to the Tactical Action Officer and Officer of the Deck during all underway evolutions.
- Maintained and corrected over 300 navigational charts, ensuring the ships safe travel routes.
- Operated and monitored communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties included maintaining and relaying critical communications between air, naval, and ground forces; implemented emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; relayed command center information to high-level military and government decision makers; monitored surveillance and detection systems, such as air defense; interpreted and evaluated tactical situations and made recommendations to superiors; and operated weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
Education
Coursework - Criminal Justice
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY09.2006
Coursework - General Studies
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ09.2004
Coursework - Operations and Logistics
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Coursework
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Team supervision
- Security operations
- Training and compliance
- Safety standards enforcement
- Patrol and access control
- Crisis management
- Communication systems operation
- Traffic enforcement and vehicle control
- Physical security
Additional Information
Special Law Enforcement School, Operation Specialist 'A' School, 2 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, 2 Good Conduct Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
Town of Haverstraw Police Department
02.2013 - Current
Lead Security Guard
USMA West Point
10.2010 - 07.2011
Foreman
Tilcon
11.2006 - 05.2010
Salesman
Rockland Toyota
08.2006 - 11.2006
Night Supervisor/ Receiving Department Head
Home Depot
09.2004 - 06.2006
Receiving Department Head
Home Depot
09.2004 - 06.2006
USN Law Enforcement Officer
United States Navy
02.2003 - 02.2006
Operation Specialist 3rd Class
United States Navy
11.1998 - 02.2003
Coursework - Criminal Justice
Rockland Community College
Coursework - General Studies
Monmouth University
Coursework - Operations and Logistics
Central Texas College
Some College (No Degree) - Coursework
Orange County Community College
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