Jerry Johnson
Schertz
Summary
Diligent law enforcement professional with impeccable integrity specialized in commercial motor vehicle safety and regulation. Trained in The North American Standard (NAS) used by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to standardize inspections of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). P.O.S.T.-certified and highly experienced.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
San Antonio Police Department
07.2019 - Current
- Expertly enforced federal and state transportation laws governing commercial vehicle safety, compliance, hours of service, and equipment regulations.
- Federally Certified in North American Standard through Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
- Recognized as top inspector for unit from January 2024 to November 2024 with completion of 321 inspections.
- Coordinate safety briefings for local trucking companies, highlighting importance of driver and vehicle safety in addition to pre-trip checks.
- Coordinated efforts among multiple agencies during CVE inspection operations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Managed and coordinated traffic to ensure smooth flow around accidents, school zones, and events.
- Engaged local community with open communication and collaborative approach to crime reduction.
- Collected first-hand statements from victims, suspects, and witnesses.
- Collected statements from witnesses and victims to accurately document complaints and details.
- Provided life-saving medical interventions to injured and ill individuals.
- Helped reduce crime in local area with patrols based on data-driven community-based policing strategies.
- Gathered evidence, documented observations, and wrote case reports in support of prosecutions.
- Took suspects into custody and read arrestees Miranda Rights.
Transportation Equipment Operator 3
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Crew leader
- Class A CDL holder
- Employed heavy-duty trucks, hydraulic lifts, and transit-grade systems to tackle assigned tasks.
- Inspected equipment for faults, breakages, and repair needs before scheduling maintenance activities.
- Greased and lubricated machinery to prevent equipment breakdowns.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment within confined spaces to deliver supplies to and from sites.
- Communicated and planned heavy machinery operations to avoid safety hazards during work.
- Acquired equipment operation skills to support site needs through formal and apprenticeship training.
- Traveled diverse terrain and roadways in dynamic weather conditions.
Transportation Equipment Operator 3
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Class A CDL holder.
- Employed heavy-duty trucks, hydraulic lifts, and transit-grade systems to tackle assigned tasks.
- Supervised many transportation projects.
- Inspected equipment for faults, breakages, and repair needs before scheduling maintenance activities.
- Greased and lubricated machinery to prevent equipment breakdowns.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment within confined spaces to deliver supplies to and from sites.
- Communicated and planned heavy machinery operations to avoid safety hazards during work.
- Acquired equipment operation skills to support site needs through formal and apprenticeship training.
- Traveled diverse terrain and roadways in dynamic weather conditions.
Infantry Instructor
United States Marine Corps
12.2009 - 10.2013
- Senior instructor, section leader
- Enhanced group performance by expertly training incoming marines on current weapons systems, basic infantry skills, military martial arts, and combat life saving skills.
- Coordinated training program for 460+ marines deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Evaluated newly enlisted marines on their weapon systems knowledge and infantry skills.
- Evaluated instructors to mentor better instructional practices.
- Aided in combat operations planning and implementation, leveraging navigation skills and troop training.
- Boosted team success by mentoring less experienced soldiers on tactics and procedures.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Aided in combat operations planning and implementation, leveraging navigation skills and troop training.
- Assisted with combat actions, helping mobilize vehicles, troops, and weaponry.
- Took additional training courses and expanded knowledge base to increase usefulness to team operations.
- Supported combat, reconnaissance, and security missions as member of fire team.
- Kept equipment operating properly with regular maintenance and routine repairs.
- Controlled target engagement, assigning and monitoring fields of fire.
- Boosted team success by mentoring less experienced soldiers on tactics and procedures.
Education
Diploma -
Okemah High School
Okemah, OK05.2002
Skills
- DOT Officer for Commercial Motor Vehicles
- Inspection Reports
- DATA Q's
- Community engagement
- Conflict de-escalation
- Weapons safety
- Data-driven policing
- Accident scene management
Timeline
Police Officer
San Antonio Police Department
07.2019 - Current
Transportation Equipment Operator 3
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
09.2017 - 07.2019
Transportation Equipment Operator 3
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
07.2014 - 09.2017
Infantry Instructor
United States Marine Corps
12.2009 - 10.2013
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.2005 - 12.2009
Diploma -
Okemah High School
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