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John E. Cole Jr.

Churchville,PA

Summary

College educated with extensive law enforcement/emergency medical experience and training that makes me a viable candidate for the position.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Coast Guard (Reserve)
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - Current
  • Rating: Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME)
  • Member of Sector Delaware Bay: Enforcement Division- Sector Boarding Team
  • Conducted joint operations with multiple agencies (Federal/Local Law Enforcement) conducting screenings for contraband and threats to maritime commerce. (Ex. Ports, Shipping Containers)
  • Trained in US Coast Guard Use of Force, Firearms Tactics, Authority and Jurisdiction.
  • Awarded Expert Shooting Badge and Good Conduct Award

Detective

Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA
12.2018 - Current
  • Assignment: Northeast Detective Division- Special Investigations Unit
  • Member of Major Crimes: Carjacking Task Force. Goal of Task Force to enhance collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies(ATF,FBI,HSI) to address violent crimes by through intelligence sharing and operational effectiveness in criminal investigations.
  • Conduct thorough investigations, utilizing forensic evidence (Physical/Digital) and interviewing witnesses to solve complex cases.
  • Interview suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
  • Secure and serve arrest and search warrants to apprehend offenders, investigate crime scenes and collect evidence.

Emergency Medical Technician

Bensalem Rescue Squad
Bensalem Township, PA
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Administer emergency medical care in high-pressure environments.
  • Evaluate patient conditions and prioritize treatment based on severity.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions.
  • Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
  • Training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

Police Officer

Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA
04.2007 - 11.2018
  • Assigned to Uniform Patrol: 24th Police District
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
  • Provided emergency response and crisis intervention in high-pressure situations.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Arrest offenders for felony and misdemeanor crimes.
  • Member of Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) tasked with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) prevention and response operations, Counterterrorism, and Civil Disorder operations. Additional training includes bicycle and off-road motorcycle patrol.
  • Awarded (2) Commendations of Heroism, (2) Commendations of Merit and Commendatory Citation

Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
Philadelphia, PA
04.2011 - 04.2014
  • Assignment: Philadelphia Field Office
  • Tasked with protection of civilian aviation system through the to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews on domestic and international flights.
  • Complete quarterly firearms/tactics training, physical fitness evaluations, firearms certification, review of current intelligence reports and threat analysis with regards to trends in terrorism.
  • Acted as a Team Leader on flight coverage which required coordination and communication with international law enforcement teams.
  • Participated in Visual Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) operations in support of ground based security operations. Collaboration with FBI-JTTF during flight risks/special mission coverage.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2007

High School Diploma -

Roman Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2003

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician October 2005. Maintain certification through yearly updates and training in medical and trauma procedures.
  • Philadelphia Police Department Commendations Commendation of Heroism (2): Awarded for an act of courage without regard for personal safety in an effort to save a life while acting as a Philadelphia Police Officer Commendation of Merit (2): Awarded for actions taken while on duty as a Philadelphia Police Officer Commendatory Citation (2): Awarded for outstanding performance as a member of the Philadelphia Police Department

Timeline

Petty Officer Second Class

United States Coast Guard (Reserve)
01.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Bensalem Rescue Squad
10.2019 - 03.2022

Detective

Philadelphia Police Department
12.2018 - Current

Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
04.2011 - 04.2014

Police Officer

Philadelphia Police Department
04.2007 - 11.2018

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

La Salle University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

LaSalle University

High School Diploma -

Roman Catholic High School

Training

  • Federal Air Marshal Training Course (FLETC/Artesia and FAA Tech Center) June-October 2011 Training in federal case laws and procedure, firearms training, physical fitness, defensive measures/tactics active shooter response, crime scene investigation and emergency vehicle operations. Additionally, trained to operate in the confines of the aircraft environment, tactics used in the event of a threat to the aircraft and the traveling public, defensive measures, current trends and threats related to terrorism, and physical fitness. Qualified at the shooting standard of "Expert" by completing the Practical Pistol Course with a score of 297 out of 300
  • Philadelphia Police Academy, Philadelphia PA April-November 2007 Training in basic defensive tactics, laws, codes, and statutes at the federal, state, and local level; and the policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Police Department. Extensive firearms training, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Crime Scene Investigations. Also educated and trained in how to respond to a Hazardous Material incident and trained in Urban Disorder/Riot Control.
  • The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation, Philadelphia, PA December 2012 Alternative approach for interviewing and interrogation for law enforcement through the use of Behavioral Analysis Interviewing, Behavioral Symptom Analysis, and Nine Step approach to proper interrogation.
  • Dept. Homeland Security Nuclear/Radiation Detection and Response Training Philadelphia, PA June/July 2015 Trained in methods of detection and response in incidents involving threat of nuclear device or radiological incident. Trained in the use and deployment of radiation detection equipment, including Personal Radiation Detector, Backpack Radiation detector, and Radiological Isotope Identification Device (RIID).
John E. Cole Jr.