JOSE DIAZ
Clifton
Summary
As a dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in various roles including Special Police Officer Class 2, Patrol - Emergency Service Unit, Narcotics Detective, and Homicide Detective, I am eager to bring my skills and passion for public safety to your esteemed team. My commitment to serving the community, coupled with my investigative expertise, positions me as a valuable asset ready to tackle challenges and contribute to a safer environment for all.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Police Officer Class 2
Clifton Police Department
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Patrol City Parks within the City of Clifton.
- Enforce Traffic, Criminal Laws, and Crowd Control
- Respond to Emergency Calls when needed
- Cover Court while in session
- Assist with parades and special events
Patrol - Emergency Service Unit
Union City Police Department
06.1994 - 04.2021
- Participated, planned, and coordinated over 100 high risk warrants and vehicle take down operations, including intelligence collection, scouting and surveillance operations, personnel coordination, mission execution, and site exploitation.
- Extensive training in hostage rescue, barricaded suspects, vehicle takedowns, high risk warrant service, officer down rescue, less lethal gas, vehicle operation, dignitary protection, and crowd control.
- Basic and advanced SWAT qualified and trained in noise flash diversionary devices.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and individuals harmed during course of criminal acts.
Narcotics Detective
Union City Police Department
06.1994 - 04.2021
- Investigated and prevented illegal drug use and distribution by conducting multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle drug cartels.
- Organized and managed confidential informants, narcotic buys and participated in undercover operations to secure introductions to key suspects.
- Served on a tactical specialty unit targeting weapons and narcotic crimes.
- Collaborated with outside law enforcement agencies to complete investigations and apprehend suspects.
- Acquired search and seizure warrants, planned raids, and directed the seizure and process of evidence.
- Interviewed and interrogated witnesses and suspects, compiled comprehensive reports, and submitted case files to prosecuting attorneys to facilitate the preparation of court cases and testimonies.
Homicide Detective
Hudson County Prosecutors Office
01.2007 - 09.2013
- Monitored and investigated crime scenes, seized evidence for investigation, drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants, and surveillance activities.
- Worked collaboratively with county, state, and federal law enforcement during investigations.
- Organized and executed numerous undercover surveillance operations using electronic recording equipment.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations of a Homicide. Conducted witness interviews and suspect interrogations.
- Pursued leads, complaints, and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
- Served as a member of the Hudson County Rapid Deployment Force, coordinating with county, state and federal agencies and emergency services.
Detective
Union City Police Department
02.1997 - 12.2007
- Investigate criminal acts, such as sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions, and property crimes to include burglaries.
- Conducted witness interviews, examined crime scene, completed investigation reports, and prepared incident summaries.
- Obtained search warrants and collected forensic evidence appropriately in support of criminal cases.
- Interviewed informants, suspects, and witnesses to ascertain alibis, information, time frames, and potential suspects.
- Provided expert testimony in administration hearing and criminal trials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ01.2019
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Homicide Investigation
City of New York01.2009
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Bergen County Police Academy
01.1994
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Basic Course for County Corrections Officer
Seagirt, NJ01.1993
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Class 2 Special Police Officer
New Jersey01.1992
Skills
- Emergency response
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Traffic enforcement
- Surveillance operations
- Hostage rescue
- Tactical planning
- Undercover operations
- Interrogation techniques
- Search warrant execution
- Report writing
Certification
Meritorious Service Award (3) / Exceptional Duty Award (5) / Life Saving Award (2) / Unit Citation Award (4) / Combat Cross Award, Letter of Recognition (2) / Honorable Service Award (4) / Director of Public Safety Award (1) / Distinguished Police Service Award (1)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Police Officer Class 2
Clifton Police Department
06.2023 - 12.2025
Homicide Detective
Hudson County Prosecutors Office
01.2007 - 09.2013
Detective
Union City Police Department
02.1997 - 12.2007
Patrol - Emergency Service Unit
Union City Police Department
06.1994 - 04.2021
Narcotics Detective
Union City Police Department
06.1994 - 04.2021
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Homicide Investigation
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Bergen County Police Academy
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Basic Course for County Corrections Officer
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Class 2 Special Police Officer
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University