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Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

Surfside Beach ,SC

Summary

Dedicated law enforcement and military professional with over 7 years of experience in safeguarding public safety and national security. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives, managing crisis situations, and enforcing regulatory compliance. Proven track record of leadership, teamwork, and effective decision-making in high-pressure environments. Skilled in threat assessment. Conflict resolution, and advanced weaponry tactics. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and service excellence. Well experienced in law enforcement and military operations to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Street Crimes Unit

Horry County Police Department
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Conducts proactive patrols targeting violent crime, narcotics distribution, and repeat offenders.
  • Develops criminal intelligence through field interviews, surveillance, and informant cultivation.
  • Assists in planning and executing targeted enforcement operations and saturation patrols.
  • Maintains strong situational awareness and applies officer safety principles during high-risk contacts.
  • Communicates effectively with supervisors, detectives, and partner agencies to support ongoing investigations.
  • Produces detailed, accurate, and timely reports in compliance with departmental and legal standards.

Crime Suppression Unit

Georgetown County Sheriffs Office
08.2021 - Current

Crime Suppression Unit deputies work as an independent element of the Enforcement Division enforcing state law and county ordinances. Primary functions include: investigating vice, narcotic and alcohol complaints, serving warrants, working both traffic control/complaints, prostitution, investigating gang activity, assisting the Vice/Narcotic Unit and CID investigating property crimes and other criminal activity. Additional duties include: investigating, reconciling and disposing of complaints,

claims, inquiries or violations of law or regulations of the State of South Carolina; conducting surveillance of businesses and individuals; conducting interviews; collecting evidence and crime scene processing; preparing investigative reports; preparing Solicitor’s packages; testifying in court; performing other associated duties as assigned.

Correctional Officer

Horry County Sheriff’s Office
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Enforcing rules; Maintaining order in prisons and jails; Supervising inmates; Supervising various activities; Offering counseling to offenders; Helping convicts with rehabilitation; Inspecting the facilities; Making sure that the facilities meet the standards; Searching inmates; Checking for contraband items; Reporting on the conduct of inmates; Keeping account of all those in charge; Searching visitors for contraband items; Supervising visitation hours; Going on patrol duties; Escorting inmates for both internal visits and transfers; Helping conduct inmates reviews; Making sure inmates get access to professional help; Functioning as part of a team to resolve crisis situations; Responding to first-on-the-scene incidents; Making use of authorized physical control and restraint procedures to control situations; Protecting the inmates’ property; Respecting the inmates’ dignity and rights; Building relationships with other staff members; Offering educational opportunities to inmates; Inspecting the inmates’ mail and personal items; Collaborating with enforcement authorities to prevent crimes.

Infantry Rifleman/Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • As an Infantry Rifleman Squad Leader, I forward deployed to Norway Aug 2017 to April 2018 with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.2 (MRF-E) to train cold weather capabilities and develop interoperability with allied forces
  • Safety attained Expert Marksmanship Qualification
  • Instructed incoming Marines on current weapon systems
  • Supervised a squad of twelve military personnel and effectively trained others
  • Conducted weapons maintenance various weapons
  • Upheld basic military operations and protocols in all performed tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

Columbia College
Columbia, SC
03.2024 - 12.2025

United States Marine Corps Parris Island
Beaufort, SC
08.2014

Regents Diploma -

Valley Central High School
06.2013

Awards

  • Sea Service Ribbon 2018
  • Good Conduct Medal 2017
  • Global War on Terrorism 2015
  • National Defense Ribbon 2014
  • Expert Marksmanship Badge x3

References

  • Antonio Soto (J. Reuben Long DC), sotoa@horrycounty.org, (843) 333-2998
  • Christopher Voegele (Myrtle Beach PD Major Crimes), (443) 465-9629
  • Michael Rodriguez (NYPD Detective) Hate Crime Task Force, 917-515-3787
  • Sheriff Carter Weaver (Georgetown County SO) 843-240-3630
  • Bryan Gowen (Sergeant/ SCU) 843-742-2090

Certification

SFST certified, DMT certified, ARIDE certified,

Field Training Officer certified, Desert Snow Interdiction, Street Crimes, Criminal Gang Overview, Graffiti Recognition, Search & Seizure HIDTA, Proactive & Undercover Investigation HIDTA, Narcotic Enforcement & Trafficking Investigations Hotels/Motels/Parcels, SRTOCC, SWAT Team Leader Course GTI

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Street Crimes Unit

Horry County Police Department
05.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

Columbia College
03.2024 - 12.2025

Crime Suppression Unit

Georgetown County Sheriffs Office
08.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

Horry County Sheriff’s Office
12.2019 - 06.2020

Infantry Rifleman/Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 08.2018

United States Marine Corps Parris Island

Regents Diploma -

Valley Central High School
Jose Gonzalez