Joseph Gomez
Police Department - City of Pacifica, CA
Concord,CA
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Veteran Peace Officer dedicated to serving the City of Pacifica with a total of 19 years of law enforcement experience. Distinguished law enforcement experience as a patrol officer, supervisor, field training officer, gang officer, CRASH team member, Firearms instructor, Drug Recognition Expert, SFST instructor, SB230-Use of Force Instructor, Pepperball instructor, Canine Handler, and Part 107 (sUAS) pilot. Devoted to community-oriented policing, conducting routine patrols of my jurisdiction, handling various calls for service, and investigating crimes that are documented in police reports.
Work History
Police Officer, Corporal
13 Years 3 Months- Conducted routine patrol to maintain public safety and responded to emergencies.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Authored staff reports detailing equipment acquisition processes for department review and presentation to Administration and City Council.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Mentored team members to promote continuous improvement and accountability within the unit.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficiency protocols.
SPECIAL EVENTS PATROL
4 Years 4 Months- Worked as a gate captain at University Football games. Monitoring the egress and digress through assigned checkpoints.
- Worked closely with assigned duties to patrol as a campus security officer. Conducted physical checks of university buildings on foot and vehicle patrols.
- Provided assistance to students needing safe transportation across campus.
- Issued parking violations to motorist, who did not adhere to posted signs in designated areas around campus.
POLICE VOLUNTEER
3 Years 7 Months- Prepared standardized reports.
- Conducted routine patrol of the City and assisted patrol officers with auxiliary duties.
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties.
POLICE EXPLORER
4 Years 1 Month- Performed crowd control at parades and other large community events such as Posy parade and Dream Machines.
- Participated in recruiting procedures and various training exercises with police officers.
- Obtained the rank of explorer sergeant, serving a supervisor of 5 explorers.
- Contributed two terms as youth staff for explorer academy to support leadership training..
- Maintained direct communication between explorer units and adult advisors.
- Completed tasks which were assigned by adult advisor in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cum laude graduate
Skills
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Verbal and Written Communication
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
Team Building and Development
Community-Oriented Policing
Accident Investigations
Proficient in authoring clear
concise
and accurate staff reports.
Knowledge of criminal law and police procedures
Accomplishments
- MADD “Deuce” recipient – Year 2016 & Year 2023
- Pacifica Police Department – Employee of the Quarter- 2nd quarter 2018
- Pacifica Police Department - Officer of the Year - 2018
- San Mateo County Lions Award recipient - 2018
- Promoted to Police Corporal - 2024
Certification
- Received Basic, Intermediate & Advanced POST Certification
- POST-certified training in: Radar / Lidar, PAS coordinator, DUI detection - Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), Drug Recognition Expert, Basic & Intermediate collision investigation, Inner Perspectives, Crisis Intervention Training, K9 patrol school, Field Training Officer, Supervisory Course & Unmanned Aircraft System Operators course
- Instructor: Firearm Instructor, Pepperball Instructor, Use of Force/Force Options SB230 instructor, SFST instructor, Tire Deflation Device & K9 handler post evaluator
- Possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 (sUAS) pilots license.
Timeline
Police Officer, Corporal
Police Department - City of Pacifica, CA
05.2013 - CurrentRead More
POLICE VOLUNTEER
Police Department - City of Belmont, CA
07.2008 - 02.2012Read More
SPECIAL EVENTS PATROL
Department of Public Safety - Stanford, CA
05.2008 - 09.2012Read More
POLICE EXPLORER
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office - Redwood City, CA
11.2007 - 12.2011Read More
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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