Joshua Gramazio
Alexandria,VA
Summary
My name is Joshua Gramazio. I am a sergeant in the United States Army and on active duty orders as a 31K Military Working Dog Handler. I am a member of the 947th Military Working Dog Detachment. The 947th supports USSS missions in the Military District of Washington and surrounding areas, Supports combat operations to the middle east, and provides support to law enforcement operations at Fort Myer and Fort Belvoir.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Army
04.2019 - Current
- Played a pivotal role in emergency response situations, utilizing MWD teams to quickly assess and neutralize potential threats.
- Performed over 50 missions with the United States Secret Service (USSS) TSD officers for the President of the United States and other VIPs.
- Deployed with an EOD unit to Sinai, Egypt to detect, deter, and render safe any CBRNE hazard.
- Maintained accountability of all explosive training aids for Fort Belvoir, VA
- Leveraged strong leadership qualities while supervising the day-to-day activities of subordinate dog handlers within the unit.
- Safeguarded personnel assets with diligent implementation of security measures during sensitive site visits or VIP escorts using MWDs as a deterrent tool.
- Developed strong partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, fostering cooperation in joint training exercises and operations.
Special Reaction Team (SRT)
United States Army
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed and planned coordination for room entry and building clearing under high stress environments.
- Trained live fire exercises, breaching , tactical team firearms, and vehicle assaults while deployed in a Special Reaction Team (SRT).
- Trained incoming Soldiers on how to perform all tactical concepts while under stressful environments such as Hostage Rescue, Barricaded Suspects, Active Shooter, and Vehicle Assaults.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global University
Ashburn, VA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GA05.2017
Skills
- Team Communication
- Training Evaluation
- Force Protection
- Wilderness Navigation
- Law enforcement support
- Explosive Detection
- Behavior Analysis
- Area Security
- Hostage Situations
- Time Management
- Patrol techniques
- Building Searches
Accomplishments
Awarded one Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) in support of combat operations in Sinai, Egypt. Awarded four Army Achievement medals (AAM) for graduating at the top of my class in two separate occasions, and finding contraband while performing my duties. Awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for over three consecutive years of exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active military service.
Timeline
Special Reaction Team (SRT)
United States Army
07.2020 - 05.2022
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Army
04.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
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