Joshua Moss
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Safety-oriented military Veteran with 20+ years of experience in managing Law Enforcement Operations and Training Curriculum and development. Primary manager of high value assets and hazardous materials with respectable knowledge of supply chain logistics. Skilled communicator able to establish a rapport with individuals across a wide demographic range, striving for team cohesiveness, which also performs well individually.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tactical Operations Instructor, Firearms Instructor, High-Risk Training Instructor, Pre-Deployment Training Advisor, Mentor
Metris Global
Camp Lejuene, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for serving as an authoritative consultant in designing, preparing, and delivering programs of instruction including lesson plans, evaluation plans and other related educational plans designed to train, assess, and sustain skills needed for the deployable specialized forces and deploying members
- Provides instruction in both classroom setting, range operations and maritime environment
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Responsible for providing daily feedback to students, maintaining student records, and at times sitting on field safety boards and performance review boards
- Continually meets and maintains certifications and stays current with industry advancements.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
Weapons and Law Enforcement Petty Officer, Anti-Terrorism Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor, Senior Petty Officer, Officer Conducting Exercise, Marine Corps Marine Net Training Proctor/Liaison/Administrator
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington D.C.
06.2001 - 06.2021
- Firearms Instructor and Range Officer in Charge, responsible for educating personnel on range safety, including proper equipment setup, observing limitations, and developing emergency action plans.
- Developed alternative training sites and communicated training requirements for 06 units allowing the safe firing of M240B machine guns in the Washington D.C area
- Achieved Marine Corps Proctor Certification and granted roles to enable personnel to attend required training and administer examinations to fulfill duties as Marine Corps Range Officer in Charge and Range Safety Officers for use of MCB Quantico ranges as the only range in the Washington D.C area to allow machine gun fire.
Developer of Emerging Talent, Process Improvement Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office
Potomac Mills, VA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Acted as the Project Manager for data call/analysis of all Coast Guard Use of Force engagements, managing information for review of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
- Requested due SME/accountable to Head Quarters Units, engaged in a full policy review and re-write of joint standard operating procedures and processes
- Maintained accurate records of recruitment activities within applicant tracking system
- Conducted analysis of jurisdiction using agency files and open source information systems to devise strategies, enhancing recruitment production and retention by more than 25%
Law Enforcement Petty Officer, Senior Petty Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant
Port Canaveral, FL
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Senior Law Enforcement Instructor, accountable for all facets of Law Enforcement Operations and training
- Prepared all training materials and curriculum for quarterly, semi-annual, annual and biannual training
- Trained shipboard forces in Enhanced Close Quarters Battle, and security practices, exceeding expectations during Tailored Ship’s Training Availability, a comprehensive evaluation of all shipboard practices, acting as the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Evaluator in all events
- Management of 5 off-shore range operations for the firing of the M2HB, Warning Device Cartridge, and MK38 Machine Gun, to include Safety Briefs, Risk Assessments, Firing Plans, Emergency Action Plans and Evaluation Criterion.
Senior Law Enforcement Instructor, Senior Boarding Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Station Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Led Coast Guard District 5 in Firearms Instruction effectiveness with a 98% qualification rate in Firearms Qualifications
- Redefined safety operating guidelines for the firing of M240B Machine guns for training and alignment with New Jersey State Police Firing Ranges.
Deployable Team Member, Advanced Marksmanship Instructor, Training Staff
U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team
Pacific
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Conducted Counter Narcotics Operations alongside multiple international partner agencies
- Headed Basic/Advanced Marksmanship Training and other High-Risk Training operations for over 100 personnel, and more than 150 training evolutions
- Redefined Safety and Risk-Mitigation guidance during range and Close-Quarters Combat training operations
- Championed as the only Advanced Marksmanship Instructor and High-Rask Trainer/Evaluator during team sustainment training alongside integrated contract instructors
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for FX Marking Cartridge/Simunitions/Force-On-Force training
- Established unit Advanced Marksmanship Instruction policy to ensure adherence to all Operational Risk Management strategies and safety guidelines for all Range Training venues
- Installed updated Fast Rope training guidelines to align with High Risk Training safety mitigation techniques.
High Risk Training Instructor, Course Curriculum and Development Team Member
U.S. Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center
Camp Lejeune, NC
05.2007 - 04.2010
- Oversaw daily operations for the Basic Tactical Operators Course, facilitated training schedules and instruction for all US Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces personnel during High Risk Training Events
- Served as Range Safety Officer, Lead and Assistant Instructor for 10+ courses
- Developed course curriculum and schedules for multiple training portions of comprehensive 7 week tactical training program, including High-Risk Training events such as Advanced Marksmanship Instructor Course, Fast Rope Instructor Course, and Container Climber Courses
- Curtailed courses of instruction to meet both U.S
- Marine Corps and U.S
- Coast Guard Risk Mitigation Requirements, aligning policy for both delivery and safety supervision purposes
- Communicated directly with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Range Scheduling Office to align course convening dates with available training areas
- Championed as the only Active Duty Coast Guard Personnel with instructor roles in this capacity in the entire Coast Guard for which was awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and Enlisted Person of the Year
- Lead Instructor / Range Safety Officer for all Coast Guard Machine Gun Courses, to include the M2HB, M240B and Mk19 machine guns.
Education
Gunsmith Certification -
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development/Development
- Course Materials Development
- Small Group Management
- Leadership Trained
- Technical Instruction
- Research Implementation
- Analytical Thinking
- Safety Protocols
- Flexible And Adaptable
- Security Protocols
- Hazard Identification
- Firearms expertise
- Emergency Management
Knowledge Skills And Expertise
Instrumental in development of training of newly qualifying Coast Guard Firearms Marksmanship Coaches and Firearms Instructors., Led Region in Firearms Instruction effectiveness with a 98% qualification rate., Championed as the Lead Instructor for 200+ Initial Qualifying Tactical Operators during High-Risk Training Operations., Headed Basic and Advanced Marksmanship Training for over 100 personnel, and more than 150 training evolutions., Oversaw daily operations for Tactical Operators Course, facilitated training schedules/instruction for all USCG Deployable Specialized Forces personnel. Served as Range Safety Officer, Lead and Assistant Instructor for 10+ courses., Managed Joint Law Enforcement Training and Operations with Honduran/Mexican military entities., Conducted Counter Piracy Operations alongside multiple international partner agencies.
Qualifications Summary
LejueneSimunitions
- Certified Gunsmith, Sonoran Desert Institute
- US Coast Guard Boarding Officer Course
- Law Enforcement Instructor Certification
- USCG Firearms Instructor Course
- Marine Corps Range Safety Officer / Officer in Charge Course
- Marine Corps Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course
- USCG Advanced Marksmanship Instructor Course
- FX Marking Cartridge Train-the-Trainer Course
- USCG Tactical Training Course
- Command Intelligence Officer
- Anti- Terrorism Force Protection
- USCG Counter Drug Course
- USCG Instructor
- USCG Instructor Development Course
- Law Enforcement Cultural Diversity
- IONSCAN 500DT Train the Trainer Course
- IONSCAN 400B Train the Trainer Course
- USCG Radiation Level II Operator Course
- HAZMAT Awareness
- ICS 100,200, & 700
- USCG Tactical Crewman Course (Multiple Assets)
- Hazardous Materials Supervisor Course
- Explosive Safety Supervisor Course
- Explosive Safety Driver Course
- Army Basic Parachutists Course
- Water Survival Techniques Team Member
- Shallow Water Egress Trainer Course
- USCG Gulf Regional Fisheries Training Center
- USCG Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center
- Berreta M9 Armorers Course
Affiliations
- Above average golf enthusiast
- Coaches adolescent baseball
- Leader of 4H Shooting Sports Club
- Skilled in various fields including automotive and household repair
Certification
20+ year Military Veteran
Certified Gunsmith
Timeline
Tactical Operations Instructor, Firearms Instructor, High-Risk Training Instructor, Pre-Deployment Training Advisor, Mentor
Metris Global
11.2021 - Current
Developer of Emerging Talent, Process Improvement Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office
08.2018 - 02.2019
Law Enforcement Petty Officer, Senior Petty Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant
06.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Law Enforcement Instructor, Senior Boarding Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor
U.S. Coast Guard Station Philadelphia
02.2013 - 06.2015
Deployable Team Member, Advanced Marksmanship Instructor, Training Staff
U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team
04.2010 - 02.2013
High Risk Training Instructor, Course Curriculum and Development Team Member
U.S. Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center
05.2007 - 04.2010
Weapons and Law Enforcement Petty Officer, Anti-Terrorism Officer, Senior Firearms Instructor, Senior Petty Officer, Officer Conducting Exercise, Marine Corps Marine Net Training Proctor/Liaison/Administrator
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2001 - 06.2021
Gunsmith Certification -
Sonoran Desert Institute
20+ year Military Veteran
Certified Gunsmith
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