Joshua Romero
Summerville,SC
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Charleston Police Department
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2019 - Current
- Patrol high-crime areas on foot and by vehicle to deter crime and enhance public safety.
- Investigate and apprehend suspects in cases of driving under the influence, misdemeanors, and felonies.
- Conduct over 2,000 traffic stops and administer more than 200 field sobriety tests using Datamaster (breathalyzer) equipment.
- Assigned to Crash Car Unit and Major Accident Investigation Team for severe collision responses.
- Serve as DUI Instructor, recertifying officers in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing procedures.
- Provide Spanish-language support to assist patrol units effectively in the field.
- Testify in criminal and traffic court proceedings, delivering detailed and accurate reports.
Machine Operator
ASMO North Carolina LLC
Statesville, North Carolina
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Communicated professionally and effectively with all levels of employees informing others of all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Operated production machinery for automotive parts, ensuring quality control and safety compliance.
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
12.2014 - 11.2018
- Operated radar and tracking systems to monitor air and sea traffic and assist in navigational plotting.
- Advised commanding officers on ship speed/course recommendations using tactical data analysis.
- Managed a crew and oversaw maintenance of critical ship equipment and living spaces.
- Completed SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and Basic Crewman Training.
Chef
Fornino Corp.
Brooklyn, New York
11.2008 - 10.2014
- Promoted from delivery personnel to Head Chef; led kitchen operations, staff scheduling, inventory, and supplier communications across multiple locations.
- Developed leadership and communication skills, and managed a team of delivery personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Criminal Justice Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC06.2022
Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Manhattan, NYSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
- Use of law enforcement databases (eg, NCIC, DMV, TLO)
- 10 years of experience and training in interpersonal conflict resolutions, crisis management, and public speaking
Summary
- Dedicated law enforcement professional with 10+ years of combined experience in policing, military operations, and crisis response. Proven record in DUI enforcement, accident investigation, and training instruction. U.S. Navy veteran with Secret Clearance and extensive leadership, tactical, and technical experience. Committed to community safety, officer development, and professional excellence.
Affiliations
Basic Police Enforcement Certification (Class 1) from The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) 2019 - present
- Attended the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Which included training in penal law, police science, discipline, powers of a peace officer, radio use, defensive tactics, unarmed self-defense, self- defense with wood straight baton, physical training, chemical training, first aid, handcuffing techniques, firearm training and arrest procedures.
Certifications
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) instructor SCCJA certified.
- Pistol and Rifle certified.
- Specific Skills SCCJA certified.
- Datamaster/Breathalyzer SCCJA certified.
- Speed Measuring Device (SMD) SCCJA certified.
- Completion of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) through the National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI).
- Patrol Training Officer (PTO) certified.
Resuscitative Medicine Programs 06/2019 - present
- Heart Saver- CPR/AED Qualified.
New York Police Auxiliary Program 04/2011- 10/2011 Brooklyn, New York• Certified as Peace Officers without Firearms Trained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. • Attended an 18 week, 140 hours, Auxiliary Police Basic Training.
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Charleston Police Department
06.2019 - Current
Machine Operator
ASMO North Carolina LLC
01.2019 - 06.2019
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
12.2014 - 11.2018
Chef
Fornino Corp.
11.2008 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Masters of Criminal Justice Leadership
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kingsborough Community College
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