Justin Pena
Locust Grove
Summary
Dedicated Law Enforcement Professional with over four years of experience in Patrol Operations, K-9 Handling, and SWAT Operations. Proven expertise in conflict resolution and maintaining public order through strategic policing methods. Bilingual in English and Spanish, recognized for leadership and community engagement. Committed to leveraging advanced training and a decorated service record to contribute effectively to a federal law enforcement agency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer (K-9 / SWAT Operator)
Henry County Police Department
07.2020 - Current
- - Serve as a dual-role K-9 handler and SWAT operator for a mid-sized metro-Atlanta agency, specializing in high-risk warrant service, suspect apprehension, building searches, and tactical response.
- - Enforce state and local laws through proactive patrol, targeted investigations, and community-oriented policing strategies.
- - Execute search warrants and felony arrests in coordination with local, state, and federal task forces.
- - Perform area and vehicle searches utilizing trained police K-9s for narcotics detection, evidence recovery, and suspect tracking.
- - Lead high-risk tactical entries and assist in hostage rescue operations as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
- - Document incidents in detailed, court-admissible reports; provide sworn testimony in municipal and superior courts.
- - Deliver emergency first aid at crime scenes and vehicle crashes until EMS arrival.
- - Serve in joint operations with federal partners including U.S. Marshals, DEA, and ATF, FBI and other federal agencies during fugitive recovery and organized crime investigations.
- - Provide security and crowd control during public events and civil disturbances.
- 40+ hours/week | GS Equivalent: GS-8/9
Education
High School -
Locust Grove High School
Locust Grove, GA06.2018
Skills
- Report writing
- Strong ethical standards
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
- - Awarded the Medal of Valor (Henry County Police Department – Dec 2024).
- - Recipient of the United States Marshals Service Director’s Award (Aug 2025).
- - Selected to serve as a department Firearms Instructor and General Instructor.
Certification
- - Firearms Instructor Certification – State Certified
- - General Instructor Certification – State Certified
- - SWAT Certification – Tactical Operator
- - K-9 Handler Certification – Narcotics/Tracking/Criminal Apprehension
- - Defensive Tactics Instructor
- - First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
- - Use of Force and De-escalation Training
- - Advanced Report Writing and Courtroom Testimony
Languages
- English – Native Proficiency
- Spanish – Full Professional Proficiency
Awards & Recognitions
- Medal of Valor – Henry County Police Department (2024), - Director’s Award – United States Marshals Service (2025), - Commendations for Leadership and Tactical Excellence – HCPD, - Recognized for Meritorious Service in Joint Federal-State Operations
Additional Information
- - Available for relocation nationwide.
- - Proficient in RMS, CAD, and federal interagency communication platforms.
- - Strong interpersonal skills and able to operate in high-stress, mission-critical environments.
- - Experience collaborating with federal agencies including the U.S. Marshals Service, FBI, DEA, ATF; adaptable to the operational demands of DHS components such as ICE, CBP, and HSI.
Timeline
Police Officer (K-9 / SWAT Operator)
Henry County Police Department
07.2020 - Current
High School -
Locust Grove High School