Justus Johnson
Knob Noster,MO
Summary
I am a certified DoD K-9 Handler with 4.5 years of experience in law enforcement and nuclear security. I have trained in close-quarters battle tactics, combat casualty care, less-lethal techniques, arrest/apprehension, and situation de-escalation skills. I will be transitioning from the U.S. Air Force in January 2026 to advance my career in federal law enforcement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in multiple nuclear security sweeps.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Received and trained military working dogs in basic obedience, tracking, and apprehension techniques.
- Engaged in continuous education on canine behavior, training methods, and industry standards to enhance skills.
- Assisted in the training of military working dogs for narcotics detection by supporting operational exercises, identifying deficiencies in existing protocols, and contributing to the development of enhanced methodologies to improve canine accuracy handler-dog coordination, and overall effectives in real-world detection scenarios.
Security Forces Patrolman
United States Air Force, USAF
Spangdahlem, Germany
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Executed 115 Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs), conducted 60-foot patrols, protected four gates, and drove 425 antiterrorism measures, conducting 322 security checks.
- Participated in a Fly Away Security Mission to Powidz, Poland, providing security for three F-16 alert aircraft worth approximately $100 million. Also collaborated with a multicultural private.
- While deployed to Lask Air Base, ensured 24/7 security of PL-2 alert aircraft worth $108M, conducted 65 anti-terrorism measures, 67 security checks, and vetted 43 personnel.
- Supporting NATO defense and EUCOM crisis response operations.
- Protected combat aircraft worth $160 million in support of EUCOM deterrence and defense missions via Quick Reaction Alert campaigns.
- Implemented 425 anti-terrorism measures and conducted 322 security checks, safeguarding $3.4 billion in Air Force assets and 4K base personnel.
- Led a joint response team for the first US-Poland airborne IED exercise, advancing bilateral defense initiatives against emerging Russian tactics.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
Osan, Korea
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Hand-selected for a PSD mission at Osan Air Base, safeguarded Air Force One by securing flight line entry points and coordinating with PACAF agencies to strengthen security for POTUS and 22 distinguished visitors, reinforcing joint operations.
- Served as Response Force Member, 51st Security Forces Squadron, 51st Mission Support Group, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
- Protected the $3 billion Korean Combined Operations and Intelligence Center through swift response to seven alarm activations.
- Locked down facilities and located offenders with zero delay to mission operations.
- Executed 23 Random Antiterrorism Measures and 68 Random Installation Entry/Exit Vehicle Checks.
- As Flight Armorer, serviced a 56-person flight and accounted for: - 200 weapons - 20,000 rounds of ammunition - Warfighting equipment valued at $250,000.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2025
Military Working Dog Handler Course
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX08-2024
Air Force Basic Training
Lackland Airforce Base
San Antonio, TX06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDHeavy Weapon Course
Bullis Army Base
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Canine training
- Security assessment
- Crisis response
- Emergency management
- Decision making
- Anti-terrorism tactics
- Supervisor experience
- SUAS training
Certification
- Security Clearance
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- THE AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL from Osan, Korea
- THE AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER) from Spangdahlem, Germany
- LOE from my time being deployed to Poland.
- Contributed to winning Best Large SF Unit Award In USAF
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Heartland EQ Stables
- Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout)
Timeline
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2024 - Current
Security Forces Patrolman
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2022 - 09.2024
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Military Working Dog Handler Course
Lackland Air Force Base
Air Force Basic Training
Lackland Airforce Base
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Heavy Weapon Course
Bullis Army Base
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