Michael Federico
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Law enforcement officer committed to upholding high standards and achieving results. Experience in maintaining public safety, building community relationships, enforcing laws, and conducting thorough investigations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable with excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Experienced Infantryman Team Leader and Vehicle Commander with expertise in supporting operations and providing effective supervision and leadership skills. Operated in many harsh climates and combat zones remained calm and composed. Highly trained in a tactical environment with exceptional communication, teamwork, and decision-making talents. Vehicle Commander promoting 3 years of platoon maintenance supervision. An intelligent individual committed to upholding security standards. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and driven to work quick and effectively on projects in all types of environments. Energetic lifeguard protecting beachgoers and swimmers with diligent observation and strong emergency response skills. Well-versed in typical dangers for beach patrons, weather and ocean life. Rescued swimmers in distress and maintaining calm in stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department
Alpine, NJ
07.2024 - Current
- Enforced traffic regulations ensuring public safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Apprehended suspects by utilizing effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Completed comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Supported fellow officers during high-risk situations by providing backup, tactical support, and clear communication throughout incidents.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Dispatcher
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department
Alpine, NJ
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring timely dispatch of police units to incidents.
- Monitored communication systems, providing real-time updates to officers and support staff.
- Managed incoming calls, assessing urgency and directing resources accordingly.
- Developed and maintained accurate incident logs for operational review and analysis.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective inter-agency communication during critical situations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to emergency communications.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Beach Haven Borough
Beach Haven, NJ
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in First Aid and CPR since high school, when I worked as ocean rescue lifeguard each summer 2016-2018
- Used good judgment to respond promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration with coworkers and stand partner during serious rescues to ensure the rescue attempt was successful
- Verified first aid supplies each day to effectively handle any emergency which led to successful quick and efficient medical first aids.
- Demonstrated assertiveness to beach patrons that were not complying to beach rules.
- Conducted off season patrols to identify and help those in need of immediate care, was resourceful and used initiative when needed to conduct solo rescues.
Tow Truck Operator
Kovi Towing
Flemington, NJ
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Problem solved how to most effectively load vehicles from recovery scenes while considering the safety of law enforcement personnel and other motorists.
- Dealt with frustrated customers with empathy and compassion. Many satisfied customers called my supervisor to complement my great attitude and ability on the job.
- Set a standard on staying disciplined to the responsibility to truck maintenance and cleanliness to the other truck drivers,
Infantryman
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton South, CA
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Preformed maritime reconnaissance and security operations in Somalia.
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Took responsibility and showed integrity of conducting inventory reports valued at over $1 Million with no discrepancies weekly for the platoon.
- Showed initiative and teamwork with platoon in assisting safe transport of 7 vehicles for Platoon-man unit in every large scale field exercise.
- Had great discipline in showing up to work everyday on time with no discrepancies.
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined 26-member security team.
- Resourceful in using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting to make the effectiveness of the platoons day to day tasks improve.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions during high stress environments on deployment and field operations which led to the squads overall success.
- Section Leader for 2 Light Armored Vehicles, demonstrated assertiveness to junior marines to keep everyone in line at all times during tactical operations.
- Exceptional teamwork and collaboration with fellow non commissioned officers to ensure the readiness and safety of platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
Flemington, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Training and deployment assistance
- Long range marksmanship
- Planning and training activities
- Platoon security operations
- Casualty evacuation
- Reconnaissance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Surf Rescue
Accomplishments
- Graduated Vehicle Commanders Course at the top 5% of the class.
- Graduated and certified Fast rope master to conduct fast rope operations in a tactical environment
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Was the Non Commissioned Officer in charge for US customs washdowns in Kuwait, Keep accountability of 7 Light Armored Vehicles, 7 Medium Tactical Vehicles, 6 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, and 4 Shipping Containers.
- Achieved Expert shooting 3 years in a row by completing The Rifle Range with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Vehicle Commander Training - 4 October -12 November 2021
- Fast Rope Master Training - 15 August - 21 August 2021
- Designated Marksman Training, Marine Corps - 1 October - 18 October 2019
- Underwater Egress Training, Marine Corps - April 2020
- Infantry combat Training, Marine Corps - March - May 2019
- Marine Corps recruit training November 2018 - February 2019
- Combat casualty training March 2020
- Red Cross CPR-AED Training, Ocean Rescue - July 2023
- Essex County Police Academy Training - July 2024 - December 2024
- Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Field Training - December 2024 - February 2025
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department
07.2024 - Current
Dispatcher
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department
12.2023 - 07.2024
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Beach Haven Borough
06.2023 - 09.2023
Tow Truck Operator
Kovi Towing
12.2022 - 05.2023
Infantryman
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
11.2018 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District