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Nicholas Cotterell

Florham Park,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated police officer with an established foundation in military infantry tactics, law enforcement, and emergency response operations. Former U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Squad Leader (0341 Mortarman) with extensive training in weapons and team leadership. Currently employed by the Florham Park Police Department. Pursuing continued education to strengthen operational knowledge and leadership capabilities. Seeking to bring tactical experience, discipline, and commitment to excellence to Morris County S.E.R.T.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Florham Park Police Department
04.2022 - Current
  • Proactively engage in patrol duties, criminal investigations, and traffic/DWI/Fraud enforcement.
  • Serve on the department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  • Maintain tactical readiness through routine training and consistent physical conditioning.
  • Respond to a wide range of incidents with sound judgment and professionalism.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided a professional security presence at a high-end retail facility.
  • Conducted interior and exterior patrols to assist with incident response and deterrence.

Squad Leader / Mortarman

United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led and supervised mortar teams during live-fire exercises, combat simulations, and joint international operations in Japan, South Korea, and Norway.
  • Expertly employed 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar systems in support of infantry maneuver elements, demonstrating precise fire mission planning, fire direction control, and tactical communication under stress.
  • Trained and mentored junior Marines in indirect fire techniques, patrolling, weapons handling, and combat readiness, fostering leadership development and unit cohesion.

Front Desk Associate

Planet Fitness
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Monitored facility cleanliness, and supported gym operations.


Grocery Stock Clerk and Cashier

A&P Markets - Acme Markets
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.

Education

County College of Morris (CCM)
Randolph, NJ

Notable Certs, Trainings, Courses, and Skills

  • Basic and Advanced Life Saving Courses (TCCC) – USMC
  • IED Patrol and Identification Course - USMC
  • Expert Rifle Qualification - USMC
  • Advanced Mortars Course – USMC
  • UTV Operator Course - USMC
  • CQB & Weapons Handling (Rifle, Sidearm, Crew-Served Weapons) - USMC
  • Marine Corps Martial Arts Brown Belt
  • Basic SWAT Course – Law Enforcement
  • Advanced SWAT Course – Law Enforcement
  • Tactical Operations & Breaching Techniques - USMC & Law Enforcement
  • Room Clearing - USMC & Law Enforcement
  • Physical Fitness & Endurance - USMC & Law Enforcement
  • Team Leadership & Operational Accountability - USMC & Law Enforcement
  • Community Policing & Verbal De-escalation - Law Enforcement

Timeline

Police Officer

Florham Park Police Department
04.2022 - Current

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2021 - 01.2022

Squad Leader / Mortarman

United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021

Front Desk Associate

Planet Fitness
02.2017 - 07.2017

Grocery Stock Clerk and Cashier

A&P Markets - Acme Markets
01.2015 - 02.2017

County College of Morris (CCM)

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