Paul Cardona
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a State Trooper for the New York State Police. Proven expertise in criminal investigation and conflict de-escalation, effectively enhancing public safety. Adept at communication and team work, consistently achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Trooper
New York State Police
01.2019 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas across New York State to ensure the safety of the roadways, prevent and investigate crime, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation along with radar and light detection and ranging speed detection throughout major trafficked areas within the 5 boroughs of New York City, monitoring approximately 1-2 million daily commuters.
- Conducted roadside investigations and identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Structured and maintained security during organized and unorganized protests, United Nations events, and sports and entertainment events, including a POTUS event at Madison Square Garden.
- Conducted security details for the Governor and other state officials while at their residences, offices, public spaces, and during travel.
- Carried out warrants of wanted subjects. Collaborated with Special Investigations Units in arresting and detaining high value targets.
Security Forces
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Performed force protection duties. Protecting nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations
- Performed air base defense functions. Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations.
- Protected $2B in assets over 800 acres of property including 1.3K buildings and 6 arms, ammunition and explosive facilities along with 3K personnel and 20k visitors daily.
- Quick Reaction Force team member for Shindand Air Base, Herat Province, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Miami
Miami, FL12-2018
Associate of Arts - Global Studies
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY12-2016
Skills
- Firearms Proficiency
- Operational Patrol Techniques
- Accident Analysis Expertise
- Conflict de-escalation
- Evidence and Intelligence Gathering
- Wellness and Fitness Expertise
- First Aid Proficiency
- Tactical Defense Strategies
- Proficient in Excel and Office Applications
- Communication and Cross Functional Collaboration
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
- Mobile Field Unit (MFU)
- Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
State Trooper
New York State Police
01.2019 - Current
Security Forces
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Miami
Associate of Arts - Global Studies
Bronx Community College
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