Robert Rude
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer with the San Diego Police Department and a First Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Proven expertise in tactical operations and training, leading over 600 SWAT officers. Exceptional leadership and crisis management skills, with a strong commitment to community safety and operational excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
San Diego Police Department
San Diego, California
02.1993 - 01.2023
- Enforced laws and regulations in diverse community environments.
- Trained new officers on departmental policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Was member of Special Weapons and Tactics unit for 26 years. Was a team leader, chemical agents expert, breacher, active shooter, lead handgun instructor, rappel instructor, and terroriism liaison officer.
United States Marine Corp
U.S. Marine Corps
San Diego, California
10.1985 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with team members to execute mission objectives effectively.
- Trained new recruits on combat tactics and operational procedures.
- Instructed junior Marines on proper use of weapons and combat tactics.
- Provided medical assistance during battlefield emergencies or mass casualty events.
- Conducted physical training exercises and drills for new recruits.
- After leaving active duty I spent another 15 years in the United States Marine Corp Reserves. I did this while working as a police officer. I retired from the Marine Corps in 2006 at the rank of First Sergeant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2000
California Post Certification - Police Academy
San Diego Regional Police Academy
San Diego08-1993
Skills
- As a Special Weapons and Tactics member, I have been involved in over 1,000 SWAT operations, including hostage rescue, apprehension of dangerous individuals, active shooter incidents, and dynamic warrant service
- As a member of SWAT for over 26 years, I was involved in training over 600 SWAT officers from all agencies in San Diego County
- As a United States Marine during Desert Storm, I was a deep reconnaissance team leader and was responsible for training my team for a wide scope of combat operations, to include area reconnaissance for infantry units, clearing routes for large-scale combat advances, and call for fire from fixed-wing aircraft and artillery
- While in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, I was an infantry company Gunnery Sergeant with responsibilities for setting up and supervising training for all Marines in the company
- While in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, I was an infantry company first sergeant with responsibilities as the senior enlisted member of the unit for all personnel issues for all enlisted Marines
Timeline
Police Officer
San Diego Police Department
02.1993 - 01.2023
United States Marine Corp
U.S. Marine Corps
10.1985 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
California Post Certification - Police Academy
San Diego Regional Police Academy