Roberto L. Oquendo
Landing,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Manager
108 Security Forces Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
07.2014 - Current
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for military members.
- Developed, delivered and evaluated education and training programs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Collaborated with other squadrons to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed objectives to meet academic, vocational and technical standards.
- Determined adequacy of existing courses and programs to meet training requirements and meet standards.
Police Officer
City Of Passaic
Passaic, NJ
07.2012 - 02.2025
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Operator
City Of Passaic
Passaic, NJ
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice
227th Air Support Operations Squadron
Atlantic City, NJ
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
Security Forces Craftsman
108 Security Forces Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
07.2003 - 10.2013
- Patrolled grounds in multiple deployed environments to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Conducted background checks on new personnel to certify security clearance.
- Leveraged polished written and verbal communication skills to provide senior leaders with information needed to make strategic tactical decisions.
- Managed large and diverse group of personnel consisting of both American and foreign defense forces.
Police Officer
Borough of Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes, NJ
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Concrete Construction Laborer
Crete Concrete LLC
Ramsey, NJ
06.2003 - 07.2003
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber & Homeland Security Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ04.2017
Skills
- Strategic Thinker
- Program Optimization
- Training Methods
- Training Oversight
- Leadership Training
- Staff Development Plans
- Course Planning
- Course Development
- Product Development
- Change Management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Public Speaking
- Written and Oral Communication
Accomplishments
- Successfully restructured and implemented in-house Master Training Plan and Annual Training Plan
- Police Training Commission Certificate of Merit
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Quarter Award Winner (2021)
Certification
- Certified Emergency Response Team (ERT), City of Passaic - January 2018 - December 2023
- Air Force Continuous Process Improvement (Green Belt) - June 2020
- Police Training Commission Certification - April 2010
- Security Manager, United States Air Force/NJANG - May 2019
Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and Archery
Wrestling since 1998. Coach at the high school level. Practicing Jiu-Jitsu since 2006. Took a liking into archery in 2021
Timeline
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Operator
City Of Passaic
01.2018 - 12.2023
Training Manager
108 Security Forces Squadron
07.2014 - Current
Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice
227th Air Support Operations Squadron
10.2013 - 07.2014
Police Officer
City Of Passaic
07.2012 - 02.2025
Police Officer
Borough of Pompton Lakes
09.2009 - 07.2012
Security Forces Craftsman
108 Security Forces Squadron
07.2003 - 10.2013
Concrete Construction Laborer
Crete Concrete LLC
06.2003 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Cyber & Homeland Security Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University