Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and Archery
Timeline
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, NJ
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
04.2017

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