Gerard J. Bernier
**Chales Mary Drive, Higganum CT 860-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Objective
Job search mandated by Workers compensation
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE 03 2003 TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT
Major: Criminal Justice
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 06 1989 WILCOX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, MERIDEN CONNECTICUT Experience
CORRECTION OFFICER CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AUG 2000-PRESENT
June 2011 Fire Arms Instructor: Ensure proper handling and issuance of department Firearms. Provide realistic training to develop Officer’s proficiency and application of justifiable use of force.
Protect the public, staff and ensure a secure, safe, and humane environment for offenders in accordance with all unit directives. Responsible for the safety and security of the facility. Carryout all assigned duties for dormitory housing units, restrictive housing units, block housing units, mental health unit, visiting rover and corridor posts. Supervision and management of 120 offenders in accordance with facility rules, regulations, and directives. COMBAT ARMS INSTRUCTOR/SECURITY FORCES UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (RESERVES) 03-200*-**-**** RETIRED TECHNICAL SERGEANT (TOP SECRET CLEARANCE)
Weapon Instructor: Fixing and maintaining all unit small arms, writing lesson plans, conducting weapon instruction and certification. Ensure safe environment to conduct live fire drills and maintenance of ranges.
Military Police duties: Enforcement of all military and facility rules, regulations and Laws. WEAPONS PLATOON SERGEANT UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS JULY 1989- JAN 2005 STAFF SERGEANT (TOP SECRET CLEARANCE)
Maintain unit rules and regulations and ensure combat readiness of unit.
Train and develop unit leaders through individual counseling and leadership training for 60 Marines.
Responsible for the tactical training in Offensive/Defensive tactics and weapon deployment involving planning supporting arms, patrolling, military operations in urbanized terrain (MOUNT), raid planning, land navigation, and both lethal and non-lethal engagements for a platoon size element (60 Marines).
Organize and conduct annual qualification training on live fire ranges, provide marksmanship classes for pistol and rifle details. Ensure and enforce safety regulations for each range. Ensure all assigned weapons and equipment are accounted for and properly maintained.