David A. Maldonado jr. **** Windmill Creek Way Colorado
Springs, CO 80911
*****.*************@*****.***
Profile Decorated police/corrections officer transitioning from the US Army Military
Police (MP) to civilian law enforcement tour of duty ends December 2012.
Highly motivated to leverage ten years of achievements during MP career to
provide dedicated service for a city or county police department or any and all
correction facilities. Qualifications include an Associates of Applied Science in
Criminal Justice; comprehensive field training; and extensive experience in
safety patrol, security details, undercover investigations, gang investigation,
public service activities and internment/resettlement operations.
Key Skills/ Law Enforcement & Crime Counterterrorism
Highlights Public Safety Prevention Strategies
Emergency Planning & Traffic Patrol Firearms Safety &
Response Evidence Handling
Security/Surveillance Collection Interviews &
Operations Defensive Interrogations
Criminal Investigations Tactics Crime Scene
Domestic Violence E.O. Management
Intervention Representative High Level Correction
Force Cell Extraction Human Officer Certified
Team Member Trafficking Levels of Force
Street/ Bike Gang Urban Area
Investigator Force Protection
Experience United States Army DOS 11/2002 to Present (ETS date 12/12/2012)
Current Assignment: Fort Stewart, GA. Military Police Officer, Staff
Sergeant
Awarded MP position, PFC (E 3), at the culmination of 8 weeks basic training
and an additional 8 weeks of intensive specialized MP training at Fort Leonard
Wood. Assigned to the 209th MP CO transferred to 258th MP CO in Fort Polk,
LA to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. Where I served as a corrections officer. Upon Successful completion of
a 1 year tour, I was promoted to SPC (E 4) and was chosen above all peers as
a Command Driver at a Brigade level, responsible for managing the Command
Sergeant Major in Fort Polk, LA. Soon thereafter, I was selected by the United
States Army to go back to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as a corrections officer and
a subject matter expert serving with the 525th MP Battalion. I was awarded a
lateral move to Corporal (E 4) and was then assigned and served in the 59th
MP CO at Fort Carson, CO where I served as a first line supervisor in charge
of a team. I supported battlefield operations and provided area/convoy security
in highly hazardous conditions during overseas assignment in Iraq in support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom 07 09 for 15 months. I was promoted to Sergeant
(E 5) during that tour. I was selected by the operations manager and program
director to serve as a Non Commissioned Officer in charge of Military Police
Investigation 148th MP detachment gang task force unit for all of Fort Carson,
CO. I was promoted to SSG (E 6). I then was assigned as a Non
Commissioned Officer(Foreman) for 142nd MP CO in charge of all sections of
the Provost Marshals Office/Police Station and responsible for the health and
well being of all soldiers and residents in US Army Garrison Yongsan, Korea. I
was assigned and served as a Non Commissioned officer with the 293rd MP
CO in charge of 37 personnel, protecting lives and property, patrolling military
bases and preserving law and order at Hunter Army Airfield/Fort Stewart
Provost Marshal Office. Served as certified Evidence custodian as an
additional duty with Military Police Investigation.
Security Officer DOS 10/2000 to 10/2002 Memorial Hospital,
Colorado Springs, CO.
Provided top level security for a Level Trauma II, 583 bed hospital. Monitored
safety through security cameras and foot patrol of the premises. A licensed
safety officer who passed a criminal background check, completed classroom
training in property rights and the detention of criminals and emergency
procedures. Was trained in crisis intervention, violent situations, hostage
situations, assisting in searching for missing patients, fire alarms, hazardous
spills, bomb threats and more.
Results: Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for
excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, upholding law and order,
relating effectively with culturally diverse populations and protecting
property and lives.
Fulfilled a range of MP duties for both combat and peacekeeping
missions. Gained proficiencies and experience in: traffic accident first
responder, police patrol, ticket/report writing, felony traffic stops, search
and seizures, criminal investigations and suspect
interviewing/fingerprinting/processing.
Selected for elite security details providing dignitary protection for
visiting generals, members of Congress and other high ranking officials
to include POTUS.
Infiltrated illegal drug ring operating on base and participated in
undercover surveillance and “sting” operation leading to the arrest,
prosecution and incarceration of guilty parties.
Recognition & Good Conduct Medal (2005, 2008, 2011), Combat Action Badge (2008),
Awards National Defense Service Medal (2003), Joint Service Achievement Meda1
(2006), Army Commendation Medal(2005,2008,2010,2011, 2012), Global War
on Terror Medal (2003),Global War on terror Expeditionary Medal (2005),
Overseas Medal(2003,2005,2007,2010), Army Achievement
Medal(2006,2009), Meritorious Unit Citation Award (2008), JP Holland and
Eagle Award Recipient (2008), Non Commission Officer Professional
Development Ribbon with numeral 2 (2009,2011). Operation Iraqi Freedom
Campaign Medal with campaign star (2008), Korean Service Defense Medal
(2011). Honorably discharged United States Army (2012)
Earned Expert Marksmanship Badges in both small arms and assault/crew
service weapons.
Education & Education America Inc./Remmington College Colorado Springs, CO
Credentials AAS Criminal Justice Degree Awarded 01/2002
Certifications Military police investigators course. Certified in Kustom Doppler Traffic radar
& Clearances operations. Sexual harassment and assault response course certified. Equal
Opportunity leaders certified. Leader/Management development course with
basic and intermediate level II. Combat life saver. Domestic violence
intervention certified. Gang investigation Triple I, Patrol response to outlaw
motorcycle gangs. Field Sanitation certified. Combating Human Trafficking
certified. Evidence custodian. Handcuffing procedures.
Weapons certifications: M9 pistol, M4 carbine, 12 gauge shotgun, X26 Taser,
M101 Crows Net operator, OC Oleoresin Capsicum
Secret Security Clearance
Available upon request.
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