Derek Cerza

Twenty-Two year veteran New York State Trooper with a current Secret Security Clearance. Ten years of experience as a Technical Sergeant New York State Police Headquarters - Special Operations. Eight years of experience as a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) tactical operator. Valued by Executive Officers, as a leader and strategic planner with expertise in the fields of Close Quarters Battle, Helicopter Operations, High Angle Rope Rescue, Extreme Cold Weather Operations and Public Safety SCUBA Diving. Consistently recognized for developing innovative solutions that enhance overall agency capability. Relied upon to coordinate with law enforcement partners nationwide. Outstanding administrative skills with experience writing training proposals and managing timelines relative to major training initiatives. Also, experienced drafting budgets and managing the purchase of equipment using Homeland Security Grant funding.