John Hersch Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Trained Crisis Negotiator since 2008.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

House Division - Section Two (September 2022 - Present)Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) (July 2019 - March 2021)Responsible for the coordination and oversight of the USCP’s sworn hiring process, sworn and civilian background investigations, candidate testing, badging, credentialing, and adjudications. Responsible for the review of candidates and recommendations regarding suitability for hiring decisions. Responsible for the coordination of… Show more House Division - Section Two (September 2022 - Present)Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) (July 2019 - March 2021)Responsible for the coordination and oversight of the USCP’s sworn hiring process, sworn and civilian background investigations, candidate testing, badging, credentialing, and adjudications. Responsible for the review of candidates and recommendations regarding suitability for hiring decisions. Responsible for the coordination of contracted testing partners, and the oversight of a 2.7 million dollar budget for an office with 30+ sworn, civilian, and contract employees who processed approximately 15,000 applicants for the position of Police Officer per year.Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (March 2021 - Current)Responsible for the implementation of the USCP's new applicant tracking system APEX, creation and review of assoicated department directives and standard operating procedures (SOP), and other duties related to the testing and evaluation of individuals applying for sworn positions on the department. Show less

Cheltenham, Maryland, United States

Instructor - Training Services Bureau (TSB) (March 2010 - June 2019)Assigned as an instructor at the USCP training academy. Responsible for conducting entry-level and in-service training, development and reviews of lesson plans and other curriculum. Developed and maintained the Department's CPR and Basic Life Support program. Implemented and oversaw the implementation of the departments Physical Readiness Test for prospective new officers. Trained approximately 960 entry-level… Show more Instructor - Training Services Bureau (TSB) (March 2010 - June 2019)Assigned as an instructor at the USCP training academy. Responsible for conducting entry-level and in-service training, development and reviews of lesson plans and other curriculum. Developed and maintained the Department's CPR and Basic Life Support program. Implemented and oversaw the implementation of the departments Physical Readiness Test for prospective new officers. Trained approximately 960 entry-level officers while assigned to the USCP academy. Trained well over 2,000 in-service officers in a variety of topics to include: Active Shooter Response, Officer Safety and Response Tactics, Physical Fitness, District of Columbia Criminal Law, Traffic Regulations, Suicide Bomber Response, Use of Force, ASP Tactical Baton, and Sabre Red Chemical Spray. Capitol Division Section Three (October 2008 - March 2010)Assigned as a Sergeant to the Capitol Division Third Shift. Acted as the first line supervisor for approximately 35 officers. Oversaw time and attendance, coordination of VIP arrivals, emergency and critical incident response, and coordinated officer training activities. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Assigned to the Papal Task Force for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States Capitol Building. Responsible for the planning, coordination, logistics, and implementation of the security plan for the visit.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Field Training Officer (FTO) (January 2004 - October 2008) Assigned as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Responsible for training newly sworn in officers for the department during a four (4) week training program. Assisted with the development and implementation of tracking mechanisms to ensure consistency in training on the division. Directly trained approximately 70 officers as a Field Training Officer.House Division (September 2001 - October 2008)Police Officer for the… Show more Field Training Officer (FTO) (January 2004 - October 2008) Assigned as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Responsible for training newly sworn in officers for the department during a four (4) week training program. Assisted with the development and implementation of tracking mechanisms to ensure consistency in training on the division. Directly trained approximately 70 officers as a Field Training Officer.House Division (September 2001 - October 2008)Police Officer for the United States Capitol Police. Assigned to the House Division. Responsible for the safety and security of the Capitol Complex, conducting patrol activites, responding to critical incidents, traffic enforcement, vehicle and building security. USCP Recruit Officer (April 2001 - September 2001)Assigned to entry-level training at the USCP Training Academy as a Recruit Officer. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice

Currently working towards by Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.

Executive Strategic Management

Undergraduate Certificate, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Leadership, Critical Incident Response, Conflict Resolution, and Physical Fitness

Undergraduate Certificate, Criminal Justice

Undergraduate Certificate as part of the FBI National Academy

Mathematics