Deron Julian
Palmyra
Summary
Operations and business leader with a track record of managing a profitable services LLC and overseeing statewide and national training initiatives. Expertise in leading large teams and implementing high-risk compliance programs while maintaining critical asset inventories. Demonstrated success in scaling operations and enforcing safety standards under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Instructor / Independent Contractor
Simunition (General Dynamics subsidiary)
01.2021 - Current
- Operate nationally as an independent contractor delivering standardized certification programs for law enforcement and military clients
- Lead courses independently or with assistant instructors based on class size and operational requirements
- Conduct all aspects of class delivery including scheduling, logistics, instruction, and certification compliance
- Led 50+ classes over the past 48 months while maintaining client satisfaction and program consistency
Founder & Owner
Decontamination Services LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Founded and operated a regulated decontamination services company serving law enforcement and fire departments
- Delivered both on-site decontamination services and turnkey decontamination cart systems
- Utilized Decon 7 (biodegradable, non-toxic agent effective against chemical and biological threats including anthrax, sarin, and fentanyl)
- Managed all aspects of operations including sales, client relations, vendor sourcing, payroll, scheduling, and service delivery
- Supervised staff and subcontracted labor to meet operational demand
- Maintained profitability for two consecutive years
- Navigated post-COVID market contraction and responsibly exited operations
- Founded and operated a regulated decontamination services company serving law enforcement and fire departments
Senior Operations & Training Leadership
Pennsylvania State Police
Hershey
03.1993 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the statewide Use of Force program, ensuring compliance with policy, training standards, and operational readiness
- Served as administrator for approximately 3,500–4,000 Taser X26 and X2 devices, maintaining strict accountability, tracking, and maintenance controls
- Led and managed multiple training units within the State Police Academy
- Directed and delivered training programs for thousands of troopers and law enforcement personnel
- Planned and executed large-scale operational readiness training for national and international events, including the DNC, G20, and National Governors Association conferences
- Served as co-leader of a 12-person Mobile Field Force extrication unit, supporting high-risk operational deployments
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-1992
Skills
- training development
- classroom instruction
- policy enforcement
- logistics management
- operations management
- scheduling optimization
- problem solving
- effective communication
- team leadership
- adaptability to change
- Recruitment and hiring
- Financial acumen
- Strategic planning
- Innovation mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Performance analysis
- Active listening
- Continuous improvement
- Reliability
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Written communication
- Judgement and decision making
Core Operational Strengths
- Business Ownership & P&L Accountability
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Training, Onboarding & Standardization
- Asset & Inventory Control (3,500–4,000 units)
- Scheduling & Workforce Planning
- Government & Enterprise Client Operations
- KPI Tracking & Operational Readiness
Timeline
Lead Instructor / Independent Contractor
Simunition (General Dynamics subsidiary)
01.2021 - Current
Founder & Owner
Decontamination Services LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Operations & Training Leadership
Pennsylvania State Police
03.1993 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Northampton Community College