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Alan Mendoza

Visalia,California

Summary

Dedicated and highly experienced Correctional Officer with over six years of service in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), including two years and five months as an Assistant Institutional Gang Investigator (IGI). Proven expertise in managing high-risk inmate populations, leading the Debrief Processing Unit within Corcoran State Prison, and overseeing Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY) gang investigations. Committed to institutional safety, rehabilitation, and knowledge-based operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corcoran, California
07.2025 - Current
  • Maintained safety and security of assigned housing units and yard operations.
  • Supervised inmate conduct and enforced institutional rules and procedures.
  • Responded to emergencies, alarms, and incidents with adherence to policy.
  • Collaborated with custody and mental health staff to support inmates in specialized housing units.
  • Participated in classification committees, and contributed to rehabilitative programming efforts.

Assistant Institutional Gang Investigator (IGI)

  • Led the Debrief Processing Unit, managing sensitive investigations and interviews with validated gang members seeking to disassociate.
  • Conducted threat assessments, monitored gang activity, and maintained intelligence files on SNY gang affiliates.
  • Coordinated with internal and external law enforcement agencies to support gang suppression and debriefing protocols.
  • Prepared detailed reports and classification recommendations.
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies, and maintained confidentiality in all investigative matters.

Correctional Officer

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, California
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted regular security checks throughout the correctional facility premises.
  • Assisted in the processing of new inmates during intake procedures.
  • Reported incidents and maintained accurate logs of daily activities and observations.
  • Administered first aid and responded to emergencies as needed within the facility.
  • Participated in training programs focused on conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12-2003

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Relationship building and management
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Incident response
  • Problem solving
  • Security protocols
  • Time management

Certification

  • Office of the Attorney General - CJIS Security Level 2 3/24/2025.
  • High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) - Narcotics 101 2/24/2025.
  • Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations - 4/1/2024.
  • Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center -Gang Awareness in narcotics Investigations 8/24/2023.
  • Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center - Mexican Drug Cartel investigations 7/11/2023.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
07.2025 - Current

Correctional Officer

Fresno County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 07.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Fresno City College