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Jose Meskus

Salinas,CA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven expertise in emergency response and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and security during inmate transport and facility operations. Skilled in de-escalation techniques and weapons training, committed to maintaining high standards of safety.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.1997 - 12.2022
  • Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain safety and security standards.

* Ensured safety and security of staff and inmates during normal or

modified program

* Transportation of inmates outside of secure perimeter to scheduled

medical appointments and surgeries

* Transportation of inmates outside of secure perimeter to scheduled

court dates, trials and institional transfers

* Assigned to Salinas Valley State Prison Transportation Team for 12

years

* Assigned to Salinas Valley State Prison Crisis Response Team for 2

years

* Received countless hours of additional training to include inmate

hospital coverage, various types of mechanical restraints, weapon

retention, defensive driver safety, vehicle dismount under fire, return

fire in vehicle, inmate escort in public space, tactical proficiency in

numerous weapon systems, use of chemical agents in public space,

deescalation techniques to employ with uncooperative or mentally

ill inmates

Sergeant First Class

US Army Reserve
03.1992 - 12.2018

* Non-Commission Officer In Charge of signal section in Training

Division

  • Maintain, install, and operate a Tactical Communications network for tactical or training operations
  • Provide tactical or systems training for soldiers in the unit
  • Maintain personal physical training and military bearing in accordance with Army regulations

Education

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Merced College
Merced, CA
05-1994

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Defensive driver training
  • Mental health awareness
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Restraint techniques
  • Prisoner transport
  • Weapons training
  • Gang awareness

Timeline

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.1997 - 12.2022

Sergeant First Class

US Army Reserve
03.1992 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Merced College
Jose Meskus