Joshua Masterson
Paris,KY
Summary
Responsible and motivated professional individual pursuing an opportunity to utilize and leverage advanced knowledge, investigation skills and management experience to further the mission and goals of your organization. Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director II, Enforcement and Compliance
Office of Medical Cannabis, Commonwealth of KY
Frankfort, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Interfaces regularly with internal departments and external stakeholders concerning ongoing investigations.
- Manages the Enforcement and Compliance Branch, responsible for ensuring enforcement and compliance with Kentucky's medical cannabis laws and regulations. Provides branch oversight and direction to staff, coordinates the investigation of enforcement and compliance activities, and performs other duties as assigned.
- Manages and coordinates the work of staff, and monitors program status through reports and staff meetings. Ensures that timely and accurate enforcement and compliance activities are completed. Oversees the preparation of reports, and the maintenance of required records. Ensure the accurate reporting of branch statistics.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires. Recommends appointments, promotions, and salary advancements. Interprets and enforces rules and policies. Evaluates the performance of employees. Interviews and makes recommendations on potential employees, counsels problem employees, and initiates disciplinary action.
- Monitors staff performance, provides feedback, and conducts annual reviews.
- Provides direction, advice, and assistance to branch and executive leadership relating to the branch's mission. Develops and recommends policies and procedures.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Evaluates existing systems and processes in order to recommend improvements.
- Conducts training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
- Completes special assignments as requested by the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Enforcement and Compliance.
Enforcement and Compliance Program Branch Manager
Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis
Frankfort, KY
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Served as the Acting Assistant Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division.
- Supervised the Enforcement and Compliance Branch, responsible for ensuring enforcement and compliance with Kentucky's medical cannabis laws and regulations, oversaw the investigation of enforcement and compliance activities, and performed other duties as assigned.
- Supervised the work of staff and monitored program status through reports and staff meetings. Ensures that timely and accurate enforcement and compliance activities are completed. Insured the accurate reporting of branch statistics.
- Provide direction, advice, and assistance to branch and executive leadership relating to the branch's mission. Develops and recommends policies and procedures.
- Completes special assignments as requested by the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Enforcement and Compliance.
Program Investigator III
Office of Inspector General, Commonwealth of KY
Frankfort, KY
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducts thorough investigations of complaints against licensed ambulance services
- Interviewed subjects, complainants and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced detailed final reports.
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to investigate all complaints.
- Obtained and executed subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of cases.
Court Designated Specialiest
Administrative Office of the Courts of Kentucky
Frankfort, KY
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed caseload of juvenile criminal and status offenders in juvenile justice system and delivered continuous support and resources to address juvenile needs.
- Promoted support programs and community resources as options for care prior to assigning juvenile detention.
- Networked with community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
- Supported case resolution to foster protection of juvenile individuals, while working in collaboration with law enforcement, child welfare organizations and county attorneys.
- Monitored offenders' activities regarding fulfillment of court ordered requirements.
Director of Campus Safety
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented community-centered campus safety approach and projected positive and professional image to campus and greater community.
- Fostered positive relationships with campus community which was reflected in annual student satisfaction surveys that saw the Campus Safety Department go from the negative rating prior to my arrival to a positive rating each year I lead the department with incremental yearly increases.
- Created and implemented general orders and standard operating procedures for Campus Safety Department.
- Developed, submitted and defended campus safety budgets, monitored expenditure of approved funds and allocated to keep spending within budget.
- Maintained effective working relationships with municipal law enforcement leaders to verify full communication and consistent standards and to maximize campus safety.
- Responded to complex campus safety situations and supported restoration of order and safety.
- Managed patrol and monitoring services, crime prevention, victim and first aid assistance and emergency preparedness training.
- Responded decisively to calls for service, emergent situations and critical incidents, assessed needs and implemented appropriate action consistent with established training and standards.
- Investigated crimes, accidents and other reported incidents to foster resolution.
- Led staff in maintaining order, observed regular activities and coordinated parking, traffic flow, building entry, critical utility operation and safety escorts.
- Developed, coordinated and implemented event security for all college events.
- Analyzed campus security and safety requirements, determined proper staff deployment for each shift and managed need for overtime work or temporary staff members.
- Managed campus camera system, sprinkler and security systems and protocols; including researching and implementing upgrades and new technologies.
- Trained college students, staff and other constituents on personal safety, emergency preparedness and crisis response.
- Served as a member of the President's expanded cabinet.
- Served as a member of the new program development committee.
Title IX Coordinator and Lead Investigator
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Received, processed and investigated, in a timely manner, complaints from students, faculty, staff and administrators of alleged sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual assault.
- Interviewed alleged victims, alleged perpetrators and potential witnesses in suspected Title IX cases.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting complaints and the subsequent investigation of all Title IX cases. Completed case files for presentation for a Title IX hearing.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals and other community and campus resources to support participants in the Title IX process.
- Selected and supervised a team of campus professionals to serve as advisors, investigators, decision makers, and appellate decision makers.
- Prepared and distributed educational materials that inform members of the campus community or Title IX rights and responsibilities.
- Coordinated training for students about their rights under Title IX, reporting procedures and grievance procedures.
- Coordinated in-service training to employees concerning Title IX policy.
Owner/Chief Instructor
Masterson's Martial Arts and Personal Protection
Georgetown, KY
07.2001 - 12.2020
- Maintained full schedule of classes for groups of different ability levels and end goals.
- Created a curriculum for KY Carry Concealed course that was approved by the State of Kentucky for concealed carry permit certification.
- Private instruction for high profile individuals and security consultations.
- Management of approximately a staff of 10 instructors and support staff.
- Maintained all business operations.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs in self defense, personal protection, and situational awareness.
Detective/Law Enforcement Instructor
Lexington Division of Police
Lexington , KY
09.2003 - 07.2012
- Conducted investigations of criminal activity including: interviewing and interrogating suspects; identifying and interviews of witnesses; surveillance; obtained and executed search warrants; evidence collection, handling and maintaining chain of custody; and effecting appropriate arrests or filing of arrest warrants.
- Court case preparation and testimony in local, state, and federal courts.
- Collaboration with outside law enforcement agencies and other community partners.
- Prepared and completed interviews and presentations to the media, departmental leadership, and outside organizations.
- Completed lesson plans and instructed courses in investigations, defensive tactics, and patrol tactics to in-service and recruit classes.
- Conducted field training of recruit officers.
- Preformed vehicle, bike, and foot patrols to respond to emergency and non emergency calls for service.
- Enforcement of all state criminal laws and city ordinances.
Intern
Lexington Division of Police
Lexington , KY
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Observed veteran officers on patrol to gain knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques.
- Observed veteran detectives to gain knowledge of law enforcement investigative procedures and techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Justice Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Criminal Justice Concentration
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY05.2003
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Interview and Interrogation Skills
- Investigative research
- Undercover operations
- Crime scene analysis
- Firearms proficiency
- Evidence collection
- Event surveillance
- Criminal activity prevention
- Evidence control
- Testifying skills
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Team leadership
- Expectation setting
- Cross-functional team management
- Policy administration
- Operations Management
- Collaborate cross-functionally
- Performance Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Talent Acquisition
- Reliability
- Problem resolution
- Program Development
- Staff training
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
Training and Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid Certified-National Council for Mental Well-Being
- Bias Free Policing Certification
- Law Enforcement Instructor- KLEC
- Drug Recognition Expert- IACP
- Law Enforcement Investigator Certificate- KLEC
- Advanced Law Enforcement Officer Certificate- KLEC
- Alcohol Beverage Control Investigator- KY ABC
- Field Training Officer- LPD
- Police Cyclist Course- LPD
- Evidence Recovery School- FBI
- Stan Walters Practical Kinesic Interview and Interrogation Certification
- Forensic Epidemiology- West Virginia University
- Criminal Investigation Level 1 & 2- DOCJT
- Homicide Investigations- DOCJT
- Crime Scene Investigation- DOCJT
- Gangs 101- St. Petersburg College and Florida Regional Community Policing Institute
- Criminal Investigations- PATC
- Criminal Investigation- Southern Public Safety Institute
- Digital Photography for Criminal Investigations- DOCJT
- Interviews and Interrogations- DOCJT
- Adult Mental Health First Aid- National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- PPCT Instructor in following Courses: Defensive Tactics; Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention; Ground Assault Ground Escape; Spontaneous Knife Defense; Disruptive Student Management
- 5th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
- Black Belt Krav Maga
- Kentucky CCDW Instructor-Trainer, Department of Criminal Justice Training
- NRA Pistol Instructor- National Rifle Association
Accomplishments
- Employee Recognition Award, Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (2025)
- Medal of Merit, Lexington Division of Police (2012)
- Distinguished Service Medal, Lexington Division of Police (2011)
- Commander's Letter of Commendation, Lexington Division of Police (2011)
- Commander's Letter of Appreciation, Lexington Division of Police (2010)
- Unit Citation Bureau of Investigation, Lexington Division of Police (2009)
- Unit Citation Domestic Violence Investigator, Lexington Division of Police (2007)
- DUI Top Cop 2nd Place, Lexington Division of Police (2007)
- Wheaties Everyday Champion Kentucky, Wheaties Cereal (2002)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director II, Enforcement and Compliance
Office of Medical Cannabis, Commonwealth of KY
01.2025 - Current
Enforcement and Compliance Program Branch Manager
Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis
06.2024 - 01.2025
Program Investigator III
Office of Inspector General, Commonwealth of KY
05.2023 - 05.2024
Court Designated Specialiest
Administrative Office of the Courts of Kentucky
04.2023 - 05.2023
Title IX Coordinator and Lead Investigator
Georgetown College
07.2021 - 03.2022
Director of Campus Safety
Georgetown College
02.2020 - 01.2023
Detective/Law Enforcement Instructor
Lexington Division of Police
09.2003 - 07.2012
Intern
Lexington Division of Police
05.2002 - 08.2002
Owner/Chief Instructor
Masterson's Martial Arts and Personal Protection
07.2001 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Justice Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Criminal Justice Concentration
Georgetown College
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