Joshua Meno
Law Enforcement
Fresno,CA
Summary
Investigative Service Unit Officer with extensive experience at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven expertise in evidence collection, crisis response, successfully coordinating multi-agency operations and investigations. Adept at report writing and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with policies while enhancing security operations. Committed to maintaining safety and integrity in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Investigative Service Unit Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Avenal, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Carry out investigation pertaining to gangs, narcotics, homicide, financial, violent crime, and PREA allegations at Avenal State Prison.
- Author/ serve warrants, make arrests, collect evidence, and prepare cases for court.
- Coordinate and carry out different task force operations with outside law enforcement agencies.
- Enforce California Penal Code, Title 15, policy, and procedure.
- Conduct regular searches, carry out investigations and write reports.
- Respond to all incidents, alarms, and medical emergencies.
- Instruct classes on prison security threat groups, crime scene, and evidence preservation.
- 1 year of experience as a probationary team member on the Crisis Response Team (Team 8) as a Tactical Operator.
Physical Plant Clerk
University of California, Merced
Fresno, CA
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Assist facility management in the maintenance of the UC Center.
- Provide facility repairs, event set-ups, tech support, media set-up, and customer service.
Security Supervisor
Falcon Private Security
Fresno, CA
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated security for events, work sites, and supervised security staff.
- Responded to alarm calls, provided customer service, armed / unarmed security, mobile/ foot patrol, first aid, loss prevention, and incident report writing.
- During my time with Falcon Security I had the pleasure of working along with Fresno Police Department, Fresno Fire Department, and UC Merced.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services related to security operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources and personnel.
- Created schedules for security personnel shift rotations and monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Administrative Manager/ Security Contractor
U.S. Department of Defense/ KBSS
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted in managing 395 personnel, including 6 U.S. expats and 25 NATO Special Operations Forces.
- Provided Human Resources support for Forward Operation Base.
- Prepared employment papers and badge packets for base clearances and wrote incident reports.
- Coordinated logistics, payroll preparation, and cash reconciliation tasks.
- Executed all assignments from site and assistant site manager effectively.
- Served as shooter for Quick Reaction Force, responding to emergency and high-threat situations.
- Conducted perimeter patrols, enforcing policies among 53 armed guard towers.
- Completed contraband searches and inventoried weapons and ammunition.
- Provided counterterrorism intelligence for multiple agencies.
- Conducted counternarcotic operations.
- Assisted in security patrols.
Basic Marine
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Trained and graduated with India Company 3rd Battalion in the year of 2011.
- During my training I earned skills in Basic Land Navigation, Weapons Operations, Leadership, Basic IED Identification, Small Unit Patrol Movements, Combat First Aid, and Basic Outdoor Survival.
- During my time with the Marine Corps I also volunteered with the funeral detail at MCRD.
Security Supervisor
Falcon Private Security
Fresno, CA
01.2009 - 05.2011
- I coordinated security for events, work sites, and supervised security staff.
- I responded to alarm calls, provided customer service, armed / unarmed security, mobile/ foot patrol, first aid, loss prevention, and incident report writing.
- During my time with Falcon Security I had the pleasure of working along with Fresno Police Department, Fresno Fire Department, and UC Merced.
Police Officer
Chowchilla Police Department
Chowchilla, CA
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Enforced state laws, local ordinances, and traffic laws.
- Arrested suspected violators of the law, responded to citizen-initiated calls for service, conducted investigations, patrolled city streets, checked for warrants/ wants on persons, identified, collected, and preserved evidence.
- Responded to medical emergencies, animal control calls, mediated domestic disputes, prepared various reports and documents to complete investigations.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
Security Officer
Ares Security Group, Inc. Private Security
Fresno, CA
01.2005 - 10.2008
- Provided armed security for multiple federally contracted sites.
- I monitored security cameras/alarm systems, issued clearance badges, performed interior/ exterior patrols, responded to medical emergencies, and carried out task for special agents for the Department of Treasury.
- Assisted the onsite K-9 unit in all vehicle searches.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
National University
Fresno, CA11-2017
POST Re-Cert - Peace Officer Academy
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA01.2017
POST Re-Cert - Peace Officer Academy
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA01.2013
Basic POST Certification - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06-2007
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Evidence collection
- Law enforcement
- Report writing
- Policy enforcement
- Security operations
- Emergency management
- Crisis response
- Case preparation
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Case management
- Counternarcotics operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Patrol and community policing
- Teaching
Certification
- PREA-LDI Course
- BIC-Basic Investigators Course
- ICI Core Course
- POST Correctional Academy
- POST Basic Police Academy
- Gang and Narcotic Investigations
- Certificate of Training TruNarc
- Search Warrant Writing for Narcotics
- Gang Enforcement Officer
- DEA-UAS Training
- Teachers for Teachers Course (T4T)
- California Narcotics Officer Association- Narco Safety and Emerging Drug Trends
- Recognizing Illicit and Abused Drugs-HIDTA
- Transnational Organized Crime-HIDTA
- Digital Technology Search Warrants and Investigations-HIDTA
- DUI Marijuana Investigations-HIDTA
- Mexican Cartels and Culture-Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
- Gang Intelligence and Investigations-HIDTA
- Searching Cars and Occupants-Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training
Awards
- Certificate of Commendation
- National Defense Service Medal
- Rifle Expert Badge
Accomplishments
- Letter of Recognition from the Commander of the CDCR Academy, 2018.
- Received a Commendation by the United States Army Task Force Granite Sergeant Major and Battalion Commander. For exceptionally meritorious service while serving in support of Task Force Granite and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, 2013.
- Received Expert Rifleman Badge and National Defense Service Medal from the United States Marine Corps, 2011.
- Attended the American Academy of Martial Arts for 12 years, earning my Blackbelt in mixed martial arts, 2001.
References
1. Ken Shockley-Investigator, FedEx- (559)259-7003
2. Brandon Barnett-Special Agent, CDCR Office of Internal Affairs-(559)392-2012
3. Phil Jensen-Lieutenant, CDCR- (559)907-7664
4. Anthony Morales-Electronic Security Systems & Antiterrorism Analyst-(559)473-5525
5. Trevor Brazelton- Lieutenant, ISU Avenal State Prison, CDCR- (559)386-0587 x6025
6. Rudy Cortez-Lieutenant, CDCR-(559)740-2586
7. Erichson Felix- Sergeant, CDCR-(559)978-4056
8. Martin Maldonado-Officer,CDCR-(559)380-5769
Timeline
Investigative Service Unit Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2018 - Current
Physical Plant Clerk
University of California, Merced
07.2015 - 08.2018
Security Supervisor
Falcon Private Security
09.2014 - 11.2015
Administrative Manager/ Security Contractor
U.S. Department of Defense/ KBSS
04.2013 - 12.2013
Basic Marine
United States Marine Corps
03.2011 - 02.2012
Security Supervisor
Falcon Private Security
01.2009 - 05.2011
Police Officer
Chowchilla Police Department
10.2008 - 01.2009
Security Officer
Ares Security Group, Inc. Private Security
01.2005 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
National University
POST Re-Cert - Peace Officer Academy
Fresno City College
POST Re-Cert - Peace Officer Academy
Fresno City College
Basic POST Certification - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fresno City College