Raul Godinez

Duties as an extraction and infusion technician are for executing extraction, infusion, processing, and packaging plans in keeping with the company's operating procedures for cannabis production. Technicians conduct the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the cannabis production cycle, including packaging, and labeling of cannabis for our customers.

Laboratory duties included learning the extraction process to facilitate and drive distillate and concentrate production and performed a broad range of duties related to day-to-day operations and production of oil. That includes the preparation of solutions, supplies, materials and equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities and the proper and safe use of equipment and materials.

Kitchen duties included having the basic knowledge of all daily operations in an edible and cannabis infused kitchen. Assisting in the preparing of food items and other culinary activities as directed by the kitchen manager. Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and operating all equipment safely in its intended manner.

Packaging duties included operating and maintaining kitchen and packaging systems and equipment. Monitoring, calibrating, running, and troubleshooting systems and stocking and handling inputs and supplies, sanitizing and cleaning production areas, kitchen workspaces and tools.

Ensured daily QA/QC compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state regulations.

Agricultural Police Officers are sworn peace officers of the Department of Agriculture. Officers ensure compliance with all State agricultural laws and regulations in the protection of public health, safety, property, and commerce. Officers are trained Category I peace officers in accordance with requirements established by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Duties and primary focus as a regulatory officer and or inspector are the protection of public safety, protection of livestock owners from theft or loss of livestock through roadway patrol and detailed investigation and enforcement of all agricultural laws with a road interdiction program to prevent the ingress and egress of agricultural products that have not met the mandated requirements of plant or animal health, and livestock identification.

Along with regulating the livestock identification and inspection division, officers are also tasked with testing, inspection, and regulatory compliance for the commercial feed registration program and also assist the departments other divisions when regulatory compliance is required. This includes the divisions of Animal Industry, Plant Industry, Consumer Equitability and Food and Nutrition. All duties performed were in cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies statewide and across the U.S. to ensure the protection of public safety and the agriculture industry.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and livestock owners.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Developed strong rapport with local ranchers and livestock owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their tangible property.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Built excellent rapport and a working relationship with community members to build trust and improve upon communication.

As a Correctional Officer, I established safety and security within a maximum-security prison which housed offenders. I supervised all offender movement and performed routine security checks in both housing units and on institutional grounds throughout the state.

During my tenure as a Correctional Officer I sought and assumed both routine and specialized assignments which led to more responsibility and exposure to critical incidents of greater complexity.

I was appointed to the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) and as a spanish speaking institutional translator where I was tasked with various assignments such as transports, cell extractions, urinalysis exams, the monitoring of written correspondence and phone calls to gain intelligence and criminal evidence on Security Threat Group (STG) members and associates.

I also assumed responsibilities as a certified instructor in impact weapons and as a firearms rangemaster on all department approved weapons in which I coordinated, taught and certified both academy recruits and correctional officers alike.

I have extensive experience in the application of less than lethal weapons, impact weapons and experience in report writing and disciplinary procedures. I have attended numerous multi county/state gang task force conferences to gain knowledge and asserting commonality through muster and nexus with other law enforcement investigators and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Preparing, processing and maintaining forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
• Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
• Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
• Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
• Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
• Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
• Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
• Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
• Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
• Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
• Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
• Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
• Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
• Facilitated rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
• Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
• Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
• Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
• Supervised inmates during meals.

Duties as a Plant Quarantine Inspector were to conduct regulatory inspections of plant materials, watercraft, self-movers, private and commercial vehicles for commodities infested with invasive species or from areas under quarantine that may require additional certifications for compliance and lawful entry or transit through one of CDFA's sixteen exterior border stations under the Plant Health and Pest Prevention Division (PHPPS).

Responsibilities as an inspector included making preliminary identifications for pests or pest damage through unique sampling procedures of a predetermined ratio of all fruit, nut and vegetables for applicable interior and exterior requirements as well as submitting pest damage reports (PDR's) and still digital images to both plant pathologists and entomologists using specialized equipment and computer software.

As an inspector, I conducted these inspections and preliminary pest identifications under the guide of the station manager and supervisors on duty and was assigned the general upkeep and maintenance of the inspection station as needed. All duties were completed in a timely and safe manner with regard to traffic flow and patterns for inspector safety.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Safeguarding agricultural industries by enforcing federal regulations designed to protect domestic plants and animals from foreign pests or diseases.
• Provided guidance to importers, exporters, and travelers on proper quarantine measures, resulting in increased adherence to regulations.
• Maintained detailed records of inspections, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assessed agricultural products for quality control and contamination.
• Enhanced quarantine procedures by implementing rigorous inspection techniques and protocols.
• Collaborated with other inspectors to streamline the inspection process and maintain consistency across all assessments.
• Observed destruction and disposal of condemned items to maintain control and prevent contamination of food chain.
• Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
• Improved inspection accuracy through continuous professional development and training in quarantine policies.
• Reduced potential public health threats by identifying and addressing violations of quarantine regulations.
• Maintained a safe working environment during inspections with strict adherence to personal protective equipment guidelines and safety protocols.

Duties as a Plant Quarantine Inspector were to conduct regulatory inspections of plant materials, watercraft, self-movers, private and commercial vehicles for commodities infested with invasive species or from areas under quarantine that may require additional certifications for compliance and lawful entry or transit through one of CDFA's sixteen exterior border stations under the Plant Health and Pest Prevention Division (PHPPS).

Responsibilities as an inspector included making preliminary identifications for pests or pest damage through unique sampling procedures of a predetermined ratio of all fruit, nut and vegetables for applicable interior and exterior requirements as well as submitting pest damage reports (PDR's) and still digital images to both plant pathologists and entomologists using specialized equipment and computer software.

As an inspector, I conducted these inspections and preliminary pest identifications under the guide of the station manager and supervisors on duty and was assigned the general upkeep and maintenance of the inspection station as needed. All duties were completed in a timely and safe manner with regard to traffic flow and patterns for inspector safety.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Safeguarded agricultural industries by enforcing federal regulations designed to protect domestic plants and animals from foreign pests or diseases.
• Provided guidance to importers, exporters, and travelers on proper quarantine measures, resulting in increased adherence to regulations.
• Maintained detailed records of inspections, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assessed agricultural products for quality control and contamination.
• Enhanced quarantine procedures by implementing rigorous inspection techniques and protocols.
• Collaborated with other inspectors to streamline the inspection process and maintain consistency across all assessments.
• Observed destruction and disposal of condemned items to maintain control and prevent contamination of food chain.
• Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
• Improved inspection accuracy through continuous professional development and training in quarantine policies.
• Reduced potential public health threats by identifying and addressing violations of quarantine regulations.
• Maintained a safe working environment during inspections with strict adherence to personal protective equipment guidelines and safety protocols.