1. Joshua N. Cuetara
1 East Vigue St. Apt.#5
Winslow, ME 04901
Cell (207) 877-4312
jcuetara@mewg.cap.gov
PROFILE
Seasoned Safety Officer/Homeland Security Officer/Training Officer/Police Officer with a concentration in
public safety and security. Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility without supervision, able to
initiate plans and make independent decisions. Highly adept at building, negotiating and influencing
strong internal and external alliances. Motivated, self-directed, professionally mature, multi-tasked
individual with excellent performance and communication skills. Enjoys both practical application of skills
as well as being an experienced instructor. Seeks continued challenges in public or private service that
utilizes existing skills and that requires further growth and development.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
* Instructor for EMRTC Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness/Prevention and
Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
* Instructor for ACBIRC Advanced Chemical and Biological Sampling and Response
* Certified Reserve Police Officer 2008-2015
* Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist since 2001
* Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician since 2001
* Certified Firefighter I since 1993
* Certified and Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) since 1998
* Certified Regional Forest Ranger - Maine Department of Conservation
* Instructor at Center for Domestic Preparedness AWR 160
* Instructor at Center for Domestic Preparedness IS-300&IS-400 FEMA Incident Command Course
* Instructor for Counter Terrorism Operations Support AWR 140
* Instructor for MEMA Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness
* Nationally Certified Incident Commander Level II
* Ground Team Leader - USAF/AUX-CAP
* State Emergency Services Officer/Homeland Security Officer– USAF/AUX-CAP
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Motor Coach Operator, Concord Coach Lines, Portland, ME 2016 - Present
Safety/Security Officer, Sappi Fine Paper Company, Skowhegan, ME 2001 - 2016
Reserve Patrolman, Clinton Police Department, Clinton, ME 2008 - 2015
Training Captain – Rescue, Canaan Volunteer Fire Department, Canaan, ME 1997 - 2001
Senior Prison Guard/Firefighter, Maine State Prison, Thomaston, ME 1993 - 2001
Detention Care-worker I, Northern Maine Juvenile Detention Facility, Charleston, ME 1997 - 1998
Reserve Corrections Officer, Somerset County Sheriff's Department, Skowhegan, ME 1992 - 1993
Reserve Firefighter, Clinton Fire Department, Clinton, ME 1992 - 1993
USAF/AUX - Civil Air Patrol
Major - Wing Homeland Security Officer 2010 - Present
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3. EDUCATION
Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Vassalboro, ME 2008
Certificate, Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training
Kennebec Valley Technical College, Fairfield, ME 1998
Certificate, GPA: 4.0. Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) Course
Maine State Prison, Thomaston, ME 1993
Certificate, Maximum Security Basic Training
Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Waterville, ME 1993
Certificate, Basic Corrections Course
University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME 1991
Attended, Liberal Arts Program
Lawrence High School, Fairfield, ME 1990
Graduate Diploma
TRAINING
* EMRTC Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents – Las Playas, NM (2011)
* Law Enforcement Protective Measures and Response actions for CBRNE – Anniston, AL (2011)
* ACBRIC Advanced Chemical and Biological Sampling and Response – Dugway, UT (2010)
* EMRTC Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - Socorro, NM (2009)
* Annual Firearms Qualifications – Maine Criminal Justice Academy - Vassalboro, ME (2008)
* Law Enforcement Pre-Service training “100-hour course” - Vassalboro, ME (2008)
* Instructor/Trainer Certification Course - Center for Domestic Preparedness - Anniston, AL (2007)
* Counter Terrorism Operational Support Radiological/Nuclear Response - Mercury, NV (2007/2010)
* Crime Scene Management, HAZMAT Evidence Collection, COBRA - Anniston, AL (2007)
* Incident Command 100, 200, 300, 400 - Center for Domestic Preparedness - Anniston, AL (2007)
* WMD Hazardous Materials Tech/HOT, Center for Domestic Preparedness - Anniston, AL (2006)
* Confined Space Rescue Technician Course - Skowhegan, ME (2001)
* Hazardous Materials Technician, Burgess Associates - Plymouth, ME (2001)
* Bi-annual Firearms Qualification, Maine State Prison - Thomaston, ME (1993-2000)
* Annual Firearms Qualification, Clinton Police Dept/Maine Criminal Justice Academy (2008-2014)
* Professional Firefighter I Course, Fairfield Fire Department - Fairfield, ME (1992)
* Attend several courses through the Air Force Air University and AFIADL for Emergency Services,
Safety, Leadership, and Operational Risk Management (ongoing)
* Attend FEMA EMI training courses including Leadership, Communication, Decision Making and
Problem Solving (ongoing)
LICENSES
* Hazardous Materials Technician/CBRNE Specialist
* Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - Maine Emergency Medical Service
* Healthcare Provider's CPR - American Heart Association; CPR/AED Responder
* Certified Hearing Conservationist - Association of Hearing Conservationists
* Certified Homeland Security General Instructor – Center for Domestic Preparedness
* Class B Driver License with Air Brakes and Passenger Bus Endorsements
HONORS
* Richard MacDonald Emergency Services Award for Outstanding Service - Maine Wing, Civil Air
Patrol (2008)
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4. * Officer of the Year – Maine Wing Civil Air Patrol (2007)
* Maurice Cantor Outstanding Service Award - Maine Wing Civil Air Patrol (2006)
* Commendation for Meritorious Action - Maine State Prison (2000)
* Commendation for Meritorious Action - Maine State Prison (1996)
* Commendation for Meritorious Action - Maine State Prison (1995)
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