Aaron Ochoa
Santa Rosa,TX
Summary
Seasoned Corrections Officer with background in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Known for strong crisis management skills, effective communication, and ability to handle stressful situations. Demonstrated success in fostering rehabilitation by implementing various programs tailored to inmate needs. Skilled at building trust among inmates, staff, and administration while ensuring compliance with facility rules and regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Geo Group Inc
La Villa, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised inmate behavior to prevent escape attempts, crime, and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate and staff safety.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
- Served meals and monitored medication distribution.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of detainees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2021
Skills
- Effective Communication and Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
- Security Operations and Procedures
- Inmate Supervision and Discipline
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Geo Group Inc
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley