Adan Vela
Pearsall,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Of Intake
The Geo Group
Pearsall, TX
11.2008 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with National Detention Standards, American Correction Association regulations, Performance Based National Detention Standards, and Geo company policies.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted administrative security rounds as Deputy Warden to ensure facility preparedness, sanitation, and proper staffing was achieved in compliance with PBNDS.
- Assessed Geo employees' skill sets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Educated, coached, and applied disciplinary action for staff and detainee population for all rule or procedural violations by implementing progressive disciplinary action.
- Resolved conflicts between employees and detainees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures according to PBNDS (Performance Based National Detention Standards).
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members annually.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Led a team of over 200 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent service.
- The Department Head of the Detainee Property Department ensured accountability of funds and personal valuables, contraband search, cleanliness, and sanitation of all detainees' personal property. Resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Department Head of Classification for all Detainees, classified according to arrest encounters, and any other law enforcement information provided by Federal, State, and or other Countries to help score, classify and house Detainees according to their criminal history to ensure appropriate and safe housing.
- Department Head of the Grievance Department overseeing all detainee grievances, resolving issues, accounting, and tracking detainee complaints, and ensuring complaints were managed in accordance with National Detention Standards.
- Department Head of Law Library, ensuring that all detainees' requests for legal access to court rulings, law books, and supplies were granted, ensuring ample time to work on their immigration cases was given in accordance with National Detention Standards.
- Department Head of Intake providing screening and search of detainee property for contraband entering a secured facility
Lieutenant
The Geo Group
Pearsall, TX
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
- Interpreted rules and regulations governing the operations of a correctional facility.
- Served as liaison between management staff and other agencies involved in detainee programming initiatives.
- Provided leadership and supervision to 100 subordinate staff.
- Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
- Maintained accurate records for detainees in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
- Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and other members of the criminal justice system.
- Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
- Participated in court proceedings as required by law or department policy.
- Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal statutes regarding treatment of inmates.
- Implemented appropriate discipline measures following review of investigation results.
- Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy.
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
Seargeant
The Geo Group
Pearsall, TX
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Overseeing 75 Detention Officers daily, ensuring detainee accountability, safety, and sanitation.
- Enforced security regulations, policies, and procedures within the facility.
- Organized daily work schedules for subordinate personnel based on needs assessment analysis results.
- Investigated incidents resulting from violations of security regulations or criminal activity occurring within the facility.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided guidance and advice to subordinate personnel on a variety of issues relating to their job responsibilities.
- Monitored detainee activities and behavior to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular searches of cells, common areas, visitors, and mail. To detect contraband items.
- Conducted investigations into detainee complaints and allegations of misconduct.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility's physical environment including buildings, grounds, equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and effectively.
- Prepared comprehensive reports documenting all aspects of assigned investigations.
- Participated in disciplinary hearings for inmates as necessary.
- Supervised and provided direction to subordinate officers in the performance of their duties.
- Performed Cell extractions and team leader for use of force cell team.
- Trained in self-defense techniques and Use of Force training for staff in compliance with Federal Law.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
Dilley, TX
04.1995 - 12.2006
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Served as liaison between families of inmates ensuring they were kept informed about their loved ones' progress in custody.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Mission, TX05-1993
Skills
- PPE use
- Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
- [Type] Software Proficiency
- Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Relations
- Leadership
- Calm Under Pressure
- Collaboration
- Recordkeeping
- Public Speaking
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Peewee Football coach 10 years.
- Acts team member for 20 years provide guidance and bible study.
Timeline
Lieutenant
The Geo Group
02.2012 - 12.2014
Seargeant
The Geo Group
01.2010 - 12.2012
Chief Of Intake
The Geo Group
11.2008 - 01.2024
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
04.1995 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Mission High School