Alex Gillam
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Youth Detention Officer with Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, adept in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Enhanced facility safety through vigilant behavioral observation and contraband reduction. Demonstrated patience and tolerance, ensuring inmate and staff security. Successfully managed high-risk situations, achieving a 20% decrease in incidents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Detention Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
08.2024 - Current
- Swiftly responded to emergencies, employing appropriate force to ensure inmate and facility safety.
- Provided medical assistance during emergency situations to support well-being of inmates.
- Processed new detainees by photographing and fingerprinting, ensuring accurate records.
- Conducted thorough inspections of cells and common areas to enhance facility safety.
- Managed daily operations, supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Maintained safety for inmates and staff through clear communication and strict protocol adherence.
- Documented daily incidents and maintained logs of inmate activities for oversight.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
Caney Creek
Conroe, TXSkills
- Patience and tolerance
- Emergency response
- Physical restraint
- Behavioral observation
- Body and cell searches
- De-escalation techniques
- Headcounts
- Surveillance
Timeline
Youth Detention Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
08.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 08.2024
Caney Creek