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ANDREW CORTESE

Pueblo,CO

Summary

  • Experienced professional integrating CDOC mission statement into daily job duties with proven ability to align work objectives with organizational goals. Skilled in executing tasks while upholding company mission and values.
  • Experienced professional in criminal justice systems with in-depth knowledge of state statutes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Familiar with department Administrative Regulations, policy, standards, and guidelines.
  • Dedicated and reliable professional with a strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Self-motivated professional with exceptional self-control and a proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and delivering results under stressful situations. Highly skilled in maintaining composure and focus while in the midst of high-pressure situations.
  • Results-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to inspire teamwork among staff members.
  • Observant professional with strong visual and auditory abilities to detect changes, inappropriate activity, hazards, and security breaches. Skilled in effectively communicating relevant information.
  • Observes and monitors inmate whereabouts, ensuring accurate counts in assigned areas.
  • Experienced professional adept at studying information and delivering comprehensive, legible accounts of events. Skilled in written communication and meticulous in attention to detail. Able to effectively summarize complex information in a concise manner.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer- Arrowhead Correctional Facility

Colorado Department of Corrections
02.2018 - Current
  • I have the ability and training to work with a diverse population which pertains to; respectfully communicate with offender families and the public; as well when it comes to variety situations, and offenders through daily monitoring
  • The custody Classification levels I have been trained to work with: Level 1: Minimum Level 2: Minimum restrictive Level 3: Medium Level 4: Closed Level 5: Maximum All these levels pertain to:
  • Conduct searches which can detect attributes of objects such as size, shape and texture during searches and to manipulate security equipment
  • Control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups
  • Visually observe and audibly hear in order to observe changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information
  • Remain alert at all times and observant throughout shift
  • Visually observe and monitor offender whereabouts and maintain an accurate count in assigned areas
  • Attending Roll Call
  • Transported Offenders
  • Perform universal Pat downs and strip outs
  • Familiar PREA Regulations

Senior Officer Specialists

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Florence, CO
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.

Monitoring Tech III

Battelle
Pueblo
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed and performed initial startup, commissioning, and system function tests of highly specialized agent monitoring networks (Miniature Continuous Air Monitoring System [MINICAMS] and Depot Area Air Monitoring System [DAAMS]).
  • Developed instrument and method inspection criteria and performs routine operations and maintenance in support air monitoring branch requirements.
  • Developed sampling plans or work orders to facilitate routine maintenance, corrective maintenance or waste sampling using specialized collection equipment.

Accounts Receivable

Cornerstone Roofing
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible to provide customer service and basic book keeping;
  • Maintain extensive customer accounts and files
  • Collect and track money/funds from customers
  • Process Insurance billing
  • Provided front desk customer service;
  • Answering Phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating communication among company departments.

Operator/ Self-employed

Lawn Mowing and Yard Service
05.2011 - 01.2018
  • Customer Services
  • Quote on lawn care services, schedule appointments
  • Aeration, leaf removal, and lawn mowing

Cook/Server

Good Fellas Italian Restaurant
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Enhanced client support functions.
  • Facilitated effective communication across dining and kitchen areas
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

Barista/Server

Donut Oven
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Customer Services
  • Wait on customers, take coffee and food orders
  • Meal Prep
  • Balance Register
  • Process credit card and cash payments
  • Professional clean business for operation

Advertiser

AA Best Roofing
02.2011 - 01.2013
  • Customer Service
  • Advertise door to door roofing Specials, explaining to customers of services that AA Best Roofing can provide
  • O Take customer information and submit it to office clerks

Shift Leader

Cold Stone Creamery
02.2011 - 03.2012
  • Customer Service
  • Take orders from customer, prepare ice-cream orders
  • Professional clean business for operation
  • Open and close Business
  • Prepare Register for orders, balance and run tapes on register

Education

High School Diploma -

Goal Academy High School
Pueblo, CO
01.2012

Studied Criminal Justice -

Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO

Skills

  • Communication expertise (listening, verbal and written)
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Crisis Management

Accomplishments

  • Warden Coin recipient 2021

Timeline

Senior Officer Specialists

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2023 - 03.2024

Monitoring Tech III

Battelle
06.2023 - 07.2023

Correctional Officer- Arrowhead Correctional Facility

Colorado Department of Corrections
02.2018 - Current

Accounts Receivable

Cornerstone Roofing
06.2016 - 01.2018

Cook/Server

Good Fellas Italian Restaurant
01.2015 - 06.2016

Barista/Server

Donut Oven
05.2014 - 11.2014

Operator/ Self-employed

Lawn Mowing and Yard Service
05.2011 - 01.2018

Advertiser

AA Best Roofing
02.2011 - 01.2013

Shift Leader

Cold Stone Creamery
02.2011 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

Goal Academy High School

Studied Criminal Justice -

Pueblo Community College

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