Alexis Emmanuel Acosta
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Assertive Correctional Officer with 9 years of experience enforcing rules to keep order within jails and prisons. Calm and dependable individual trained in defensive tactics and conflict resolution. Polished in monitoring inmate behavior and conduct to prevent crime and escapes.
Seasoned Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Dutiful Correctional Officer with 6 years of experience supervising inmate interactions for safety and compliance. Brings moral code and crisis-management techniques to maintain productive environment for rehabilitation. Focuses on individual security within all interactions with inmates and staff.
Observant Correctional Officer with over 6 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Focused Correctional facilities professional versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
San Luis, AZ
08.2016 - Current
- Hours worked per week: 40 hours.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Ensure safety, security, and accountability of public, staff, inmates and equipment.
- I have conducted security device inspections to ensure safety and prevent escapes (I.E. Locks, windows, vents gates.
- With ensuring safety I conduct formal and informal counts to ensure accountability.
- Conduct health and weltare checks on fellow staff members to ensure staff is safe, alive and well.
- Search and properly remove nuisance and or dangerous contraband.
- Conduct outer and inner perimeter checks (I.E Looking for footprints, articles of clothing, rope, wholes in ground or fenced areas where inmates are not authorized to be, unlocked/opened gates or doors.
- I follow proper procedures for when an inmate is asking for protective custody.
- I respond to emergency situations and follow the correct procedures pertaining to the job.
- Complete Yearly training on safety and security equipment successtully. (I.E. automated external defibrillator,handcufts, belly chains, firearms).
- Maintain accurate logs and paperwork pertaining to the job.
- I have worked a variety of shits and in different custody yards depending on job demands.
Machine Operator
Barco Stamping Metal Company
Yuma, AZ
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
Tucson, AZ08.2016
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ05.2011
Skills
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate rights
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Evidence preservation
- Non-violent intervention
- Strategic planning and organization
- Excellent problem solver
- Behavioral disorders familiarity
- File and record maintenance
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- First aid and CPR certified
- Crisis management
- Observation
- Safety
- Criminal Justice
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
08.2016 - Current
Machine Operator
Barco Stamping Metal Company
08.2014 - 11.2015
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School