Alvin Amilcar
Belle Glade,Fl.
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with 8 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.
To secure a position in a professional environment where I can utilize my training, skills, and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Broward Transitional Center
04.2018 - Current
- Performs duties related to ICE detention standards, processing, safeguarding, and security of detainees
- Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline
- Conducts a security and sanitation check of all areas
- Inventories all equipment and notates every event in the logbook
- Enforces rules and regulations of the Performance Based National Detention Standards
- Provides care, custody, and control of detainees at all times
- Oversees and monitors the activities of the detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas, and visitation areas
- Occasionally assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, health services, perimeter security, visitation, intake, front lobby, and etc., as required by management.
Detention Officer
South Bay Correctional Facility
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Supervises inmates in housing units; instructs inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervises the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates
- Makes periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiates counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintains control and discipline; prevents the introduction of contraband into the institution
- Checks inmate mail for possible contraband; maintains a periodic patrol inside/outside the institution to maintain security and integrity
- Maintains all applicable logs, reports, and official documents as required
- Monitors, supervises, and screens inmate visitor traffic; monitors periguard system; observes traffic in and around the compound
- Follows the proper procedures for property intake with various inventory methods
- Promotes facility cleanliness and reports the need for maintenance or repairs
- Ensures that all visitors are following the visitation guidelines prior to entering the designated visitation area.
Youth Care Worker
Palm Beach Youth Academy
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Administers security for all participants and provides mentorship to youth care
- Organizes workshops for small groups and assists departments to organize educational services
- Collaborates with various departments and develops and implements plans for various therapeutic activities for clients
- Ensures neat and clean rooms and maintains an optimal level of hygiene
- Monitors resident requirements and analyzes all physical and emotional needs
- Maintains a record of equipment, supplies, and other items
- Plans and supervises efficient recreational activities for residents.
Cable Technician
Communications Unlimited
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Provides service and customer support during field visits or dispatches
- Maintains post equipment by completing daily equipment inventory, yard checks, and door checks
- Manages all on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks
- Diagnoses errors or technical problems and determines proper solutions
- Ensures all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations
- Completes paperwork such as timesheets, checklists, vehicle inspection reports, and service orders
- Manages pole climbing and work at heights and small confined spaces
- Develops in-depth knowledge of National Building codes and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05.2011
Skills
- Patience and Tolerance
- Emergency Response
- Behavioral observation
- Physical restraint
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Security Procedures
- Creole Fluency
- Booking procedures
- Weapons/Firearms training
- Report Preparation
- Trained in defensive tactics
Volunteer Experience
University of Nevada Las Vegas football strength and conditioning program, Las Vegas, NV, 01/15, 07/15
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Detention Officer
Broward Transitional Center
04.2018 - Current
Detention Officer
South Bay Correctional Facility
06.2016 - 04.2018
Youth Care Worker
Palm Beach Youth Academy
04.2016 - 07.2016
Cable Technician
Communications Unlimited
11.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Sequoias