America Martinez
Garland,TX
Summary
Reliable hardworking Detention Officer with 15 years of experience in a jail/correctional setting. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness along with skilled handling and managing activities of offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security. Proven success enforcing facility policies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer/Compliance Officer
Carrollton Jail
Carrollton, TX
12.2008 - Current
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Facilitated video arraignment processes as part of judicial process.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of inmates.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and to Dallas /Denton/Collin County
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Compliance Officer ensures application and compliance of safety standards, health laws and regulations within correctional institution.
- Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to jail settings.
Detention Service Officer
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
Dallas, TX
10.2006 - 12.2008
- Used manual force and defensive tactics to establish and maintain physical control over uncooperative or combative subjects.
- Transported inmates to and from court, medical appointments and other correctional facilities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Inspected facility regularly for security breaches, contraband and unsanitary conditions.
- Recorded information on prisoner identification, charges and incidences of inmate disturbance.
- Processed property and cash bond payments for bail.
- Observed conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Performed physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches.
- Monitored door access and security cameras to provide safety and security of facility.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Education
Legal Secretary - Legal Assistant
Central Texas Commercial College
Dallas, TX1990
High School Diploma -
W. H. Adamson High School
Dallas, TX10.1989
Skills
- Head Counts
- Corrections
- Control Room Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Contraband Searching
- Incident Reporting
- Inmate Transport
- Facility Inspections
- Inmate Supervision
- Administration and Management
- Safety Precautions
- Conduct Monitoring
- Restraint Techniques
- Detail-Oriented
- Ethics
- Conflict Resolution
- Resilience
- Interpersonal Communication
- Systems Monitoring
- Institution Security
- Spanish Fluency
- Crisis Intervention
- Court Procedures
- Time Management
- Safety and Security
- Inmate Processing
- Inmate Custody
- Inmate Restraint
- Practical Problem Solving
- Law and Government
- First Aid Certification
- Dedication
- Courtroom Practices
- Rule Enforcement
- Cell Inspections
- Security Procedures
- CPR Certified
- Performance Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Fire Prevention and Safety
- Legal Compliance
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Compliance
- Employee Relations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detention Officer/Compliance Officer
Carrollton Jail
12.2008 - Current
Detention Service Officer
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
10.2006 - 12.2008
Legal Secretary - Legal Assistant
Central Texas Commercial College
High School Diploma -
W. H. Adamson High School