Andres Rubalcava
Castaic,CA
Summary
Focused Custody Deputy offering 15-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Custody Officer
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office
10.2012 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of inmate behavior, documenting incidents as needed for further action or review.
- Improved communication between staff members, leading to increased teamwork and seamless shift changes.
- Safeguarded the well-being of officers and inmates alike through rigorous emergency preparedness drills and protocols.
- Issued proper clothing, toiletries, and bedding materials upon intake, promoting a sense of dignity among incoming detainees.
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Assisted in the transportation of detainees to court appearances, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Collaborated with other officers to maintain order and enforce disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Conducted periodic cell inspections, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with facility standards.
- Developed rapport with inmates, fostering mutual respect that contributed to overall facility stability.
- Managed daily population counts, ensuring accurate accounting of individuals within custody at all times.
- Minimized conflicts within the facility by effectively mediating disputes between inmates.
- Supervised visitation activities between inmates and their visitors while maintaining security and order throughout interactions.
- Provided timely medical attention for inmates by coordinating closely with healthcare professionals onsite.
- Monitored meal distribution and ensured dietary restrictions were adhered to while promoting an atmosphere of respect during mealtimes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 150+ inmates at the MSF.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
State Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 10.2012
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CAHigh School Diploma -
Pittsburg Senior High School
Pittsburg, CA06.2003
Skills
- Restraint Techniques
- Verbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Assertiveness
- Inmate Supervision
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate monitoring
- Physical restraint
- Security Procedures
- Inmate rights knowledge
- Headcounts
- Key Control
- Surveillance
- Crisis Intervention
- Emergency Response
- Safety and Security
- Correctional facility procedures
- Inmate Transport
- Safety and security enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Observation
- Cell Inspections
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Firearm Safety
- Booking procedures
- Firearms Training
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid Certification
- Incident Reporting
- Central and pod control
- Crisis intervention training
Timeline
Custody Officer
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office
10.2012 - Current
State Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 10.2012
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Los Medanos College
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg Senior High School
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