Open To Work
Andrew Yubeta
Tucson,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Correctional Sergeant specializing in regulatory compliance and staff training. Led teams in high-pressure environments, enhancing facility operations through proactive supervision and strategic policy enforcement. Committed to applying strong work ethic and adaptability to tackle new challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department of Corrections
Tucson, Arizona
09.2006 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities in correctional facility.
- Enforced safety protocols and regulations among inmates and staff.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure facility compliance and security.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Managed incident reports, documenting and addressing security breaches promptly.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Mediated conflicts among inmates to maintain a safe environment.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Trained new correctional officers on policies and emergency procedures.
- Coordinated inmate transportation for court appearances and medical appointments.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.
- Collaborated with medical personnel in determining appropriate treatment plans for mentally ill inmates.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Assigned inmates to appropriate cells based on security levels and behavioral needs.
- Ensured operational functionality and safety standards were met throughout the facility.
Education
GED -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01-1999
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Policy enforcement
- Regulatory compliance
- Security procedures
- Operational strategy
- Emergency response
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Crowd control
- Effective communication
- Inmate transportation
- Facility security
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident reporting
- Facility operations
- Performance oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Inmate transportation
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Problem resolution
- Policy execution
- Correctional law
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance techniques
- Correctional law
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department of Corrections
09.2006 - 05.2026
GED -
Pima Community College