Anubis Pharaoh

My duties as a Recreation Specialist require me to:

• Assist in the supervision and operations of the recreation and leisure time program for the inmate population.
• Survey and analyze suggestions from the inmate population. Determine supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled activities for the recreation department.
• Establish and plan recreational activities based upon research of inmate needs and activity levels.
• Coordinate intramural programs and tournaments for the department with other departments within the institution to assure that there are no problems with institution security.
• Purchase equipment and supplies for recreational programs.
• Orchestrate, schedule, and supervise holiday recreational activities. Establish and manage tournament rosters.
• Develop, improvise, and adapt the various recreational activities to a wide range of participant interests and needs.
• Modify, adapt, expand, or revise plans for scheduled sports events and activities, due to institutional needs, security, or adverse weather, etc.
• Make sure appropriate recreational activities take place in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Plan, develop, and implement special recreation programs, i.e., yoga, softball, aerobics, kickball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, horseshoes, flag football, badminton, soccer, and other physical competitions.
• Assist the Recreation Supervisor and the other recreation/sports specialists in planning.
• Organize, counsel, and administer recreation activities and programs which promote the creative, physical, mental, and social development for the inmate population.
• Assist in the supervision of athletic activities and institutional teams participating in community-based activities.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise inmate hobby craft orders and special mail outs.
• Construct and improve recreation activities to meet the needs of special individuals or groups in the inmate population of the institution, to include individual and team sports.
• Plan and develop classes for wellness and leisure time programs.
• Enter and retrieve SENTRY education data on wellness and leisure classes.
• Provide guidance, leisure, and wellness counseling to inmates. Instruct individual inmates and inmate groups in various recreation activities.
• Promote maximum inmate involvement in recreation activities and services through residential committees and other peer groups.
• Assume the responsibility of the Recreation Supervisor or any other recreational staff when necessary.
• Train and supervise inmates in the maintenance of recreational areas and equipment.
• Teach classes in various sports, officiating, and coaching in those sports, and other assorted physical fitness/wellness classes, such as nutrition and wellness.
• Continuously plan, implement, and evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing individual and team physical fitness activities from the standpoint of participant response, resources, unplanned developments and program objectives.
• Adapt and vary program activities based upon these findings. Prepares RP's and budget estimates for the Supervisor of Recreation and maintain records of purchases.
• Determines inmate needs and interests in physical fitness activities, through surveys, attendance at inmate programs, and consultation with unit managers and department heads.
• Serves as physical fitness coordinator for units where security restrictions and concentration of individuals in confined spaces require unusually creative solutions to programming problems and particular sensitivity to conflicts between interpersonal and institutional requirements.

Hours per week: 40

• My duties as an Education and Training Technician require me to:
• Provide technical support and assistance in all aspects of the education department's operation.
• Assist with the maintenance and control of the education department records and files, to include inmate's 6 parts folders, IPP logs, Inter-loan Library forms and receipts, tutor training documents, library clerk training documents, orderly training documents, library surveys, and Secured unit's libraries documentation for SHU and Pretrial Housing.
• Assists with ensuring that all reporting requirements of the education department are completed.
• Create, maintain and file education records for each inmate.
• Type certificates for program completions.
• Coordinate/ correspond with previous schools attended by inmates, and with schools and colleges where inmates may be seeking admission upon release, which includes verifying graduations, GED results, and coordinating enrollment activities with trade schools and or universities.
• Maintain responsibility for the proper care, maintenance, storage and security of all equipment and supplies belonging to the education department. This includes maintaining a supply room and orderly supply closet, in which I have items organized and sorted to maintain proper sanitation and quick access.
• Maintain inventory and submit requests for ordering supplies and equipment, through appropriate staff.
• Submit work requests for necessary and preventative maintenance.
• Record and maintain budgetary data and financial records for inmate pay and provide statistical information to the Supervisor of Education.
• Key education information in the Education Data System (EDS) based on information provided by professional staff, and through my verification of official documents. The system is used for tracking and updating the records of inmate students and other education data. I also use the EDS system to generate reports and to compile statistical data, which is utilized by the SOE and higher levels of management.
• Manage the inmate leisure and law library services, which includes maintaining books and equipment in a usable and orderly manner; monitoring procurement and receipt of materials for the library, i.e. law books, research materials, subscriptions to magazines and/or newspapers; ensuring proper check-out and exchange procedures; and oversee the recruiting and training of inmate library clerks, which includes classes giving on Lexis-Nexis.
• Maintain and coordinate the inter-loan library program with the Seagoville Public Library. This program allows inmates to get additional reading materials not offered in the institutional library.
• Conduct the legal and leisure library runs for special housing units and pretrial jail housing.
• Type, proofread, and edit departmental correspondence and reports for the Supervisor of Education.
• Assist with various workshops as needed and coordinate arrangements for meetings.
• Supervise inmate orderlies, clerks, and tutors, while maintaining accountability for all inmates assigned to the detail.
• Train orderlies and clerks to operate equipment, to include such items as buffers, overhead projectors, DVD players, copiers, laminators, etc.
• Perform routine security inspections throughout the academic and vocational areas.
• Create and maintain files for inmate workers, and create work passes for specific work details.
• Oversee the performance of inmate assigned duties in the Education Department on a daily basis.
• Maintain pay and performance reports monthly for inmates assigned to the Education Department.
• Independently supervise inmate activities in the library, classrooms, and general education department areas.
• Conduct individual education interviews, complete necessary paperwork for verification of GED and/or HS diploma; and input updated status in the EDS system.
• Provide coverage in education classes in the temporary absence of an instructor or program coordinator.
• Help coordinate inmate portfolios with the Re-Entry Career Center and First Step Act initiatives.
• Facilitate and maintain partnership with community librarian for training and resource.
• Facilitate quarterly inmate work skills training.
• Research resources for holidays, special emphasis programs and bulletin board topics.
• Communicate regularly with warehouse staff to coordinate shipment and deliveries.
• Ensure legal library postings and materials are updated regularly.
• Ensure inmate accounts and correspondence to requests are timely.
• Complete necessary paperwork for verification of GED/High School criteria.
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• Serve on A&O Team as a representative of the education team.
• Education Department Purchase Card holder.
• Key, submit, and maintain Time and Attendance documents and reports on all education employees.

Hours per week: 40

My duties as a Unit Secretary require me to:

• Handle routine inquiries from both staff and inmates, providing technical assistance and answering questions regarding the general nature of correctional programs.
• Screen telephone calls and/or personal contacts for staff, utilizing own judgement in directing the caller to the most qualified staff member.
• Maintain subject matter files and records.
• Sets up and maintains logs showing the status of actions and correspondence.
• Ensures that each inmate file includes all required documents and that all documents are properly signed.
• Maintain and file proper educational documents, along with completed certificates.
• Prepare rosters and schedules.
• Use office equipment and word processing software to complete narratives and tabular material.
• Provide Administrative/Clerical support in the implementation of the Attorney General's Victim/Witness Guidelines.
• Utilize office automation and presentation software, such as Word, Office, Acrobat, Powerpoint, Excel, and Edge.
• Provide management assistance and administrative support to the Unit Team while facilitating mission assigned management studies and programs.
• Submit and verify background checks for visitors to enter facility for training and presentations to staff and/or inmates.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, with the knowledge of working equipment such as audio and video equipment.
• Organize and maintain; Bureau of Prisons Program Statements, Operations Memoranda, administrative and regulatory requirements, inmate records for my assigned unit, and file correspondence.
• Enter and retrieve data.
• Execute drafts and/or final form material such as, memoranda, letters, reports, requests, etc., as assigned.
• Performs a variety of administrative support duties such as; taking and transcribing meeting minutes, copying and filing, and appropriate disposal of sensitive documents.
• Coordinate records management functions for administrative/non-medical records with service line records liaisons and management.
• Monitor and audit administrative records created and maintained by service lines.
• Utilize automated data processing systems and electronic equipment to generate, maintain, and produce reports and correspondence.
• Set and schedule Half-way house dates and paper work to secure date and transportation.
• Provide guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures.
• Escort volunteers for programs provided within the Unit Team functions.
• Provide physical security and protection of information, personnel, facilities, installations, or other sensitive materials, resources, or processes against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities.
• Conducting onsite physical security inspections and obtain fingerprints.
• Verify Credentials for visitors and memo updates to be current.
• Utilize the Document Management Systems (DMS) software to scan, track, store, and receive paper or electronic documents and administration procedures.
• Perform routine office procedures such as answering telephone calls, receiving visitors, filing, receiving and distributing mail and record keeping.
• Maintains inmate Central Files within the scope of my duties.
• Along with other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with; responsibility for maintaining strict deadlines for accountability, accounting, administration and management, attention to detail, and customer service along with security of the institution. Correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Hours per week: 40

My duties as a Senior Correctional Officer required me to:

• Maintain for the care, supervision, counseling, and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of the governing facility, maintain inmate accountability, and supervise inmate conduct to ensure the safety and security of the institution and/or outside work details within the institution.
• Maintain custodial control of inmates.
• Work unexpected overtime, Holidays, weekends, irregular hours, during periods of limited staff availability, heavy workloads, or institutional emergencies.
• Respond to hostile or life-threatening situations such as riots, assaults and escape attempts.
• Exercise sound judgment while making life affecting decisions.
• Maintain control and discipline of inmates in such areas as auditoriums, housing units, recreation areas, dining areas, unauthorized areas, and work details on non-institutional assignments provided to military instillations.
• Initiate and participate in the searching of inmates, inmate housing areas, inmate work areas and unauthorized inmate areas to prevent the introduction of contraband.
• Use my knowledge and ability to apply counseling and guidance skills and techniques in order to effectively influence the attitudes, behavior and work habits of inmates.
• Prepare written reports such as incident reports, minor work orders, and memos of involvement in specific incidents.
• Supervise inmate movement and maintain control of areas of responsibility within and outside the institution, to include inmate work details on US Military instillations and property.
• Supervise inmates in living quarters and instruct them in proper sanitation.
• Annually qualify with firearms such as the Remington 870 shotgun, S&W 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and the M16 carbine rifle. Operate the Rapiscan 620XR SMD600 Multi zone Metal Detector.
• Work and assist in running critical posts such as; Rear Gate, Message Center, Post Officer, and the Special Housing Unit. Receive telephone calls and visitors and handle requests for information while working posts such as Control Center, Front Lobby and Visitation.

Hours per week: 40

My duties as an Assistant Track Coach required me to:

• Develop, implement, and plan training programs for sprinters and long jumpers of various age groups.
• Assist in planning hours of practice and scheduling the number of participants by age and gender for official track meets.
• Register and assign volunteers and officials to participate in running and scoring of events.
• Monitor day to day operations of team practice, and coordinate training regimens of sprinters and long jumpers with assistant coaches for each age group from the ages of 6 thru 18.
• Assign and explain activity and event schedules to athletes, assistant coaches, and volunteers during team meetings.
• Communicate individual, team, and organizational requirements; with athletes and community volunteers.
• Assist the Head track coach in planning, organizing, advising on and administering training regimens and programs to promote physical advancement and create good social development and team building.
• Research and utilize a variety of motivational tactics to inspire athletes for practice sessions competitions.
• Organize individual and team counseling sessions with athletes to discuss personal goals, nutritional strategies, training progressions, and address any potential issues with competing.
• Coordinate registration of athletes for individual events prior to meet registration deadlines.
• Develop and create necessary tournament and meet rosters.
• Effectively communicate with athletes and parents regarding the athletic program and individual team member progress.
• Effectively train athletes on new techniques and rules for all of the track and field events to enhance their skills. Maintain records of all the athlete's marks.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, properly setup, and functioning.
• Serve as a liaison between Head Track & Field Coach, track team, and other staff members.
• Supervise large groups of participants and assist in facilitation of daily practices.
• Provide psychological support to athletes in order to help them improve their self-belief, ability to lead, and willingness to undertake responsibilities as athletes and teammates.
• Delegate responsibilities to volunteers.

Hours per week: 20

My duties as a CIS Clerk included:

• Performing office automation duties using a personal computer, mail machine, typing a variety of documents, and maintaining computer files.
• Conducting reviews and data searches on aliens through all available data resources and databases, to include such systems as DACS, RAFACS, CIS, etc. Identifying alien status.
• Advising and assisting other INS employees in routine search tasks.
• Copying, filing, and disposal of sensitive documents according to agency policies. Conducting sensitive file reviews, and properly applying FOIA rules and regulations on informational requests.
• Processing and assembling immigration fees and forms.
• Maintaining immigration fee logs and correspondence, and ensuring that all documents are properly signed.
• Updating automated and manual immigration records with computerized controlled reviews of data.
• Creating records, and transferring of records to varying FCO's within the San Antonio District. Receiving immigration records, and distributing files to appropriate FCO's and/or other departments within the Immigration and Custom Service.
• Maintain alien files and records.
• Locating, verifying, updating, modifying and retiring files to the Federal Records Center.
• Handles routine inquiries from ICE, CIS, and Border Patrol staff, providing technical assistance and answering questions regarding the general nature of case files.
• Deleting records when they have expired under the regulations of INS.
• Managing and using the Fed Ex, DHL, and UPS mailing systems and accounts for the San Antonio District office; while maintaining the accounting records and creating monthly expenditure reports for headquarters.
• Managing the Mail Management Business Intelligent Tool System for the San Antonio District office.
• Performing record audits, CIS computer operations, RAFACS computer operations, and DACS computer operations. Performing liaison duties with INS FCO's nationwide.

Hours per week: 40

My duties as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer required me to:

• Manage scheduling for clients.
• Motivate clients to get results through individualized goal setting, frequent follow-up, and reassessments to show progress.
• Track and record data to show the progress of each client.
• Design a holistic nutrition and exercise plan that was tailored to each client's individual goals. This included a nutrition plan, exercise plan, recipe page, various health tips, supplement recommendations and a healthy food list.
• Assess fitness level with pre-exercise testing and questionnaire.
• Assist with technique and communicated different cues for understanding.
• Assist clients in reaching personal health and fitness goals.
• Complete assessments and reassessments of individual clients to monitor client's starting point and progression throughout goal oriented training.
• Implement fitness programs for clients such as athletes, children, adults, and elderly and performed fitness assessments such as body fat percentage, body mass index, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Persuade new and existing clients to purchase personal training packages.
• Motivate and inspire clients to get results through goal setting, frequent follow-up.
• Assist, monitor, and instruct clients to ensure safe and effective use of equipment.
• Conduct initial workout session including: flexibility, stability, endurance and stamina testing to develop individualized exercise routines best suited for each client.
• Conduct Body Mass Index testing to determine and monitor client's lean mass and weight management goals.
• Educate clients on how to modify exercises appropriately by utilizing proper biomechanics to isolate targeted muscle groups and prevent injuries.
• Aid clients in achieving a sustainable and healthy lifestyle while observing positive changes in body composition and attitude.
• Prepare, assess and implement sports-specific meal plans for athletes.

Hours per week: 24

My duties as a Detention Enforcement Officer included:

• Maintaining responsibility for full service counseling of detainees.
• Maintain custodial care and transportation of federal detainees in the I.N.S. system from the pretrial to the sentenced stage.
• Maintain the safety and security of I.N.S. institutions.
• Gather information and documents from internal sources.
• Investigate sensitive security matters/crimes against persons and make determinations based on the info. acquired to initiate action and/or advise appropriate personnel of the findings for further processing.
• Prepare written reports.
• Assist supervisors in the completion of daily I.N.S. reports & perform statistical analysis.
• Categorize detainees by their violations and detention facilities.
• Provide courtroom security and assist with courtroom proceedings.
• Perform emergency evacuation measures, as needed.
• Liaison between United States I.N.S. Attorneys and the I.N.S.
• File detainee records.
• Generate immigration court lists, and escort detainees to and from court.
• Prisoner transportation.
• Placement and removal of restraints.
• Serve warrants, NTA's, bond letters and finalize the removal of detainees.
• Complete INS documentation & forward files to the records division.
• Perform and assist in meet and greets.
• Operate motor vehicles, to include cars, vans, trucks, and buses. Maintain vehicle logs.
• Act as a CPR and first aid responder.
• Maintain safety and protection of detainees.

Hours per week: 55

My duties as a Detention Enforcement Officer included:

• Maintaining responsibility for full service counseling of detainees.
• Maintain custodial care and transportation of federal detainees in the I.N.S. system from the pretrial to the sentenced stage.
• Maintain the safety and security of I.N.S. institutions.
• Gather information and documents from internal sources.
• Investigate sensitive security matters/crimes against persons and make determinations based on the info. acquired to initiate action and/or advise appropriate personnel of the findings for further processing.
• Prepare written reports.
• Assist supervisors in the completion of daily I.N.S. reports & perform statistical analysis.
• Categorize detainees by their violations and detention facilities.
• Provide courtroom security and assist with courtroom proceedings.
• Perform emergency evacuation measures, as needed.
• Liaison between United States I.N.S. Attorneys and the I.N.S.
• Delegate officer assignments and supervise contract security officers.
• File detainee records.
• Generate immigration court lists, and escort detainees to and from court.
• Prisoner transportation.
• Placement and removal of restraints.
• Serve warrants, NTA's, bond letters and finalize the removal of detainees.
• Complete INS documentation & forward files to the records division.
• Perform and assist in meet and greets.
• Perform IDENT (Automated Biometric Identification System) operations.
• Operate IDENTIX fingerprint scanning System.
• Operate DACS (Deportable Alien Control System computer System).
• Operate motor vehicles, to include cars, vans, trucks, and buses.
• Maintain vehicle logs.
• Conduct operations as desk officer: which included the duties of receiving, answering, directing and managing phone calls; receiving and releasing detainees; transferring custody of detainees; arranging housing and accommodations for detainees with local, state, and contract facilities; and issuing of vehicles to personnel for escort operations.
• Act as a CPR and first aid responder.
• Maintain safety and protection of detainees.

Hours per week: 55

• My duties as a Substitute Teacher included but were not limited to: Performing all the duties of the absent teacher as required by the school, its curriculum and administration.
• Familiarizing myself with the school layout, lesson procedures & the emergency exit routes for an assigned class.
• Checking to ensure there is sufficient learning material in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
• Instructing assigned classes in the properly allocated location at the times designated by school schedule.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and correct administrative records pertaining to a pupil's attendance and progress.
• Maintaining normal classroom routines, discipline and procedures in a lesson to ensure there is a learning structure.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities.
• Evaluating student behavior.

Hours per week: 16

My duties as an Assistant Track & Field Coach/Coordinator of Events & Equipment required me to:

• Supervise the operation of the team athletic and equipment program under direction of the Athletic Coordinator and Head Track & Field Coach.
• Develop, implement, and plan training programs for sprinters and long jumpers of various age groups.
• Plan hours of practice and schedule/coordinate number of participants by age and gender for official track meets.
• Register and assign volunteers and officials to participate in running and scoring of events.
• Monitor day to day operations of team practice, and coordinate training regimens of sprinters and long jumpers with assistant coaches for each age group from the ages of 6 thru 18.
• Draft announcements for recruiting and registration.
• Arrange for supplies and services needed to accomplish activities, training, and events.
• Assign and explain activity and event schedules to athletes, assistant coaches, and volunteers during team meetings.
• Communicate individual, team, and organizational requirements; with athletes and community volunteers.
• Schedule and monitor fundraising events.
• Assist the Head track coach in planning, organizing, advising on and administering training regimens and programs to promote physical advancement and create good social development and team building.
• Assists the program with all funding involved and making recommendations for improvements in funding, along with other support services.
• Research and utilize a variety of motivational tactics to inspire athletes for practice sessions competitions.
• Organize individual and team counseling sessions with athletes to discuss personal goals, nutritional strategies, training progressions, and address any potential issues with competing.
• Coordinate registration of athletes for individual events prior to meet registration deadlines.
• Develop and create necessary tournament and meet rosters, etc., and assure that appropriate events take place in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Effectively communicate with athletes and parents regarding the athletic program and individual team member progress.
• Effectively train athletes on new techniques and rules for all of the track and field events to enhance their skills.
• Continuously plan, implement and evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing individual and team physical fitness and training activities from the standpoint of participant response, resources, unplanned developments and program objectives.
• Adapt and vary program activities based upon these findings.
• Maintain records of all the athlete's marks.
• Assist in planning and organizing of track meets and competitions with other track team and coaches, utilizing league sanctioned guidelines and equipment.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, properly setup, and functioning.
• Coordinate and assist in the procurement and purchase of equipment and supplies needed to support the athletic program, with local and national vendors.
• Serve as a liaison between Head Track & Field Coach, track team, and other staff members.
• Supervise large groups of participants.
• Assist in arranging for community resources to hold events and competitions.
• Provide psychological support to athletes in order to help them improve their self-belief, ability to lead, and willingness to undertake responsibilities as athletes and teammates.
• Delegate responsibilities to volunteer helpers.
• Coordinate and procure transportation and lodging for athletes.
• Scheduled and publicizes tournaments, and meets, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants and in providing the widest possible range of events and activities in terms of interests, needs, and time constraints.
• Train and supervise staff, coaches, and volunteers in the athletic areas/venues, in the maintenance of competition areas and equipment.

Hours per week: 40

My duties as an Assistant Track Coach required me to:

• Develop, implement, and plan training programs for sprinters and long jumpers of various age groups.
• Continuously plan, implement, and scheduling the number of participants by age and gender for official track meets.
• Register and assign volunteers and officials to participate in running and scoring of events.
• Monitor day to day operations of team practice, and coordinate training regimens of sprinters and long jumpers with assistant coaches for each age group from the ages of 6 thru 18.
• Draft announcements for recruiting and registration. Schedule and monitor fundraising events.
• Assist the Head track coach in planning, organizing, advising on and administering training regimens and programs to promote physical advancement and create good social development and team building.
• Research and utilize a variety of motivational tactics to inspire athletes for practice sessions competitions.
• Organize individual and team counseling sessions with athletes to discuss personal goals, nutritional strategies, training progressions, and address any potential issues with competing.
• Coordinate registration of athletes for individual events prior to meet registration deadlines.
• Effectively communicate with athletes and parents regarding the athletic program and individual team member progress.
• Effectively train athletes on new techniques and rules for all of the track and field events to enhance their skills.
• Maintain records of all the athlete's marks.
• Assist in planning and organizing of track meets and competitions with other track team and coaches, utilizing league sanctioned guidelines and equipment.
• Plan hours of practice and schedule/coordinate number of participants by age and gender for official track meets.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, properly setup, and functioning.
• Serve as a liaison between Head Track & Field Coach, track team, and other staff members.
• Supervise large groups of participants.
• Assist in arranging for community resources to hold events and competitions.
• Provided psychological support to athletes in order to help them improve their self-belief, ability to lead, and willingness to undertake responsibilities as athletes and teammates.
• Delegate responsibilities to volunteer helpers.
• Coordinate and procure transportation and lodging for athletes. Supervise and assist in facilitation of daily practices.
• Officiate events, manage athlete sign in, and maintain safety of youth athletes during meets.

Hours per week: 30