Arquell Jones
Houston,TX
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with almost two years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of inmates and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 764 inmates.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Emergency Alarm Monitoring
- Recreational Activities
- Coordinate Transfers
- Gate Control
- Detail Work
- Key Control
- System Recordkeeping
- Emergency Situations
- Corrective Actions
- Restraint Techniques
- Operational Efficiency
- Surveillance
- Taking Photographs
- Records Maintenance
- Headcounts
- Assessment Tools
- Maintain Records
- Legal Standards
- Body and Cell Searches
- Door Management
- Rehabilitation and Counseling
- Sanitation Checks
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved an attempted murder which led to charges being pressed.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
09.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School