Arturo Aleman Jr
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Experienced with maintaining security and order in detention facilities. Utilizes strong communication and conflict resolution skills to ensure safety of detainees and staff. Track record of effectively managing high-pressure situations and adapting to dynamic environments.
Trustworthy Detention Officer with [Number] years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
El Valle Detention Facilty
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks on detention areas to prevent incidents.
- Assisted in intake processing, documenting inmate information accurately.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, implementing protocols to maintain order.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Monitor prisoners' activities and maintain necessary records. Book, classify, transfer, transport, and/or release inmates while ensuring health, safety, and security. Conduct inspections, shakedowns, and inmate searches. Complete, check, and process official papers and documents.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Security Officer
Deploy Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
- I was a level 2 security officer at deployed services in Donna TX. I assisted the border patrol by looking over the illegal immigrants.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for reporting purposes.
Freight Receiving Stocker
Home Depot
05.2022 - 10.2023
- >Unload merchandise off the truck
- >Stock up the merchandise back on the shelf
- >Help customers find items in the store
- Organized stock on shelves to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Implemented improved stocking procedures, reducing time spent on replenishment tasks.
- Trained new staff on proper stocking techniques and safety protocols.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
Substitute teacher
Progreso ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
- >Help students finish their homework assignment
- >Look over any teachers who may call in sick to work
- >Make sure students don't fight in class
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Student Tutor
Santa Maria ISD
11.2021 - 12.2021
- >Help students with assignments and with any problems solving they might have
- >Have them do many sorts of exercising and Games in P.E
- Guided students in mastering academic concepts through tailored tutoring sessions.
- Mentored new tutors, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development.
- Organized and facilitated group study sessions, promoting collaboration among peers for enhanced learning outcomes.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques in tutoring sessions, resulting in improved critical thinking skills.
Student Tutor
Progreso ISD
12.2019 - 03.2020
- >Help students understand different subjects.
- >Review materials used in classes, explain various topics, and answer all questions of the student regarding that topic.
Grounds Maintenance
Progreso City Hall
05.2019 - 08.2019
- >Help care for and maintain public parks as well as landscaping for government facilities.
- >Perform necessary cleaning activities, such as dusting, mopping, trash removal, etc
- >Manages all repair, maintenance, and care of government buildings, public roads, and public parks.
- >This was mostly a summer job
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Enhanced landscape appearance by implementing effective grounds maintenance strategies and techniques.
- Responded promptly to work orders related to grounds maintenance issues for minimal disruption to facility operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal justice
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas12.2023
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
South Texas College Mid Valley Campus
Weslaco, Texas12.2021
High School diploma - undefined
Progreso High School
Progreso, Texas05.2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- People Skills
- Work ethic
- Emergency response
- Physical restraint
- Body and cell searches
- De-escalation techniques
- Headcounts
- Surveillance
- Gate control
- Prisoner escort
- Inmate escorting
- Firearm safety
- Inmate transport
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detention Officer
El Valle Detention Facilty
07.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
09.2024 - 07.2025
Security Officer
Deploy Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
Freight Receiving Stocker
Home Depot
05.2022 - 10.2023
Substitute teacher
Progreso ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Tutor
Santa Maria ISD
11.2021 - 12.2021
Student Tutor
Progreso ISD
12.2019 - 03.2020
Grounds Maintenance
Progreso City Hall
05.2019 - 08.2019
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
South Texas College Mid Valley Campus
High School diploma - undefined
Progreso High School
Bachelor's degree - Criminal justice
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley