Arturo Vazquez Garcia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer with over 1 year of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Arcadia Security & Patrol
2024.01 - 2024.09
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Correctional Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
2023.08 - 2023.12
- 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.
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
2022.05 - 2023.08
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
Garage Door Technician
GM Garage Doors
2021.06 - 2022.05
- Recorded detailed notes on each project to maintain comprehensive client records and facilitate future service visits if needed.
- Completed complex garage door installations, ensuring long-lasting functionality and seamless operation.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on various garage door systems to prolong their lifespan and prevent future malfunctions.
- Assisted with inventory management by accurately tracking parts used for each job, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels.
Garage Door Installer
Raynor Door Authority
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Diagnosed problems and completed timely repairs.
- Delivered excellent customer service, addressing any questions or concerns during installation.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning components during maintenance visits leading to fewer instances of costly repairs and ensuring continued client satisfaction.
- Maintained clear communication with office staff regarding scheduling changes or additional work needed on projects.
Warehouse Worker
US Foodservice
2016.07 - 2019.08
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Souther Nevada College
Las Vegas, NV06.2007
Skills
- Non-Violent Intervention
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Inmate Rights
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Armory and Key Control
- Restraint Techniques
- Public Safety
- Security Checks
- Contraband Searching
- Firearms Training
- Inmate Transport
- Corrections
Certification
Asp Baton , CPR, Narcan, Taser 7 , OC Spray , Firearms
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Arcadia Security & Patrol
2024.01 - 2024.09
Correctional Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
2023.08 - 2023.12
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
2022.05 - 2023.08
Garage Door Technician
GM Garage Doors
2021.06 - 2022.05
Garage Door Installer
Raynor Door Authority
2019.09 - 2020.12
Warehouse Worker
US Foodservice
2016.07 - 2019.08
High School Diploma -
Souther Nevada College
Asp Baton , CPR, Narcan, Taser 7 , OC Spray , Firearms
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