Ashlee Cruz
Dushore ,PA
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking resourceful and dedicated with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 5 years in corrections and law enforcement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
New York State Prison
2022.07 - Current
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of Number inmates in maximum security.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Supported mental health initiatives within the institution by working closely with psychological services personnel to identify and address inmate concerns or needs.
Corrections Officer
Wyoming County Jail
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Correction Officer
Bradford County Jail
2019.06 - 2021.06
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
Snoot Removal
Cargill
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Consistently met production goals while maintaining high animal welfare standards within the operation.
Education
Athens Area High School
Athens, PA06.2020
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Behavioral disorders
- Firearms trained
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Criminal law
- Firearms proficiency
- Stress tolerance
- Firearm operations trained
- Search and seize procedures
- Crisis intervention training
- Prisoner transport
- Weapons training
Timeline
Corrections Officer
New York State Prison
2022.07 - Current
Corrections Officer
Wyoming County Jail
2021.06 - 2022.07
Correction Officer
Bradford County Jail
2019.06 - 2021.06
Snoot Removal
Cargill
2019.01 - 2019.06
Athens Area High School