Seasoned Detention Officer with a proven track record in maintaining high security and safety standards at Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Harris County. Excelled in emergency response, conflict resolution (problem-solving), and team collaboration. Demonstrated exceptional planning and verbal communication skills, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2020 - Current
Tracked activities and inmate behaviors and updated system records with required and relevant information
Supervised labor crews in areas such as laundry and kitchen to maintain control and monitor behaviors
Managed internal and external doors and elevators to maintain security levels
Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
Inspected living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize unauthorized or dangerous items
Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors
Compiled daily reports summarizing detainee conduct, facility issues, and any security breaches
Monitored detainee behavior, identifying and addressing conflicts or potential security issues promptly
Detention Officer
Harris County
09.2021 - 02.2022
Responded to emergency situations to restore control and render aide to inmates and detention center personnel
Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
Trained in numerous positions to best support operations of detention center, including tower and perimeter security, gate management, and mailroom
Security Officer
Allied Security
02.2019 - 01.2020
Directed individuals through security processes, clearly explaining policies and procedures
Checked and verified validity of identification and boarding passes
Monitored operations at screening points to proactively intervene and mitigate escalations
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2019 - 07.2019
Collected and packaged items to successfully fulfill orders
Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas
Operated hand trucks and wheeled skids to safely transport materials from one destination to another
Documented product movements, packages and order details using hand-held and machine and scanning documents
Education
High School -
North Forest High School
01.2019
Skills
Problem-solving
Planning
Networking
Multitasking
Prioritization
Teamwork
Motivation
Verbal communication
Time management
Networking and collaboration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Detention Officer
Harris County
09.2021 - 02.2022
Detention Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2020 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2019 - 07.2019
Security Officer
Allied Security
02.2019 - 01.2020
High School -
North Forest High School
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