Ben Mancha
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Anticipating trouble and taking steps to intervene, or diffuse situations in a professional manner is contributed to my thirty years experience as a correctional officer. Currently a security officer, my goal is to protecting personnel, property, responding appropriately to situations or emergencies, remaining alert, attentive, and vigilant at all times.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Guardian Security
03.2018 - Current
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Prevented unauthorized access to my job assignment areas (hospital, clinics, schools, etc) by enforcing entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe work environment for employees and guest who visit my assigned area through continuous risk assessment.
- Reduced incident by using verbal communication skills and when necessary implementing emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel, visitors and students in order to avoid harm to guest or property.
- While making safety my priority, I greet guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere.
- Recorded observations and occurrences to complete and submit incident report.
- Participated in mock training sessions in order to form a greater understanding of security protocols.
Senior Officer Specialist
FCI Big Spring Tx. Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.1994 - 12.2017
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for both staff and inmates through diligent observation and enforcement of institutional policies.
- Conducted regular inspections of the living quarters, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and adherence to regulations.
- Assisted by reporting security concerns, resulting in a safer working environment for staff members.
- Provided support during emergencies, effectively de-escalating tense situations and maintaining order within the facility.
- Closely monitored prisoner behavior to identify potential issues or conflicts before they escalated.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain consistent communication regarding inmate management strategies, fostering a cohesive team afford regarding the safety of staff and inmates.
- Processed new inmates into my area of assignment, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to intake procedures.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals to address specific issues of inmates requiring support services.
- Effectively used contraband measures by conducting thorough searches of cells, common areas, and inmate belongings on a routine basis.
- Developed strong rapport with inmates through respectful communication, leading to increased cooperation during daily tasks and activities.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to correctional facilities and stay up-to-date on best practices in corrections management.
- Assisted in coordinating visitation schedules for family members of inmates while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols at all times during visits.
- Managed prisoner transport to and from court appearances and other outside appointments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining a secure environment during movement.
- Oversaw inmate recreational activities, monitoring behavior and intervening as necessary to prevent altercations or rule violations.
- Assisted in the supervision of inmate work assignments, helping to maintain orderliness within the facility while providing opportunities for skill development during incarceration.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Sergent of Correctional Officers
TDCJ-ID
05.1989 - 10.1994
- May 9, 1989 assigned to Ramsey Unit Angleton, Tx. to complete three months of on-the-job training for correctional officers.
- June 1989, assigned to Price Daniels Unit Snyder Tx., prior to opening of a new correctional facility.
- Manage inmate housing units, compound area, towers and mobile patrols, ensuring inmate accountability.
- October 1992, promoted to Sergeant of Correctional Officers. Assigned to Preston E. Smith Unit, Lamesa Tx., prior to the opening of a new correctional facility.
- As Sergeant, I supervised all daily operations of the facility.
- Conducted roll call assigning all correctional staff to work stations..
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Oversee safety and security concerns during daily briefings.
- Respond to all security and medical emergencies, accounting for all staff and inmate.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Oversee all on-the-job training for correctional officers.
- Document and assist staff in completing reports prior to the end of shift.
Education
No Degree - Correctional Officer
Federal Law Enforcment Training Center
Glynco, Georgia11.1994
High School Diploma -
Forsan High School
Forsan, TX05.1979
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Staff Management
- Access Control
- Threat Management
- Emergency Response
- Electronic surveillance
- Security Guard License
- Stationary surveillance
- Metal detector operation
- Crisis intervention training
- Incident Reporting
- Firearms
Timeline
Security Officer
Guardian Security
03.2018 - Current
Senior Officer Specialist
FCI Big Spring Tx. Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.1994 - 12.2017
Sergent of Correctional Officers
TDCJ-ID
05.1989 - 10.1994
No Degree - Correctional Officer
Federal Law Enforcment Training Center
High School Diploma -
Forsan High School
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