Blanca Gonzalez
El Centro
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Detention Officer at MTC, excelling in security monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to enforce rules and prevent incidents while fostering a safe environment. Recognized for strong teamwork and accountability, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing facility operations. Skilled at maintaining security and order within detention facilities, ensuring safety through vigilant monitoring and adherence to protocols. Strong work ethic combined with conscientious approach to tasks, consistently achieving accurate and timely completion of duties related to inmate supervision, incident reporting, and facility inspections.
Resourceful professional in law enforcement known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and documentation accuracy. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to achieve goals in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deportation Officer
Immigration and Customes Enforcement ICE
El Centro
12.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
MTC
Calexico
05.2021 - 12.2025
- Supervised detainee activities and ensured adherence to facility rules.
- Conducted security checks to maintain a safe environment for staff and detainees.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, implementing safety protocols as needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
San Luis
06.2010 - 02.2019
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with inmates and staff members.
- Conducted security checks in detention facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured that all rules and regulations were followed by inmates in the facility.
- Conducted periodic patrols of quarters and work areas to initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
- Supervised daily activities such as meals, recreation time, and educational classes.
- Searched prisoners and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Monitored inmates, watching closely for unusual behavior and improper conduct.
- Observed conduct of prisoners in housing units to prevent escape or violence.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School
CASkills
- Security Monitoring
- Bilingual
- Equipment Operation
- Transportation
- Incident Prevention
- Report Writing
- Dedication
- Rule Enforcement
- Accountability
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Supervisory skills
- Incident reporting
- Written communication
- Document verification
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Documentation management
- Reception duties
- Customer service
- Document management
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Mail management
References
- Patricio Caro, Arizona Department Of Corrections, Correctional Lieutenant, (928) 446-8413, Pcaro02@gmail.com
- Enrique Rodriguez, Arizona Department Of Corrections, Correctional Lieutenant, (928) 919-1430, Erodriguez2@azadc.gov
- Albert Fernandez, Immigration And Customs Enforcement, ICE Agent, (760) 693-6136, Albert.fernandez@ice.dhs.gov
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Deportation Officer
Immigration and Customes Enforcement ICE
12.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
MTC
05.2021 - 12.2025
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
06.2010 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School