Blas Canez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer with a track record of enhancing facility security and inmate supervision at the Arizona Department of Corrections. Excelled in crisis management and effective communication, significantly improving safety and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong team collaboration and stress tolerance, ensuring a secure environment for staff and inmates alike.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
09.2004 - Current
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pueblo High Magnet School
Tucson, AZ05.2000
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Prisoner Transport
- Surveillance
- Facility Security
- First Aid Training
- Inmate Supervision
- File and record maintenance
- Communicates effectively in a professional manner
- Team Player
- Stress Tolerance
- Staff Management
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
09.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pueblo High Magnet School
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