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Brandon Alvarez

Beeville,TX

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Store Specialist III

Texas Deparment Of Criminal Justice
03.2022 - Current
  • Supervisor over a large group of offenders at any given time,
  • Respond to any situation under the ICS command (Incident Command System)
  • Transporting inmate to and from different facilities.
  • Provide security over the complex while maintaining and training inmates the safety procedures of working inside a warehouse, which included proper handling of a forklift, unloading and loading trailers, pulling orders, and making pallets.
  • Responded to inmates rioting at another facility and help maintain the safety and security of said facility and assist the officers of said facility.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the Institution of where the Inmates and State Employees work Enforces policies and regulations for the State Inmates.
  • Hold Inmates accountable for their conduct and insure that their task at hand is carried out and Work Experience: the inmates remain in custody.
  • Worked long and irregular hours to make sure that the job was finished and up to standards.
  • Follow Post orders and operation procedures.
  • Lead and instruct staff members and inmates in safety meetings.
  • Work irregular hours and flexible on shift.
  • While Supervising Inmates and State Employees I am very committed to a safe and secure work place that promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Manage Inmates and State Employees working under me.
  • Provide working schedules and locations Oversee all productions and Help provide inmates with a job skill.
  • Firm fair and consistent on training new inmates and employees.
  • Help deescalate and resolve inmates issues peacefully.
  • Keep track of inmates location while on duty through paperwork and counting physical bodies before logging them down on a Count Sheet.
  • Volunteered to be a part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Covid Strike team where I traveled across the state of Texas and tested thousands of inmates for the Corona Virus.
  • Received certificated for my extra responsibilities and leadership and going above and beyond what was required of me.
  • Responsible for managing different inmates with many kinds of backgrounds and behavior patterns.
  • Responsible for performing routine safety and health program work.
  • Work involves assisting with the development of safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff;
  • Inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and assisting in investigating accidents.
  • Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Responsible for inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure they remain in custody,
  • Experience in handling firearms and use of physical force. Monitor inmate behavior and to ensure their safety and security.
  • Calling in Counts to the unit of the inmates I have assigned to me.
  • Maintain a continuous Count of Inmates that were assigned to me as well as documentation of each hour checking inmates while under my supervision.
  • Inspect common areas for unauthorized contraband.
  • Rehabilitation of inmates to be released back into the world with a job skill.
  • Go to a yearly in-service to quality with firearms, and pass a correctional based exam.
  • Write reports on my activates on a daily bases.
  • Supervise activates of inmates.
  • Enforce rules and keep order within my workspace.
  • Assist co-workers with inmate management. Able to lead, supervise, and instruct others.
  • Responsible for the entire southern region of Texas for the distribution of supplies, food perishables, health supplies and commissary that includes up to 14 TDCJ prison units.
  • Supervised inmate workers who were responsible for shipping, receiving and the storing of a variety of supplies, equipment and commodities required in the operation of running a state facility as well inmate clothing and many other items for inmates and institutional operations for health and food services.
  • responsible for the inventory control of the supplies and materials being shipped out or received through receipts, cataloging and stocking.
  • Responsible for organizing and keeping a clean and safe work space environment.
  • Responsible for Inmates using heavy equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts.
  • Help train inmates of the state to help them to reintegrate into society.
  • Inspect common areas for unauthorized contraband.
  • Call in counts to the units of the inmates that I have assigned to me.
  • De-escalate confrontations when they arise.
  • Along with all other correctional employees, I am in charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular basis

Senior Officer Specialist

Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Three Rivers, TX
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
  • Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.

Inventory Store Specialist II

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Supervisor over multiple offenders at any given time
  • Respond to any situation under the ICS command (Incident Command System)
  • Transporting offender(s) to and from different facilities.
  • Provide security over the complex while maintaining and training inmates and safety procedures of working inside a warehouse, which included proper handling of a forklift, unloading and loading trailers, pulling orders, and making pallets.
  • Called upon to offenders riot at another facility.
  • Acting floor supervisor when necessary.
  • Help provide offenders with a job skill. Firm fair on consistent on training new inmates and employees.
  • Help deescalate and resolve offender issues peacefully.
  • Keep track of offenders location while on duty through paperwork and counting physical bodies before logging them down on a Count Sheet.
  • Volunteered to be a part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Covid Strike team where I traveled across the state of Texas and tested thousands of offenders for the Corona Virus.
  • Received certificated for my extra responsibilities and leadership and going above and beyond what was required of me.
  • Responsible for managing different offenders with many kinds of backgrounds and behavior patterns.
  • Responsible for performing routine safety and health program work.
  • Work involves assisting with the development of safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff;
  • Inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and assisting in investigating accidents.
  • Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Responsible for offender accountability and offender conduct to ensure they remain in custody
  • Experience in handling firearms and use of physical force.
  • Monitor offender behavior and to ensure their safety and security.
  • Calling in Counts to the unit of the offender I have assigned to me.
  • Maintain a continuous Count of offenders that were assign to me as well as documentation of each hour checking offenders while under my supervision.
  • Inspect common areas for unauthorized contraband.
  • Rehabilitation of offenders to be released back into the world with a job skill.
  • Go to a yearly in-service to quality with firearms, and pass a correctional based exam.
  • Write reports on my activates on a daily bases. Supervise activities of offenders
  • Enforce rules and keep order within my workspace.
  • Assist co-workers with offender management.
  • Able to lead, supervise, and instruct others.

Sales Associate

The UPS Store Inc.
Beeville, TX
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Education

High School Diploma -

AC Jones High School
Beeville Texas
05.2010

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Firm Fair Consistent
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Supervise over large group of Offenders
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Truck Unloading
  • Leadership Competency
  • Follow Post Orders
  • Conduct Count in a timely manner

Timeline

Senior Officer Specialist

Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
08.2023 - 07.2024

Inventory Store Specialist III

Texas Deparment Of Criminal Justice
03.2022 - Current

Inventory Store Specialist II

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2019 - 03.2023

Sales Associate

The UPS Store Inc.
05.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

AC Jones High School

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