Brayan Salas
Southgate
Summary
Dynamic Correction Officer with Washtenaw County Sheriff Office, skilled in inmate supervision and emergency response. Proven ability to employ de-escalation techniques and maintain safety in high-pressure environments. Recognized for attention to detail and critical thinking, ensuring effective conflict resolution and adherence to facility protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correction Officer
Washtenaw county sheriff Office
Ann Arbor
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work.
- Maintained accurate logs detailing inmate movements both inside and outside the facility.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
Journeyman Painter
Detroit spectrum
Warren
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Mixed paints according to specific instructions.
- Utilized ladders and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries regarding completed projects or upcoming jobs.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Inspected finished surfaces for defects in order to ensure quality standards were met.
- Sprayed, brushed, and rolled paint on interior and exterior surfaces.
- Kept accurate records of supplies used during projects.
- Worked with a variety of tools including brushes, rollers, spray guns, and airless sprayers.
- Repaired drywall cracks prior to painting.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
Painter
100 percent painting
Lincoln Park
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
Laborer
RAM Construction Services
Livonia
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez Acadamy High School
Detroit, MI06-2013
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Booking procedures
- Contraband detection
- Emergency response
- Physical restraint
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Physical fitness
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
certified Taser instructor / Certified DT Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correction Officer
Washtenaw county sheriff Office
07.2023 - Current
Journeyman Painter
Detroit spectrum
05.2020 - 09.2020
Laborer
RAM Construction Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Painter
100 percent painting
06.2014 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez Acadamy High School
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