I am 26 years of age. I have worked for the city of Trinidad for 2 years and the State of Colorado for 3 and a half years. I have worked closely with the community and have taken on multiple leadership roles in my life. I find myself to be a detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Trinidad, CO
07.2021 - Current
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Provided guidance to new staff members on procedures related to security operations.
Assisted with intake processing for newly admitted inmates.
Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Participated in training exercises designed to improve security operations.
Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of Trinidad Correctional Facility.
Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Housing Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Trinidad, C0
06.2020 - Current
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Provided guidance to new staff members on procedures related to security operations.
Performed cell inspections to detect any hazardous items or materials not authorized for possession by inmates.
Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
Conducted searches of inmates and their living quarters for contraband.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with both staff members and inmates.
Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Assistant Manager and Lifeguard
Trinidad Family Aquatic Center
Trinidad
05.2018 - 08.2018
Conform to laws and health regulations and ensure that legal requirements are met
Develop policies and procedures
Make recommendations to management concerning issues such as staffing decisions
Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects pf work
Aid with staff selection, training, and supervision
Contact emergency personnel in case of life threating injuries
Examine injured persons and provide appropriate care using First Aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Rescue distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Office Worker
Trinidad Family Aquatic Center
Trinidad, CO
06.2017 - 09.2017
Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
Conducted research on behalf of senior management team members.
Delivered messages and ran errands.
Scheduled appointments and managed calendars for department heads.
Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
Office and Concessions
Trinidad Family Aquatic Center
Trinidad
05.2017 - 08.2017
Database Managment
Provide Clean and Concise Information to Callers
Greet Visitors and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate contact according to their needs
Maintain Scheduling and Event Calanders
Train and assist staff
Schedule appointments for clients, customers, and supervisors.