Carlos Cruz
Haines City,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
Correctional Officer
Lake Correctional Institution
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
Education
South Lake Highschool
Groveland, FLBachelor of Science - Information Systems And Cyber Security/Homeland
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10-2026
Skills
- Crisis management
- Security procedures
- Report preparation
- System recordkeeping
- Record maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Safety and security
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Incident investigation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lake Correctional Institution
11.2017 - 08.2020
Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
10.2016 - 10.2017
South Lake Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Cyber Security/Homeland
Columbia Southern University
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