Cherrae Mendoza
Fellows,CA
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer from Taft Correctional Institution, adept in inmate supervision and emergency response. Excelled in reducing contraband through meticulous searches, enhancing facility safety. Skilled in de-escalation techniques and interpersonal communication, contributing to a positive work culture. Demonstrated proficiency in policy enforcement and facility security, ensuring a secure environment. Committed Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 11-year industry history.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Taft CCF
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Proficient in control duties, paperwork and count procedures
Correctional Officer
Taft Correctional Institution
03.2006 - 10.2016
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Education
NA - Liberal Arts
Taft College
Taft, CADiploma - General Studies
Taft Union High School
Taft, CA06.1999
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Facility Security
- Weapons training
- Central and pod control
- Gang Awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Inmate Classification
- Continuing education
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Incident Reporting
- Multitasking
- Cell Inspections
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Infectious Disease Control in a Correctional Setting Certificate – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Departments, or similar organizations.
- Emergency Response Planning and Implementation Certificate – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other emergency response training providers.
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- Baton and ASP baton certified
- Current CORE and PC 832
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Taft CCF
09.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Taft Correctional Institution
03.2006 - 10.2016
NA - Liberal Arts
Taft College
Diploma - General Studies
Taft Union High School
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