Damien Carrion
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated Detention Officer skilled in situational awareness, defensive tactics, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to train new officers and respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring safety and security within the facility. Highly trained to suppress noncitizen disruptions through a specialized group called Enhanced Disturbance Control Team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer, E.D.C.T.
Asset Protection and Security Services
El Paso, Texas
02.2022 - Current
- Assist in all counts daily to ensure accountability
- Run and conduct Mess Hall to maintain order
- Supervise the traffic flow of detainees
- Conduct mass shakedowns for contraband
- Attend briefing and receive pertinent information
- Assist SRT with mass deportation of illegals to the tarmac
- Train new officers on facility procedures and emergency response protocols
- Subdue and restrain resisting detainees using hands and leg restraints while deploying defensive tactics
- Participate in training sessions designed to improve job performance
- Investigate disturbances within the facility, and report findings to lieutenants and captains
- Operate CCTV surveillance to review past and current disturbances
- Inspect locks, window bars, doors, and perimeter to prevent escapes
- Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns and requests
- Restrain hostile, combative detainees and escort to processing single cells
- Respond to emergency officer and medical assistance
- Member of the Enhanced Disturbance Control Team
- Trained alongside the ICE Special Response Team on how to respond to high-risk situations
- Trained to de-escalate riots and handle medical crises
- Trained for a Level 3 security license
- Sprayed with OC to learn the effectiveness when deploying
Senior Plant Technician
El Paso Water Utilities
El Paso, Texas
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Monitored the water treatment process through SCADA
- Checked water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual, and other requirements
- Performed water tests and assured that samples were taken and tested in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Assigned staff routine water treatment processes
- Calibrated laboratory equipment, adjusted chemical pumps, and performed preventive maintenance of treatment systems
- Assured proper operation of pumps, meters, gauges, chemical feeders, and automatic control devices
Cable Technician
GARCOM Communications Communications
El Paso, TX
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Installed Cat 5 and 6A, backbone, coaxial, and fiber optic structured cables
- Read blueprints to identify new and existing communication rooms
- Installed distribution rings and J-Hooks for organized cable management
- Spliced fiber optic cables using fusion splicer techniques
- Labeled cables according to customer standards and fire-stopped all penetrations
- Tested and troubleshot copper and fiber cables with specialized test equipment
Cable Technician
El Paso Independent School District
El Paso, TX
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Relocated existing Cat 5 and 6A cables to optimize connectivity
- Installed video, voice, and wireless access points to enhance communication infrastructure
- Terminated patch panels along with 66 and 110 blocks for improved network reliability
- Tested and troubleshot new and existing cables to ensure functionality and performance
- Provided detailed reports on all completed work to lead Supervisor
Education
Commercial Driver License -
International Truck Driving School
El Paso, TX01-2014
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
01-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical
El Paso Community College - Valle Verde Campus
El Paso, TX01-2009
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Defensive tactics
- Emergency response
- Surveillance operation
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Telecommunications
- Effective communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Perimeter inspection
- Key control
- Patience and tolerance
- Restraint techniques
- First aid administration
- Firearm safety
- Team building
- Correctional facility procedures
- Spanish fluency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- 2018 Individual Safety Award / El Paso Water Public Service Board
Certification
- 2019 Class C Ground Water Treatment Operator / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- 2017 Class D Water Operator / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- 2014 Professional Driver Training / International Schools, Sunland Park, New Mexico
References
Nathan Colbert
Field Service Engineer
Aqua Metrology Systems Limited
(931) 249-7897
Victor Vargas
Assistant Superintendent
El Paso Water Utilities
(915) 238-9882
James Rosas
Detention Officer
Asset Protection and Security Services
(915) 204-4873
Timeline
Detention Officer, E.D.C.T.
Asset Protection and Security Services
02.2022 - Current
Senior Plant Technician
El Paso Water Utilities
04.2017 - 12.2021
Cable Technician
GARCOM Communications Communications
01.2016 - 11.2016
Cable Technician
El Paso Independent School District
01.2015 - 11.2015
Commercial Driver License -
International Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical
El Paso Community College - Valle Verde Campus
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