Darrell Jordan
Florence,AZ
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Pima County Sheriff Department
01.2015 - 08.2023
- Patrols assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of laws and ordinances;
- Responds to request for law enforcement services and takes appropriate action;
- Arrests violators of laws and ordinances, and ensures violators are booked on charges;
- Escorts prisoners to jail and court;
- Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, and provides information concerning the location of streets, routes, and buildings;
- Investigates and prepares detailed reports of collisions;
- Investigates suspicious conditions, activities, or persons;
- Investigates and check for wanted or missing persons and stolen property;
- Participates in the operation of various units and the service of civil and criminal subpoenas and other court orders;
- Participates in riot and crowd control;
- Controls and restrains potentially violent persons;
- Carries a department-authorized firearm at all times while on duty;
- Prepares a variety of reports;
- Conducts investigations of criminal cases and gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence;
- Conducts follow-up on preliminary investigative reports;
- Interviews complainants, suspects and witnesses while acting as the preliminary investigating officer;
- Records statements and testimony;
- Prepares and submits reports of criminal offenses, including modus operandi and description of incriminating evidence, for determination of guilt and prosecution of charges;
- Prepares material evidence for courtroom presentation and testifies in court on various matters, including findings of investigations;
- Provides information to attorneys and other authorized persons;
- Assists in rescue activities for sick and injured persons;
- May be assigned limited supervisory duties on a temporary basis;
- Will have direct physical contact with arrestees during arrest procedures and subsequent custody.
Correctional Officer
Pima County Sheriff Department
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations;
- Inspects the living conditions within the housing units for compliance with sanitation objectives;
- Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census and detection of contraband;
- Controls, operates, and inspects life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems;
- Monitors visitors entering and exiting the facility;
- Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures;
- Participates in evacuation procedures and maintains security in emergency situations;
- Provides information to inmates and the public regarding Corrections Bureau rules and regulations;
- Maintains security of prisoners transported to the holding area in the Superior Courts building and provides a safe environment within courtrooms and surrounding areas;
- Provides escort services within the jail;
- Provides transport services and security of inmates to various locations within the State of Arizona;
- Physically restrains inmates with handcuffs, leg irons, and other appropriate restraint devices as needed;
- Carries and safely deploys department approved and issued firearms and other defensive weapons when so directed;
- Wears, carries, uses, and maintains respirators, protective masks, and other personal safety equipment;
- Testifies in court proceedings;
- Participates in the investigation and compilation of information regarding inmate grievances and hearings;
- Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and materials encountered in the performance of his/her duties;
- Assists in updating policies, operational procedures, programs, and statistical data;
- Provides information and tours for outside agencies and authorized visitors;
- Prepares lesson plans, instructs corrections officers, coordinates corrections training programs, and assists units with in-service training;
Corrections Program Officer-CPO III
Florence West Arizona State Prison-Geo Group
08.2009 - 09.2011
- As a CPO III I interact with inmates and conducted intake for new inmates, prepare pre-release packages for inmates leaving, assist in the grievance process, assist inmates with mail; property, commissary, legal calls, conduct orientation for new arrivals, explain available programs like PREA, WIPP, property, mail, inmate account-policies/procedures.
- Assist with the disciplinary process by enforcing rules and regulations. Take appropriate action for those who violate facility rules.
- Coordinate the inmate Work Incentive Pay Plan by assigning qualified inmates to different work details based on their classification level, process and manage inmate pay every two weeks, answer inmate kites, in force work-site rules and regulations; take appropriate action for those who violate work program rules and regulations.
- Monitor work sites when necessary and enforce preventative measures to create safe workplace.
- CPO III has the same authority as a Sergeant and when necessary has to manage the entirety of the correctional facility. Attend staff meeting to discuss facility issues, disciplinary and security concerns; inmates security levels, visitation issues.
- Also help with maintain the safety and security of the staff and facility. Assist correctional staff with security and monitoring
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pinal County Juvenile Detention Center
06.1998 - 08.1998
- As a Juvenile Detention Officer I monitored the health, welfare and safety of juvenile detainees in a correctional and school setting.
- Enforce facility and school rules/policies and take appropriate action for violations; monitor juvenile detainee movement to and from their cells, eating areas, common areas, during school programs and counseling.
- Assist Teachers with juvenile detainee in a school setting by conducting general duties as assigned; assist juvenile students with their studies and counsel them when needed.
- Conduct intake and release of juvenile detainees, escort them to and from court hearing, attorney visits, counseling sessions and any other general duties as assigned.
- Have staff meeting with parents, correctional and program staff.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Supervised recreational activities for detainees to promote physical fitness and encourage positive social interactions.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Florence High School
Florence, Az05.1990
Associates of Arts And Associate of General Studie - General Studies
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Az08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice And Clinical Psychology
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM08.1999
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Database Searches: NCIC and ACIC
- Firearm Basic Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Interior Patrol
- Medical Emergency Support
- Building Inspections
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Security and Lock Procedures
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Foot and Vehicle Patrol
- Emergency Situations
- Intrusion Detection
- Fire Security
- Basic First Aid
- Crisis Situations
- Hospital Security
- Law Enforcement Contact
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Working Relationships
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- Self Defense Techniques
- Medical emergency support
- Emergency evacuation procedures
Certification
- Active Az Post Certified Peace Officer
- Previous Arm Guard Certification
- DPS Finger Print Clearance Card
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Pima County Sheriff Department
01.2015 - 08.2023
Correctional Officer
Pima County Sheriff Department
09.2011 - 01.2015
Corrections Program Officer-CPO III
Florence West Arizona State Prison-Geo Group
08.2009 - 09.2011
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pinal County Juvenile Detention Center
06.1998 - 08.1998
High School Diploma - General Studies
Florence High School
Associates of Arts And Associate of General Studie - General Studies
Mesa Community College
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice And Clinical Psychology
Western New Mexico University
- Active Az Post Certified Peace Officer
- Previous Arm Guard Certification
- DPS Finger Print Clearance Card
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