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David Gonzalez

Homestead,FL

Summary

Highly disciplined and reliable with experience in managing security operations and enforcing regulations within correctional facilities. Skilled Correction officer with 6 years of service, 5 years in General population and 1 year in Mental Health Unit. Expertise in inmate supervision, crisis management, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while managing high-stress situation, effectively maintaining security, and promoting rehabilitation efforts. Dedicated to uphold justice and fostering a safe and secure environment for both staff and inmates.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Dade Correctional Institution
Florida City, FL
02.2019 - Current
  • Supervise and monitor inmates to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulation, ensuring and secure and safe environment for both staff and inmate
  • Conduct regular security checks, including pat-down, cell searches and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Respond quickly and effective to emergencies, including fights , medical emergencies and facility disturbance.
  • Collaborate with fellow officers to manage large groups of inmate and prevent conflicts and violent situation
  • Provide input on security policy improvements, and contribute to the team meeting for facility operation enhancement.
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments and medical visits
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
  • Collaborated with a fellow officer to perform a cell extraction.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for contraband.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Florida City, FL
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.

Sales Associate

Planet Fitness Gym
Homestead, FL
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Engaging with potential and current gym members, helping them choose the best membership plans and services based on their fitness goals.
  • Working toward and exceeding sales targets, contributing to the gym's revenue goals.
  • Gained a solid understanding of gym equipment, fitness classes, and wellness services, which enables you to confidently advise potential members.
  • Knowledge of basic nutrition, exercise routines, and wellness to help clients make informed decisions about their fitness journey.
  • Handling sign-ups, inputting client data into the gym CRM system, and maintaining accurate member records.
  • Assisting members with payment options, membership renewals, and resolving billing issues in a timely and professional manner.

Construction Worker

Walker commercial interiors
Miami, FL
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Lifted heavy objects such as ladders and tools during installation activities without assistance from others.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
  • Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
  • Handled Genie machinery to support construction operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School
Miami, FL
06-2014

Criminal Justice

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, capable of building rapport with inmate and staff
  • Strong problem-solving and decision making abilities in high-pressure situation
  • Physical fitness and ability to perform security task and respond to emergency situation
  • Knowledge of correctional facility rules, regulation, and legal protocols
  • Firearms proficiency
  • De-escalation techniques

Affiliations

  • I love working out. Hanging out with family

Accomplishments

  • Top Gun of my class best shooter in 9mm and 12 gauge shotgun. Correctional
  • Rapid Response team First place in the region 2022 and 2024. Correctional
  • The Vice President of my class. Correctional

Certification

  • Basic Recruit Certificate Certificate of Compliance Correctional officers 420 hours August 23, 2019
  • Firearms Qualification Card 10/3/2024
  • CPR Certified
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Defensive Tactics Training

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Dade Correctional Institution
02.2019 - Current

Sales Associate

Home Depot
08.2017 - 01.2019

Sales Associate

Planet Fitness Gym
07.2016 - 07.2017

Construction Worker

Walker commercial interiors
08.2014 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School

Criminal Justice

Miami Dade College

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