David Ortega

Los Angeles County Sheriff /Sheriff's Custody Assistant

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

City of Los Angeles, CA

10.2007 - 08.2022

Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
Testified in court pertaining to prisoner statements and behavior while in custody.
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Served court documents and completed civil process duties for numerous cases over 15 years.
Conducted countless interviews per week with targets, witnesses and subjects.