David Sanchez
Imperial,CA
Summary
Retired Correctional Officer with approximately 28 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult inmates. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Calipatria State Prison, CAL
10.1991 - 10.1994
Correctional Officer
Centinela State Prison, CEN
10.1994 - 06.2019
- Secured inmates and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of Institutional rules, policies, and regulations per DOM.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry into institution.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant inmates to private areas for processing.
- Warned inmates of rule infractions or violations.
- Screened inmate visitors for weapon and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Responded to medical emergencies of inmates and staff within the institution.
- Searched inmates for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Sounded alarms during incidents and used radio communication to address nature of emergency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA06-1987
Skills
- Restraint techniques (Hand cuffs, waist chains, leg irons)
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Armory and Key Control
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Report writing (incident reports)
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Security checks
- Head Counts (positive, negative, out count, emergency)
- Recreational Activities (supervise inmates on the exercise yard)
- Facility inspections
- Alarm response within the institution (inmate fights, riots, medical emergencies)
- Firearms training (Ruger Mini 14 Rifle, Glock 40cal)
- Inmate population control
- Inmate transport
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Centinela State Prison, CEN
10.1994 - 06.2019
Correctional Officer
Calipatria State Prison, CAL
10.1991 - 10.1994
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
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