Edith Ruiz
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
GEO
Del Rio, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises and equipment, identifying potential security risks.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations effectively.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and safety awareness.
- Participated in continuous training programs to stay updated on best practices in corrections management.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Booking Clerk
Recana
Del Rio, TX
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Updated reservation systems to maintain real-time availability and streamline processes.
- Assisted in resolving booking discrepancies with attention to detail and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced booking errors and increased workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced productivity by multitasking with phone calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries.
- Work with legal documentation including bonds, booking files, and release files. Set up new files in the computer system with dates personal details and other required information using excel and word.
Correctional Officer
GEO
Del Rio, TX
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises and equipment, identifying potential security risks.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations effectively.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and safety awareness.
- Participated in continuous training programs to stay updated on best practices in corrections management.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sul Ross State University
Del Rio, TX08.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX07.2020
High School Diploma -
Del Rio Highschool
Del Rio, TX05.2017
Skills
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Safety and security enforcement
Multitasking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
GEO
12.2022 - Current
Booking Clerk
Recana
03.2022 - 12.2022
Correctional Officer
GEO
12.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sul Ross State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas Junior College
High School Diploma -
Del Rio Highschool