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Edward James Rodriguez

Raymondville,TX

Summary

Dynamic corrections professional with over 10 years of experience, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to team support and guidance. Proven track record in fostering a safe and respectful work environment where staff members feel empowered and valued in their roles. Passionate about promoting collaboration and continuous improvement to effectively meet both team and organizational goals. Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency while prioritizing the well-being of all team members.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant

MTC Corrections
02.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Detention Officer

MTC (El Valle Detention Facility)
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Originally hired on as a detention officer but have been working maintenance department since my start date.
  • Hanging sheetrock in administration departments
  • Cutting steel up to ½ in thick using a plasma cutter or oxygen/acetylene torch
  • Welding steel plate and pipe using a MIG welder, also a stick welder
  • Replacing A/C motors in central air system
  • General maintenance on company vehicles
  • Running electrical wiring, outlets, and connections throughout the facility
  • Hauling heavy equipment and materials on a 20 ft dual axle trailer
  • Running and fixing plumbing both copper and PVC throughout the facility

MTC (Willacy County Regional Detention Center)
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Posted in dormitories overlooking the behavior and activity as well as maintaining order amongst the detainee population.
  • Posted as a utility or rover escorting detainees throughout the facility when needed.
  • Conducted outside recreation for detainees for up to ten hours a day.
  • Assist with feeding procedures for entire facility.
  • Run Control Center which includes accessing doors and gates using control panels, distributing keys and radios, and contacting local law enforcement or EMS in case of an emergency.
  • Oversaw central desk which includes directing detainee traffic and delegating my fellow officers on individual or group tasks.

East Hidalgo Detention Center (Geo)
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Ran central control area, which included running computers, control panels, cameras, distributing keys and radios, and contacting local law enforcement or E.M.S in emergencies.
  • Escorted detainee population from housing areas to any needed areas of the facility.
  • Oversaw housing areas which held a population of up to 350 and responsibilities included feeding, passing out supplies and maintaining the safety and security of the population.
  • Part of C.E.R.T(Correctional Emergency Response Team) which included responding to disturbances and participating in active monthly trainings.
  • CPR certified through the company.

MTC (Management & Training Corporation)
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Correctional officer
  • Was in charge of 200 inmates in Housing unit
  • Escorted inmates down quarter mile long “bowling alley”
  • Escorted inmates to medical unit
  • Stationed in central control units where I was in charge of opening gates and issuing out keys, radio’s, hand cuffs and viewing camera
  • Escorted inmates to and from R&D (receive and deliver)
  • Escorted inmates to visitation
  • Controlled traffic to and from kitchen during chow
  • Was stationed in Shu control (segregation)
  • Was in charge of inmates in Protected custody
  • Was in charge of inmates with Gang affiliation
  • Was in charge of 276 inmates in segregation
  • Filing paper work on all inmates, keeping paper work up to date
  • Kept record of all activity in SHU control

Cotton Gin
08.2011 - 11.2011
  • In charge of maintaining module feeder
  • Loading modules onto the module feeder
  • In charge of rolling tarps that cover the cotton modules
  • Clean out the pits, clean out dryer tubes and taking out rocks
  • Fixing any machinery that might of failed, (seed extractor and electrical motors)
  • Fixing bell press
  • Being aware of my surroundings making sure there were no fires

MTC Immigration and customs enforcement
02.2011 - 06.2011
  • Correctional officer
  • Escort detainees up and down quarter mile long “bowling alley”
  • Escort detainees to medical
  • Supervise detainees during chow

Cal-Maine Food Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Replace electrical motors that ran the feeders
  • Replace feeders for the chickens
  • Took care of 300,000 chickens
  • Was in charge of replacing big propane tanks during winter
  • Loading and unloading new shipments of carts with 200 chickens
  • Spraying topical vaccines on all the chickens.

Tuckers Bbq restaurant
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted building the smoke house
  • Bbq the brisket, ribs and chicken
  • Prepped for everyday meals
  • Bus boy, dishwasher

Education

High School diploma -

Lyford High School
Lyford, Texas
01.2009

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Since I was 16 years of age I’ve been working with my father, grandfather and uncle with various projects in different lines of work. I help my dad with carpentry projects such as framing on houses, putting up sheetrock, laying down flooring, (wood and tile), insulation, HVAC, plumbing and laying down brick. We also install breakers, breaker boxes, electrical lines (wiring), electrical outlets, ceiling fans, and conduit. With my uncle we also conduct a number of different projects such as pouring foundation or concrete for houses, driveways, carports, patios, baseball dugouts, and basketball courts. We also have fabricated smokehouses for cooking, tool cages, and handicap ramps. My grandfather and I concentrate more on metal fabrication. This consists of a lot of welding, cutting with a torch and precise measuring. We build a lot of bar b que pits, trailers, and sheds using pipe, square tubing, angle iron, sheet metal, expanded metal, c channel, I beams, smooth bar, rebar, and stainless steel. I also do mechanic work which consists of troubleshooting and repairing (or replacing) electrical wiring, fuses, alternators, water pumps, starters, spark plugs, spark plug wires, engine gaskets, suspension, breaks, fuel lines, differential, drive train, and some transmissions. During the long gaps in my work history I was doing the side jobs listed above.

Timeline

Sergeant

MTC Corrections
02.2023 - Current

Detention Officer

MTC (El Valle Detention Facility)
08.2022 - 04.2023

MTC (Willacy County Regional Detention Center)
06.2018 - 03.2022

East Hidalgo Detention Center (Geo)
04.2016 - 06.2018

MTC (Management & Training Corporation)
03.2012 - 03.2015

Cotton Gin
08.2011 - 11.2011

MTC Immigration and customs enforcement
02.2011 - 06.2011

Cal-Maine Food Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011

Tuckers Bbq restaurant
01.2009 - 01.2010

High School diploma -

Lyford High School

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