Elvira Puga
Beeville,TX
Summary
Observant correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Beeville, Texas
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Beeville, TX
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Custodian
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Replacing light bulbs performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odem High School
Odem, TX05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TXSkills
Answering phones, typing, basic computer skills,
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
12.2023 - 11.2024
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
12.2020 - 06.2023
Custodian
Coastal Bend College
05.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Odem High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Coastal Bend College