Ernest Cotton
Angleton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Transport Officer with extensive experience at US Corrections, skilled in crisis intervention and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance safety through effective conflict de-escalation and thorough inspections. Proficient in firearms and self-defense techniques, ensuring secure transport and custody of inmates while maintaining strong relationships with law enforcement personnel.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transport Officer
US CORRECTIONS
08.2024 - 12.2024
- F/T 40HRS
- TRANSPORT INMATES WITH WARRANTS FROM ONE STATE TO ANOTHER STATE
- TRANSPORT INMATES BY AIR OR GROUND
- TRANSPORT INMATES INSTATE
- CUSTODY CARE AND CONTROL ON INMATES WHILE TRAVELING
- TRANSPORT INMATES 1,000 MILES ACROSS THE US
Transport Deputy
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 04.2024
- TRANSPORTED INMATES FROM CITY JAIL TO COUNTY JAIL.
- TRANSPORTED INMATES FROM COUNTY JAIL TO COUNTY JAIL
- TRANSPORTED INMATES FROM COUNTY JAIL TO STATE PRISON JAIL
- DOCUMENTED INMATES INFORMATION CONFIRMED ID AND MADE SURE THE PERSON WAS WHO THEY WHERE.
- SEACRD INMATES PERSON MAKING SURE THEY HAD NO WEAPOSN ON THEM BEFORE TRANSPORT
- DOCUMENTED THERE PERSONAL ITEMS
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
ANGLETON HIGHSCHOOL
Angleton, TX05.2020
Skills
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Report writing
- Defensive tactics training
Certification
- Firearms Training - 2024
- Pistol qualified - 2024
- shotgun qualified-2024
- First Aid Training
- Trauma Training
Timeline
Transport Officer
US CORRECTIONS
08.2024 - 12.2024
Transport Deputy
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 04.2024
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
ANGLETON HIGHSCHOOL
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