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Gabriela Maldonado

El Paso,TX

Summary

Trustworthy Detention Officer with 14 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.

Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of 50 offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security.

Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure, prisoner transport and emergency response. Experienced with legal processes and requirements associated with felon incarceration. Resourceful and dedicated Detention Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 14 Years in corrections and law enforcement.

Focused Correctional Officer offering 14-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations.

Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 14 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Otero County Processing Center
03.2009 - Current
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
  • Supervised and controlled behavior of 50 inmates.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
  • Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
  • Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
  • Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 50-inmate processing facility.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.

Education

GED -

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Physical Restraint
  • Body and Cell Searches
  • Security Checks
  • Emergency Situations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inmate Monitoring
  • Key Control
  • Defensive Techniques
  • Critical Thinking
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Booking Procedures
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Report Preparation
  • Sanitation Checks
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Administrative Duties
  • Door Management
  • Recreational Activities
  • Maintaining Logs
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inmate Behavior Correction
  • Perimeter Guarding
  • Emergency Alarm Monitoring
  • Vehicle Inspection and Transport
  • Gate Control
  • Disciplinary Action
  • First Aid Certification
  • Secure Exits
  • Cell Inspections
  • Firearms Training
  • Adult Detention
  • Administration and Management
  • Search Cells
  • Maintain Records
  • Headcounts

Timeline

Detention Officer

Otero County Processing Center
03.2009 - Current

GED -

College of Southern Nevada
Gabriela Maldonado