Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Eloy Detention Center
Eloy , AZ
06.2018 - Current
Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
Maintained records of incident reports and daily logs to document inmate activity.
Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
Participated in training sessions designed to improve job performance or learn new techniques.
Exercised surveillance and control over [Number] inmates.
Supervised inmates during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed.
Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
Conducted regular safety inspections of all equipment used by staff members or inmates.
Counseled inmates regarding their rights, privileges, rules and regulations of the facility.
Instructed inmates in various educational programs developed for rehabilitation purposes.
Attended court hearings related to inmates under supervision when requested by supervisors.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Dental Assistant
La Palma Correctional Center
Eloy, AZ
06.2016 - 06.2018
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Pimal Medical Institute
Mesa
01-2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
Skills
Defensive Techniques
Facility Monitoring
Inmate Observation
Crisis Intervention
Security and Sanitation Checks
Medical Emergencies
De-Escalation Techniques
Incident Reporting
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
First Aid and CPR Certified
Cell Inspections
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Eloy Detention Center
06.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
La Palma Correctional Center
06.2016 - 06.2018
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Pimal Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Arizona College
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