Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SRP Training
Coaching Youth football and Girls Flag Football
Timeline
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Gerardo Navarro

Gerardo Navarro

El Centro,CA

Summary

With a proven track record at Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility, I excel in maintaining safety and compliance, leveraging my strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and team collaboration has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and inmate welfare, embodying a commitment to excellence and security.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Security

McCabe School District
10.2024 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Detention Officer

Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
10.2014 - 07.2024
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Provided support to inmates by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining facility rules and regulations.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
  • Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
  • Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
  • Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
  • Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
  • Participated in regular audits and inspections of facility operations, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, security, and efficiency within the detention center.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between staff members through open communication channels, fostering a cohesive team environment.
  • Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, demonstrating empathy toward inmates during difficult situations without compromising authority or control over the situation.

Detention Officer

Asset/ATSI Security
09.2011 - 09.2014

Worked on maintaining a safe work environment by identifying issues within detainees.


De escalating situations within detainees avoiding any physical altercations.


Conducting search and seizures on deetainess subject to suspicion on conceiving any harmful tools or items.


Maintaining communication with families to assure that individuals are safe under our care and answering promptly any questions or concerns they might have.


Extracting individuals from a cell were they are trying to do self harm extracting them in a proper and tactical manner resulting in safe procedures keeping detainees and staff safe from any injuries.

Education

Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice

Imperial Valley Vollege
06.2011

Skills

Detention Coordinator

CPI training

ICS Trained

Home Visits

District Safety Committee Volunteer

  • Training & Development
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership
  • Practice coordination
  • Equipment management
  • Recruitment
  • Agenda planning
  • Player coaching
  • Sportsmanship promotion
  • Drill practice
  • Game strategy development
  • Athlete safety

SRP Training

Received traing at ICOE in regards to standard response protocol used in our region.

Coaching Youth football and Girls Flag Football

Head coach for Youth football winning back to back Desert league championships. Also coaching Girls flag football introducing the fundamentals of the sport while maintaining students academics accountable.

Timeline

Campus Security

McCabe School District
10.2024 - Current

Detention Officer

Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
10.2014 - 07.2024

Detention Officer

Asset/ATSI Security
09.2011 - 09.2014

Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice

Imperial Valley Vollege