Geronimo Garcia
Dallas,TX
Summary
Reliable Detention Officer with relevant experience maintaining secure correctional facilities, monitoring inmate behavior and ensuring adherence to established policies. Possess strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with inmates, colleagues, and supervisors. Notable strengths include ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations and commitment to maintaining safety standards at all times. Consistently contributed to improved operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
Dallas, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
- Counseled inmates regarding their rights, privileges, rules and regulations of the facility.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve job performance or learn new techniques.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
Project Manager
GR Roofing and Construction
Dallas, TX
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Repaired existing roofs by replacing damaged or worn shingles, shakes or tiles.
- Sealed seams with asphalt-saturated felt strips or cement mastic for protection against moisture.
- Installed fence posts, panels, and gates according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Utilized a variety of fastening techniques including cementing posts into place when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Justin F Kimball High School
Dallas, TX06-2016
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Dallas College - Mountain View
Dallas, TXSkills
- Defensive techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Security and sanitation checks
- Inmate observation
- Facility monitoring
- Restraint Techniques
- Project Management
- Lifts up to 450 pounds
- Worksite safety
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Power Tool Operation
- Construction trade expertise
- Pipefitting processes expertise
- Software Updates
- IT service management
- Information Security
- Penetration Testing
- Access Control
- Incident Response
- Stress management techniques
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO)-TCOLE
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Pepper Spray Certification - Various State Departments of Justice or Private Providers.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Dallas County Sheriff's Department
04.2020 - Current
Project Manager
GR Roofing and Construction
03.2016 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Justin F Kimball High School
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Dallas College - Mountain View
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