Hector Rivera
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Sergeant with extensive experience in managing inmate safety and order, proven leadership in supervising security personnel, enhancing inmate management, and ensuring safety. Excelled in training staff. Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor, committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders, and extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Martin Correctional Institution
03.2017 - Current
- Supervised 15 employees and performance of tasks and managed 220 offenders.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures and ensuring the overall safety of inmates, staff, visitors, and state property.
- Handled inmate counts and assist officers with inmate management
- Supervised and enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities, inspected housing cells, and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage, enforced rules, and kept order.
- Ensure daily reports and incident reports are completed proficiently noting daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, and inmate and staff accountability.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
Field Supervisor
McRoberts Protective Agency / U.S. Security Associates, INC
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Ensure the overall safety of assigned property and guard against theft
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons; apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary
- Survey facility for any breaches in security and forward recommendations to improve quality of service and security to client
- Receive commendable reviews from Property Management for devotion to duty, rapidly resolving crisis situations, relating effectively with culturally diverse populations and protecting property
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Patrol on foot, bicycle, and golf cart
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Ensure Daily Reports and Incident Reports are completed proficiently noting daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Education
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute Emergency Response training -
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
B.S in Public Service Administration -
Southwest Florida College
Tampa, FL03.2014
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute Class D License -
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
03.2014
Skills
- Policy Enforcement
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Body Searches
- Staff Supervision
- Inmate Transportation
- Inmate Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Facility Security
- Administration
- Surveillance monitoring
- Security Protocols
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Martin Correctional Institution
03.2017 - Current
Field Supervisor
McRoberts Protective Agency / U.S. Security Associates, INC
01.2013 - 03.2017
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute Emergency Response training -
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
B.S in Public Service Administration -
Southwest Florida College
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute Class D License -
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
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